was communal and reflected the common concerns of the people
2
One of the reasons why theatre is unpopular in modern Africa is that it_________
Answer
(A)
is regarded as not being of much use
3
In the passage, the term "theatre" and "drama" are used _______
Answer
(C)
interchangeably
4
One of the arguments in the passage is that academic playwrights_______
Answer
(A)
express themselves only in foreign languages
5
By the expression "climb down", the author implies that modern playwrights should _______
Answer
(A)
be simplistic in the use of language
6
It is important for university to be independent so that they can________
Answer
(C)
be left to expand without any hindrances
7
The writer advocates for multiple sources of university funding in order to ______
Answer
(A)
enhance university autonomy
8
The expression "intricate issues of special concern" means________
Answer
(C)
complex matters requiring careful thoughts
9
The word "diversified" as used in the passage means_________
Answer
(D)
widened
10
The source of the university funding emphasized in the passage is________
Answer
(A)
government
11
This question is based on Bolaji Abdullahi's Sweet Sixteen
_________almost fainted when he heard that some students were caught on the school's basketball court at night having sex.
Answer
(C)
Mr Bello
12
This question is based on Bolaji Abdullahi's Sweet Sixteen
Adoringly, Aliya was referred to as ________
Answer
(D)
First lady
13
This question is based on Bolaji Abdullahi's Sweet Sixteen
KOTL means ___________
Answer
(A)
Kiss on the lips
14
This question is based on Bolaji Abdullahi's Sweet Sixteen
How old was Aliya in the Novel?
Answer
(A)
16
15
This question is based on Bolaji Abdullahi's Sweet Sixteen
Mr Bello is a/an _______ by profession in the novel?
Answer
(D)
journalist
16
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern.
Choose the one with the different stress pattern
Answer
(D)
column
17
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern.
Choose the one with the different stress pattern
Answer
(C)
devastate
18
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern.
Choose the one with the different stress pattern
Answer
(A)
physique
19
In each of the following questions, the main or primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
Calculator
Answer
(A)
CAL-cu-la-tor
20
In each of the following questions, the main or primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
Criticism
Answer
(D)
CRI-ti-ci-sm
21
In each of the following questions, the main or primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
Expenditure
Answer
(B)
ex-PEN-di-ture
22
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The man, as well as the woman ________ arrested
Answer
(B)
has been
23
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many a ____________ to understand me
Answer
(B)
man fails
24
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is you that __________ to write the letter
Answer
(D)
are supposed
25
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My father _______ on the floor
Answer
(D)
has lain
26
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
This class __________students and teachers
Answer
(B)
comprises
27
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Before I arrived, the choir _______ the hymn
Answer
(C)
had sung
28
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The soldier _________ his gun on the wall after the armed robber______
Answer
(B)
hung/had been hanged
29
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Thank you for the __________ of presenting my paper.
Answer
(C)
privilege
30
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My brother graduated from university last year; he will soon_________
Answer
(B)
convoke
31
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
You need to __________your points
Answer
(C)
expatiate
32
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
All the people in the bus died in that _________ accident
Answer
(C)
fatal
33
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
All the ________ were stolen by the thieves
Answer
(B)
arms and ammunition
34
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
What a ________! the more you look, the less you see
Answer
(D)
paradox
35
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The soldiers pledge their ________ loyalty to the new government
Answer
(C)
complete
36
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
After interrogation, the police ______ the information from the suspect.
Answer
(D)
obtained
37
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mr Cham will never tell you everything, he is very ________
Answer
(A)
secretive
38
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many countries no longer have _______ punishment as the penalty for murder
Answer
(C)
capital
39
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
__________ packages should always be handled with care
Answer
(B)
Fragile
40
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Because of the hard times, workers live in ___________ poverty
Answer
(C)
abject
41
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
Our chief is very intelligent but he could be parochial in his judgements
Answer
(C)
narrow-minded
42
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
I went through his work; it was gibberish
Answer
(A)
meaningless
43
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
Coming late to work, according to Leonard, is inimical to the progress of the company
Answer
(A)
harmful
44
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
If he declines the offer, it will be better for him.
Answer
(D)
rejects
45
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The appearance which the famous actor made last month was his swan song. This meant that_________
Answer
(C)
the play was the actor's last appearance before he died
46
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Muiz does not let the grass grow under his feet. This means that Muiz _________
Answer
(A)
does not waste time in doing things
47
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
The Major demanded an unalloyed and not a __________ loyalty from his soldiers
Answer
(B)
wavering
48
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
The economist argued that the apparently inconsequential rise in the price of petrol had a _________ effect on the cost of living
Answer
(C)
dangerous
49
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
The exotic bird looked resplendent; its bright plumage contrasted with the rather _________ undergrowth
Answer
(D)
drab
50
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
I thought that the comments made by the Manager were quite innocuous but the chairman considered them __________
Answer
(D)
harmful
51
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
My uncle is a prosperous businessman, my aunt, unfortunately, is quite ________
Answer
(C)
unsuccessful
52
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
The University has a large intake, very few ________ take place
Answer
(B)
rejections
53
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
Rather than make derogatory remarks about the host, a guest should make ________ ones
Answer
(B)
complimentary
54
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
Our mechanised services contrast sharply with the _________ operative we had before
Answer
(D)
manual
55
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
After Ade had listened to some advice, his rigid ideas became more ______________
