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 the atmosphere was hostile, the meeting ended on ..........terms.
Answer
(D)
amicable
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.
The company had to.......the restaurant in order to construct a hotel
Answer
(A)
demolish
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.
Five years ago the economy of our country was buoyant but nowadays it has become...........
Answer
(B)
distressed
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.
We enjoy real stories not those that are.........
Answer
(A)
imaginary
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.
Ann's efficiency earned her a promotion while Jane's ...........caused her dismissal.
Answer
(C)
incompetence
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.
While Rashida's business is flourishing, Ida's is.............
Answer
(A)
declining
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.
In those societies, the ............and the cultured lived together.
Answer
(C)
barbaric
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.
The contributions should be ...........not compulsory
Answer
(B)
voluntary
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.
Some people live in abject poverty while others live in ..............
Answer
(A)
affluence
10
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
When you...........someone's point of view, you should do so politely.
Answer
(A)
refute
11
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
One should ...........the land very well if one expects a bumper harvest
Answer
(C)
cultivate
12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
His lecture was.............and so the students did not understand it.
Answer
(C)
unintelligible
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
In Botany, one is bound to........flowers
Answer
(C)
study
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Harry cannot do without his...........of short stories because he loves reading.
Answer
(C)
collection
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Can you............the result of tomorrow's match?
Answer
(B)
predict
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The river..........across the plain
Answer
(B)
meandered
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Since the army was no longer needed, it was ...............
Answer
(C)
disbanded
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
It is most...........that the company spent five million naira on that fragile fence
Answer
(D)
astonishing
19
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Matters that are confidential must not be made..........
Answer
(A)
public
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.
The boy went scot-free even though he insulted his teacher. This means that the boy was
Answer
(A)
not punished
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.
The driver escaped death by a hair's breadth. This means that the driver escaped death
Answer
(D)
narrowly
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.
I am given a free hand to run this business. This means that I
Answer
(A)
am allowed to make my own decisions
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 every good transaction, there should be some give-and-take. This means that
Answer
(D)
people should be willing to make compromises
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.
That account of the incident is true to a degree. This means that the account is
Answer
(D)
partly true
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.
Moses won the contest hands down. This means that Moses won
Answer
(B)
very easily
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.
They vowed to win the race by hook or by crook. This means that they vowed to win by
Answer
(B)
any possible means
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.
They vowed to win the race by hook or by crook. This means that they vowed to win by
Answer
(B)
any possible means
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.
They vowed to win the race by hook or by crook. This means that they vowed to win by
Answer
(B)
any possible means
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.
William spent the first three months learning the ropes. This means that he
Answer
(B)
learnt what the job demanded
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.
Our teacher advised us not to go with the crowd. This means that he advised us not to
Answer
(D)
be unduly influenced by others
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.
Although the men were foreigners, they were given preferential treatment. This means that the men were treated
Answer
(A)
better than others
32
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
John bled profusely as a result of the accident
Answer
(B)
excessively
33
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 you are suggesting is not feasible
Answer
(B)
practicable
34
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
Pa Bakary augmented his income by selling firewood
Answer
(C)
increased
35
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
He plays the kora with dexterity
Answer
(D)
skill
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
The police could not apprehend all the gamblers
Answer
(C)
arrest
37
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
Fafa has a conspicuous nose
Answer
(A)
prominent
38
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
Many parents are upset by the laxity with which children treat academic work nowadays
Answer
(D)
troubled
39
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
In order to keep the peace, I had to retract my statement
Answer
(C)
withdraw
40
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
Their father is so vigilant that it is not possible for his children to play truant
Answer
(B)
watchful
41
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 principal endorsed my travelling documents without delay.
Answer
(D)
approved
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:
Please, run......fifty copies of this report for me
Answer
(A)
off
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:
My father's seventieth birthday...........a celebration.
Answer
(C)
calls for
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:
Kojo succeeded in passing his examination.................the odds he faced
Answer
(B)
despite
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:
If the police had not intervened quickly, the suspected thief..........by the mob.
Answer
(A)
would have been killed
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:
Harry hates.............in suspense
Answer
(C)
being kept
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:
We are not bound to believe all .............He said
Answer
(D)
that
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:
Margaret forgot to buy.................
Answer
(C)
a pair of trousers
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:
He was charged...........stealing from the company's safe
Answer
(D)
with
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:
The teacher had hardly turned his back...........the class became noisy
Answer
(B)
when
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:
This is Kunle's handwriting; there.....be no argument about it
Answer
(C)
can
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:
In Matamina no one is ..........the law
Answer
(C)
above
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:
Luckily, Frank arrived just..........time to catch the plane
Answer
(D)
in
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:
Those boys will have to blame..........for not listening to advice
Answer
(D)
themselves
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:
This is not your book, it is .............
Answer
(C)
Andrew's
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:
John said he had never .........insulted in his life
Answer
(B)
been so
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:
I asked Penda to stand...........for me since I could not attend the meeting
Answer
(C)
in
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:
Femi, Tom is Aka's son.........?
Answer
(C)
isn't he
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:
You will help me lift this box..........?
Answer
(A)
won't you
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:
Sally assisted me in buying my......yesterday
Answer
(A)
very first party dress
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 cook had..........oil and so could not prepare the soup
Answer
(A)
little
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:
The cook had ..........oil and so could not prepare the soup
Answer
(A)
little
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 will have to set up a............panel to investigate this matter
Answer
(D)
seven-man
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:
The workers could not move the heavy stone..............they tried
Answer
(D)
however hard
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 friendly match will kick...........at 4,00 p.m. today as scheduled
Answer
(D)
off
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 boys.........football when the teacher entered the class
Answer
(B)
were discussing
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:
Our teacher is............to make such a mistake
Answer
(C)
much too intelligent
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:
Some people find it difficult not to give........to temptation
Answer
(C)
in
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:
If your argument is not strong enough, you...........your claim to your father's property
Answer
(C)
will forfeit
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:
While he was in prison he had.........time to read a lot of books.
Answer
(A)
ample
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:
Anyone who wants to succeed in any endeavour should.........his lazy habits
Answer
(A)
shake off
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:
No sooner had they arrived.............we left the hall
Answer
(A)
than
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:
Any good newspaper will cater for the needs of the........public
Answer
(C)
reading
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 little boy found it difficult to keep peace .......his father
Answer
(C)
with
75
In question numbered 74 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
newsstand
76
In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
vendor
77
In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
editions
78
In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
mastheads
79
In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
headlines
80
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
captions
81
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
columns
82
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
editorials
83
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
articles
84
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
freelance
85
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
obituaries
86
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
sports
87
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
resistance
88
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
technician
89
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
sample
90
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
carry
91
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
stages
92
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
inflammation
93
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
inflammation
94
In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
microscope
95
In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
organisms
96
In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
contagious
97
In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
hygiene
98
In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
washing
99
In question numbered 97 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
prescription
100
In question numbered 98 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
