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 guest should not make derogatory remarks about what he is offered by his host but __________ statements.
답변
(D)
complimentary
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 will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The audience applauded the last speaker, but the first was
답변
(A)
booed
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 will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The commander said that raw recruits could not dislodge the enemies: he needed______ men.
답변
(A)
skilled
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 will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
John gave a fictitious account of the incident but his son's account was_______
답변
(C)
factual
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 will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
While the refuse dump smelled fetid, the orchard exuded a_______Smell.
답변
(A)
fragrant
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 will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Only some of the accused were acquitted: the rest were________
답변
(B)
convicted
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 will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The principal chastised Ben for his use of coarse language and advised him to emulate his sister's ________ behaviour.
답변
(C)
refined
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.
It would have been my pleasure to accept your invitation but I have to ________ it because of a previous engagement.
답변
(D)
decline
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.
Older people are expected to be ________ where youths are green.
답변
(A)
experienced
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.
I accidentally stepped on my brother but he told Mummy I did it ________
답변
(C)
deliberately
11
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The runner was_________ at fifteen seconds at the end of the race.
답변
(B)
timed
12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The appellate court has ________ the decision of the lower court.
답변
(B)
nullified
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The defeated boxer left the ring looking extremely_________
답변
(D)
dejected
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
There is an election _________ pending against the senator.
답변
(C)
petition
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The manager was not in when Addo called, so he left his ________ card.
답변
(B)
complimentary
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Coming from the kitchen was the sweet ________ of Mummy's soup.
답변
(A)
aroma
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
There is a need to raise teachers' salary in order to boost their_______
답변
(D)
morale
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The librarian has not entered the new books in the__________
답변
(A)
catalogue
19
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The textbook is very costly; I cannot_________ it to my students.
답변
(D)
recommend
20
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The weather is too hot; I need some water to________ my thirst.
답변
(B)
quench
21
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
My grandmother once told me that old habits die hard. This means that old habits are
답변
(B)
difficult to change
22
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
If you ask him to sing, he will do it at the drop of a hat. This means that he will sing
답변
(C)
immediately
23
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The man has lost a lot and he only keeps up appearances by driving a big car. This means that the man
답변
(B)
pretends that all is well
24
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The game was tough but our team lost by a whisker. This means that our team lost by
답변
(D)
a narrow margin
25
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
When the result was announced, it was discovered that Bimbo and Pam were neck and neck. This means that Bimbo and Pam
답변
(A)
had almost the same result
26
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The old woman 's birthday was marked by her children with pomp. This means that the birthday was
답변
(A)
greatly celebrated
27
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
When the man was accused of stealing the money, nobody raised an eyebrow. This means that nobody was
답변
(D)
surprised
28
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
People do not often rely on men who allow their exalted position to go to their head. This means that people shun those who
답변
(B)
are conceited because of their position
29
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The manager hit the roof when he was presented with the estimate for the new project. This means that the manager
답변
(B)
became very angry
30
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
When he received the news that he had lost the election, he did not bat an eyelid. This means that he
답변
(D)
showed no feelings
31
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The boy was reluctant to carry out the order of his senior
답변
(D)
unwilling
32
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Dr. Azeez declined the offer to chair the meeting.
답변
(C)
refused
33
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The match came to an abrupt end when the rain started.
답변
(D)
sudden
34
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The boy came through the window as stealthily as he could.
답변
(A)
quietly
35
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Bimbo was satisfied with the result she got.
답변
(C)
contented
36
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 absurd that people find it difficult to be honest
답변
(B)
abnormal
37
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Even a mediocre student can pass that test.
답변
(C)
average
38
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
We called the carpenter to repair the broken door.
답변
(D)
mend
39
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Mrs. Okpala gave the drunk a contemptuous look.
답변
(D)
scornful
40
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The Vice-Chancellor's speech at the occasion was misconstrued.
답변
(C)
misunderstood
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.
The soldiers lay_______the town to arrest the terrorists.
답변
(B)
siege to
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.
Power has not been restored_________many parts of the town.
답변
(A)
to
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.
We got to the hall after the płay________started.
답변
(C)
had
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.
The woman said the maid should________all the plates before going to bed.
답변
(C)
wash off
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.
John, would you mind lifting the box?_______
답변
(B)
No, i wouldn't
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.
It was a long poem, but Rasheed learnt it________
답변
(C)
by heart
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.
Let's begin all over again,_________
답변
(B)
shall we
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.
Something must be wrong with the school driver, he is _________today.
답변
(C)
driving rather carelessly
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.
What I admire about our football team is that they love________
답변
(B)
one another
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.
This is the teacher_______told me the answer.
답변
(B)
who i said
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.
Mary shouldn't have disobeyed the teacher,_________?
답변
(A)
should she
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.
She wondered if the water was not_________hot for drinking.
답변
(D)
too
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 told him not to play_______fire.
답변
(B)
with
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.
We enjoyed ourselves________much at the party.
답변
(D)
very
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.
You will need to commit the formula________memory.
답변
(A)
to
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.
The ushers told the people to_________their shoes before they enter the hall.
답변
(C)
take off
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.
That book is neither_________
답변
(C)
his nor yours
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.
The boy vomited a lot on the journey, doctor told us he suffered from________
답변
(A)
travel sickness
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.
The man gave the girl a_________ fountain pen.
답변
(D)
new small blue
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 realized that i________you before.
답변
(A)
had met
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.
The boy had been warned not to_________the money given to him.
답변
(D)
lose
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.
The police officer was sacked because he gave_________the command's secret.
답변
(C)
away
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.
He bought a new set of_________television.
답변
(B)
colour
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.
The newspaper reported that________everybody died in the accident.
답변
(B)
almost
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.
He isn't coming here,_________?
답변
(A)
is he
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.
__________ are often quite caring.
답변
(D)
mothers-in-law
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.
A spoilt child is usually prone________laziness.
답변
(A)
to
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.
We do not accept the punishment__________the boy.
답변
(C)
meted out to
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.
The team practised intensely for weeks before the match________it lost.
답변
(C)
yet
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.
You cannot come between my sister and________
답변
(B)
me
71
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....71.....] above
답변
(B)
carelessness
72
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....72.....] above
답변
(B)
roadworthy
73
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....73.....] above
답변
(D)
inspected
74
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....74.....] above
답변
(C)
licence
75
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....75.....] above
답변
(B)
instructors
76
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....76.....] above
답변
(A)
certified
77
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....77.....] above
답변
(A)
permit
78
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....78.....] above
답변
(B)
traffic
79
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....79.....] above
답변
(D)
limit
80
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....80.....] above
답변
(D)
carnage
81
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Womb
답변
(B)
fool
82
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Dirt
답변
(B)
worth
83
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Worst
답변
(D)
worship
84
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
hall
답변
(A)
shortage
85
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
pit
답변
(C)
hatred
86
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
paint
답변
(D)
late
87
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
canoe
답변
(A)
truce
88
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
fatal
답변
(D)
bail
89
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
jeopardy
답변
(A)
check
90
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
stuff
답변
(C)
tough
91
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
bear
답변
(C)
fare
92
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
boil
답변
(A)
coy
93
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
man
답변
(B)
slash
94
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
heart
답변
(C)
star
95
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
fault
답변
(A)
brought
96
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
girl
답변
(D)
examine
97
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
height
답변
(A)
house
98
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
pine
답변
(B)
push
99
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
most
답변
(A)
sniffed
100
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
zoo
답변
(C)
days
101
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
bath
답변
(D)
thigh
102
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
band
답변
(D)
dream
103
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
archive
답변
(C)
chimera
104
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
swine
답변
(A)
one
105
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
base
답변
(C)
lace
106
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
wept
답변
(C)
slapped
107
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
card
답변
(D)
maiden
108
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
fetch
답변
(B)
tough
109
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
arrest
답변
(C)
rule
110
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
writes
답변
(B)
costs
111
choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
suite
답변
(C)
sweet
112
choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
incite
답변
(C)
excite
113
choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
flood
답변
(B)
cud
114
choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
receipt
답변
(C)
deceit
115
choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
firm
답변
(B)
worm
116
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
overwhelming
답변
(C)
o-ver-WHELM-ing
117
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
melancholy
답변
(A)
MEL-an-chol-y
118
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
inflammation
답변
(C)
in-flam-Ma-tion
119
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
calculation
답변
(C)
cal-cu-LA-tion
120
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
economic
답변
(C)
ec-o-NOM-ic
121
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
답변
(D)
legal
122
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
답변
(A)
despite
123
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
답변
(D)
cigar
124
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
답변
(A)
colleague
125
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
답변
(D)
continue
126
the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The man BROUGHT the newspaper.
답변
(D)
Did the man read the newspaper?
127
the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The woman wants MY car.
답변
(C)
Does the woman want his car?
128
the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The president SPOKE to the press yesterday.
답변
(C)
Did the president wave to the press yesterday?
129
the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Comfort prepared a DELICIOUS meal.
답변
(B)
Did Comfort prepare a tasteless meal?
130
the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
OUR Mathematics teacher has been transferred.
답변
(A)
Has their Mathematics teacher been transferred?
131
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ai/
답변
(B)
ice
132
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/æl
답변
(A)
bag
133
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/d/
답변
(D)
bride
134
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/e/
답변
(D)
heaven
135
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
