In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Binetou's inquisitiveness is in sharp contrast with her sister's
Respondre
(A)
indifference
2
In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Though at first it appeared an insignificant idea, it turned out to be quite _________
Respondre
(C)
remarkable
3
In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
After grasping the fundamental aspects of his job, Kwesi had to cope with more ________ procedures.
Respondre
(A)
advanced
4
In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The youth prefer discussing contemporary issues to ______ ones.
Respondre
(A)
archaic
5
In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
As erroneous as it might sound, the Headmaster's assumption was quite _______
Respondre
(B)
correct
6
In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Halima likes to dwell on trivial, rather than _______ matters.
Respondre
(C)
weighty
7
In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
We all know that Bola is insolent whereas Ade is ________
Respondre
(B)
respectful
8
In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
A few days after Musa's _______, his sister longed for his departure.
Respondre
(C)
arrival
9
In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Algebra seems complicated, but with practice it becomes ________
Respondre
(B)
simple
10
In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Mrs. Agide is unassuming whereas her twin sister is ________
Respondre
(B)
boastful
11
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
At Christmas, employees of the Sugar Factory receive huge ________
Respondre
(C)
bonuses
12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The exposed milk in the container has turned _______
Respondre
(A)
sour
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Not all activists champion ________ causes.
Respondre
(A)
worthy
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The Mayor gave a glowing ________ at the funeral of the city's only curator.
Respondre
(C)
tribute
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
At the end of the _______. the National Anthem is played on our radio station.
Respondre
(D)
transmission
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The defence counsel was unable to convince the ______ of John's innocence.
Respondre
(D)
jury
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Unfortunately, corruption is the _______ of most African countries.
Respondre
(B)
bane
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The _______ results proved that the patient had hepatitis.
Respondre
(B)
diagnosis
19
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The new book has beautiful _______ which make it attractive.
Respondre
(A)
illustrations
20
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Their marriage was finally _____ after years of hostility.
Respondre
(C)
broken
21
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Can you imagine Oka behaving as if he has all the knowledge in the world? This means that Oka.
Respondre
(A)
does not really know anything
22
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Akin is too full of himself. This means that Akin
Respondre
(C)
is too proud
23
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
She slogged her guts out for the examinations. This means that she
Respondre
(D)
really worked very hard for the examination
24
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
I admire Modou: very few people can stomach all of Adaeze's insults. This means that Modou
Respondre
(A)
tolerated Adaeze's insults
25
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
After months of battling with stroke, he is now a shadow of his former self. This means that he
Respondre
(A)
is now frail
26
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Kura, you can't be too careful when dealing with Wang. This means that Kura.
Respondre
(C)
has to be very careful in his relationship with Wang
27
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Don't tell me another cock and bull story. This means that the speaker does not want to.
Respondre
(D)
be further deceived
28
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Had he confessed much earlier, she would have trusted him. This means that he
Respondre
(D)
hadn't confessed earlier on, and wasn't trusted
29
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Kola: You really worked hard to win the case.
Didia: You don't know the half of it. This means that.
Respondre
(C)
it was even more difficult than Kola could imagine
30
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Femi is too clever by half. This means that Femi
Respondre
(A)
displays his cleverness in an annoying way
31
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
He was such a brilliant footballer!
Respondre
(D)
skillful
32
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The Politician is a fluent speaker.
Respondre
(A)
an eloquent
33
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Everyone has the urge to succeed in life.
Respondre
(B)
desire
34
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
When he heard the gunshot, he ran into a thick forest.
Respondre
(C)
dense
35
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
That was a timely intervention.
Respondre
(C)
prompt
36
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
David is not only hardworking but also scrupulous.
Respondre
(A)
painstaking
37
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
We really have to be careful because the situation is rather tricky.
Respondre
(D)
difficult
38
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
I think that his essay is impeccable.
Respondre
(D)
faultless
39
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
There has been a marked change in her study habit.
Respondre
(A)
significant
40
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
He was directed to write the letter.
Respondre
(B)
instructed
41
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Every one of the students _______ to be excited about the excursion.
Respondre
(D)
seems
42
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We should assist the poor ________ ?
Respondre
(C)
shouldn't we
43
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Either he or you ______ to clean up the mess.
Respondre
(B)
have
44
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
If Musa had woken up earlier, he ______ breakfast.
Respondre
(A)
would not have missed
45
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He would rather appeal the decision _______ defeat.
Respondre
(D)
than accept
46
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The student complained that he ______ the teacher.
Respondre
(B)
could not hear
47
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My brother ______ in lagos for the past ten years.
Respondre
(D)
has been living
48
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I am totally disappointed _______ such poor grades.
Respondre
(B)
with
49
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He is a doctor but he dabbles _______ politics now and then.
Respondre
(A)
in
50
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
_______ arrived before the manager.
Respondre
(A)
Neither he nor I
51
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The evening was rounded _____ with a dance.
Respondre
(A)
off
52
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I _______ have done the dishes but i haven't had the time.
Respondre
(B)
should
53
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I have heard all _______ you've said
Respondre
(C)
that
54
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Life in the city is ________ challenging for the lazy.
Respondre
(D)
much too
55
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is always ________ that gets the blame
Respondre
(B)
I
56
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He spends a ______ deal of his time studying.
Respondre
(B)
great
57
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I guess he holds _______ sensitive position in the company.
Respondre
(C)
some kind of
58
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He always gives ______ for coming late to school.
Respondre
(B)
one excuse or the other
59
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
___________ you turn down down the volume of the radio? I am trying to read!
Respondre
(B)
will
60
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I know it's a secret, so I _____ tell anyone.
Respondre
(B)
shan't
61
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
At the last minute, Amidu backed _____ of the plan.
Respondre
(C)
out
62
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He ______ be very handsome but i don't like him.
Respondre
(C)
might
63
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
During her early day in school, she ______ study for hours,
Respondre
(A)
would
64
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He _______ this morning in a dazzling white shirt.
Respondre
(D)
turned out
65
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The police have _________ a warning to all residents of the area.
Respondre
(D)
put out
66
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My parents taught me a lot of lessons, most of ______ are difficult to forget.
Respondre
(A)
which
67
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Sani ______ on a banana peel and fell down.
Respondre
(B)
slid
68
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I look forward to _________ from you.
Respondre
(B)
hearing
69
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I have made remarkable progress ______ learning French.
Respondre
(C)
in
70
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The beans have not been properly ________
Respondre
(B)
ground
71
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 71 in the passage.
Respondre
(D)
production
72
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 72 in the passage.
Respondre
(C)
risks
73
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 73 in the passage.
Respondre
(C)
retailer
74
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 74 in the passage.
Respondre
(B)
invest
75
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 75 in the passage.
Respondre
(D)
partner
76
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 76 in the passage..
Respondre
(C)
attributes
77
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 77 in the passage.
Respondre
(A)
skills
78
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 78 in the passage.
Respondre
(C)
products
79
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 79 in the passage.
Respondre
(A)
controls
80
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 80 in the passage.
Respondre
(D)
resources
81
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
coin
Respondre
(A)
toy
82
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
blow
Respondre
(C)
road
83
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
lawyer
Respondre
(C)
adapt
84
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
decided
Respondre
(B)
hid
85
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
cup
Respondre
(A)
oven
86
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
pure
Respondre
(A)
sure
87
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
how
Respondre
(B)
drought
88
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
short
Respondre
(D)
jaw
89
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
stew
Respondre
(B)
blue
90
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
could
Respondre
(C)
pull
91
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
league
Respondre
(C)
people
92
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
high
Respondre
(B)
bye
93
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
stay
Respondre
(B)
rake
94
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
burn
Respondre
(C)
girl
95
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
parse
Respondre
(C)
chart
96
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
kin
Respondre
(B)
scheme
97
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
same
Respondre
(D)
loose
98
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
parent
Respondre
(A)
pious
99
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
tax
Respondre
(C)
lacks
100
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
zero
Respondre
(A)
days
101
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
flame
Respondre
(D)
photo
102
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
cheek
Respondre
(D)
cheque
103
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
apt
Respondre
(B)
taped
104
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
sing
Respondre
(D)
kingship
105
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
shadow
Respondre
(D)
trash
106
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
wept
Respondre
(D)
stopped
107
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
strict
Respondre
(C)
inflict
108
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
jump
Respondre
(A)
digest
109
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
scratch
Respondre
(B)
screen
110
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
think
Respondre
(B)
tooth
111
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
installation
Respondre
(C)
in-stal-LA-tion
112
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
Unwillingness
Respondre
(B)
un-WIL-ling-ness
113
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
circumstances
Respondre
(A)
CIR-cum-stan-ces
114
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
manipulate
Respondre
(B)
man-NI-pu-late
115
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
apologize
Respondre
(B)
a-POL-o-gize
116
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Respondre
(B)
amplify
117
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Respondre
(A)
interest
118
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Respondre
(A)
concept
119
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Respondre
(D)
motionless
120
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Respondre
(D)
cartoon
121
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
AYO asked Mary to come today.
Respondre
(A)
Did Chike ask Mary to come?
122
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Wood is cheap in the South THIS year.
Respondre
(D)
Is wood cheap in the south every year?
123
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
NEW students should pay tuition fees.
Respondre
(B)
Should old students pay tuition fees?
124
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Dad requested the DRIVER to open the door.
Respondre
(C)
Did dad request the gardener to open the door?
125
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Ade's BICYCLE is made of steel.
Respondre
(B)
Is Ade's car made of steel?
126
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ ʊ /
Respondre
(C)
book
127
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ s /
Respondre
(B)
says
128
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ ɔː /
Respondre
(B)
law
129
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ b /
Respondre
(A)
bugle
130
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
