In the sentence below, there is one 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.
Tom is refined but his brother is rather .......
Απάντηση
(B)
crude
2
In the sentence below, there is one 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.
Lions are in extinction in The Gambia but monkeys are still in .......
Απάντηση
(B)
existence
3
In the sentence below, there is one 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.
Mary's explanation was explicit but mine was .....
Απάντηση
(C)
vague
4
In the sentence below, there is one 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 Major demanded an unalloyed, and not a ....loyalty from his soldiers.
Απάντηση
(B)
wavering
5
In the sentence below, there is one 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 brevity of the President's speech contrasts with the ..... of the Secretary's
Απάντηση
(D)
verbosity
6
In the sentence below, there is one 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.
I can vouch that he broke the glass accidentally and not .....
Απάντηση
(D)
deliberately
7
In the sentence below, there is one 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.
Only question one is compulsory; therefore, the rest are .....
Απάντηση
(D)
optional
8
In the sentence below, there is one 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 Magistrate convicted the hardened criminal but .....and discharged the first offender
Απάντηση
(A)
acquitted
9
In the sentence below, there is one 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.
Houses built with bricks are sturdy while those built with glass are .....
Απάντηση
(B)
fragile
10
In the sentence below, there is one 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 principal is very strict but his vice is .....
Απάντηση
(B)
lenient
11
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
The brutal killing of members of the opposition provoked strong ......
Απάντηση
(A)
condemnation
12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
The doctor ....... my illness as malaria
Απάντηση
(B)
diagnosed
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Since we should not disclose our identity, our letter to the principal must be .....
Απάντηση
(B)
anonymous
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Although we pleaded for long with our father, he remained ....... that we should not go to the stadium.
Απάντηση
(C)
adamant
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Since hard drugs are destroying our youths, our government has placed an ....... on them
Απάντηση
(D)
embargo
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Oseli's ....... teacher teaches English, Physics, Economics and Technical Drawing.
Απάντηση
(D)
versatile
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Some political leaders love ....... who always praise their governments.
Απάντηση
(A)
sycophants
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
The ....... of the new king will take place next week
Απάντηση
(C)
coronation
19
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
The match was a ..... for Brazil because their team was stronger than the opposing team.
Απάντηση
(C)
walkover
20
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Kofi is too ....... ; he wants to know about everybody's business
Απάντηση
(A)
inquisitive
21
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Ali does not let grass grow under his feet. This means that Ali
Απάντηση
(A)
does not waste time in doing things
22
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The dishonest trader always palms off faulty goods on her customers. This means that
Απάντηση
(C)
tricks her customers into accepting bad products
23
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Ojo's learning has gone to his head. This means that Ojo
Απάντηση
(A)
has become proud because of his learning
24
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
When the vice principal left the school, it became a bedlam. This means that
Απάντηση
(D)
there was noise and confusion in the school
25
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
That amount Ivan donated was his widow's mite. This means that Ivan
Απάντηση
(C)
gave all that he had
26
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Fatou's awkward behavior shows that she is a green horn. This means that Fatou is
Απάντηση
(B)
inexperienced
27
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
To secure more votes, the politician played to the gallery. This means that the politician
Απάντηση
(B)
attempted to win cheap popularity
28
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Those who think that all is well in Cascada are living in a fool's paradise . This means that
Απάντηση
(C)
they are under an illusion
29
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
While paying a visit to his uncle, Ayo intends to kill two birds with one stone. This means that Ayo
Απάντηση
(C)
hopes to achieve two aims with one action
30
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
People hardly show their true colors. This means that people rarely show
Απάντηση
(C)
their real character
31
From the words lettered A to D below, choose the word or groups of words nearest to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Mary was kept in solitary confinement.
Απάντηση
(C)
lonely
32
From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Buba has a very alluring personality.
Απάντηση
(A)
attractive
33
From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Hard drugs are detrimental to health.
Απάντηση
(D)
harmful
34
From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
My father remains inflexible once he has taken a decision
Απάντηση
(D)
unyeilding
35
From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Maxwell usually makes obnoxious remarks.
Απάντηση
(B)
offensive
36
From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
We should prevail upon Kwesi to accept the job
Απάντηση
(B)
persuade
37
From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The team has an arduous task ahead of it.
Απάντηση
(C)
a strenous
38
From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The two tasks should be undertaken concurrently
Απάντηση
(D)
simultaneously
39
From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The students were told to review their assignments.
Απάντηση
(A)
re-examine
40
From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Marian does not have the stamina to run that race.
Απάντηση
(B)
energy
41
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
I want just ...... sugar in my tea.
Απάντηση
(D)
a little
42
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
Since the opposing parties could not come to an agreement, the peace talks .......
Απάντηση
(B)
broke down
43
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
Children often have implicit confidence ....... their parents.
Απάντηση
(D)
in
44
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
If i had heard the news earlier, I ...... stayed at home.
Απάντηση
(A)
would have
45
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
The order is that everyone must be ....... bed by midnight.
Απάντηση
(C)
in
46
From the words or group of words lettered A to D,
choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
To succeed in any business, one must be prepared to shake ....... one's lazy habits.
Απάντηση
(A)
off
47
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
......... in his right senses will swallow live coals.
Απάντηση
(B)
No one
48
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
One of the clever pupils .....able to solve the problem.
Απάντηση
(B)
was
49
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
He has stopped being foolish .........?
Απάντηση
(C)
hasn't he
50
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
I maintain that the property in question is ......
Απάντηση
(A)
mine
51
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
Although Sylvester and John promised to be here, ...... has turned up.
Απάντηση
(C)
neither
52
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
The house ....... he lives is spacious.
Απάντηση
(B)
where
53
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
It is high time you ...... this place.
Απάντηση
(A)
left
54
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
Since you have lost your birth certificate, you have to go ....... an affidavit.
Απάντηση
(A)
for
55
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
The musicians have not arrived from Sierra Leone, .......?
Απάντηση
(D)
have they
56
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
On my way home, I saw a ........
Απάντηση
(A)
one-legged young mad man
57
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
People living in villages have a passion ...... animals.
Απάντηση
(C)
for
58
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
Kebba and Kwame are very selfish; they care about only .....
Απάντηση
(A)
themselves
59
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
You had better ...... your assignment now.
Απάντηση
(D)
do
60
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
Our kind teacher only cautioned the bully and let him.....
Απάντηση
(A)
off
61
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
My .....house is on the next street
Απάντηση
(A)
father-in-law's
62
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
The Mathematics teacher made us commit the formula ...... memory.
Απάντηση
(B)
to
63
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
Momodou has been ill ......three weeks now.
Απάντηση
(B)
for
64
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
They kept quiet all the .......
Απάντηση
(C)
while
65
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
....... caused the havoc, he sneaked off.
Απάντηση
(D)
Having
66
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
The point on ....... we disagreed was trivial.
Απάντηση
(A)
which
67
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
How did you arrive at ..... wonderful conclusion?
Απάντηση
(D)
such a
68
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
How did you arrive at ....... wonderful conclusion?
Απάντηση
(D)
such a
69
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
The government cannot ....... the decision any longer.
Απάντηση
(C)
put up
70
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
The teachers ...... our poor performance in the examinations.
Απάντηση
(D)
were discussing
71
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
The wise thing to do is not to give ...... to the temptation.
Απάντηση
(A)
in
72
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
My sister told me all ....... was said at the meeting.
Απάντηση
(A)
that
73
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
The quarrel between Olu and Ola will end up .....a fight.
Απάντηση
(B)
in
74
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
Musa did not want to fetch water for his grandfather ......, his mother made him do it.
Απάντηση
(C)
nevertheless
75
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
The citizens welcomed all the African .......
Απάντηση
(B)
heads of state
76
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
Mother said she saw Alfred .......?
Απάντηση
(D)
didn't she
77
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 76 in the passage below.
Απάντηση
(A)
trading
78
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 76 in the passage below.
Απάντηση
(A)
trading
79
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 77 in the passage.
Απάντηση
(A)
offer
80
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 78 in the passage below.
Απάντηση
(C)
brokers
81
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 79 in the passage below.
Απάντηση
(D)
certificate
82
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 80 in the passage below.
Απάντηση
(A)
dividend
83
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 81 in the passage below.
Απάντηση
(D)
shareholders
84
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 82 in the passage below.
Απάντηση
(B)
profit
85
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 83 in the passage below.
Απάντηση
(C)
shares
86
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 84 in the passage below.
Απάντηση
(D)
unstable
87
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 85 in the passage below.
Απάντηση
(A)
falls
88
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 86 in the passage below.
Απάντηση
(C)
proffessions
89
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 87 in the passage below.
Απάντηση
(D)
individuals
90
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 88 in the passage below.
Απάντηση
(B)
motivate
91
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 89 in the passage below.
Απάντηση
(A)
attainment
92
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 90 in the passage below.
Απάντηση
(D)
initiation
93
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 91 in the passage below.
Απάντηση
(B)
special
94
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 92 in the passage below.
Απάντηση
(D)
meal
95
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 93 in the passage.
Απάντηση
(C)
peer
96
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 94 in the passage.
Απάντηση
(C)
organized
97
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 95 in the passage.
Απάντηση
(A)
hierarchy
98
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 96 in the passage.
Απάντηση
(D)
prefects
99
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 97 in the passage.
Απάντηση
(A)
timetable
100
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 98 in the passage.
