Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the other.
Хариулт
(A)
secondment
2
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Sailors are usually dauntless in their exploits.
Хариулт
(D)
frightened
3
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, 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 man refused to accept the offer of a job in the rural area: he preferred one in the ............area.
Хариулт
(B)
urban
4
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, 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 quite an outspoken young man but his father is ..........
Хариулт
(C)
taciturn
5
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, 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.
One of the twins was as daring as the other was..........
Хариулт
(B)
timid
6
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, 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.
A gully, which is a natural phenomenon should not be mistaken for a tunnel, which is..........
Хариулт
(C)
artificial
7
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, 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 crops the farmer planted will be........in three months' time
Хариулт
(D)
harvested
8
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, 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 intentionally hid the document but his secretary.............burnt them
Хариулт
(C)
accidentally
9
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, 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.
It is curious how Bayo can be so carefree in his ways while his younger brother is so..........,,
Хариулт
(A)
meticulous
10
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, 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.
Personally, I give in rather easily when it comes to arguments, but Emeka will always..........to his opinion
Хариулт
(B)
hold on
11
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, 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 didn't lose the fight because of his bravery but for his.............
Хариулт
(C)
cowardice
12
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, 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.
If you do not drive with care you may be charged for..........
Хариулт
(A)
recklessness
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
When you...............an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely
Хариулт
(A)
refute
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with his philanthropy because he........... publicity
Хариулт
(C)
detests
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I should be as .............as Kofi if I were so rejected by a close friend
Хариулт
(C)
aggrieved
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to ............the newspapers
Хариулт
(D)
censor
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Everyone was disappointed to see the pastor doing those things that were............with the morals he preached
Хариулт
(B)
inconsistent
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
That boy is mentally unbalanced, so you should be............of his behaviour
Хариулт
(A)
tolerant
19
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The president complained that too many doctors have..........for better remuneration.
Хариулт
(C)
emigrated
20
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctor listened to my heart-beat with a ..........
Хариулт
(D)
stethoscope
21
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
She was.........and it was not clear to me what she meant.
Хариулт
(B)
unintelligible
22
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Clara, your writing is difficult to read: you must try to make it..............
Хариулт
(B)
legible
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.
Despite their newness on the job, the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that
Хариулт
(C)
the salaries were attractive
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 plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialize. This means that
Хариулт
(A)
the arrangements did not work out as wished
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.
The robbery suspect said he made his earlier confessional statement under duress. This means that he made it
Хариулт
(A)
because he was forced to
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.
Despite their unrefined behaviour, the visitors were given preferential treatment.This means that the visitors were
Хариулт
(C)
well-treated despite their crudity
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.
Onome's father blew his top at the news of his performance in the examination. This means that he
Хариулт
(C)
was very angry
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.
There is no question of either of you getting the job, the manager said, This means that
Хариулт
(D)
neither of them would get the job
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.
Jumoke knew that her husband had had a drop too many when he asked her to pack out. This means that her husband was
Хариулт
(C)
drunk
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 was quite impossible for him not to have noticed that Lola had arrived. This means that he
Хариулт
(A)
should have known that Lola had arrived
31
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 father advised us not to go with the crowd.This means that he advised us not to
Хариулт
(D)
be unduly influenced by others
32
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.
We would grant your request if we had money. This means that
Хариулт
(D)
we do not have the money and cannot grant your request
33
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The government has approved a new salary structure as an incentive for workers
Хариулт
(B)
an encouragement
34
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The accident victim was bleeding profusely
Хариулт
(B)
excessively
35
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
They have tried to circumvent the restriction on the importation of scarce commodities
Хариулт
(A)
bypass
36
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The company had satisfied itself that the project was feasible before embarking on it
Хариулт
(D)
practicable
37
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Though there is no riot on the campus, the students are restive
Хариулт
(C)
restless
38
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The prosecutor was accused of obstructing justice
Хариулт
(A)
hindering
39
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The man preaches humility without matching it with action
Хариулт
(D)
modesty
40
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Mr. Haruna plays the piano with great dexterity
Хариулт
(D)
skill
41
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The college officer insisted that I show him my credentials before I could be registered
Хариулт
(B)
qualifications
42
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Amina said that she married a doting man
Хариулт
(A)
loving
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.
A loyal citizen ought not to abstain.............voting
Хариулт
(C)
from
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.
She set..........preparing lunch when I came
Хариулт
(C)
about
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.
The...........engineer designed a new machine
Хариулт
(D)
brilliant young Nigerian
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.
.............were asked to represent the school at the quiz competition
Хариулт
(C)
Ngozi and I
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.
I am not going to the stadium with you as I.........that team play before.
Хариулт
(B)
have seen
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.
I won't be able to come to the party as the day's work has tired me..........
Хариулт
(C)
out
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.
The suspect............when I entered the office
Хариулт
(C)
was being questioned
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.
It's been rough so far,..............?
Хариулт
(A)
hasn't it
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.
Ada had only........time to spend with her family before the plane took off.
Хариулт
(A)
little
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.
The calculations looked ....simple that he thought he would not get any them wrong
Хариулт
(C)
so
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.
The story she was reading made her...........
Хариулт
(C)
laugh
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.
.............people turned out for the rally because of the poor publicity
Хариулт
(A)
few
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.
The two brothers fell out and refused to live.......the same roof
Хариулт
(D)
under
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 teacher asked.............will have the courage to try and lift that heavy log?
Хариулт
(C)
who
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.
The teacher asked.............will have the courage to try and lift that heavy log?
Хариулт
(C)
who
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.
My friend and I quarrelled last week and haven't ..........yet
Хариулт
(A)
made up
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.
After two years of courtship, Jide is...........Nkechi next Sunday
Хариулт
(A)
getting married to
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.
The visitor was very uncomfortable because of his.........nose
Хариулт
(A)
runny
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.
My friend's car has...........to a halt.
Хариулт
(C)
ground
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.
It's time we........for the party
Хариулт
(B)
left
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.
Bassey was.............by the girl's story
Хариулт
(D)
taken in
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.
.................,you should put in some effort to show that you are interested.
Хариулт
(B)
However tired you are
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.
Our plans for the trip fell..........because we had no money
Хариулт
(B)
through
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.
My brother............studying in England for two years now
Хариулт
(B)
has been
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.
............ride a bicycle but he also drives a car
Хариулт
(D)
Not only does he
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.
I am not going to the cinema tonight, neither ..........you
Хариулт
(B)
are
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.
No sooner had we started the journey..........we had a flat Tyre
Хариулт
(D)
than
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.
There were men on the job day and night all the time that this hotel............
Хариулт
(B)
was being built
71
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 shall have to start work...........I can after leaving school.
Хариулт
(D)
as soon as
72
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 and Jane are always fighting..........
Хариулт
(A)
each other
73
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.
Don't let him bully you: you must stand up..........him!
Хариулт
(C)
to
74
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 plane...........at 2 o'clock yesterday
Хариулт
(C)
took off
75
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 time before his surprise wore...........
Хариулт
(B)
off
76
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 bananas weren't.............ripe enough to use today
Хариулт
(C)
nearly
77
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'm sorry I can't find..........of the two books you lent me.
Хариулт
(C)
either
78
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.
When she visited us we asked her if she......pounded yam for lunch
Хариулт
(C)
wanted
79
In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(D)
natural resources
80
In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(B)
exploitation
81
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(A)
fields
82
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(C)
shore
83
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(C)
commercial
84
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(C)
drilling
85
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(A)
natural
86
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(D)
platform
87
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(D)
stratum
88
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(C)
pipeline
89
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(B)
crude
90
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(A)
tanker
91
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(B)
refined
92
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(D)
synthetic
93
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(D)
a manuscript
94
In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(A)
an assessor
95
In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(A)
market
96
In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(B)
an editorial
97
In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(A)
proof-reading
98
In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(B)
typeset
99
In question numbered 97 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Хариулт
(D)
printing
100
In question numbered 98 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
