In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
To encourage productivity we must reward industry and ...........laziness
Answer
(C)
punish
2
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
I took the drug to relieve my headache only for it to...............my condition
Answer
(D)
aggravate
3
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. An optimist wears a smile most of the time but ...........goes about with a long face
Answer
(D)
a pessimist
4
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
You will make a good counsellor by listening to your clients rather than........them
Answer
(B)
ignoring
5
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Tell Chike something confidential and he makes it.............the next minute
Answer
(A)
public
6
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
You will succeed fairly well with adolescents if you coax rather than......them
Answer
(A)
coerce
7
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
While Adjoa is attentive to her duties, Kofi is ...........
Answer
(B)
negligent
8
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Life has become a misery for many due to the harsh economic conditions, but a few are still able to live in ............
Answer
(D)
comfort
9
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He is a young man of .........character
Answer
(A)
stable
10
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
My parents do not........late night parties
Answer
(C)
tolerate
11
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I have known him only recently so I cannot ............ for his honesty
Answer
(C)
vouch
12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
In some cultures, dead people are buried, but in others they are............
Answer
(A)
cremated
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The lady is a .......beauty.
Answer
(D)
ravishing
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
In some countries, it is an offence to describe a child born out of wedlock as .........
Answer
(B)
illegitimate
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
In hazy weather, air travel is ..........
Answer
(D)
risky
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He has since taken over the ..........of power
Answer
(A)
reins
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The government has promised to ...........the road construction project
Answer
(C)
execute
18
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.
I am sure you didn't known that lady is light-fingered. This means that the lady is
Answer
(C)
prone to stealing
19
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.
Unfortunately nowadays most young persons do not see eye to eye with their parents over matters of friendship and fashion. This means that parents and their children.
Answer
(D)
hold different views about friendship and fashion
20
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.
It is alleged that the accountants doctored the accounts of the company. This means that the accountants
Answer
(B)
falsified the accounts
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.
He has just been made the new Chief Executive so he will need sometime to learn the ropes. This means that with time he will
Answer
(C)
master the demands of his new office
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.
After the investigation many of the workers were given their marching orders. This means that the workers
Answer
(A)
were dismissed
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.
In his last days in office, the ruler was behaving like a bull in China shop. This means that the ruler
Answer
(D)
was acting in a manner unsuitable for his position
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.
Before all the election results were announced it was clear that the leader of the opposition was home and dry. This means that the leader of the opposition
Answer
(B)
won the election
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.
Whenever you discuss nuclear physics Ali is in his elements. This means that Ali
Answer
(C)
enjoys discussing nuclear physics
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.
I am not going to say yes or no until you come out into the open. This means that I will give the answer until
Answer
(D)
you reveal your own position
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.
we shall understand him better by and by. This means that we shall knows him better
Answer
(B)
before long
28
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I think she.........her mother
Answer
(B)
takes after
29
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.The next nation league match will......sometime next month
Answer
(D)
come off
30
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
with the recent police action we expect the high incidence of crime to ..........
Answer
(A)
die down
31
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
No matter how much a bully tries to intimidate you just....him
Answer
(C)
stand up to
32
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The two men......each other
Answer
(B)
fell out with
33
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The intervention forces have successfully...........the rebels' supplies
Answer
(B)
cut off
34
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
She.......to his overtures after much delay
Answer
(D)
gave in
35
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He............not retort when I am speaking.
Answer
(B)
dares
36
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is you and John who.........wanted
Answer
(B)
are
37
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Please go on I ........ you.
Answer
(C)
can hear
38
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
By this time next year, I .........here for ten years
Answer
(A)
will have been working
39
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The seeds..........in the nursery before they were transplanted last week.
Answer
(B)
had germinated
40
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I can't see him anywhere so he......................
Answer
(C)
must have gone
41
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I wish Hassana...........at the birthday party yesterday
Answer
(D)
were
42
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
.................here, the case would have been settled long ago.
Answer
(A)
had my mother been
43
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The clown made everybody in the market.............
Answer
(C)
laugh
44
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
These days........wealth appears to be easy
Answer
(A)
acquiring
45
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The Principal is really a kind person............heart
Answer
(B)
at
46
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Hi, lady don't you ever get tired of dancing? ..............
Answer
(D)
No I dont
47
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
As things are now, I have to look for..............tyre
Answer
(A)
a cheap, second-hand, rubber
48
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He breathed a sign of relief when the examination came to.............
Answer
(C)
an end
49
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Meet Ibrahim a special friend of .........
Answer
(D)
mine
50
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
........travelled together for holidays
Answer
(B)
they and their friends
51
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
...........of the players is to receive a gift of N 1m
Answer
(A)
each
52
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
His visit has become an ..........affair
Answer
(B)
every day
53
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
If I were you I ...... to the police
Answer
(A)
would report
54
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
My own house is just a ............ from here
Answer
(C)
stone's throw
55
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He has promised to pay me............later
Answer
(C)
some time
56
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He has not gotten......the shock of his wife's death.
Answer
(B)
over
57
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The money given to.........players is inadequate
Answer
(D)
us
58
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
As I hurried to dress up for school, one of my buttons came..................
Answer
(A)
off
59
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The workers.........payment of their leave allowance
Answer
(C)
demanded
60
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Some people find it difficult to hold .........a job for a long while
Answer
(B)
down
61
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Please put .........the fire before sleep
Answer
(B)
out
62
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The..........of the NATO countries have been alerted about the possibility of an attack
Answer
(C)
commanders-in-chief
63
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I prefer drinking..........
Answer
(D)
to eating
64
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I didn't know his illness was...........serious
Answer
(A)
that much
65
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Her parents have endorsed her marriage to the widower
Answer
(C)
approved
66
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
I went through his work, it was all gibberish
Answer
(A)
meaningless
67
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Corporal punishment is still used in some schools as a deterrent to undisciplined students
Answer
(C)
discouragement
68
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Occasionally he rises to a level of rare excellence in his academic performance
Answer
(A)
unusual
69
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
His contribution to the development of the hospital remains unrivalled
Answer
(C)
unparalleled
70
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
I have a feeling that he is doing some shady business outside the country
Answer
(A)
dishonest
71
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The decision I have taken is irrevocable
Answer
(C)
irreversible
72
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Young children seldom engage in gainful activities
Answer
(C)
advantageous
73
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The bank that started operations last year is now insolvent.
Answer
(C)
bankrupt
74
In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
complicated
75
In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
housed
76
In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
skull
77
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
nerves
78
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
signals
79
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
interpreted
80
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
versatility
81
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
stores
82
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
continuously
83
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
fragile
84
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
oxygen
85
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
stroke
86
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
vendor
87
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
flipped
88
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
defence
89
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
correspondent
90
In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
predicted
91
In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
opponent
92
In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
editorial
93
In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
advertisements
94
In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
cartoon
95
In question numbered 97 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
