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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
While Mr.Ade is his son is a novice.
Απάντηση
(D)
experienced
2
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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
It is better to use persuasion rather than .... to get witnesses to court.
Απάντηση
(B)
coercion
3
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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The animosity between Fatou and Sheku is shocking, considering the ...... they once shared.
Απάντηση
(B)
friendship
4
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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
. The reckless driver was admonished to be ______
Απάντηση
(A)
cautious
5
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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The old man rebuked the thug and his children .... him for doing so.
Απάντηση
(A)
commended
6
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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
All divers were enjoined to obtain genuine and ______ licences.
Απάντηση
(C)
fake
7
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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
There was agitation for the .......... law on libel to be re-enacted.
Απάντηση
(B)
repealed
8
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 two political parties live today in ... after four years of hostility.
Απάντηση
(B)
amity
9
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 champions were elated after the tournament while their opponents looked _______
Απάντηση
(B)
dejected
10
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.
That engineer was said to have used inferior than _____ materials in the construction of the collapsed building.
Απάντηση
(A)
excellent
11
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
.I could not read what he wrote because his handwriting was_____
Απάντηση
(D)
illegible
12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
When all the items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was ______
Απάντηση
(C)
adjourned
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Occasionally, universities award _____ degrees to outstanding personalities.
Απάντηση
(B)
honorary
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
His thoughtlessness is simply beyond _____.
Απάντηση
(C)
belief
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many doctors have ___ to western countries for better opportunities.
Απάντηση
(A)
migrated
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The younger brother insisted that he should be a .......... to the account.
Απάντηση
(B)
signatory
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The military was able to ..... the plan to overthrow the government.
Απάντηση
(C)
thwart
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
She gave her poem to her teacher to .... for the school magazine.
Απάντηση
(B)
edit
19
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Freedom of movement is a ........ right of every citizen.
Απάντηση
(B)
fundamental
20
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The governor granted the political prisoners _______
Απάντηση
(C)
amnesty
21
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The recruits are under his tutelage. This means that he ______
Απάντηση
(B)
trains them
22
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
He listened attentively to her cock-and-bull story. This means that she told
Απάντηση
(D)
a lot of folktales
23
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
He has left the country for this good time. This means that he
Απάντηση
(A)
will never come back
24
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The bus driver smelt a rat when an unregistered vehicle trailed him for several kilometers. This means that the bus driver
Απάντηση
(C)
became suspicious
25
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The newly employed workers were remunerated handsomely. This means that
Απάντηση
(C)
the salaries of the new workers were attractive
26
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The chairman has come under fire over this project. This means that the chairman has been
Απάντηση
(A)
severely criticised
27
The ugly incidents of the Civil War are water under the bridge. This means that the incidents
Απάντηση
(C)
have been forgotten
28
My heart was in my mouth as I tried to open the envelope. This means that as I opened the envelope, I was
Απάντηση
(D)
extremely afraid
29
Throughout the long argument, the minister maintained his found over the claims. This means that the minister
Απάντηση
(B)
refused to change his stand
30
John may be sincere, but I suspect that he has an axe to grind . This means that John has a
Απάντηση
(A)
selfish motive
31
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
So much effluent has been poured into the stream that its water has become unsafe for drinking.
Απάντηση
(A)
sewage
32
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The students became restive after the authorities increased their tuition fees.
Απάντηση
(D)
agitated
33
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Ali plays the guitar with great dexterity.
Απάντηση
(D)
skill
34
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Obi's behaviour is questionable
Απάντηση
(C)
dubious
35
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The electricity supply in this community is erratic.
Απάντηση
(A)
unpredictable
36
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
He became really disheartened when he heard the news.
Απάντηση
(C)
depressed
37
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The office has taken stringent measures to protect its facilities.
Απάντηση
(C)
strict
38
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Adaobi was appalled by the shabby appearance of the man who brought her the message from home.
Απάντηση
(A)
shocked
39
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Henry likes to be involved in shady deals.
Απάντηση
(C)
dishonest
40
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
A good student should be inquisitive
Απάντηση
(C)
curious
41
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Life in the city is ........ expensive for most people.
Απάντηση
(D)
much too
42
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My father made me ......... at home.
Απάντηση
(A)
stay
43
The long-awaited match was called .......... at the last moment
Απάντηση
(A)
off
44
Get to work! Don't sit ....... doing nothing
Απάντηση
(A)
about
45
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We promised to tell the truth . .?
Απάντηση
(B)
didn't we
46
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
No sooner had we set off ....... it started to rain
Απάντηση
(C)
than
47
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I cannot put up...... his saucy behaviour.
Απάντηση
(B)
with
48
Several ______attended the two-day economic summit.
Απάντηση
(C)
heads of state
49
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I won't go to the cinema with you; I ..... the movie.
Απάντηση
(B)
have seen
50
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The committee has submitted its report .. the students' riot.
Απάντηση
(A)
on
51
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
It's been a rough life so far, ....?
Απάντηση
(A)
hasn't it
52
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
If I had known, I ......... not have come.
Απάντηση
(C)
would
53
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
She had to work from ....
Απάντηση
(D)
morning till evening
54
He did it, but not ...... the way I had expected.
Απάντηση
(B)
quite
55
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
. After stalking its prey for a while, thé lion .... .or the kill.
Απάντηση
(A)
closed in
56
Mary and Jane are always quarrelling with ______.
Απάντηση
(A)
each other
57
They have been informed of his departure ...?
Απάντηση
(A)
haven't they
58
Although some students may be innocent, ______are guilty of this offence.
Απάντηση
(C)
most
59
She prefers singing ........ dancing
Απάντηση
(D)
to
60
Is that the lady ........you planned to visit?
Απάντηση
(D)
whom
61
The children .........in the pool after school.
Απάντηση
(A)
swam
62
In spite of all their shortcomings, we cannot ... admire them.
Απάντηση
(B)
but
63
The African extended family system gives .......members.
Απάντηση
(C)
its
64
We all look forward to meeting the ............
Απάντηση
(A)
beautiful, young, Nigerian musician
65
One of my . ..... is a lecturer in the university.
Απάντηση
(C)
sisters
66
Regina pleaded with her son to ........ the habit of smoking.
Απάντηση
(C)
come off
67
Their proposal looks .......... than ours.
Απάντηση
(B)
a little bit more workable
68
You will be none ....... for it if you take the examinations in November.
Απάντηση
(D)
the worse
69
Money serves as a ....71..... of exchange modern world.
Απάντηση
(B)
medium
70
This is perhaps the most important..... 72....... of money.
Απάντηση
(C)
function
71
People who have money can use it to buy goods and....73... .
Απάντηση
(B)
services
72
Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of ...74.... where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by.
Απάντηση
(A)
barter
73
This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their .....75..... With those of other people.
Απάντηση
(A)
needs
74
For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ....76... for yam,
Απάντηση
(A)
kill
75
he must find a ..... 77... who needs what he is trading.
Απάντηση
(C)
farmer
76
Another difficulty is determining the ....78..... of each item needed in the exchange.
Απάντηση
(B)
value
77
International trade boosts the....79...of a nation.
Απάντηση
(A)
economy
78
The ...80..... frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.
Απάντηση
(C)
currency
79
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word hat has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
dark
Απάντηση
(C)
sharp
80
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
tough
Απάντηση
(D)
done
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
chief
Απάντηση
(B)
feast
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
put
Απάντηση
(B)
could
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
king
Απάντηση
(A)
kit
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
tan
Απάντηση
(D)
gas
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
debt
Απάντηση
(A)
said
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
soar
Απάντηση
(D)
caught
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
dye
Απάντηση
(C)
tide
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
date
Απάντηση
(D)
heinous
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
berth
Απάντηση
(A)
hurt
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
sure
Απάντηση
(A)
sower
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
clothes
Απάντηση
(D)
both
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
rear
Απάντηση
(B)
mere
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
shoe
Απάντηση
(A)
prune
94
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.
frame
Απάντηση
(D)
phrase
95
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.
love
Απάντηση
(B)
view
96
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.
through
Απάντηση
(B)
both
97
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.
scene
Απάντηση
(C)
psyche
98
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.
change
Απάντηση
(A)
nature
99
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.
pleasure
Απάντηση
(D)
occasion
100
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.
gender
Απάντηση
(D)
joyful
101
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.
ton
Απάντηση
(A)
knock
102
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.
weather
Απάντηση
(B)
brother
103
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.
.facts
Απάντηση
(B)
lots
104
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.
sheep
Απάντηση
(C)
wash
105
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.
young
Απάντηση
(C)
yen
106
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.
laughed
Απάντηση
(D)
right
107
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.
tusk
Απάντηση
(C)
task
108
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.
fill
Απάντηση
(C)
blank
109
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word
niece
Απάντηση
(D)
piece
110
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word
blue
Απάντηση
(C)
grew
111
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word
court
Απάντηση
(D)
fort
112
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
peel
Απάντηση
(C)
peal
113
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
style
Απάντηση
(A)
bile
114
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
accuracy
Απάντηση
(A)
AC-cu-ra-cy
115
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
consequential
Απάντηση
(C)
con-se-QUEN-tial
116
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
insensitive
Απάντηση
(B)
in-SEN-si-tive
117
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
brutality
Απάντηση
(B)
bru-TAL-i-ty
118
Identify the one with the different stress pattern
Απάντηση
(D)
purpose
119
Identify the one with the different stress pattern
Απάντηση
(D)
credit
120
Identify the one with the different stress pattern
Απάντηση
(A)
deter
121
Identify the one with the different stress pattern
Απάντηση
(C)
injure
122
Identify the one with the different stress pattern
Απάντηση
(A)
challenger
123
From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Many students ATTEND lectures everyday.
Απάντηση
(A)
Do many students skip lectures everyday?
124
From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
John's PARENTS have received the letters.
Απάντηση
(B)
Have John's friends received the letters?
125
From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The THIRD-YEAR girls were commended by the principal.
Απάντηση
(D)
Were the first-year girls commended by the principal?
126
From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Stephen SELDOM goes to the house.
Απάντηση
(C)
Does Stephen often go to the house?
127
The word that receives the emphatic stress is in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence relates.
All the EMPLOYEES rejected him.
Απάντηση
(D)
Did all the employers reject him?
128
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/əʊ/
Απάντηση
(A)
vogue
129
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ʊə/
Απάντηση
(C)
tour
130
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/t /
Απάντηση
(D)
pity
131
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/æ/
Απάντηση
(B)
dragon
132
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/b/
Απάντηση
(C)
public
133
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ə/
Απάντηση
(B)
abuse
134
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/l/
Απάντηση
(B)
lamb
135
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
