Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the other.
Answer
(A)
secondment
2
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Sailors are usually dauntless in their exploits.
Answer
(D)
frightened
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.
The man refused to accept the offer of a job in the rural area: he preferred one in the ............area.
Answer
(B)
urban
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.
He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is ..........
Answer
(C)
taciturn
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.
One of the twins was as daring as the other was..........
Answer
(B)
timid
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.
A gully, which is a natural phenomenon should not be mistaken for a tunnel, which is..........
Answer
(C)
artificial
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.
The crops the farmer planted will be........in three months' time
Answer
(D)
harvested
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.
He intentionally hid the document but his secretary.............burnt them
Answer
(C)
accidentally
9
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.
It is curious how Bayo can be so carefree in his ways while his younger brother is so..........,,
Answer
(A)
meticulous
10
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.
Personally, I give in rather easily when it comes to arguments, but Emeka will always..........to his opinion
Answer
(B)
hold on
11
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.
He didn't lose the fight because of his bravery but for his.............
Answer
(C)
cowardice
12
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.
If you do not drive with care you may be charged for..........
Answer
(A)
recklessness
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
When you...............an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely
Answer
(A)
refute
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with his philanthropy because he........... publicity
Answer
(C)
detests
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I should be as .............as Kofi if I were so rejected by a close friend
Answer
(C)
aggrieved
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to ............the newspapers
Answer
(D)
censor
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Everyone was disappointed to see the pastor doing those things that were............with the morals he preached
Answer
(B)
inconsistent
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
That boy is mentally unbalanced, so you should be............of his behaviour
Answer
(A)
tolerant
19
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The president complained that too many doctors have..........for better remuneration.
Answer
(C)
emigrated
20
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctor listened to my heart-beat with a ..........
Answer
(D)
stethoscope
21
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
She was.........and it was not clear to me what she meant.
Answer
(B)
unintelligible
22
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Clara, your writing is difficult to read: you must try to make it..............
Answer
(B)
legible
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.
Despite their newness on the job, the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that
Answer
(C)
the salaries were attractive
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 plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialize. This means that
Answer
(A)
the arrangements did not work out as wished
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.
The robbery suspect said he made his earlier confessional statement under duress. This means that he made it
Answer
(A)
because he was forced to
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.
Despite their unrefined behaviour, the visitors were given preferential treatment.This means that the visitors were
Answer
(C)
well-treated despite their crudity
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.
Onome's father blew his top at the news of his performance in the examination. This means that he
Answer
(C)
was very angry
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.
There is no question of either of you getting the job, the manager said, This means that
Answer
(D)
neither of them would get the job
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.
Jumoke knew that her husband had had a drop too many when he asked her to pack out. This means that her husband was
Answer
(C)
drunk
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.
It was quite impossible for him not to have noticed that Lola had arrived. This means that he
Answer
(A)
should have known that Lola had arrived
31
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 father advised us not to go with the crowd.This means that he advised us not to
Answer
(D)
be unduly influenced by others
32
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 would grant your request if we had money. This means that
Answer
(D)
we do not have the money and cannot grant your request
33
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The government has approved a new salary structure as an incentive for workers
Answer
(B)
an encouragement
34
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The accident victim was bleeding profusely
Answer
(B)
excessively
35
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
They have tried to circumvent the restriction on the importation of scarce commodities
Answer
(A)
bypass
36
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The company had satisfied itself that the project was feasible before embarking on it
Answer
(D)
practicable
37
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Though there is no riot on the campus, the students are restive
Answer
(C)
restless
38
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The prosecutor was accused of obstructing justice
Answer
(A)
hindering
39
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The man preaches humility without matching it with action
Answer
(D)
modesty
40
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Mr. Haruna plays the piano with great dexterity
Answer
(D)
skill
41
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The college officer insisted that I show him my credentials before I could be registered
Answer
(B)
qualifications
42
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Amina said that she married a doting man
Answer
(A)
loving
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.
A loyal citizen ought not to abstain.............voting
Answer
(C)
from
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.
She set..........preparing lunch when I came
Answer
(C)
about
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...........engineer designed a new machine
Answer
(D)
brilliant young Nigerian
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.
.............were asked to represent the school at the quiz competition
Answer
(C)
Ngozi and I
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.
I am not going to the stadium with you as I.........that team play before.
Answer
(B)
have seen
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.
I won't be able to come to the party as the day's work has tired me..........
Answer
(C)
out
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.
The suspect............when I entered the office
Answer
(C)
was being questioned
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.
It's been rough so far,..............?
Answer
(A)
hasn't it
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.
Ada had only........time to spend with her family before the plane took off.
Answer
(A)
little
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.
The calculations looked ....simple that he thought he would not get any them wrong
Answer
(C)
so
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.
The story she was reading made her...........
Answer
(C)
laugh
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.
.............people turned out for the rally because of the poor publicity
Answer
(A)
few
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.
The two brothers fell out and refused to live.......the same roof
Answer
(D)
under
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.
The teacher asked.............will have the courage to try and lift that heavy log?
Answer
(C)
who
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.
The teacher asked.............will have the courage to try and lift that heavy log?
Answer
(C)
who
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.
My friend and I quarrelled last week and haven't ..........yet
Answer
(A)
made up
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.
After two years of courtship, Jide is...........Nkechi next Sunday
Answer
(A)
getting married to
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.
The visitor was very uncomfortable because of his.........nose
Answer
(A)
runny
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.
My friend's car has...........to a halt.
Answer
(C)
ground
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.
It's time we........for the party
Answer
(B)
left
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.
Bassey was.............by the girl's story
Answer
(D)
taken in
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.
.................,you should put in some effort to show that you are interested.
Answer
(B)
However tired you are
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.
Our plans for the trip fell..........because we had no money
Answer
(B)
through
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.
My brother............studying in England for two years now
Answer
(B)
has been
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.
............ride a bicycle but he also drives a car
Answer
(D)
Not only does he
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.
I am not going to the cinema tonight, neither ..........you
Answer
(B)
are
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.
No sooner had we started the journey..........we had a flat Tyre
Answer
(D)
than
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.
There were men on the job day and night all the time that this hotel............
Answer
(B)
was being built
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.
I shall have to start work...........I can after leaving school.
Answer
(D)
as soon as
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.
Mary and Jane are always fighting..........
Answer
(A)
each other
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.
Don't let him bully you: you must stand up..........him!
Answer
(C)
to
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.
The plane...........at 2 o'clock yesterday
Answer
(C)
took off
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.
It was a long time before his surprise wore...........
Answer
(B)
off
76
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 bananas weren't.............ripe enough to use today
Answer
(C)
nearly
77
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'm sorry I can't find..........of the two books you lent me.
Answer
(C)
either
78
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 she visited us we asked her if she......pounded yam for lunch
Answer
(C)
wanted
79
In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
natural resources
80
In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
exploitation
81
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
fields
82
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
shore
83
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
commercial
84
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
drilling
85
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
natural
86
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
platform
87
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
stratum
88
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
pipeline
89
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
crude
90
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
tanker
91
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
refined
92
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
synthetic
93
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
a manuscript
94
In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
an assessor
95
In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
market
96
In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
an editorial
97
In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
proof-reading
98
In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
typeset
99
In question numbered 97 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
printing
100
In question numbered 98 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
