From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
cumulative
Хариулт
(A)
CU-mu-la-tive
2
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
concessionaire
Хариулт
(A)
con-cess-ion-AIRE
3
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
horizontal
Хариулт
(C)
hor-i-ZON-tal
4
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
apathetic
Хариулт
(A)
ap-a-THET-ic
5
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
effeminate
Хариулт
(A)
e-FFEM-i-nate
6
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
Fright
Хариулт
(A)
height
7
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
tie
Хариулт
(D)
high
8
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
tern
Хариулт
(C)
earn
9
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
fear
Хариулт
(D)
deer
10
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
mother
Хариулт
(B)
other
11
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The posh cars were sandwiched between two ______ ones
Хариулт
(D)
modest
12
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
A trivial issue often becomes_____ when it is not properly handled.
Хариулт
(A)
serious
13
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The rockstar's stellar performance contrasted sharply with the ......... showing of the amateur group.
Хариулт
(B)
mudane
14
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Tolu was sanctioned for late coming but his friend was.____
Хариулт
(D)
pardoned
15
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
While other teachers' support for the action was ...., Victor's was dogged.
Хариулт
(C)
wavering
16
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Some people are good at terminating other people's projects but are not capable of______ theirs.
Хариулт
(A)
initiating
17
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The precarious terraces of the stadium have been transformed into a .... walkway.
Хариулт
(D)
secure
18
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Jane was loud as a teenager but _____ as an adult.
Хариулт
(A)
reserved
19
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Do not always reprimand your children; it is good to ..................... them at times.
Хариулт
(C)
compliment
20
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The aggrieved customers staged a fierce.... on the street.
Хариулт
(D)
protest
21
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The accused was brought before the jury for a court .....
Хариулт
(C)
hearing
22
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
From his______, one can tell that he is an athlete.
Хариулт
(D)
physique
23
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The death of that journalist is still _____ in mystery.
Хариулт
(C)
shrouded
24
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The defendant was charged with ................ because he caused his neighbour's death.
Хариулт
(A)
homicide
25
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Seeing a young crop .... from the soil is a rare experience.
Хариулт
(D)
sprout
26
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Lawyers are still making efforts to interpret the new .......
Хариулт
(A)
statute
27
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The cargo was intercepted on sea by _____
Хариулт
(D)
pirates
28
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctors .....Bola's grandmother after the heart attack.
Хариулт
(A)
resuscitated
29
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Because the couple cannot agree on many things, their relationship is now ____.
Хариулт
(D)
strained
30
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
If one thing irritates you, it might another
Хариулт
(B)
delight
31
_71_
Хариулт
(B)
bout
32
-72-
Хариулт
(B)
ring
33
-73-
Хариулт
(B)
announcer
34
-74-
Хариулт
(B)
boxing gloves
35
-75-
Хариулт
(C)
opponent
36
-76-
Хариулт
(B)
hook
37
-77-
Хариулт
(A)
fists
38
-78-
Хариулт
(D)
parrying
39
-79-
Хариулт
(C)
round
40
-80-
Хариулт
(D)
knockout
41
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
Money
Хариулт
(C)
son
42
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
pour
Хариулт
(B)
ore
43
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
tie
Хариулт
(C)
bile
44
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
put
Хариулт
(B)
wool
45
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
tailor
Хариулт
(B)
partake
46
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
fate
Хариулт
(A)
weight
47
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
fern
Хариулт
(A)
merge
48
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
powder
Хариулт
(B)
loud
49
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
cruise
Хариулт
(A)
move
50
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
pure
Хариулт
(C)
furore
51
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
spot
Хариулт
(A)
slot
52
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
there
Хариулт
(A)
their
53
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
crest
Хариулт
(C)
breakfast
54
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
sheath
Хариулт
(D)
beach
55
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
gorilla
Хариулт
(B)
colour
56
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.
Orchid
Хариулт
(C)
skewer
57
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.
picture
Хариулт
(A)
lurch
58
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.
fissure
Хариулт
(D)
vision
59
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.
visit
Хариулт
(C)
easy
60
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.
hack
Хариулт
(A)
behaviour
61
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.
left
Хариулт
(B)
bulk
62
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.
fly
Хариулт
(D)
tough
63
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.
text
Хариулт
(D)
fixed
64
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.
uncle
Хариулт
(D)
ankle
65
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.
drive
Хариулт
(D)
wounded
66
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.
laboratory
Хариулт
(C)
dabble
67
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.
upholstery
Хариулт
(C)
upheaval
68
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.
rou g e
Хариулт
(C)
leisure
69
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.
then
Хариулт
(D)
wealthy
70
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.
sign
Хариулт
(C)
hymn
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.
The fisherman said he sighted a ........... of fish in the river.
Хариулт
(C)
shoal
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.
The principal corrected no one else but ______.
Хариулт
(A)
Me
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.
The thug was ......... murder.
Хариулт
(B)
charged with
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.
Asokoro office ................ is located in Ibadan.
Хариулт
(D)
headquarters
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.
John should be through with his work,_______?
Хариулт
(C)
shouldn't he
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.
This is the man ........... I said told me the interesting story.
Хариулт
(C)
whom
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.
The accused forgot ............
Хариулт
(A)
what the police said
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.
The officer ............. is my brother.
Хариулт
(C)
in uniform
79
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 footballers have been practising __________.
Хариулт
(D)
hard in the stadium all morning
80
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.
Professor John is the leader of the ....... committee to review the new book.
Хариулт
(D)
fifty-man
81
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.
James appears ............ wiser than his friends.
Хариулт
(D)
much
82
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 world famous athlete is guilty.......... way you look at it.
Хариулт
(D)
whichever
83
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 were all afraid when the alarm ________.
Хариулт
(B)
went off
84
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 material used for sewing my dress is _______to yours.
Хариулт
(B)
superior
85
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 Chairman wasn't privy ..... that information.
Хариулт
(D)
to
86
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 were lucky our driver didn't die in the accident, ........... ?
Хариулт
(D)
weren't we
87
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 ............ were decorated with flowers.
Хариулт
(B)
girls' shoes
88
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.
Before the lecturer entered the hall, we .......... the board.
Хариулт
(D)
had cleaned
89
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 hours of nine and ten, the surgeons completed the operation.
Хариулт
(C)
between
90
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.
Mother bought ............. at the fair.
Хариулт
(D)
an expensive red Japanese car
91
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 duty of our teacher is to give instructions;.......... is to obey.
Хариулт
(A)
ours
92
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 has ......... with the principal.
Хариулт
(B)
fallen out
93
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 meeting was called ..............the instance of the chairman.
Хариулт
(C)
on
94
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.
Business is poor these days ........... workers are on strike.
Хариулт
(B)
because
95
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 test seemed ................. simple that we thought we would all pass.
Хариулт
(B)
so
96
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.
Tayo: I think I can now solve the problem.
Essien:............
Хариулт
(D)
So do I
97
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 .......scientist has discovered a cure for cancer.
Хариулт
(C)
young brilliant Nigerian
98
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 couple _______ their first child when I entered college.
Хариулт
(D)
hadn't had
99
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 fire fighters worked hard to .......... the inferno.
Хариулт
(D)
put out
100
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.
Those novels are interesting. I wonder if you can get me ................
Хариулт
(B)
many such others
101
Identify the word with a different stress pattern
Хариулт
(C)
enigma
102
Identify the word with a different stress pattern
Хариулт
(B)
extrude
103
Identify the word with a different stress pattern
Хариулт
(B)
radar
104
Identify the word with a different stress pattern
Хариулт
(D)
discover
105
Identify the word with a different stress pattern
Хариулт
(B)
reason
106
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
Parents encourage their children to exercise financial prudence
Хариулт
(B)
caution
107
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
Awa deceived Ahmed into handing over all his savings.
Хариулт
(C)
cheated
108
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
It turned out that the plaintiff's claim was false
Хариулт
(C)
allegation
109
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
The aggrieved faction held a clandestine meeting.
Хариулт
(A)
secret
110
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
Morgan Pharmacy is the sole distributor of the antiviral drug.
Хариулт
(A)
only
111
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
Police officers holding batons impounded the banker's car.
Хариулт
(D)
seized
112
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
The English teacher is always cheerful.
Хариулт
(B)
gleeful
113
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
The Chairman is of the opinion that laying off workers is pernicious to the growth of the company.
Хариулт
(D)
harmful
114
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
It was she that commanded me to leave the room.
Хариулт
(C)
ordered
115
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
The valedictorian was admired for her perseverance while at school.
Хариулт
(B)
tenacity
116
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Capital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Ojo won the prize for the best TEACHER.
Хариулт
(A)
Did Ojo win the prize for the best dancer?
117
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The president rewarded some of the OFFICERS.
Хариулт
(C)
Did the president reward some of the students?
118
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The woman bought a CARTON of milk.
Хариулт
(A)
Did the woman buy a tin of milk?
119
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
She will send a BAG to him today.
Хариулт
(C)
Will she send a shirt to him today?
120
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
She slept on the BIG bed.
Хариулт
(B)
Did she sleep on the small bed?
121
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ɔɪ/
Хариулт
(C)
coin
122
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ɜː/
Хариулт
(A)
scourge
123
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ʃ/
Хариулт
(A)
charade
124
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ʊ/
Хариулт
(A)
hook
125
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/æ/
Хариулт
(A)
snag
126
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/dʒ/
Хариулт
(D)
suggest
127
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ŋ/
Хариулт
(B)
sink
128
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/θ/
Хариулт
(D)
stealthy
129
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ei/
Хариулт
(C)
gale
130
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/j/
Хариулт
(B)
flew
131
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Revealing that information will cut the ground from under my feet. This means that it will
Хариулт
(A)
ruin my plans
132
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Mother always tells me to keep my nose clean. This means that she tells me to
Хариулт
(D)
stay out of trouble
133
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
This action effectively puts the mockers on the project. This means that the project.
Хариулт
(D)
not be executed
134
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
You can see clearly that we are surpassed in numerical strength. This means that we are
Хариулт
(D)
fewer than they are
135
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
One of the athletes was disqualified because she jumped the gun. This means that she started
