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.
mitten
Απάντηση
(B)
knowledge
2
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.
mood
Απάντηση
(C)
moon
3
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.
says
Απάντηση
(A)
end
4
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.
say
Απάντηση
(B)
bay
5
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.
caprice
Απάντηση
(C)
concern
6
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.
purse
Απάντηση
(C)
first
7
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.
man
Απάντηση
(B)
hand
8
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.
month
Απάντηση
(A)
mug
9
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.
bull
Απάντηση
(D)
stood
10
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.
feel
Απάντηση
(A)
beat
11
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.
open
Απάντηση
(D)
phone
12
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.
drought
Απάντηση
(A)
drown
13
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.
fear
Απάντηση
(D)
beer
14
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.
part
Απάντηση
(D)
aunt
15
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.
buy
Απάντηση
(D)
tie
16
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.
pawn
Απάντηση
(B)
call
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
banked
Απάντηση
(C)
taken
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) in bold.
zoology
Απάντηση
(D)
vigil
19
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
Thump
Απάντηση
(A)
think
20
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
casualty
Απάντηση
(C)
vision
21
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
calyx
Απάντηση
(A)
blinks
22
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
sing
Απάντηση
(C)
zonked
23
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
paper
Απάντηση
(C)
lap
24
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
was
Απάντηση
(C)
quiet
25
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
choose
Απάντηση
(D)
batch
26
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
best
Απάντηση
(C)
labour
27
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
disease
Απάντηση
(D)
zeal
28
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
heavy
Απάντηση
(C)
beehive
29
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
did
Απάντηση
(D)
land
30
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
river
Απάντηση
(B)
dairy
31
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
man
Απάντηση
(C)
manager
32
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
battle
Απάντηση
(D)
raffle
33
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
great
Απάντηση
(B)
freight
34
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
leech
Απάντηση
(C)
bleach
35
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
written
Απάντηση
(A)
bitten
36
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
coffee
Απάντηση
(D)
toffee
37
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.
conglomerate
Απάντηση
(B)
con-GLO-me-rate
38
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.
defensible
Απάντηση
(B)
de-FEN-si-ble
39
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.
superstitious
Απάντηση
(C)
su-per-STI-tious
40
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.
bilateral
Απάντηση
(B)
bi-La-te-ral
41
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.
generally
Απάντηση
(A)
GE-ne-ra-lly
42
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern.Choose the option with the different stress pattern.
Απάντηση
(D)
elope
43
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern.Choose the option with the different stress pattern.
Απάντηση
(D)
career
44
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern.Choose the option with the different stress pattern.
Απάντηση
(D)
catharsis
45
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Choose the option with a different stress pattern.
Απάντηση
(A)
colonel
46
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern.Choose the option with the different stress pattern.
Απάντηση
(D)
elevate
47
In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The Nigerian FOOTBALL team has many foreign players.
Απάντηση
(B)
Does the Nigerian volleyball team have many foreign players?
48
In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
John must PAY for the broken glass immediately.
Απάντηση
(B)
must John repair the broken glass immediately?
49
In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The workers agreed to forgo their DECEMBER salaries.
Απάντηση
(D)
Did the workers agree to forgo their March salaries?
50
In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The landlord refused to eject the TENANT.
Απάντηση
(D)
Did the landlord refuse to eject the guest?
51
In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The principal REBUKED the teachers for lateness.
Απάντηση
(B)
Did the principal commend the teachers for lateness?
52
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/^/
Απάντηση
(B)
tough
53
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/u:/
Απάντηση
(C)
suit
54
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/i:/
Απάντηση
(B)
seal
55
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/k/
Απάντηση
(A)
axe
56
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/s/
Απάντηση
(C)
slash
57
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/z/
Απάντηση
(B)
exist
58
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/t∫/
Απάντηση
(B)
peach
59
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.
Many parents assume that their children are ignorant whereas they are........
Απάντηση
(D)
knowledgeable
60
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.
Industrious workers should be promoted and ...... ones should be dismissed.
Απάντηση
(A)
indolent
61
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.
While some people ......... jollof rice, others enjoy it.
Απάντηση
(B)
abhor
62
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 haughty, and not the ....... are usually unpopular.
Απάντηση
(D)
humble
63
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.
Rather than heed advice, the children .......it
Απάντηση
(C)
ignored
64
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.
Dishonest traders sell fake products instead of ........... ones.
Απάντηση
(C)
genuine
65
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 judge expected direct answers but the accused was .........
Απάντηση
(D)
evasive
66
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.
Parents should persuade their children to do chores, not .......... them.
Απάντηση
(B)
coerce
67
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.
Rather than accept the blame, the manager ............ the accusation.
Απάντηση
(D)
denied
68
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.
It is often easier to start a riot than to ......... it.
Απάντηση
(D)
quell
69
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The policy will .......... havoc on the economy of the nation.
Απάντηση
(A)
wreak
70
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The librarian has not entered the new books in the ..........
Απάντηση
(C)
catalogue
71
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The judge ....... the case.
Απάντηση
(B)
dismissed
72
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Mosquito parasites have become ...... to quinine.
Απάντηση
(A)
resistant
73
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The unionists .......... the meeting with the management.
Απάντηση
(C)
boycotted
74
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The company failed to pay up the loan because it had become ..........
Απάντηση
(B)
bankrupt
75
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The newly elected chairman has been ......... into office.
Απάντηση
(A)
sworn
76
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The doctor declared that the sick child needed a blood.........
Απάντηση
(D)
transfusion
77
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Many slaves were......... in the 19th century.
Απάντηση
(C)
emancipated
78
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The proprietor has promised to ......... the dilapidated classroom blocks.
Απάντηση
(B)
renovate
79
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
We heard that Bada has served time. This means that Bada has
Απάντηση
(C)
been to prison
80
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Mary and I have never seen eye to eye on politics. This means that we have never
Απάντηση
(A)
agreed on politics
81
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Helen has always been a wet blanket. This means that Helen
Απάντηση
(D)
stops others from enjoying themselves
82
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The new policy has come under fire. This means that the policy is
Απάντηση
(B)
being criticized
83
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Please don't let them get under your skin. This means that you should not let them
Απάντηση
(D)
annoy you
84
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
We were surprised to learn that Tom had been let off the hook. This means that Tom had
Απάντηση
(A)
not been punished
85
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
He is at the crossroads of his life. This means that it is time for him to
Απάντηση
(A)
make a very important decision
86
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
We shall understand her better by and by. This means that we shall know her better
Απάντηση
(C)
before long
87
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The student's story did not ring true. This means that the student's story was
Απάντηση
(B)
not believable
88
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Mathematics is a closed book to me. This means that I
Απάντηση
(B)
do not understand Mathematics
89
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, 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 children are more robust than adults.
Απάντηση
(A)
healthy and strong
90
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The new law was meant to mitigate the people's suffering.
Απάντηση
(D)
alleviate
91
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The judge is incorruptible.
Απάντηση
(B)
honest
92
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Whatever my boss decides is irrevocable.
Απάντηση
(A)
final
93
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The printer took a cursory look at the document.
Απάντηση
(A)
quick
94
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
This morning, Audu arrived at the school looking dishevelled
Απάντηση
(C)
untidy
95
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.
Απάντηση
(C)
discouragement
96
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The new bank is thriving.
Απάντηση
(C)
flourishing
97
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
It is not safe to engage in clandestine deals.
Απάντηση
(A)
secret
98
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Bola vehemently denied stealing the money.
Απάντηση
(A)
strongly
99
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
It's been smooth so far .............?
Απάντηση
(D)
hasn't it
100
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The test seemed .......... simple that we thought we would all pass.
Απάντηση
(C)
so
101
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Good citizens are expected to abide........ the stipulated laws.
Απάντηση
(D)
by
102
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
In the olden days, people gave cowries ........... food.
Απάντηση
(C)
in exchange for
103
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The man tried to cash in ........ the boy's ignorance.
Απάντηση
(C)
on
104
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Adamu studied very hard ........ passing the examination.
Απάντηση
(A)
with a view to
105
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
No sooner had the judge read the verdict ......... pandemonium broke out.
Απάντηση
(A)
than
106
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I could not distinguish the original ......... the fake.
Απάντηση
(A)
from
107
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
When I came home, my mother asked me if I ............
Απάντηση
(D)
had eaten
108
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Uncle Richard invited Naza and ............ to his house.
Απάντηση
(A)
me
109
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
My sister prides herself .......... her cooking.
Απάντηση
(A)
on
110
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I suppose it's high time we .......... attention to our studies.
Απάντηση
(C)
paid
111
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
We were expecting them in the evening but they arrived ........... dawn.
Απάντηση
(B)
at
112
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Children often try to live up ........ their parents' expectations.
Απάντηση
(C)
to
113
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
He ........ be fat, but he is still smart.
Απάντηση
(A)
may
114
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The students had no choice ........... to do as they had been commanded.
Απάντηση
(B)
but
115
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The dog was run........ by a careless driver.
Απάντηση
(D)
over
116
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
When will the strike be ...........?
Απάντηση
(A)
called off
117
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I received an award ....... my outstanding performance in the debate.
Απάντηση
(A)
for
118
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The earlier we leave, ......... for us.
Απάντηση
(C)
the better
119
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I just couldn't .......... what he was saying.
Απάντηση
(B)
make out
120
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The men were charged ......... murder.
Απάντηση
(C)
with
121
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
It is I who ......... to blame for the lapses.
Απάντηση
(B)
am
122
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
We had to look ........ the word in the dictionary.
Απάντηση
(D)
up
123
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Each of the winners ........ to receive five thousand dollars.
Απάντηση
(B)
is
124
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Everyone was happy when the two friends made....... after their disagreement.
Απάντηση
(D)
up
125
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
It is rude to cut ......... when people are talking.
