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 workers expected management to be...........rather than indifferent to, their welfare.
Răspuns
(B)
interested in
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.
Words spoken in the heat of an argument could offend rather than...............
Răspuns
(A)
pacify
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.
Although they have declared the student a suspect he may turn out be ...........
Răspuns
(B)
innocent
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.
Some outspoken social critics live a........... family life
Răspuns
(A)
reserved
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.
While the manager was prudent in his expenditure, his deputy was..........
Răspuns
(D)
extravagant
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.
The cultured and the..........are known by their conduct
Răspuns
(A)
barbaric
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.
Tunde seldom asks questions in class and was..................very careful when he did
Răspuns
(C)
often
8
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:
Tests revealed that the winning athlete had taken performance-enhancing.................
Răspuns
(A)
drugs
9
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 lawyer's client was..........under oath in the law court
Răspuns
(D)
cross-examined
10
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:
That Fulani man has a large..........of cattle
Răspuns
(A)
herd
11
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 relationship between the couple is ........for lack of communication
Răspuns
(B)
strained
12
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:
Many players have complained about biased............by referees.
Răspuns
(A)
officiating
13
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:
Government officials have to swear to .......of secrecy
Răspuns
(A)
an oath
14
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 students..........the planned meeting with the new principal.
Răspuns
(C)
boycotted
15
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
She won by........because her opponent refused to play
Răspuns
(C)
default
16
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 candidates have developed the.................for cheating in examinations
Răspuns
(C)
knack
17
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 secretary was............from her job for absenteeism.
Răspuns
(B)
dismissed
18
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.
Peter was on tenterhooks until the examination results were announced. This means that Peter was
Răspuns
(C)
anxiously waiting for the results
19
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 military leader blazed the trail by handing over power to civilians. This means that the leader
Răspuns
(D)
set an example
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.
Life is all about ''give and take''. This means that
Răspuns
(A)
people should be willing to compromise
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.
Jumal's life was in danger but now she has turned the corner. This means that Jumai
Răspuns
(C)
is recovering
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.
It is unwise for politicians to make off-hand statements to journalists. This means that politicians
Răspuns
(D)
should be sure of whatever they say
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.
The dentist told his patient that the toothache would pass off when he took some aspirins. This means that
Răspuns
(B)
the pains would subside
24
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The students made such a noise in the class that the teacher read them the Riot Act. This means that the teacher
Răspuns
(C)
warned the students to stop the noise or get punished
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.
When I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to
Răspuns
(B)
act in my absence
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.
When I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to
Răspuns
(B)
act in my absence
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.
The senator's house is the last word in comfort. This means that the senator
Răspuns
(A)
has the most comfortable house
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.
I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that
Răspuns
(A)
everyone stood up to clap for me
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.
I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that
Răspuns
(A)
everyone stood up to clap for me
30
From the words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
His father's death derailed his plans to enter the university
Răspuns
(D)
ruined
31
From the words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Adamu inadvertently shot his friend dead.
Răspuns
(C)
accidentally
32
From the words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The students made scathing remarks about the vice-chancellor.
Răspuns
(A)
critical
33
From the words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Several cabinet ministers joined the president's retinue for the summit conference.
Răspuns
(A)
entourage
34
From the words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The manager refused his deputy's request in reprisal for his disloyalty.
Răspuns
(C)
retaliation
35
From the words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
She spurned the advances of her boss
Răspuns
(C)
rejected
36
From the words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Whatever he says is irrevocable
Răspuns
(A)
final
37
From the words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Lunatics have some lucid moments.
Răspuns
(D)
sane
38
From the words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Don't expect anything but hypocrisy from politicians
Răspuns
(C)
insincerity
39
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 secretary needs to run........two hundred copies of the previous minutes for the next meeting
Răspuns
(A)
off
40
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:
Let us keep..............the plans we made earlier.
Răspuns
(B)
to
41
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:
To be alive after such a serious accident.............a celebration
Răspuns
(B)
calls for
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:
She does not remember ever..........a tiger
Răspuns
(C)
seeing
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:
The Commissioner for Education with his secretary..........expected yesterday
Răspuns
(B)
was
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:
After rigorous interrogation, the thief had no alternative.........to confess the truth
Răspuns
(C)
but
45
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The director is open.........criticism
Răspuns
(B)
to
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:
Tunji divided the money between David and.........
Răspuns
(C)
himself
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:
Tunji divided the money between David and.........
Răspuns
(C)
himself
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:
The jury gave.......verdict
Răspuns
(B)
its
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:
No.......person will do that
Răspuns
(C)
mature
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:
She stabbed her friend...........the back
Răspuns
(D)
in
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:
I am not accustomed..........on an empty stomach
Răspuns
(D)
to sleeping
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:
Take your share and give them...............
Răspuns
(D)
theirs
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:
My uncle was not sure...........the strange guests were
Răspuns
(B)
who
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:
The Principal has already summoned all the..........on the matter
Răspuns
(A)
heads of departments
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:
But for the timely intervention of the police, the kidnapper........by the angry mob.
Răspuns
(B)
would have been lynched
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:
...........she was tired when we arrived, Mummy prepared a delicious dinner for us.
Răspuns
(D)
although
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:
..........Science and Technology many African countries have not made significant progress since their independence
Răspuns
(D)
with regard to
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:
If I ........your father, I would call the police
Răspuns
(D)
were
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:
I hate.........waiting,
Răspuns
(C)
being kept
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:
You had better.......the examination
Răspuns
(B)
write
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 policeman tried to cash in.......... the drivers ignorance.
Răspuns
(C)
on
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:
Yesterday, I..........on the beach for half an hour.
Răspuns
(B)
lay
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 were told to mind our business during the examination and not..........
Răspuns
(B)
somebody else's
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:
Whenever you travel buy me..........please
Răspuns
(C)
a pair of trousers
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 housemaster asked Ekene whether he had ever.......the marathon
Răspuns
(A)
run
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 maid denied..........her mistress' money
Răspuns
(D)
stealing
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:
One of the victims.....rushed to the nearest hospital
Răspuns
(A)
was
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:
Bachelors find it convenient to buy.........pepper
Răspuns
(C)
ground
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:
I heard the news....the radio
Răspuns
(C)
on
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:
The invigilator had hardly turned her back......the candidate was caught cheating
Răspuns
(B)
when
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:
Of the three girls. Yetunde is the...........
Răspuns
(A)
tallest
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:
It was Peter that I saw,...........?
Răspuns
(A)
wasn't it
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:
They finally broke.............after years of being together
Răspuns
(A)
up
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:
When I was in school, boarders..........very early every morning
Răspuns
(C)
had to rise
75
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
...............of the two girls sang sweetly
Răspuns
(B)
each
76
In question numbered 74 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(A)
records
77
In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(B)
track
78
In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(C)
dash
79
In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(D)
relay
80
In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(C)
spectators
81
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(B)
field
82
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(A)
kick-off
83
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(A)
chief of ceremonies
84
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(C)
passes
85
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(D)
team work
86
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(D)
first-half
87
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(D)
first-half
88
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(D)
first-half
89
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(C)
red card
90
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(D)
tackle
91
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(A)
penalty-kick
92
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(B)
goal-keeper
93
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(B)
runway
94
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(C)
queued up
95
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(C)
board
96
In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(D)
faxi
97
In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(A)
take-off
98
In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(C)
air-borne
99
In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(D)
heavens
100
In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
