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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(C)
manager
32
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
battle
Răspuns
(D)
raffle
33
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
great
Răspuns
(B)
freight
34
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
leech
Răspuns
(C)
bleach
35
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
written
Răspuns
(A)
bitten
36
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
coffee
Răspuns
(D)
toffee
37
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.
conglomerate
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
/^/
Răspuns
(B)
tough
53
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/u:/
Răspuns
(C)
suit
54
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/i:/
Răspuns
(B)
seal
55
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/k/
Răspuns
(A)
axe
56
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/s/
Răspuns
(C)
slash
57
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/z/
Răspuns
(B)
exist
58
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/t∫/
Răspuns
(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........
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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 .........
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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 ..........
Răspuns
(C)
catalogue
71
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The judge ....... the case.
Răspuns
(B)
dismissed
72
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Mosquito parasites have become ...... to quinine.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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 ..........
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.........
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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 .............?
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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 ............
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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 ...........?
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
Răspuns
(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.
