Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Polygamy is very common in Africa, whereas the only acceptable form of marriage in Europe is.....
답변
(E)
monogamy
2
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The principal wants us to....the motion, so don't oppose it.
답변
(B)
support
3
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
He denied that he ever.....committing the offence in his earlier statement
답변
(A)
admitted
4
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The brevity of the Guest-of-honour's address contrasts with the ....of the Chairman's opening remarks
답변
(E)
verbosity
5
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The long trek exhausted him so he needed to rest to ....himself
답변
(C)
recuperate
6
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The motorists said the splashing of the waters was...not deliberate
답변
(C)
accidental
7
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
One of the aims of the structural adjustment policy is to make us...........rather than consumers
답변
(D)
producers
8
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The computerized services of the new bank contrast with the ....operations of the old ones
답변
(E)
manual
9
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Tunde says he always looks sober because there is nothing to be ...about
답변
(B)
excited
10
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
I felt as if I was in an oven throughout my stay in the sahara, while our room here in Jos is like a .....
답변
(A)
freezer
11
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The prices of cars have become.....
답변
(E)
exorbitant
12
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I had ......trust in the boy before he woefully disappointed me
답변
(C)
absolute
13
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
We need to ....our resources in theses hard times
답변
(B)
economize
14
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Ngozi's soothing remarks were made to ....Femi's anger
답변
(D)
mollify
15
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The poor boy was ......when he stepped on live wire.
답변
(E)
electrocuted
16
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The politician ran to another country to seek....
답변
(A)
refuge
17
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The governor ordered that the work done by any contractor should be properly.......so as to know the correct amount to pay
답변
(C)
accounted
18
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The University awarded.....doctorate degrees to four distinguished members of the community
답변
(E)
honorary
19
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The students threatened to embark on a ....of lectures if their demands were not met
답변
(E)
boycott
20
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
When the striking workers were threatened with dismissal, they decided to make a virtue of necessity. This means that they
답변
(C)
had to call off the strike
21
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The students stuck to their guns even after the principal had appealed to them to go back to their classes. This means that the students
답변
(B)
refused to go back
22
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The sudden death of his friend made Etim have his heart in his boots. This means that Etim
답변
(A)
became greatly discouraged
23
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The last promotion exercise was the bone of contention between the two friends. This means that the last promotion exercise
답변
(A)
was the cause of their dispute
24
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
When Ibrahim was asked to state his case, he started to beat about the bush. This means that Ibrahim
답변
(B)
failed to go straight to the point
25
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Halima decided to make 'a' clean breast of everything. This means that Halima
답변
(D)
told the whole truth
26
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
By embarking on that journey, he intends to kill two birds with one stone. This means that he
답변
(C)
intends to achieve two aims at once
27
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Ajala earns a fat salary but cannot make both ends meet. This means that Ajala
답변
(B)
does not live within his income
28
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Though corruption is very prevalent in the society, there are still some virtuous men around
답변
(E)
upright
29
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Chinua Achebe is a renowned novelist
답변
(B)
famous
30
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
He was kept in solitary confinement
답변
(D)
lonely
31
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Nelson Mandela surmounted all the oppressive measures to break his will
답변
(A)
overcame
32
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The guest speaker was described as a man of very alluring personality
답변
(C)
charming
33
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The comments of the host further incensed the angry man
답변
(E)
infuriated
34
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Corruption is inimical to the progress of any nation.
답변
(A)
harmful
35
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The task before us is enormous
답변
(A)
great
36
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The professor showed much erudition in the lecture he delivered
답변
(B)
learning
37
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The outcome of the matter has vindicated my earlier stand
답변
(E)
justified
38
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
You will need to commit the formula.....memory
답변
(A)
to
39
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
His journey....life has been rough
답변
(D)
through
40
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The old woman has been ill...many months now
답변
(A)
for
41
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We came...rail
답변
(C)
by
42
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
There is a serious conflict....the two of them
답변
(A)
between
43
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
....I am your junior does not mean you should order me about like a houseboy
답변
(B)
that
44
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Fatimat kept quiet all the ....
답변
(D)
while
45
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
...........he is learned,he is fraudulent
답변
(C)
although
46
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
....rich has its own problems
답변
(B)
Being
47
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
......stolen the goods, the thief ran away
답변
(A)
Having
48
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The boy....his father in everything
답변
(C)
takes after
49
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We have to...for lost time
답변
(A)
make up
50
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Time is really...so let's hurry up
답변
(B)
running out
51
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We haven't confirmed.....signature this is
답변
(B)
whose
52
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
.....That can happen is that he'll be suspended
답변
(A)
the worst
53
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Jide was absent for.....time
답변
(D)
most of the
54
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The issue on....I disagreed with him is very simple
답변
(C)
which
55
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The issue on....I disagreed with him is very simple
답변
(C)
which
56
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
How did you arrive at .....wonderful idea?
답변
(B)
such a
57
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The.....of all the states in the Federation are having a meeting at Abuja
답변
(C)
attorneys-general
58
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The local governments are authorized to pass......
답변
(A)
bye-laws
59
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The local governments are authorized to pass......
답변
(A)
bye-laws
60
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Hammed's ideas are.........wrong
답변
(A)
almost always
61
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I said John saw Mary yesterday......?
답변
(A)
didn't I
62
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The story he told me can't be true........?
답변
(B)
can it
63
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Yours is to command...is to obey
답변
(C)
theirs
64
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
That book belongs to the ..........lady
답변
(C)
tall black American
65
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The boys are..........for the match
답변
(A)
all fully set
66
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Ngozi is by far........of the girls
답변
(B)
the most brilliant
67
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
..........you wish to do, do it properly
답변
(D)
whatever
68
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We have started operating the..........
답변
(C)
new national education policy
69
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The lady...here tomorrow
답변
(C)
arrives
70
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
It's high time you...seeing her
답변
(D)
stopped
71
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Elaho enjoys.....soccer
답변
(C)
playing
72
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Miss Onassis was a ......
답변
(B)
rich young lady
73
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Did Aminu come here as he promised?
답변
(C)
No, he didn't
74
In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
답변
(C)
feed
75
In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
답변
(A)
farming
76
In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
답변
(E)
agriculture
77
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
답변
(D)
implements
78
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
답변
(B)
mechanisation
79
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
답변
(C)
arable
80
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
답변
(E)
tractors
81
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
답변
(E)
cultivation
82
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
답변
(A)
husbandary
83
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
답변
(D)
tenure
84
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
답변
(B)
capital
85
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
답변
(E)
interest
86
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
답변
(E)
desire
87
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
답변
(C)
matrimonial
88
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
답변
(B)
procreation
89
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
답변
(E)
important
90
In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
답변
(B)
community
91
In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
답변
(E)
society
92
In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
답변
(C)
grooming
93
In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
답변
(D)
status
94
In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
답변
(C)
couple
95
In question numbered 97 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
