In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
It was a very harmonious meeting, without one.............note
Răspuns
(C)
discordant
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 man was accused of premeditated murder but he pleaded that it was...............
Răspuns
(B)
accidental
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.
We nearly lost the trend of his argument because of its complexity but the..............of his language was our saving grace
Răspuns
(A)
simplicity
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.
Uche achieved ultimate success after overcoming many..........difficulties
Răspuns
(D)
initial
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.
I should know what to do in normal circumstances but this is a very..............situation
Răspuns
(C)
unusual
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.
This is quite surprising, you cannot differentiate between the authentic and the.............receipt
Răspuns
(B)
fake
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.
Many people objected to the demolition of the toll gates whose.............cost millions of dollars
Răspuns
(A)
construction
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.
To some people, that custom is repugnant but to others it is...............
Răspuns
(D)
acceptable
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.
While the armed robber remained ,unruffled after he had been arrested, his wife became...........
Răspuns
(C)
agitated
10
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many people were seriously injured in the ...............accident, fortunately, nobody died.
Răspuns
(A)
ghastly
11
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The editor decided not to publish the..........article since the writer did not indicate his name
Răspuns
(C)
anonymous
12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Dende did not fulfill the requirement for admission and so was..............from taking the entrance examination
Răspuns
(B)
disqualified
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The murder suspect denied the grave allegations against him but the evidence so far has.............him
Răspuns
(D)
implicated
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
It was difficult for the doctor to.............the patient's ailment
Răspuns
(D)
diagnose
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
The president granted the condemned prisoner a........
Răspuns
(A)
reprieve
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
It was quite.....................to have invested in that new business.
Răspuns
(C)
profitable
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
They wished her................of the season.
Răspuns
(A)
compliments
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
Chief Koko never allows his name to be published in connection with his philanthropic activities because he..............publicity
Răspuns
(C)
detests
19
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
A befitting................was paid to the memory of the departed renowned professor, playwright and dramatist
Răspuns
(A)
tribute
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 accused was caught red-handed by the police. This means that the accused was
Răspuns
(C)
found in the very act
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 greatest problem of the leader is that he can see no further than his nose. This means that the leader?
Răspuns
(A)
lacks foresight
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.
He left the country to avoid loss of face. This means that he left the country to
Răspuns
(D)
avoid being publicly humiliated
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.
John was not really angry with Janet but she seems to have taken the matter very much to heart. This means that Janet
Răspuns
(B)
is very upset about the matter
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.
His driving made my hair stand on end. This means that his driving was
Răspuns
(B)
frightening
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 the riot broke out in the school, only the Principal kept his head.This means that only the Principal
Răspuns
(C)
remained calm
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.
Grace failed Mathematics last year but she has promised to turn over a new leaf this year. This means that this year Grace will
Răspuns
(B)
work harder
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 woman supported her husband through thick and thin. This means that she supported her husband
Răspuns
(D)
in both good and bad circumstances
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.
Jumai thinks she is always right but I am determined to catch her out. This means that I am determined to
Răspuns
(C)
prove that she can make a mistake
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.
The preacher advised those who lost their property in the fire disaster not to lose hope as every cloud has a silver lining. This means that
Răspuns
(A)
there is a good side to all misfortunes
30
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
I concede that I am wrong on this point.
Răspuns
(A)
admit
31
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Within a short time, what was meant to be a peaceful demonstration escalated into a riot.
Răspuns
(D)
developed
32
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The students were incensed to hear that their school fees had been substantially increased.
Răspuns
(A)
enraged
33
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The flood that swept away the whole village was a catastrophic event
Răspuns
(B)
a disastrous
34
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The box contains the most valuable of all his possession.
Răspuns
(B)
costly
35
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The decision I have taken is irrevocable
Răspuns
(C)
irreversible
36
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The chairman ended the meeting of the Cooperative society with a fitting speech.
Răspuns
(C)
an appropriate
37
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
I am delighted to speak before this august assembly.
Răspuns
(D)
honourable
38
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
That class is unusually disorderly today.
Răspuns
(A)
unruly
39
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The report given by the boy is substantially correct and we have to decide what to do about it.
Răspuns
(B)
largely
40
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The new economic policy took.........last year.
Răspuns
(B)
off
41
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
l'll look out.............you at the stadium.
Răspuns
(A)
for
42
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The men were reported ............the money fraudulently.
Răspuns
(B)
to have taken
43
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The boy's father made him............the medicine against his will
Răspuns
(A)
swallow
44
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The bridge was blown............by enemy soldiers.
Răspuns
(D)
up
45
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Chukwuma explained that he...............home early yesterday to be able to catch the early bus
Răspuns
(C)
had to leave
46
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
.............he comes, tell him I have left
Răspuns
(C)
In case
47
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Many a player.............to score a goal so as to be highly honoured.
Răspuns
(B)
wants
48
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
You..............to know that you cannot succeed without hard work.
Răspuns
(A)
are supposed
49
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
By the time I left the police station, the suspect.............
Răspuns
(C)
was being questioned
50
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mary has two dresses; one is dirty,..........., is wet
Răspuns
(D)
the other
51
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
That house across the road is................., isn't it?
Răspuns
(B)
theirs
52
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mr. Bello, with his wife and children,.............to the United States.
Răspuns
(C)
is travelling
53
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The students refused to appear before the............panel set up to investigate the cause of the riot
Răspuns
(B)
ten-man
54
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The hardened criminal was convicted ..............the charges
Răspuns
(A)
of
55
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
I enjoy..............my grandson to school everday.
Răspuns
(C)
driving
56
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
It seems that the children are not paying attention,.............?
Răspuns
(A)
are they
57
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
We knew you were not averse to............new friends
Răspuns
(A)
meeting
58
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
We should have a special programme for.................in this country
Răspuns
(D)
the disabled
59
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Neither those girls nor that boy.............to blame for the error
Răspuns
(C)
is
60
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The pepper has been................by my sister
Răspuns
(A)
ground
61
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mr. Jato is a regular visitor of................
Răspuns
(C)
ours
62
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
I got into the room and discovered that there wasn't.............there.
Răspuns
(C)
anyone
63
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
It is too abstract..................concept for them to understand.
Răspuns
(D)
a
64
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Emmanuel is a man ...............great courage
Răspuns
(B)
of
65
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The lady enjoyed the dance...........the fact that she had a fever
Răspuns
(D)
despite
66
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The children are all very enthusiastic.........the forthcoming festival
Răspuns
(B)
about
67
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Hardly had the family settled down for Mummy's special dinner............the lights went off
Răspuns
(D)
when
68
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The African extended family system gives security to...........members.
Răspuns
(C)
its
69
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The philanthropist has donated ..............machines to the village school.
Răspuns
(B)
large modern duplicating
70
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Perhaps what Akin told us............true after all
Răspuns
(A)
may not be
71
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The nurse inoculated.............pupil in the class.
Răspuns
(B)
every
72
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Well l've only got..............naira notes, but you can have twenty naria
Răspuns
(C)
a few
73
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Sule has been trying hard to live.............to his parent's expectations
Răspuns
(A)
up
74
In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(C)
symptoms
75
In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(B)
attacks
76
In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(D)
fever
77
In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(A)
disease
78
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(C)
parasites
79
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(B)
female
80
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(C)
blood
81
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(B)
transmitted
82
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(A)
headaches
83
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(D)
eliminated
84
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(C)
breeding
85
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(C)
treatment
86
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(B)
infection
87
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(A)
equipment
88
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(B)
fish
89
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(A)
rope
90
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(B)
bait
91
In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(D)
lure
92
In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(B)
hook
93
In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(A)
floats
94
In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Răspuns
(A)
waves
95
In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
