In each of the following sentences, 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.
Abdul's contribution at the meeting was seen by many as invaluable but the chairman said it was _________
Answer
(B)
useless
2
In each of the following sentences, 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 boy may be culpable but his brother is surely ______.
Answer
(A)
innocent
3
In each of the following sentences, 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
Our class teacher used to be rigid in his opinions but he is now ______ of other people's views
Answer
(D)
tolerant
4
In each of the following sentences, 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.
Some workers were quite affable at the meeting but their leader was rather ______
Answer
(D)
antagonistic
5
In each of the following sentences, 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 driver believed he would be castigated but all the passengers but he was ______.
Answer
(C)
commended
6
In each of the following sentences, 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 manager was eulogised for his speech while his assistant was ________
Answer
(B)
criticised
7
In each of the following sentences, 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.
Some people are generous towards strangers, while others are _______ towards them.
Answer
(A)
indifferent
8
In each of the following sentences, 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 baby who had all along been calm suddenly became _________
Answer
(A)
restless
9
In each of the following sentences, 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 Ade is ______, his wife is quite self-effacing.
Answer
(C)
conceited
10
In each of the following sentences, 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.
Bakary is a prudent husband while Musa is ______.
Answer
(B)
extravagant
11
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The incumbent chairman won the election by a ______ of twenty votes.
Answer
(D)
margin
12
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Since all items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was _______.
Answer
(C)
adjourned
13
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The police explained that all the aggrieved persons should seek _______ in the court of law.
Answer
(A)
redress
14
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Our principal has a large _____ of cows.
Answer
(B)
herd
15
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The first storey building in Nigeria stands as a historic _______
Answer
(C)
monument
16
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I returned from the vacation refreshed and _______.
Answer
(A)
rejuvenated
17
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
She was advised to see a _______ because she had an unusual skin disease.
Answer
(B)
dermatologist
18
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctor's _____ was that the patient was suffering from cancer.
Answer
(C)
diagnosis
19
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Tom's father gave him a valuable gift as an ______ to make him work harder in school.
Answer
(A)
incentive
20
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
We have no yet heard the weather _______.
Answer
(A)
forecast
21
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Ojo was cautioned not to jangle the old man's nerve. This means that Ojo was cautioned not to
Answer
(B)
annoy the old man
22
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Amina was completely swept off her feet the first time she met Gabriel. This means that she
Answer
(A)
fell deeply in love
23
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
His response showed that he kept abreast of events in the country. This means that he was
Answer
(C)
well-informed about events
24
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Our school is the last but one on that road. This means that the school is
Answer
(D)
the one before the last
25
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The new shopping plaza is easy on the eye. This means that the shopping plaza is
Answer
(C)
attractive
26
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
That nonchalant attitude of Jonah irks me. This means that Jonah's attitude
Answer
(B)
irritates me
27
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
A good friend is supposed to be with you through thick and thin. This means that a good friend should
Answer
(B)
stand by you in good times and bad times
28
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Willy has been under the weather for some days. This means that Willy has been
Answer
(B)
ill
29
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Taya was beaten at his own game. This means that
Answer
(D)
Taya's methods were used to defeat him
30
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
We never believed that Father would pull through that fever. This means that we did not believe that he would
Answer
(A)
recover from the sickness
31
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
It is apparent that John damaged the desk.
Answer
(B)
evident
32
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
Some of the merchant's goods were impounded by the customs officers
Answer
(C)
confiscated
33
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
My trust in Abah suddenly began to wane.
Answer
(D)
decrease
34
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
Some believe it is ominous for the owl to perch on the roof of a house.
Answer
(B)
portentous
35
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
The new shopping mall is on the fringe of the town.
Answer
(D)
edge
36
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
The supervisor spurned the offer of help from the cleaner.
Answer
(A)
rebuffed
37
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
I have eventually found the book.
Answer
(D)
finally
38
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
It is good for a child to be unduly inquisitive.
Answer
(C)
curious
39
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
Kofi is rather audacious; he jumps off high fences.
Answer
(A)
daring
40
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
The criminal approached the crowd menacingly.
Answer
(D)
threateningly
41
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He said that they ______ painting the house by then.
Answer
(B)
would have finished
42
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I will wear my _______ dress to the dance.
Answer
(C)
new blue silk
43
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
If I _____ an eagle, I would fly to distant lands.
Answer
(B)
were
44
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The teacher needs ______ to write the note on the chalkboard.
Answer
(C)
some chalk
45
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The man said that he ________
Answer
(A)
had eaten there the previous day
46
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
To be healthy, we need to eat a _______ diet every day.
Answer
(A)
balanced
47
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I can rustle _____ an omelette - at least.
Answer
(B)
up
48
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Banku was ______ unhappy after the fight.
Answer
(A)
very
49
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Everything would be _____ cheaper in the sales.
Answer
(B)
considerably
50
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The boot of my new car was ______ in the accident.
Answer
(B)
dented
51
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Parents should create an environment _____ their children can grow.
Answer
(A)
in which
52
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Parents should create an environment _____ their children can grow.
Answer
(A)
in which
53
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
In spite of their shortcomings, we cannot _____ admire them.
Answer
(C)
but
54
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Amadi's plan _____ at the last moment.
Answer
(C)
fell through
55
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
You think I am hungry, ______?
Answer
(B)
don't you
56
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Maria ______ tears when she was told that she failed the final examination.
Answer
(D)
broke into
57
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Jide _____ before I arrived.
Answer
(B)
had eaten
58
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He claimed to be an expert, but he knew next to ______ about it.
Answer
(B)
nothing
59
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
_____ the textbooks, he advised his daughter to face her studies.
Answer
(B)
Having bought
60
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Deficiency ____ just one essential vitamin may cause illness.
Answer
(B)
in
61
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
This is the ______ he has submitted his assignment since joining the class.
Answer
(C)
earliest
62
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is wise to ______ with what one has rather than go borrowing.
Answer
(C)
make do
63
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The teacher was _______ hasty in meting out punishment
Answer
(D)
somewhat
64
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Everybody should treat their parents with respect, _______?
Answer
(B)
shouldn't they
65
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The experienced clerk found herself at ________.
Answer
(C)
a crossroads
66
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We are playing ____ the problems of the company.
Answer
(D)
down
67
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
You _______ have walked home alone so late at night.
Answer
(C)
ought not to
68
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Did you notice that the _______ had been removed??
Answer
(B)
price tag
69
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
One has to be careful of ____ friends.
Answer
(D)
one's
70
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is mandatory that consumables should have _____ dates.
Answer
(A)
sell-by
71
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Don't judge the boy ______ his past.
Answer
(C)
by
72
What option best completes the gap labelled 71?
Answer
(C)
tenure
73
What option best completes the gap labelled 72?
Answer
(A)
candidates
74
What option best completes the gap labelled 73?
Answer
(D)
manifestoes
75
What option best completes the gap labelled 74?
Answer
(B)
canvassing
76
What option best completes the gap labelled 75?
Answer
(A)
suffrage
77
What option best completes the gap labelled 76?
Answer
(C)
eligible
78
What option best completes the gap labelled 77?
Answer
(C)
stations
79
What option best completes the gap labelled 78?
Answer
(B)
accreditation
80
What option best completes the gap labelled 79?
Answer
(B)
returning officer
81
What option best completes the gap labelled 80?
Answer
(C)
announced
82
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.
women
Answer
(B)
rid
83
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.
pearl
Answer
(A)
curtain
84
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.
edit
Answer
(A)
many
85
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.
penal
Answer
(C)
receipt
86
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.
passage
Answer
(B)
package
87
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.
coarse
Answer
(B)
chore
88
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.
stipend
Answer
(D)
kite
89
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.
dumb
Answer
(D)
month
90
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.
dumb
Answer
(D)
month
91
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.
wolf
Answer
(D)
wood
92
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.
manure
Answer
(C)
again
93
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.
host
Answer
(D)
known
94
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.
steak
Answer
(A)
stake
95
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.
brute
Answer
(C)
lose
96
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.
south
Answer
(A)
drought
97
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.
ploy
Answer
(C)
noise
98
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.
escape
Answer
(D)
school
99
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.
chute
Answer
(C)
sugar
100
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.
scion
Answer
(B)
barks
101
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.
suture
Answer
(C)
chalk
102
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.
whole
Answer
(C)
house
103
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.
sold
Answer
(D)
fold
104
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.
lustre
Answer
(A)
stay
105
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.
helped
Answer
(C)
risked
106
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.
viscount
Answer
(B)
car
107
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.
punctual
Answer
(A)
ankle
108
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.
rest
Answer
(D)
carry
109
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.
what
Answer
(C)
one
110
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 brackets.
gi(gg)le
Answer
(A)
league
111
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.
peasant
Answer
(C)
loser
112
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.
indict
Answer
(D)
till
113
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
muscle
Answer
(C)
tussle
114
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
trouser
Answer
(A)
browser
115
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
aisle
Answer
(A)
isle
116
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
potter
Answer
(C)
otter
117
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
plaque
Answer
(B)
lark
118
In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
leguminous
Answer
(B)
le-GUM-in-ous
119
In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
manifesto
Answer
(C)
ma-NI-fes-to
120
In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
collocation
Answer
(C)
coll-o-CA-tion
121
In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
dependable
Answer
(B)
de-PEN-da-ble
122
In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
embodiment
Answer
(B)
em-BOD-i-ment
123
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Answer
(A)
couture
124
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Answer
(C)
hotel
125
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Answer
(B)
harmony
126
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Answer
(C)
gainsay
127
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Answer
(A)
elephant
128
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The United States will host the next FIFA football competition.
Answer
(A)
Will the United States host the next CAF football competition?
129
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Bisi's mother ENJOYS cooking.
Answer
(B)
Does Bisi's mother hate cooking?
130
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
We left for MAKURDI yesterday.
Answer
(A)
Did we leave for Lagos yesterday?
131
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Ahmed greeted AKIN at the party.
Answer
(C)
Did Ahmed greet James at the party?
132
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Bimpe was the FIRST to submit the assignment.
Answer
(C)
Was Bimpe the last to submit the assignment?
133
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ʌ/
Answer
(A)
comfort
134
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/aʊ/
Answer
(A)
howl
135
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/v/
Answer
(A)
of
136
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ə/
Answer
(C)
about
137
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ð/
Answer
(A)
these
138
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/j/
Answer
(C)
few
139
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ɜː/
Answer
(C)
herb
140
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
