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.
mitten
Хариулт
(B)
knowledge
2
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.
mood
Хариулт
(C)
moon
3
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.
says
Хариулт
(A)
end
4
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.
say
Хариулт
(B)
bay
5
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.
caprice
Хариулт
(C)
concern
6
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.
purse
Хариулт
(C)
first
7
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.
man
Хариулт
(B)
hand
8
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.
month
Хариулт
(A)
mug
9
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.
bull
Хариулт
(D)
stood
10
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.
feel
Хариулт
(A)
beat
11
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.
open
Хариулт
(D)
phone
12
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.
drought
Хариулт
(A)
drown
13
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.
fear
Хариулт
(D)
beer
14
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.
part
Хариулт
(D)
aunt
15
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.
buy
Хариулт
(D)
tie
16
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.
pawn
Хариулт
(B)
call
17
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) underlined below.
banked
Хариулт
(C)
taken
18
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.
zoology
Хариулт
(D)
vigil
19
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) underlined below.
Thump
Хариулт
(A)
think
20
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) underlined below.
casualty
Хариулт
(C)
vision
21
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) underlined below.
calyx
Хариулт
(A)
blinks
22
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) underlined below.
sing
Хариулт
(C)
zonked
23
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) underlined below.
paper
Хариулт
(C)
lap
24
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) underlined below.
was
Хариулт
(C)
quiet
25
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) underlined below.
choose
Хариулт
(D)
batch
26
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) underlined below.
best
Хариулт
(C)
labour
27
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) underlined below.
disease
Хариулт
(D)
zeal
28
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) underlined below.
heavy
Хариулт
(C)
beehive
29
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) underlined below.
did
Хариулт
(D)
land
30
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) underlined below.
river
Хариулт
(B)
dairy
31
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) underlined below.
man
Хариулт
(C)
manager
32
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
battle
Хариулт
(D)
raffle
33
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
great
Хариулт
(B)
freight
34
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
leech
Хариулт
(C)
bleach
35
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
written
Хариулт
(A)
bitten
36
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
coffee
Хариулт
(D)
toffee
37
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.
conglomerate
Хариулт
(B)
con-GLO-me-rate
38
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.
defensible
Хариулт
(B)
de-FEN-si-ble
39
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.
superstitious
Хариулт
(C)
su-per-STI-tious
40
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.
bilateral
Хариулт
(B)
bi-La-te-ral
41
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.
generally
Хариулт
(A)
GE-ne-ra-lly
42
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern.Choose the option with the different stress pattern.
Хариулт
(D)
elope
43
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern.Choose the option with the different stress pattern.
Хариулт
(D)
career
44
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern.Choose the option with the different stress pattern.
Хариулт
(D)
catharsis
45
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Choose the option with a different stress pattern.
Хариулт
(A)
colonel
46
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern.Choose the option with the different stress pattern.
Хариулт
(D)
elevate
47
In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The Nigerian FOOTBALL team has many foreign players.
Хариулт
(B)
Does the Nigerian volleyball team have many foreign players?
48
In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
John must PAY for the broken glass immediately.
Хариулт
(B)
must John repair the broken glass immediately?
49
In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The workers agreed to forgo their DECEMBER salaries.
Хариулт
(D)
Did the workers agree to forgo their March salaries?
50
In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The landlord refused to eject the TENANT.
Хариулт
(D)
Did the landlord refuse to eject the guest?
51
In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The principal REBUKED the teachers for lateness.
Хариулт
(B)
Did the principal commend the teachers for lateness?
52
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/^/
Хариулт
(B)
tough
53
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/u:/
Хариулт
(C)
suit
54
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/i:/
Хариулт
(B)
seal
55
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/k/
Хариулт
(A)
axe
56
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/s/
Хариулт
(C)
slash
57
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/z/
Хариулт
(B)
exist
58
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/t∫/
Хариулт
(B)
peach
59
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.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.
Many parents assume that their children are ignorant whereas they are........
Хариулт
(D)
knowledgeable
60
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.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.
Industrious workers should be promoted and ...... ones should be dismissed.
Хариулт
(A)
indolent
61
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.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 some people ......... jollof rice, others enjoy it.
Хариулт
(B)
abhor
62
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.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 haughty, and not the ....... are usually unpopular.
Хариулт
(D)
humble
63
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.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.
Rather than heed advice, the children .......it
Хариулт
(C)
ignored
64
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.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.
Dishonest traders sell fake products instead of ........... ones.
Хариулт
(C)
genuine
65
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.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 judge expected direct answers but the accused was .........
Хариулт
(D)
evasive
66
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.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.
Parents should persuade their children to do chores, not .......... them.
Хариулт
(B)
coerce
67
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.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.
Rather than accept the blame, the manager ............ the accusation.
Хариулт
(D)
denied
68
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.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 is often easier to start a riot than to ......... it.
Хариулт
(D)
quell
69
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The policy will .......... havoc on the economy of the nation.
Хариулт
(A)
wreak
70
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The librarian has not entered the new books in the ..........
Хариулт
(C)
catalogue
71
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The judge ....... the case.
Хариулт
(B)
dismissed
72
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Mosquito parasites have become ...... to quinine.
Хариулт
(A)
resistant
73
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The unionists .......... the meeting with the management.
Хариулт
(C)
boycotted
74
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The company failed to pay up the loan because it had become ..........
Хариулт
(B)
bankrupt
75
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The newly elected chairman has been ......... into office.
Хариулт
(A)
sworn
76
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The doctor declared that the sick child needed a blood.........
Хариулт
(D)
transfusion
77
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Many slaves were......... in the 19th century.
Хариулт
(C)
emancipated
78
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The proprietor has promised to ......... the dilapidated classroom blocks.
Хариулт
(B)
renovate
79
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
We heard that Bada has served time. This means that Bada has
Хариулт
(C)
been to prison
80
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Mary and I have never seen eye to eye on politics. This means that we have never
Хариулт
(A)
agreed on politics
81
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Helen has always been a wet blanket. This means that Helen
Хариулт
(D)
stops others from enjoying themselves
82
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The new policy has come under fire. This means that the policy is
Хариулт
(B)
being criticized
83
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Please don't let them get under your skin. This means that you should not let them
Хариулт
(D)
annoy you
84
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
We were surprised to learn that Tom had been let off the hook. This means that Tom had
Хариулт
(A)
not been punished
85
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
He is at the crossroads of his life. This means that it is time for him to
Хариулт
(A)
make a very important decision
86
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
We shall understand her better by and by. This means that we shall know her better
Хариулт
(C)
before long
87
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The student's story did not ring true. This means that the student's story was
Хариулт
(B)
not believable
88
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Mathematics is a closed book to me. This means that I
Хариулт
(B)
do not understand Mathematics
89
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
I think children are more robust than adults.
Хариулт
(A)
healthy and strong
90
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The new law was meant to mitigate the people's suffering.
Хариулт
(D)
alleviate
91
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The judge is incorruptible.
Хариулт
(B)
honest
92
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Whatever my boss decides is irrevocable.
Хариулт
(A)
final
93
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The printer took a cursory look at the document.
Хариулт
(A)
quick
94
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
This morning, Audu arrived at the school looking dishevelled
Хариулт
(C)
untidy
95
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.
Хариулт
(C)
discouragement
96
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The new bank is thriving.
Хариулт
(C)
flourishing
97
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, 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 not safe to engage in clandestine deals.
Хариулт
(A)
secret
98
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Bola vehemently denied stealing the money.
Хариулт
(A)
strongly
99
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
It's been smooth so far .............?
Хариулт
(D)
hasn't it
100
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The test seemed .......... simple that we thought we would all pass.
Хариулт
(C)
so
101
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Good citizens are expected to abide........ the stipulated laws.
Хариулт
(D)
by
102
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
In the olden days, people gave cowries ........... food.
Хариулт
(C)
in exchange for
103
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The man tried to cash in ........ the boy's ignorance.
Хариулт
(C)
on
104
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Adamu studied very hard ........ passing the examination.
Хариулт
(A)
with a view to
105
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
No sooner had the judge read the verdict ......... pandemonium broke out.
Хариулт
(A)
than
106
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I could not distinguish the original ......... the fake.
Хариулт
(A)
from
107
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
When I came home, my mother asked me if I ............
Хариулт
(D)
had eaten
108
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Uncle Richard invited Naza and ............ to his house.
Хариулт
(A)
me
109
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
My sister prides herself .......... her cooking.
Хариулт
(A)
on
110
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I suppose it's high time we .......... attention to our studies.
Хариулт
(C)
paid
111
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
We were expecting them in the evening but they arrived ........... dawn.
Хариулт
(B)
at
112
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Children often try to live up ........ their parents' expectations.
Хариулт
(C)
to
113
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
He ........ be fat, but he is still smart.
Хариулт
(A)
may
114
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The students had no choice ........... to do as they had been commanded.
Хариулт
(B)
but
115
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The dog was run........ by a careless driver.
Хариулт
(D)
over
116
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
When will the strike be ...........?
Хариулт
(A)
called off
117
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I received an award ....... my outstanding performance in the debate.
Хариулт
(A)
for
118
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The earlier we leave, ......... for us.
Хариулт
(C)
the better
119
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I just couldn't .......... what he was saying.
Хариулт
(B)
make out
120
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The men were charged ......... murder.
Хариулт
(C)
with
121
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
It is I who ......... to blame for the lapses.
Хариулт
(B)
am
122
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
We had to look ........ the word in the dictionary.
Хариулт
(D)
up
123
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Each of the winners ........ to receive five thousand dollars.
Хариулт
(B)
is
124
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Everyone was happy when the two friends made....... after their disagreement.
Хариулт
(D)
up
125
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
It is rude to cut ......... when people are talking.
