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.
The workers expected management to be...........rather than indifferent to, their welfare.
Answer
(B)
interested in
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.
Words spoken in the heat of an argument could offend rather than...............
Answer
(A)
pacify
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.
Although they have declared the student a suspect he may turn out be ...........
Answer
(B)
innocent
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.
Some outspoken social critics live a........... family life
Answer
(A)
reserved
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.
While the manager was prudent in his expenditure, his deputy was..........
Answer
(D)
extravagant
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.
The cultured and the..........are known by their conduct
Answer
(A)
barbaric
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.
Tunde seldom asks questions in class and was..................very careful when he did
Answer
(C)
often
8
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Tests revealed that the winning athlete had taken performance-enhancing.................
Answer
(A)
drugs
9
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The lawyer's client was..........under oath in the law court
Answer
(D)
cross-examined
10
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
That Fulani man has a large..........of cattle
Answer
(A)
herd
11
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The relationship between the couple is ........for lack of communication
Answer
(B)
strained
12
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Many players have complained about biased............by referees.
Answer
(A)
officiating
13
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Government officials have to swear to .......of secrecy
Answer
(A)
an oath
14
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The students..........the planned meeting with the new principal.
Answer
(C)
boycotted
15
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
She won by........because her opponent refused to play
Answer
(C)
default
16
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Some candidates have developed the.................for cheating in examinations
Answer
(C)
knack
17
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The secretary was............from her job for absenteeism.
Answer
(B)
dismissed
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.
Peter was on tenterhooks until the examination results were announced. This means that Peter was
Answer
(C)
anxiously waiting for the results
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.
The military leader blazed the trail by handing over power to civilians. This means that the leader
Answer
(D)
set an example
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.
Life is all about ''give and take''. This means that
Answer
(A)
people should be willing to compromise
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.
Jumal's life was in danger but now she has turned the corner. This means that Jumai
Answer
(C)
is recovering
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.
It is unwise for politicians to make off-hand statements to journalists. This means that politicians
Answer
(D)
should be sure of whatever they say
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.
The dentist told his patient that the toothache would pass off when he took some aspirins. This means that
Answer
(B)
the pains would subside
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.
The students made such a noise in the class that the teacher read them the Riot Act. This means that the teacher
Answer
(C)
warned the students to stop the noise or get punished
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 I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to
Answer
(B)
act in my absence
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.
When I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to
Answer
(B)
act in my absence
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.
The senator's house is the last word in comfort. This means that the senator
Answer
(A)
has the most comfortable house
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.
I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that
Answer
(A)
everyone stood up to clap for me
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.
I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that
Answer
(A)
everyone stood up to clap for me
30
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 father's death derailed his plans to enter the university
Answer
(D)
ruined
31
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.
Adamu inadvertently shot his friend dead.
Answer
(C)
accidentally
32
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 students made scathing remarks about the vice-chancellor.
Answer
(A)
critical
33
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.
Several cabinet ministers joined the president's retinue for the summit conference.
Answer
(A)
entourage
34
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 manager refused his deputy's request in reprisal for his disloyalty.
Answer
(C)
retaliation
35
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.
She spurned the advances of her boss
Answer
(C)
rejected
36
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.
Whatever he says is irrevocable
Answer
(A)
final
37
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.
Lunatics have some lucid moments.
Answer
(D)
sane
38
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.
Don't expect anything but hypocrisy from politicians
Answer
(C)
insincerity
39
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The secretary needs to run........two hundred copies of the previous minutes for the next meeting
Answer
(A)
off
40
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Let us keep..............the plans we made earlier.
Answer
(B)
to
41
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
To be alive after such a serious accident.............a celebration
Answer
(B)
calls for
42
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
She does not remember ever..........a tiger
Answer
(C)
seeing
43
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The Commissioner for Education with his secretary..........expected yesterday
Answer
(B)
was
44
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
After rigorous interrogation, the thief had no alternative.........to confess the truth
Answer
(C)
but
45
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The director is open.........criticism
Answer
(B)
to
46
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Tunji divided the money between David and.........
Answer
(C)
himself
47
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Tunji divided the money between David and.........
Answer
(C)
himself
48
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The jury gave.......verdict
Answer
(B)
its
49
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
No.......person will do that
Answer
(C)
mature
50
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
She stabbed her friend...........the back
Answer
(D)
in
51
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
I am not accustomed..........on an empty stomach
Answer
(D)
to sleeping
52
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Take your share and give them...............
Answer
(D)
theirs
53
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
My uncle was not sure...........the strange guests were
Answer
(B)
who
54
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The Principal has already summoned all the..........on the matter
Answer
(A)
heads of departments
55
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
But for the timely intervention of the police, the kidnapper........by the angry mob.
Answer
(B)
would have been lynched
56
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
...........she was tired when we arrived, Mummy prepared a delicious dinner for us.
Answer
(D)
although
57
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
..........Science and Technology many African countries have not made significant progress since their independence
Answer
(D)
with regard to
58
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
If I ........your father, I would call the police
Answer
(D)
were
59
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
I hate.........waiting,
Answer
(C)
being kept
60
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
You had better.......the examination
Answer
(B)
write
61
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The policeman tried to cash in.......... the drivers ignorance.
Answer
(C)
on
62
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Yesterday, I..........on the beach for half an hour.
Answer
(B)
lay
63
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
We were told to mind our business during the examination and not..........
Answer
(B)
somebody else's
64
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Whenever you travel buy me..........please
Answer
(C)
a pair of trousers
65
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The housemaster asked Ekene whether he had ever.......the marathon
Answer
(A)
run
66
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The maid denied..........her mistress' money
Answer
(D)
stealing
67
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
One of the victims.....rushed to the nearest hospital
Answer
(A)
was
68
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Bachelors find it convenient to buy.........pepper
Answer
(C)
ground
69
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
I heard the news....the radio
Answer
(C)
on
70
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The invigilator had hardly turned her back......the candidate was caught cheating
Answer
(B)
when
71
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Of the three girls. Yetunde is the...........
Answer
(A)
tallest
72
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
It was Peter that I saw,...........?
Answer
(A)
wasn't it
73
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
They finally broke.............after years of being together
Answer
(A)
up
74
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
When I was in school, boarders..........very early every morning
Answer
(C)
had to rise
75
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
...............of the two girls sang sweetly
Answer
(B)
each
76
In question numbered 74 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
records
77
In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
track
78
In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
dash
79
In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
relay
80
In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
spectators
81
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
field
82
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
kick-off
83
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
chief of ceremonies
84
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
passes
85
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
team work
86
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
first-half
87
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
first-half
88
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
first-half
89
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
red card
90
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
tackle
91
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
penalty-kick
92
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
goal-keeper
93
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
runway
94
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
queued up
95
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
board
96
In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
faxi
97
In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
take-off
98
In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
air-borne
99
In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
heavens
100
In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
