From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
By nature armed robbers are ruthless I have never seen a ........ one among them
Answer
(A)
humane
2
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The taxi driver slowed while overtaking the lorry when the proper thing to do was for him to have.........
Answer
(E)
accelerated
3
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The probationary workers do not have the same rights as .....staff
Answer
(A)
approved
4
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The journey by road.....where the rail journey ended
Answer
(C)
commenced
5
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Instead of laughing about this serious matter, you should be
Answer
(B)
sober
6
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
After years of hostility the two communities now live in...........
Answer
(E)
amity
7
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Mrs. Apata is always moody while her husband is for ever.........
Answer
(A)
cheerful
8
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The judge ruled that the first transaction was valid while the second was............
Answer
(D)
void
9
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Ebere's ........contrasts with his brother's indolence
Answer
(E)
diligence
10
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Elders are expected to be ......where youths are green
Answer
(C)
experienced
11
From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The officer expressed his...........at being unfairly dismissed
Answer
(D)
indignation
12
From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
It gives me much......to welcome you to the beginning of the new session
Answer
(C)
pleasure
13
From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Miss Anieke is very...with her pupils because she loves them all
Answer
(B)
familiar
14
From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He added a brief......to his letter
Answer
(A)
postscript
15
From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The.......that the hospital should be upgraded was warmly welcomed.
Answer
(E)
proposal
16
From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The visitors expressed appreciation for the .......... shown to them during their stay
Answer
(E)
hospitality
17
From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The judge...........her to two year's imprisonment
Answer
(E)
sentenced
18
From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The principal..........the student for performing brilliantly in the examinations
Answer
(D)
commended
19
From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Akpan is generally......as the most experienced mason in the town
Answer
(B)
recongnized
20
From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The Board of Directors is discussing how the company can be run more......
Answer
(E)
efficiently
21
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
My Gajere is generous to a fault with everything he has.............This means that he is ...........
Answer
(C)
excessively generous
22
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
What I have told you is the gospel truth . This means that the information is
Answer
(D)
completely true
23
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Walter is the dictator's hatchetman. This means that Walter
Answer
(A)
discredits or eliminates the dictator's opponents
24
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Yekini scored a brilliant hat trick in the final match of the football competition.This means that he
Answer
(D)
scored three goals in the match
25
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
When Audu took that step, he was on the horns of a dilemma. This means that he
Answer
(B)
faced a choice between two unpleasant alternatives
26
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Mary told John to put his own house in order before correcting her. This means means that John should
Answer
(A)
solve his own problems first
27
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Amuneke has decided to hang his boots. This means that he
Answer
(C)
is about to stop playing the game
28
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The famous film star found dancing a pretty Kettle of fish. This means that
Answer
(B)
it was an awkward experience
29
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The minister's explanation begged the question. This means that the minister's explanation
Answer
(A)
avoided the real issue
30
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The principal's quarters are out of bounds to students. This means that the quarters are
Answer
(C)
not open to students
31
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
He eventually found the missing book.
Answer
(E)
finally
32
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The evidence of the witness corroborates that of the accused
Answer
(B)
reinforces
33
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The attacker advanced on his opponent in a menacing fashion
Answer
(A)
threatening
34
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The man retired after thirty-five years of meritorious service to the nation
Answer
(C)
commendable
35
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The story he told was incredible
Answer
(D)
unbelievable
36
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The bond of unity in his country is fragile
Answer
(B)
weak
37
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
If I have erred, I hope the error is pardonable
Answer
(A)
excusable
38
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
We were treated to a very sumptuous meal at the party
Answer
(E)
expensive
39
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Charles' concern for Diana is affected
Answer
(C)
pretended
40
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
We need an expert to decipher the code
Answer
(E)
interpret
41
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The two warring parties met for five days to iron........their differences.
Answer
(D)
out
42
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The business tycoon's daughter was carried........by the flattery of her suitor
Answer
(D)
away
43
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The measures taken were intended to bring.....the prices of consumer goods
Answer
(D)
down
44
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I was still explaining my actions when Tina rudely cut..............
Answer
(D)
in
45
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The girl thought that she would get.........with her stubbornness.
Answer
(C)
away
46
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
We asked him to come with us and ......
Answer
(B)
he did
47
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Although he greeted her..........
Answer
(C)
she did not answer
48
From the words or group of words lettered A to S, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The thief died shortly after.......shot at by the police
Answer
(D)
being
49
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
If you don't withdraw the defamatory statement, I shall have no alternative.........seek redress in a court of law.
Answer
(D)
but to
50
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
She said that she heard Julie........
Answer
(A)
sing
51
From the words or group of words lettered A to S, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is useless.........with a fool
Answer
(D)
arguing
52
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
.........committed the offence will be dealt with.
Answer
(D)
whoever
53
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Hardly had he completed narrating the story......the poor woman collapsed
Answer
(C)
when
54
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Four men, one of....wore a sunshade, entered the room
Answer
(C)
whom
55
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
No sooner had Uche arrived at the meeting.......the proceedings began
Answer
(A)
than
56
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I am sorry to bother you.......I have something important to tell you
Answer
(B)
but
57
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I was not only tired.......sick.
Answer
(A)
but also
58
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Idi is neither too tall.......short.
Answer
(B)
nor too
59
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
There will be no trouble...you do the assignment.
Answer
(C)
as long as
60
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Nda won't like it........?
Answer
(D)
will he
61
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
She hurt herself.........?
Answer
(C)
didn't she
62
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Aliyu can change his mind.........?
Answer
(A)
can't he
63
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The vehicle wasn't serviceable..........?
Answer
(D)
was it
64
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
He wasn't unanimously elected president......?
Answer
(A)
was he
65
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Those old tables and chairs are very valuable.......
Answer
(B)
furniture
66
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Your contribution is not........for you to share in the profit.
Answer
(D)
enough
67
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The teacher's .....of the word is faulty.
Answer
(D)
pronunciation
68
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The sole occupant of the car was injured in the.......accident
Answer
(B)
ghastly
69
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The woman walked...fast that the little girl couldn't catch up with her.
Answer
(C)
so
70
In question numbered 71 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
similarity
71
In question numbered 72 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
usually
72
In question numbered 74 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
depending
73
In question numbered 74 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
context
74
In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(E)
contest
75
In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
procured
76
In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
hardly
77
In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
synonyms
78
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
consequently
79
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(E)
careful
80
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
choice
81
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
down
82
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
examine
83
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(E)
select
84
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
possible
85
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(E)
resistance
86
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
technician
87
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
sample
88
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
carry
89
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
stages
90
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
inflammation
91
In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
organisms
92
In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(E)
microscope
93
In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
contagious
94
In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
hygiene
95
In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
