From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
mitten
Answer
(B)
knowledge
2
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
mood
Answer
(C)
moon
3
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
says
Answer
(A)
end
4
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
say
Answer
(B)
bay
5
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
caprice
Answer
(C)
concern
6
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
purse
Answer
(C)
first
7
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
man
Answer
(B)
hand
8
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
month
Answer
(A)
mug
9
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
bull
Answer
(D)
stood
10
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
feel
Answer
(A)
beat
11
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
open
Answer
(D)
phone
12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
drought
Answer
(A)
drown
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
fear
Answer
(D)
beer
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
part
Answer
(D)
aunt
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
buy
Answer
(D)
tie
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
pawn
Answer
(B)
call
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
banked
Answer
(C)
taken
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) in bold.
zoology
Answer
(D)
vigil
19
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
Thump
Answer
(A)
think
20
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
casualty
Answer
(C)
vision
21
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
calyx
Answer
(A)
blinks
22
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
sing
Answer
(C)
zonked
23
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
paper
Answer
(C)
lap
24
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
was
Answer
(C)
quiet
25
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
choose
Answer
(D)
batch
26
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
best
Answer
(C)
labour
27
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
disease
Answer
(D)
zeal
28
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
heavy
Answer
(C)
beehive
29
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
did
Answer
(D)
land
30
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
river
Answer
(B)
dairy
31
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
man
Answer
(C)
manager
32
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
battle
Answer
(D)
raffle
33
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
great
Answer
(B)
freight
34
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
leech
Answer
(C)
bleach
35
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
written
Answer
(A)
bitten
36
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
coffee
Answer
(D)
toffee
37
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.
conglomerate
Answer
(B)
con-GLO-me-rate
38
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.
defensible
Answer
(B)
de-FEN-si-ble
39
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.
superstitious
Answer
(C)
su-per-STI-tious
40
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.
bilateral
Answer
(B)
bi-La-te-ral
41
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.
generally
Answer
(A)
GE-ne-ra-lly
42
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern.Choose the option with the different stress pattern.
Answer
(D)
elope
43
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern.Choose the option with the different stress pattern.
Answer
(D)
career
44
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern.Choose the option with the different stress pattern.
Answer
(D)
catharsis
45
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Choose the option with a different stress pattern.
Answer
(A)
colonel
46
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern.Choose the option with the different stress pattern.
Answer
(D)
elevate
47
In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The Nigerian FOOTBALL team has many foreign players.
Answer
(B)
Does the Nigerian volleyball team have many foreign players?
48
In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
John must PAY for the broken glass immediately.
Answer
(B)
must John repair the broken glass immediately?
49
In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The workers agreed to forgo their DECEMBER salaries.
Answer
(D)
Did the workers agree to forgo their March salaries?
50
In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The landlord refused to eject the TENANT.
Answer
(D)
Did the landlord refuse to eject the guest?
51
In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The principal REBUKED the teachers for lateness.
Answer
(B)
Did the principal commend the teachers for lateness?
52
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/^/
Answer
(B)
tough
53
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/u:/
Answer
(C)
suit
54
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/i:/
Answer
(B)
seal
55
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/k/
Answer
(A)
axe
56
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/s/
Answer
(C)
slash
57
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/z/
Answer
(B)
exist
58
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/t∫/
Answer
(B)
peach
59
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Many parents assume that their children are ignorant whereas they are........
Answer
(D)
knowledgeable
60
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Industrious workers should be promoted and ...... ones should be dismissed.
Answer
(A)
indolent
61
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
While some people ......... jollof rice, others enjoy it.
Answer
(B)
abhor
62
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The haughty, and not the ....... are usually unpopular.
Answer
(D)
humble
63
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Rather than heed advice, the children .......it
Answer
(C)
ignored
64
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Dishonest traders sell fake products instead of ........... ones.
Answer
(C)
genuine
65
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The judge expected direct answers but the accused was .........
Answer
(D)
evasive
66
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Parents should persuade their children to do chores, not .......... them.
Answer
(B)
coerce
67
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Rather than accept the blame, the manager ............ the accusation.
Answer
(D)
denied
68
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
It is often easier to start a riot than to ......... it.
Answer
(D)
quell
69
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The policy will .......... havoc on the economy of the nation.
Answer
(A)
wreak
70
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The librarian has not entered the new books in the ..........
Answer
(C)
catalogue
71
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The judge ....... the case.
Answer
(B)
dismissed
72
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Mosquito parasites have become ...... to quinine.
Answer
(A)
resistant
73
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The unionists .......... the meeting with the management.
Answer
(C)
boycotted
74
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The company failed to pay up the loan because it had become ..........
Answer
(B)
bankrupt
75
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The newly elected chairman has been ......... into office.
Answer
(A)
sworn
76
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The doctor declared that the sick child needed a blood.........
Answer
(D)
transfusion
77
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Many slaves were......... in the 19th century.
Answer
(C)
emancipated
78
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The proprietor has promised to ......... the dilapidated classroom blocks.
Answer
(B)
renovate
79
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
We heard that Bada has served time. This means that Bada has
Answer
(C)
been to prison
80
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Mary and I have never seen eye to eye on politics. This means that we have never
Answer
(A)
agreed on politics
81
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Helen has always been a wet blanket. This means that Helen
Answer
(D)
stops others from enjoying themselves
82
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The new policy has come under fire. This means that the policy is
Answer
(B)
being criticized
83
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Please don't let them get under your skin. This means that you should not let them
Answer
(D)
annoy you
84
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
We were surprised to learn that Tom had been let off the hook. This means that Tom had
Answer
(A)
not been punished
85
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
He is at the crossroads of his life. This means that it is time for him to
Answer
(A)
make a very important decision
86
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
We shall understand her better by and by. This means that we shall know her better
Answer
(C)
before long
87
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The student's story did not ring true. This means that the student's story was
Answer
(B)
not believable
88
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Mathematics is a closed book to me. This means that I
Answer
(B)
do not understand Mathematics
89
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
I think children are more robust than adults.
Answer
(A)
healthy and strong
90
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The new law was meant to mitigate the people's suffering.
Answer
(D)
alleviate
91
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The judge is incorruptible.
Answer
(B)
honest
92
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Whatever my boss decides is irrevocable.
Answer
(A)
final
93
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The printer took a cursory look at the document.
Answer
(A)
quick
94
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
This morning, Audu arrived at the school looking dishevelled
Answer
(C)
untidy
95
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.
Answer
(C)
discouragement
96
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The new bank is thriving.
Answer
(C)
flourishing
97
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
It is not safe to engage in clandestine deals.
Answer
(A)
secret
98
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Bola vehemently denied stealing the money.
Answer
(A)
strongly
99
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
It's been smooth so far .............?
Answer
(D)
hasn't it
100
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The test seemed .......... simple that we thought we would all pass.
Answer
(C)
so
101
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Good citizens are expected to abide........ the stipulated laws.
Answer
(D)
by
102
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
In the olden days, people gave cowries ........... food.
Answer
(C)
in exchange for
103
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The man tried to cash in ........ the boy's ignorance.
Answer
(C)
on
104
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Adamu studied very hard ........ passing the examination.
Answer
(A)
with a view to
105
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
No sooner had the judge read the verdict ......... pandemonium broke out.
Answer
(A)
than
106
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I could not distinguish the original ......... the fake.
Answer
(A)
from
107
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
When I came home, my mother asked me if I ............
Answer
(D)
had eaten
108
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Uncle Richard invited Naza and ............ to his house.
Answer
(A)
me
109
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
My sister prides herself .......... her cooking.
Answer
(A)
on
110
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I suppose it's high time we .......... attention to our studies.
Answer
(C)
paid
111
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
We were expecting them in the evening but they arrived ........... dawn.
Answer
(B)
at
112
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Children often try to live up ........ their parents' expectations.
Answer
(C)
to
113
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
He ........ be fat, but he is still smart.
Answer
(A)
may
114
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The students had no choice ........... to do as they had been commanded.
Answer
(B)
but
115
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The dog was run........ by a careless driver.
Answer
(D)
over
116
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
When will the strike be ...........?
Answer
(A)
called off
117
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I received an award ....... my outstanding performance in the debate.
Answer
(A)
for
118
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The earlier we leave, ......... for us.
Answer
(C)
the better
119
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I just couldn't .......... what he was saying.
Answer
(B)
make out
120
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The men were charged ......... murder.
Answer
(C)
with
121
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
It is I who ......... to blame for the lapses.
Answer
(B)
am
122
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
We had to look ........ the word in the dictionary.
Answer
(D)
up
123
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Each of the winners ........ to receive five thousand dollars.
Answer
(B)
is
124
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Everyone was happy when the two friends made....... after their disagreement.
Answer
(D)
up
125
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
It is rude to cut ......... when people are talking.
