In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The minister was accused of making utterances that could increase rather than...........anxiety among the citizen
Хариулт
(B)
diminish
2
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
At the end of the crisis, the leader declared that there was no victor and no............
Хариулт
(E)
vanquished
3
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
He is a famous artist but has a .........drinking habit.
Хариулт
(C)
notorious
4
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
He is a famous artist but has a...........drinking habit
Хариулт
(C)
notorious
5
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The first twin is so vain and the second so..........that one would think they were not brothers
Хариулт
(D)
humble
6
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Mary: '' I wonder why armed robbers are so hard-hearted'' John: '' The fact is that to be an armed robber you cannot be ..........''
Хариулт
(A)
considerate
7
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
To ascend this steep hill is the problem, to.....is quite easy
Хариулт
(D)
descend
8
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Working in the field is easy when your machete is sharp and not when it is...........
Хариулт
(E)
blunt
9
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The gradual process of transition to civil rule came to an .....end.
Хариулт
(E)
abrupt
10
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The exterior and the.......parts of the fruit remain very hard even after it is ripe
Хариулт
(B)
inner
11
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The committee set up to investigate the cause of the riot has called for.....from the public
Хариулт
(A)
witnesses
12
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The Satellite maintains a constant..........around the earth
Хариулт
(B)
orbit
13
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The chairman called him to.........when his comments were getting off the point
Хариулт
(A)
order
14
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
His ...came through only a few days before he was to be executed
Хариулт
(B)
remission
15
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The power failure ........normal services for days
Хариулт
(C)
paralyzed
16
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The interest of the students should be of.......importance to any school administrator
Хариулт
(A)
paramount
17
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
My father wanted to buy a car but the prices of those available were not within his...........
Хариулт
(A)
limit
18
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The robbers.....all the rooms, looking for jewels.
Хариулт
(B)
ransacked
19
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The players would expect some form of ....... after working hard to win the cup.
Хариулт
(C)
reward
20
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The surgeons ...........the operation successfully
Хариулт
(E)
performed
21
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The old man took his sons to the zoo as a special New Year............
Хариулт
(A)
treat
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.
Although Etiebet had earlier insisted that he was right, he later ate his words. This means that he later
Хариулт
(B)
admitted that he was wrong
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 young girl swept the board at the recent competitions. This means that the young girl
Хариулт
(D)
won everything that could be won
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.
The listeners were swept off their feet by the politician's arguments. This means that the politician
Хариулт
(B)
completely impressed everbody
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.
I was struck by the broad sweep of her argument. This means that her argument
Хариулт
(A)
covered all parts of the subject
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.
The party was really going with a swing when somebody called me out. This means that when I was called out the party was
Хариулт
(D)
very enjoyable
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.
The boys ran away with their tails between their legs: This shows that the boy left
Хариулт
(B)
completely defeated
28
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.
He said he was a master of electronics, but I knew he was talking through his hat. This means that I knew he was
Хариулт
(D)
claiming what he knew nothing about
29
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.
My brother's driving could make one tear one's hair out. This means that his driving could make one
Хариулт
(A)
get very worried
30
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.
It is really hard to come to terms with going blind. This means that if one goes blind one
Хариулт
(C)
finds if difficult to accept
31
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
This is an improvement ......your last essay
Хариулт
(A)
on
32
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The team has suffered defeat........defeat
Хариулт
(D)
after
33
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Unemployment has been......the increase since last year
Хариулт
(C)
on
34
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Cats sleep.......day and hunt at night
Хариулт
(B)
by
35
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I don't want anything to interfere...my project
Хариулт
(A)
with
36
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The two brothers came in ......the back door
Хариулт
(D)
through
37
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
.......the terms of the agreement with your landlord, you should not sub-let the house
Хариулт
(D)
by
38
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Nigeria's economy was buoyant.....the 1970s
Хариулт
(C)
in
39
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The musicians .............waxed that record died fifty years ago
Хариулт
(A)
who
40
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The author.........book you are reading now, won the Nobel Prize for Literature last year
Хариулт
(C)
whose
41
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The lady......you were talking about yesterday is here now
Хариулт
(B)
whom
42
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The pencil...you gave me yesterday is lost
Хариулт
(A)
that
43
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I honestly don't understand....you hate that man
Хариулт
(C)
why
44
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I'd like to know.........he 'll wriggle out of this case
Хариулт
(A)
how
45
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
........of the two pencils is yours?
Хариулт
(C)
which
46
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
........university is..........institution of higher learning
Хариулт
(D)
A.................an
47
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I'd give up smoking, if I .............you,
Хариулт
(B)
were
48
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is high time you......visiting that friend of yours
Хариулт
(B)
stopped
49
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
..........had he entered when it started to rain
Хариулт
(A)
Hardly
50
From the words or group of words labeled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
All your_____ like you very much
Хариулт
(D)
brothers-in-law
51
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I'm sure this bucket is .........
Хариулт
(B)
hers
52
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
That uncle of............ought to see you through this.
Хариулт
(C)
yours
53
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
........of what he said is incorrect
Хариулт
(B)
much
54
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
He comes here...........often.
Хариулт
(C)
quite
55
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
He is always asking for more......?
Хариулт
(A)
isn't he
56
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
It was he who said he didn't fear death...........?
Хариулт
(B)
wasn't he
57
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
He said he didn't fear death..........?
Хариулт
(A)
did he
58
From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The government has a special programme for........
Хариулт
(A)
the poor
59
From the words or group of 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 group of words.
Climbing great heights terrifies me
Хариулт
(E)
frightens
60
From the words or group of 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 group of words.
Flight WT509 from Lagos terminates in Maiduguri
Хариулт
(C)
lands
61
From the words or group of 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 group of words.
Her terse remarks brought the conversation to an end
Хариулт
(A)
curt
62
From the words or group of 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 group of words.
The prison officials usually torture the inmates.
Хариулт
(C)
torment
63
From the words or group of 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 group of words.
I don't agree that the problem is intractable
Хариулт
(B)
insoluble
64
From the words or group of 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 group of words.
I would regard what he has done as a treacherous act.
Хариулт
(E)
deceitful
65
From the words or group of 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 group of words.
This problem may prove rather tricky for the government
Хариулт
(E)
difficult
66
From the words or group of 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 group of words.
The long war ended when an armistice was agreed upon
Хариулт
(A)
a truce
67
From the words or group of 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 group of words.
The assassination of the statesman threw the country into a state of turmoil
Хариулт
(C)
confusion
68
From the words or group of 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 group of words.
To become an artisan one has to undergo a period of apprenticeship
Хариулт
(E)
training
69
In question numbered 71 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(B)
gentlemen
70
In question numbered 72 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(D)
become
71
In question numbered 73 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(C)
entrants
72
In question numbered 74 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(A)
cadre
73
In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(E)
administration
74
In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(C)
needed
75
In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(E)
world
76
In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(A)
beings
77
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(B)
particular
78
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(D)
professionals
79
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(B)
successful
80
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(A)
without
81
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(D)
colleagues
82
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(C)
limit
83
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(E)
industrious
84
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(A)
room
85
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(E)
duster
86
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(C)
dust
87
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(E)
panes
88
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(B)
curtains
89
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(C)
rearranged
90
In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(E)
kitchen
91
In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(B)
supper
92
In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(A)
tap
93
In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(E)
utensils
94
In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(E)
stove
95
In question numbered 97 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
