Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
If the rain hadn't fallen, we wouldn't have missed the match?
Answer
(B)
The rain fell, so we didn't watch the match
2
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The class was tired of the new boy jawing away all the time?
Answer
(D)
He talked continuously in the class
3
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The new Headmaster hoped that his men would pull together?
Answer
(A)
He expected that the men would cooperate with him
4
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If the trader paid in full, his order was not pruned down.
Answer
(A)
The trader who made full payment did not have his order reduced
5
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The men were not pawns in someone else's political game?
Answer
(A)
The action they executed was their idea
6
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The crisis ended as suddenly as it began?
Answer
(C)
The crisis stopped almost immediately
7
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One thing I will not be complaining about in my new job is a lack of excitement?
Answer
(B)
The job is exciting
8
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The Governor parried all the questions put to him by the journalist?
Answer
(B)
The Governor evaded all the questions
9
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If I visited England, I might go to Manchester City.
Answer
(A)
When I go to England , I could go to Manchester City
10
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The man puts his foot down whenever he is convinced of his action?
Answer
(D)
He demonstrates firmness of character
11
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The teacher recounted two events that were analogous with each other.
Answer
(D)
different from
12
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The principal was filled with scorn when we gave our reason for coming late.
Answer
(B)
sympathy
13
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After fifty years, he could not find anyone who was contemporary with him at college.
Answer
(A)
strange to
14
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Idris gives me a sour look every time I pass by him.
Answer
(C)
friendly
15
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The officer was given an invidious task?
Answer
(C)
pleasant
16
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The views of the plateau are in stark contrast to the workaday cottages below.
Answer
(B)
beautiful and interesting
17
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The president can afford to dispense with some of his henchmen.
Answer
(A)
detractors
18
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The judge did not grant the request that the witness should appear by proxy.
Answer
(A)
be present in person
19
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It would be difficult to defeat such a highly motivated team.
Answer
(C)
very demoralized
20
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Asabe bought a glossy pair of shoes.
Answer
(B)
rough and dull
21
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Manu is hard to convince because he is an opinionated person?
Answer
(A)
an objective
22
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Some people consider the leather upholstery and thick rugs a bit sumptuous.
Answer
(D)
simple
23
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The dramatist provided a satisfactory denouement to the play?
Answer
(C)
introduction
24
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Many Nigerian are wary of night journeys
Answer
(C)
unscared of
25
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The proprietor accused Uche of silently acquiescing to the students' demands?
Answer
(D)
resisting
26
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The greatness of the creator of the universe is always inexpressible to many adherents of certain faiths?
Answer
(D)
ineffable
27
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We made a pie in the business deal.
Answer
(B)
earned alot of money
28
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Yesterday, my mother asked me......
Answer
(D)
if I was tired
29
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The Bank Manager assured us that there was nothing to worry about ...... ?
Answer
(B)
with regard to the loan
30
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The first prize was ....... tray?
Answer
(C)
an attractive carved wooden
31
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Tsadu always cautions that difficult jobs should be done .......?
Answer
(B)
step by step
32
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I was often angry ....... Oche since he differed ....... me often?
Answer
(D)
with / with
33
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I am writing to you for ....... reasons?
Answer
(B)
several
34
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As we sat ....... the silence, my eyes ....... the room?
Answer
(C)
in / roamed
35
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Is it true that Okoro ........ when the gates were closed?
Answer
(A)
had returned
36
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The public library has stopped ........ books to readers?
Answer
(B)
lending
37
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We won't leave until it ........ raining?
Answer
(C)
stops
38
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The ...... event marked the beginning of a new life for the entire cabinet?
Answer
(C)
historic
39
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The train ...... before I arrived?
Answer
(C)
had left
40
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You can travel on your own ....?
Answer
(B)
can't you
41
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The man is refurbishing the flat with a view to ......it?
Answer
(B)
selling
42
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The Secretary-General was shocked at the number of...... ?
Answer
(D)
child soldiers
43
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In spite of Shade's good looks, her hair is always ...... ?
Answer
(B)
unkempt
44
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By the end of the football match today, we ...... the best player?
Answer
(C)
will have known
45
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It is African for a younger person to show ...... to elders?
Answer
(C)
deference
46
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A nursery rhyme is used to teach pupils how to spell the word ...... ?
Answer
(D)
hippopotamus
47
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You, who ...... convicted, should appeal.
Answer
(A)
has been
48
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
beer
Answer
(D)
pier
49
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Guard?
Answer
(C)
argue
50
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letters underlined.
Film?
Answer
(A)
salt
51
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letters underlined.
Healthy?
Answer
(B)
path
52
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letters in brackets.
E(ng)lish
Answer
(A)
single
53
Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.
jurisprudence?
Answer
(C)
jurisPRUdence
54
Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.
suburbanite
Answer
(B)
suBURbanite
55
Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.
departmentalize?
Answer
(A)
departMENtalize
56
Choose the option that has the same stress pattern as the given word.
Refuse (noun)
Answer
(D)
phantom
57
Choose the option that has the same stress pattern as the given word.
downtrodden?
Answer
(C)
functional
58
Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the others.
Answer
(D)
criticism
59
Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the others.
Answer
(D)
knowledge
60
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.
Your mother CAN cook the meal.
Answer
(C)
Isn't my mother able to cook the meal?
61
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.
The EAGLES won the match.
Answer
(B)
Who won the match ?
62
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No wonder Sikemi later became a detective; she has been very observant.
Answer
(B)
perceptive
63
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Nigeria has been playing a vital role in the political and economic development of Africa.
Answer
(B)
crucial
64
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Emeka's painting was so realistic that it could almost have been a photograph.
Answer
(D)
authentic
65
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Courteously, Ade stood back to let his teacher go first through the door
Answer
(B)
politely
66
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Many people used to live in poverty.
Answer
(B)
want
67
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Accountability is certainly a desirable quality in a politician.
Answer
(C)
responsibility
68
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The common practice among some media practitioners is to be sensational in their reporting.
Answer
(A)
prevalent
69
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That fateful decision changed the company's outlook in many ways.
Answer
(B)
disastrous
70
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The accident victim received a superficial wound from the crash
