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 handsome profit from her fish business made Mrs. Uba stop complaining about her husband's ..........salary
Answer
(B)
meagre
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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 media houses should employ both the novice and the............journalist
Answer
(D)
veteran
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In each of the following sentences, correctly fill the gap with he appropriate option.
Chief Osa prefers fame in the village to............in the city
Answer
(D)
obscurity
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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 Registrar considers the matter insignificant his deputy sees it as.............
Answer
(B)
crucial
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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 pays to be firm rather than..........in a case like this.
Answer
(A)
flexible
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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's first wife is loyal while second is............
Answer
(A)
unfaithful
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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.
Rather than convict him, the impartial judge........him.
Answer
(D)
acquitted
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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.
Instead of reconciling her parents, Roxanne worked hard at..................them
Answer
(C)
separating
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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.
We thought that Uncle Sam's health had improved but it had rather................
Answer
(B)
deteriorated
10
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
One very important aspect of human relationship is.................trust.
Answer
(C)
mutual
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The two tasks were performed........................and we were able to finish early.
Answer
(B)
simultaneously
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The two tasks were performed........................and we were able to finish early.
Answer
(B)
simultaneously
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The committee is charged with finding a .......solution to the crisis
Answer
(C)
lasting
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
We are worried by the............that exists between the two factions of the party
Answer
(D)
rivalry
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Our teacher was not speaking.................when he said that the bursar was under a cloud
Answer
(A)
literally
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The signature on the document lacked..............so it was rejected
Answer
(B)
authenticity
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Everyone could tell that Binta was happy from the .............on her face.
Answer
(C)
expression
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
His last novel was........by his visit to the prisons
Answer
(A)
inspired
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
As a result of the power cut, production at the paint factory came to a ...................
Answer
(C)
stand still
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.
James and Henry were at daggers drawn when I knew them. This means that they
Answer
(A)
were always angry with each other
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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 book has become dog-eared through use. This means that
Answer
(A)
the corners of the pages of my book are crumpled
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.
Musa does not believe that there is poverty in Africa; he is a dyed-in-the-wool capitalist. This means that Musa is
Answer
(D)
an unbending capitalist
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.
Whenever my cousin comes to realize that I am telling the truth, she will eat the humble pie. This means that my cousin will
Answer
(C)
apologize
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.
I had dinner with Tony and Nick and they talked shop the whole time. This means that they talked
Answer
(B)
about their job
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.
His decision to reconcile with his former agent paid off. This means that the reconciliation
Answer
(A)
yieled positive results
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.
The beauty of Bimpe's garden shows that she has green fingers. This means that Bimpe
Answer
(B)
is good at growing plants
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.
I would have visited you but for my father's ill health. This means that my
Answer
(B)
father's ill health prevented me from visting you
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.
Her husband's death has forced her to tighten her belt. This means that she has
Answer
(A)
become more economical
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.
Some candidates takes examinations in their stride.This means that they
Answer
(B)
do not worry about them
30
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The provocation had an instantaneous effect on him.
Answer
(B)
an immediate
31
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
I woke up feeling rather queer
Answer
(B)
strange
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
If he declines the offer, it will be better for him.
Answer
(D)
rejects
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Our club encourages benevolence
Answer
(C)
charity
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Such utterances are inimical to the peaceful co-existence of the two communities
Answer
(C)
harmful
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The chairman observed that Andrew was the most qualified candidate for the job
Answer
(A)
suitable
36
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
What do you intend to do with these inanimate objects?
Answer
(D)
lifeless
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Everybody noticed that the chairman's excuse was lame
Answer
(C)
unsatisfactory
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The president appointed staunch supporters of his policies as advisers.
Answer
(A)
trusted
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The little boy gave his candid opinion of the incident.
Answer
(C)
frank
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Why are you always jealous.............other people?
Answer
(A)
of
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
It is sad that the rich...............pity the poor
Answer
(B)
don't
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
It is sad that the rich...............pity the poor
Answer
(B)
don't
43
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The motorcycle nearly hit Jane and..............
Answer
(A)
me
44
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
I found my friends sitting..............the beach.
Answer
(B)
at
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
It is about time you..............to bed.
Answer
(C)
went
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
It is about time you..............to bed.
Answer
(C)
went
47
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
One of his close friends...............a soldier
Answer
(A)
is
48
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Does Omar...........in the city?
Answer
(C)
live
49
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The meeting of the.................will come later today.
Answer
(A)
secretaries general
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
His father has a .............
Answer
(D)
beautiful round wooden table
51
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The teachers don't teach us............?
Answer
(A)
do they
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
We are no...........friends
Answer
(B)
longer
53
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Can you tell us how the accident came...............?
Answer
(D)
about
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
She wondered if the water was not..............hot for drinking
Answer
(B)
too
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The robbers were subjected..............a thorough beating by the irate mob.
Answer
(A)
to
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The cook should have.............the pepper and the tomatoes together
Answer
(A)
ground
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
My friends would not believe me If I............ them this story
Answer
(B)
told
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Even before his burial, Okoye's family members were already planning how to share his wealth...........themselves.
Answer
(C)
among
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Even before his burial, Okoye's family members were already planning how to share his wealth...........themselves.
Answer
(C)
among
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The principal advised all the students to be of help to................
Answer
(D)
one another
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mr. Ackon needed..............help to succeed in the business
Answer
(A)
a little
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Susan has been urging me to join the..............`
Answer
(B)
Girls Guide
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Three kilometres...............quite a long distance
Answer
(C)
is
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
If they had known us, they..........
Answer
(D)
would not have treated us like that
65
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The teacher made us.........five poems each.
Answer
(D)
recite
66
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Each one of the ten chosen contestants............lunch with patron
Answer
(A)
has had
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The teacher needs.......to write the note on the chalkboard
Answer
(C)
some chalk
68
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Madam Abike turned..........13 bags of maize at the first harvest
Answer
(B)
out
69
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The teacher, as well as his students...........working very hard.
Answer
(A)
is
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
My mother remarked that it was high time we..........preparing supper.
Answer
(D)
started
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
All we need...............dedicated teachers
Answer
(C)
is
72
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Though Yusuf is a much younger lawyer, you cannot compare his eloquence.............his master's
Answer
(B)
with
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The student wondered why the sun constantly rises..........the east
Answer
(C)
from
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mrs. Kofi is angry..............her daughter's lack of interest in her business
Answer
(A)
at
75
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Until I heard him myself, I ................imagined that he said that
