From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
cumulative
Răspuns
(A)
CU-mu-la-tive
2
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
concessionaire
Răspuns
(A)
con-cess-ion-AIRE
3
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
horizontal
Răspuns
(C)
hor-i-ZON-tal
4
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
apathetic
Răspuns
(A)
ap-a-THET-ic
5
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
effeminate
Răspuns
(A)
e-FFEM-i-nate
6
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
Fright
Răspuns
(A)
height
7
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
tie
Răspuns
(D)
high
8
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
tern
Răspuns
(C)
earn
9
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
fear
Răspuns
(D)
deer
10
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
mother
Răspuns
(B)
other
11
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The posh cars were sandwiched between two ______ ones
Răspuns
(D)
modest
12
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
A trivial issue often becomes_____ when it is not properly handled.
Răspuns
(A)
serious
13
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The rockstar's stellar performance contrasted sharply with the ......... showing of the amateur group.
Răspuns
(B)
mudane
14
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Tolu was sanctioned for late coming but his friend was.____
Răspuns
(D)
pardoned
15
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
While other teachers' support for the action was ...., Victor's was dogged.
Răspuns
(C)
wavering
16
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Some people are good at terminating other people's projects but are not capable of______ theirs.
Răspuns
(A)
initiating
17
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The precarious terraces of the stadium have been transformed into a .... walkway.
Răspuns
(D)
secure
18
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Jane was loud as a teenager but _____ as an adult.
Răspuns
(A)
reserved
19
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Do not always reprimand your children; it is good to ..................... them at times.
Răspuns
(C)
compliment
20
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The aggrieved customers staged a fierce.... on the street.
Răspuns
(D)
protest
21
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The accused was brought before the jury for a court .....
Răspuns
(C)
hearing
22
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
From his______, one can tell that he is an athlete.
Răspuns
(D)
physique
23
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The death of that journalist is still _____ in mystery.
Răspuns
(C)
shrouded
24
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The defendant was charged with ................ because he caused his neighbour's death.
Răspuns
(A)
homicide
25
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Seeing a young crop .... from the soil is a rare experience.
Răspuns
(D)
sprout
26
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Lawyers are still making efforts to interpret the new .......
Răspuns
(A)
statute
27
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The cargo was intercepted on sea by _____
Răspuns
(D)
pirates
28
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctors .....Bola's grandmother after the heart attack.
Răspuns
(A)
resuscitated
29
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Because the couple cannot agree on many things, their relationship is now ____.
Răspuns
(D)
strained
30
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
If one thing irritates you, it might another
Răspuns
(B)
delight
31
_71_
Răspuns
(B)
bout
32
-72-
Răspuns
(B)
ring
33
-73-
Răspuns
(B)
announcer
34
-74-
Răspuns
(B)
boxing gloves
35
-75-
Răspuns
(C)
opponent
36
-76-
Răspuns
(B)
hook
37
-77-
Răspuns
(A)
fists
38
-78-
Răspuns
(D)
parrying
39
-79-
Răspuns
(C)
round
40
-80-
Răspuns
(D)
knockout
41
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
Money
Răspuns
(C)
son
42
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
pour
Răspuns
(B)
ore
43
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
tie
Răspuns
(C)
bile
44
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
put
Răspuns
(B)
wool
45
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
tailor
Răspuns
(B)
partake
46
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
fate
Răspuns
(A)
weight
47
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
fern
Răspuns
(A)
merge
48
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
powder
Răspuns
(B)
loud
49
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
cruise
Răspuns
(A)
move
50
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
pure
Răspuns
(C)
furore
51
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
spot
Răspuns
(A)
slot
52
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
there
Răspuns
(A)
their
53
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
crest
Răspuns
(C)
breakfast
54
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
sheath
Răspuns
(D)
beach
55
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
gorilla
Răspuns
(B)
colour
56
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.
Orchid
Răspuns
(C)
skewer
57
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.
picture
Răspuns
(A)
lurch
58
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.
fissure
Răspuns
(D)
vision
59
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.
visit
Răspuns
(C)
easy
60
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.
hack
Răspuns
(A)
behaviour
61
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.
left
Răspuns
(B)
bulk
62
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.
fly
Răspuns
(D)
tough
63
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.
text
Răspuns
(D)
fixed
64
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.
uncle
Răspuns
(D)
ankle
65
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.
drive
Răspuns
(D)
wounded
66
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.
laboratory
Răspuns
(C)
dabble
67
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.
upholstery
Răspuns
(C)
upheaval
68
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.
rou g e
Răspuns
(C)
leisure
69
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.
then
Răspuns
(D)
wealthy
70
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.
sign
Răspuns
(C)
hymn
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.
The fisherman said he sighted a ........... of fish in the river.
Răspuns
(C)
shoal
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.
The principal corrected no one else but ______.
Răspuns
(A)
Me
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.
The thug was ......... murder.
Răspuns
(B)
charged with
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.
Asokoro office ................ is located in Ibadan.
Răspuns
(D)
headquarters
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.
John should be through with his work,_______?
Răspuns
(C)
shouldn't he
76
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.
This is the man ........... I said told me the interesting story.
Răspuns
(C)
whom
77
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 accused forgot ............
Răspuns
(A)
what the police said
78
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 officer ............. is my brother.
Răspuns
(C)
in uniform
79
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 footballers have been practising __________.
Răspuns
(D)
hard in the stadium all morning
80
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.
Professor John is the leader of the ....... committee to review the new book.
Răspuns
(D)
fifty-man
81
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.
James appears ............ wiser than his friends.
Răspuns
(D)
much
82
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 world famous athlete is guilty.......... way you look at it.
Răspuns
(D)
whichever
83
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 all afraid when the alarm ________.
Răspuns
(B)
went off
84
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 material used for sewing my dress is _______to yours.
Răspuns
(B)
superior
85
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 Chairman wasn't privy ..... that information.
Răspuns
(D)
to
86
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 lucky our driver didn't die in the accident, ........... ?
Răspuns
(D)
weren't we
87
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 ............ were decorated with flowers.
Răspuns
(B)
girls' shoes
88
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.
Before the lecturer entered the hall, we .......... the board.
Răspuns
(D)
had cleaned
89
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 hours of nine and ten, the surgeons completed the operation.
Răspuns
(C)
between
90
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.
Mother bought ............. at the fair.
Răspuns
(D)
an expensive red Japanese car
91
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 duty of our teacher is to give instructions;.......... is to obey.
Răspuns
(A)
ours
92
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 teacher has ......... with the principal.
Răspuns
(B)
fallen out
93
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.
A meeting was called ..............the instance of the chairman.
Răspuns
(C)
on
94
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.
Business is poor these days ........... workers are on strike.
Răspuns
(B)
because
95
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 test seemed ................. simple that we thought we would all pass.
Răspuns
(B)
so
96
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.
Tayo: I think I can now solve the problem.
Essien:............
Răspuns
(D)
So do I
97
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 .......scientist has discovered a cure for cancer.
Răspuns
(C)
young brilliant Nigerian
98
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 couple _______ their first child when I entered college.
Răspuns
(D)
hadn't had
99
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 fire fighters worked hard to .......... the inferno.
Răspuns
(D)
put out
100
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.
Those novels are interesting. I wonder if you can get me ................
Răspuns
(B)
many such others
101
Identify the word with a different stress pattern
Răspuns
(C)
enigma
102
Identify the word with a different stress pattern
Răspuns
(B)
extrude
103
Identify the word with a different stress pattern
Răspuns
(B)
radar
104
Identify the word with a different stress pattern
Răspuns
(D)
discover
105
Identify the word with a different stress pattern
Răspuns
(B)
reason
106
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 as it is used in the sentence
Parents encourage their children to exercise financial prudence
Răspuns
(B)
caution
107
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 as it is used in the sentence
Awa deceived Ahmed into handing over all his savings.
Răspuns
(C)
cheated
108
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 as it is used in the sentence
It turned out that the plaintiff's claim was false
Răspuns
(C)
allegation
109
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 as it is used in the sentence
The aggrieved faction held a clandestine meeting.
Răspuns
(A)
secret
110
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 as it is used in the sentence
Morgan Pharmacy is the sole distributor of the antiviral drug.
Răspuns
(A)
only
111
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 as it is used in the sentence
Police officers holding batons impounded the banker's car.
Răspuns
(D)
seized
112
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 as it is used in the sentence
The English teacher is always cheerful.
Răspuns
(B)
gleeful
113
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 as it is used in the sentence
The Chairman is of the opinion that laying off workers is pernicious to the growth of the company.
Răspuns
(D)
harmful
114
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 as it is used in the sentence
It was she that commanded me to leave the room.
Răspuns
(C)
ordered
115
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 as it is used in the sentence
The valedictorian was admired for her perseverance while at school.
Răspuns
(B)
tenacity
116
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Capital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Ojo won the prize for the best TEACHER.
Răspuns
(A)
Did Ojo win the prize for the best dancer?
117
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The president rewarded some of the OFFICERS.
Răspuns
(C)
Did the president reward some of the students?
118
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The woman bought a CARTON of milk.
Răspuns
(A)
Did the woman buy a tin of milk?
119
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
She will send a BAG to him today.
Răspuns
(C)
Will she send a shirt to him today?
120
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
She slept on the BIG bed.
Răspuns
(B)
Did she sleep on the small bed?
121
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ɔɪ/
Răspuns
(C)
coin
122
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ɜː/
Răspuns
(A)
scourge
123
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ʃ/
Răspuns
(A)
charade
124
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ʊ/
Răspuns
(A)
hook
125
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/æ/
Răspuns
(A)
snag
126
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/dʒ/
Răspuns
(D)
suggest
127
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ŋ/
Răspuns
(B)
sink
128
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/θ/
Răspuns
(D)
stealthy
129
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ei/
Răspuns
(C)
gale
130
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/j/
Răspuns
(B)
flew
131
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Revealing that information will cut the ground from under my feet. This means that it will
Răspuns
(A)
ruin my plans
132
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Mother always tells me to keep my nose clean. This means that she tells me to
Răspuns
(D)
stay out of trouble
133
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
This action effectively puts the mockers on the project. This means that the project.
Răspuns
(D)
not be executed
134
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
You can see clearly that we are surpassed in numerical strength. This means that we are
Răspuns
(D)
fewer than they are
135
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
One of the athletes was disqualified because she jumped the gun. This means that she started
