These questions are based on A.H. Mohammed's The Last Days at Forcados High School.
At the end of term in Forcados High School. Nene was saddled with the responsibility of
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(D)
organizing the carol night
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Efua was not in the good books of teachers at Forcados High School because
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(D)
her admission into senior class was unusual
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In the novel, Ansa looked around glumly when Jimi was engrossed in laughter and chatter because he was
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(A)
neglected by Jimi
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Mama Shilifat had an affection for Jimi because she always gave him
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(D)
the largest pieces of puff-puff
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Ansa licked his lips and said furtively, look this is between you and me. Jimi would be angry if i told you but his brother is ---- well, we suspect he sometimes sells drugs and...'
From the excerpt above, Ansa was talking to
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(D)
Efua and Nene
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The speculation amongst the students of Forcados High School was that Jimi was dating
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(D)
Efua
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Mr Solade sent Jimi to Ibadan for the holidays in order to
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(A)
save Jimi from Wole's bad influence
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Students refused to sympathize with Efua when drinks spilled on her because
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(D)
they felt she was arrogant
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Which of the following best describes Mr Mallum?
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(D)
He was a small, wiry man with odd accent
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According to the novel, Efua was in Forcados High School because
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(B)
of her former principal's recommendation
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Jimi and Efua, there's something fishy going on there....
From the exercept above, the expression...something fishy refers to
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(D)
Nene's suspicion that Jimi and Efua were having a relationship
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Seyi Lawal, the head boy of the school was described as someone who
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(A)
loved his job
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The author uses the novel to portray some of the
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(D)
societal problems
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Efua's guarded and hostile attitude towards boys could be traced to
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(C)
the experience she had with her stepfather
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Jimi was very prominent in Forcados High School because he was
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(C)
one of the school prefects
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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
Mr. Rufus bore the brunt in the last promotion examination.
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(A)
Mr Rufus failed the examination woefully
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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
My friend is well off nowadays
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(A)
My friend is financially sound
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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
The retired army officer did a yeoman's service to the nation
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(D)
He was very loyal to the nation
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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
He suddenly found himself in the thick of the situation
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(D)
He found himself deeply involved in the situation
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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
Olu and Ado are about to come to blows.
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(C)
They are about to hit each other
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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
By refusing the offer, he has just cut down his own throat
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(A)
He has made a big mistake
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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
These job cuts are just the thin end of the wedge
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(C)
Job cuts are the beginning of unpleasant situations
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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
Jumai will do well if she was given a fair crack of the whip.
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(C)
She would do well if she was given equal opportunity
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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
Her death was a bolt from the blue to us
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(D)
Her death was unexpected
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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
The students were nosing around.
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(B)
They were searching for information
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For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
It is important not to let mistakes blight your life
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(C)
improve
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For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The film was shot in decrepit police station.
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(A)
an improved
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For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
Jumoke is fond of carping her sister
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(A)
praising
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For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
A cup of coffee invigorated him
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(D)
debilitated
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For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
It is Iudicrous to suggest that she was a government agent
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(D)
sensible
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For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The idea makes me cringe
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(C)
resolute
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For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
His book was one of those that galvanized democracy
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(C)
dissauded
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For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
He walks in a gawky way
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(D)
graceful
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For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The nation is in a period of economic flux
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(D)
stability
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For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
Our son was highly active and exuberant
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(A)
subdued
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For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
Mr. Ojo has a fickle character.
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(D)
an unpredictable
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Bola takes......his father both in appearance and his manner
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(C)
after
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.........rich has its own problem
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(A)
Being
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For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s)
The doctor listened to my heartbeat with a .........
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(B)
stethoscope
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For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s)
With strong determination, Adamu was able to .... the problem
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(A)
surmount
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For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s)
It is impossible to say whether ......Ola and her sister will be offered jobs by the firm.
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(A)
both
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For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s)
He decided to wait for the bus because he had..........
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(C)
a lot of luggage
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For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s)
......lawyers enrolled at the Nigerian Bar last year....this year.
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(C)
More/than
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For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s)
The officer ....that he was not supposed to talk to the press on the matter
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(C)
should have known
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For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s)
He said, ' We shouldn't do it ........?
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(A)
should we
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For these questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s)
After too much exercise, some people suffer from cramp which is caused by the ......... of the muscles
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(A)
contraction
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For these questions, choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the ones represented by the letter (s) underlined
''reprieve''
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(B)
police
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For these questions, choose the option that have same vowel sound as the ones represented by the letter (s) underlined
''Door''
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(D)
board
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For these questions, choose the option that have same vowel sound as the ones represented by the letter (s) underlined
''famous''
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(C)
pilot
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For these questions, choose the option that have the same consonant sound as the ones represented by the letter (s) underlined
''choice''
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(B)
teach
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For these questions, choose the option that have the same consonant sound as the ones represented by the letter (s) underlined
'yet'''
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(D)
europe
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For these questions, choose the option that have the same consonant sound as the ones represented by the letter (s) underlined
tasked
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(C)
laughed
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For these questions, choose the option that rhyme with the given words.
risen
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(A)
prison
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For these questions, choose the option that rhyme with the given words.
''terror''
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(C)
error
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For these questions, choose the option that rhyme with the given words.
crowd
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(C)
aloud
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For these questions, choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The Stressed syllable are written in capital letter (s)
inoffensive
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(C)
inofFENsive
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For these questions, choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The Stressed syllable are written in capital letter (s)
obligation
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(A)
obliGAtion
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For these questions, choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The Stressed syllable are written in capital letter (s)
disagreement
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(B)
disaGREEment
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The words in capital letters have the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.
The car CRUSHED him.
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(D)
Did the car injure him?
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The words in capital letters have the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.
Lamide is VERY hostile?
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(A)
Is Lamide so hostile?
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The words in capital letters have the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.
My house is a BUNGALOW
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(A)
Is my house a terrace ?
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Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
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(A)
Suspicion often stimulates inquisitiveness
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The word absorbed as used in the passage, means
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(B)
engrossed
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From the passage, it can be deduced that curiosity thrives
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(C)
only if we become suspicious of people's motives
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The author seems to suggest that curiosity is
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(B)
inborn
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....11.....] above
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(D)
spectators
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....12.....] above
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(D)
ring
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....13.....] above
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(A)
bout
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....14.....] above
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(C)
contestants
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....15.....] above
