In question numbered 1 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap
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(B)
oncoming
2
In question numbered 2 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap
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(E)
late
3
In question numbered 3 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap
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(A)
avert
4
In question numbered 4 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap
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(D)
road
5
In question numbered 5 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap
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(C)
fatal
6
In question numbered 6 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap
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(A)
collision
7
In question numbered 7 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap
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(B)
off
8
In question numbered 8 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap
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(B)
level - crossing
9
In question numbered 9 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
accident
10
In question numbered 10 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(C)
driver
11
In question numbered 11 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(B)
cuts
12
In question numbered 12 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(A)
damage
13
In question numbered 13 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(A)
swerving
14
In question numbered 14 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
serious
15
In question numbered 15 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
expense
16
In question numbered 16 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
injuries
17
In question numbered 17 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
checked into
18
In question numbered 18 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(A)
reception
19
In question numbered 19 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
filling
20
In question numbered 20 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(C)
lacked
21
In question numbered 21 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(B)
ones
22
In question numbered 22 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
substandard
23
In question numbered 23 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(A)
stay
24
In question numbered 24 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(A)
menu
25
In question numbered 25 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(B)
sweetness
26
In question numbered 26 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(C)
appalling
27
In question numbered 27 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(B)
check out
28
In question numbered 28 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(D)
relief
29
In question numbered 29 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
have
30
In question numbered 30 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
come
31
There is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to E choose the word or group of words 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.
I encouraged my younger brother to take on law as a profession while I ... my sister from doing so.
Answer
(C)
dissuaded
32
There is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to E choose the word or group of words 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 quite customary to introduce the guest speaker but ..... to insult him
Answer
(C)
unusual
33
There is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to E choose the word or group of words 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.
Olu was able to kindle the fire which my father had to .... later.
Answer
(C)
extinguish
34
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
Mr. John has always managed to keep his head above water.
Answer
(D)
stay out of financial difficulty
35
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
The men eventually gained their freedom and decided later to get their own back on their oppressors.
Answer
(B)
have their revenge on
36
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
He went off the rails, as soon as he heard of his failure in the last examination.
Answer
(C)
became disorganized
37
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence. She is eating her heart out for a sailor who is away at sea
Answer
(B)
longing for
38
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
How do you hope to do it? You can't make bricks without straw
Answer
(B)
afford not to have all the necessary materials
39
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
Mary's classmates agreed to send her to Coventry
Answer
(C)
ignore her
40
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
My choice of a partner would be based on character, not looks
Answer
(C)
appearance
41
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The girl has just come out of the fattening room and her waist is adorned with beads.
Answer
(B)
decorated
42
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
Ade is very winsome yet his neighbour finds it difficult to put up with him.
Answer
(B)
tolerate
43
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
There are some drugs that could exacerbate a particular illness
Answer
(D)
worsen
44
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
In accordance with the practice of his religion, Raman's body was interred the day he died
Answer
(D)
buried
45
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
What you cannot avoid you try to endure
Answer
(D)
tolerate
46
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Adamu is a very good friend on .... I can rely
Answer
(D)
whom
47
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I ought ... the letter by now.
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(C)
to have sent
48
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Toyin's fever was so acute that she ... an injection
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(A)
had to have
49
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I know of a cow ... has only three legs
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(B)
which
50
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Ranti: This is not my key, Ayo: Then... is it?
Answer
(B)
whose
51
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
There were no meat in the market .. Shade bought some fish
Answer
(A)
so
52
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The police vehicles raced .. full speed with their sirens blaring.
Answer
(C)
at
53
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Tutu liked to read detective novels to take his mind ... his worries
Answer
(A)
off
54
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I don't know what to do with these children. They are always fighting ..
Answer
(C)
one another
55
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Wale couldn't have said a thing like that ...
Answer
(A)
could he?
56
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
If she had known, she wouldn't have come ....
Answer
(A)
would she?
57
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Salary cuts could be the ... of the worker's protest.
Answer
(C)
cause
58
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Neither John nor Mary felt happy ... the incident
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(C)
about
59
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Any parent would be pleased ... such impressive performance
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(A)
at
60
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Stella wanted to show ... with her necklace.
Answer
(A)
off
61
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The woman ....daughter he married, is his mother-in-law
Answer
(A)
whose
62
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
He acts as if he ... a general manager.
Answer
(B)
were
63
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The National Essay Competition came ... on the 23rd of July 1986.
Answer
(D)
up
64
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Mrs. Nwokolo had ... her breakfast before her friend came in
Answer
(C)
had
65
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
If the two boys ... been bit by the snake, they should be taken to the hospital.
Answer
(B)
have
66
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The man ... missed death during the collision
Answer
(C)
narrowly
67
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I started writing at 9.am. It is now 10am, by 11a.m. I ... writing for 2 hours
Answer
(C)
will have been
68
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
My....to you, students, is to be good.
Answer
(A)
advice
69
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The car couldn't keep pace ... the motor cycle especially in congested areas.
Answer
(B)
with
70
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I want everybody to learn the last ten lines of the poem .... heart.
Answer
(D)
by
71
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I want everybody to learn the last ten lines of the poem .... heart
Answer
(D)
by
72
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
They went .... talking after midnight despite the fact that they all had to get up early.
Answer
(C)
on
73
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
There was a lot of tension in the area and it was felt that a dispute might flare ... anytime.
Answer
(A)
up
74
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
People are always afraid to visit Mr. Ade because he is ....
Answer
(B)
a soldier
75
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I want that spoon washed, I can still see ... on it
Answer
(C)
some oil
76
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Everybody has to do ... homework
Answer
(C)
their
77
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Having worked all day it is about time we ... back home
Answer
(C)
went
78
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
At eighteen, Bose is ... to take good care of her sisters.
Answer
(D)
old enough
79
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Obi is ... troublesome than I had imagined.
Answer
(A)
much less
80
From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
This is not ...... house in the street but it is certainly bigger than yours.
