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
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(C)
discordant
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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...............
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(B)
accidental
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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
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(A)
simplicity
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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
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(D)
initial
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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
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(C)
unusual
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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
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(B)
fake
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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
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(A)
construction
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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...............
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(D)
acceptable
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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...........
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(C)
agitated
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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.
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(A)
ghastly
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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
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(C)
anonymous
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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
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(B)
disqualified
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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
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(D)
implicated
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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
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(D)
diagnose
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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........
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(A)
reprieve
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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.
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(C)
profitable
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
They wished her................of the season.
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(A)
compliments
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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
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(C)
detests
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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
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(A)
tribute
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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
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(C)
found in the very act
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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?
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(A)
lacks foresight
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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
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(D)
avoid being publicly humiliated
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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
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(B)
is very upset about the matter
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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
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(B)
frightening
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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
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(C)
remained calm
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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
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(B)
work harder
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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
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(D)
in both good and bad circumstances
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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
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(C)
prove that she can make a mistake
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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
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(A)
there is a good side to all misfortunes
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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.
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(A)
admit
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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.
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(D)
developed
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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.
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(A)
enraged
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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
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(B)
a disastrous
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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.
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(B)
costly
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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
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(C)
irreversible
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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.
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(C)
an appropriate
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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.
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(D)
honourable
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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.
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(A)
unruly
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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.
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(B)
largely
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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.
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(B)
off
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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.
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(A)
for
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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.
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(B)
to have taken
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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
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(A)
swallow
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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.
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(D)
up
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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
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(C)
had to leave
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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
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(C)
In case
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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.
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(B)
wants
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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.
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(A)
are supposed
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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.............
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(C)
was being questioned
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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
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(D)
the other
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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?
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(B)
theirs
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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.
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(C)
is travelling
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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
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(B)
ten-man
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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
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(A)
of
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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.
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(C)
driving
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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,.............?
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(A)
are they
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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
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(A)
meeting
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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
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(D)
the disabled
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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
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(C)
is
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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
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(A)
ground
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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................
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(C)
ours
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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.
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(C)
anyone
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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.
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(D)
a
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Emmanuel is a man ...............great courage
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(B)
of
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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
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(D)
despite
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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
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(B)
about
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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
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(D)
when
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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.
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(C)
its
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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.
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(B)
large modern duplicating
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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
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(A)
may not be
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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.
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(B)
every
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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
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(C)
a few
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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
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(A)
up
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In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
symptoms
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In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
attacks
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In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(D)
fever
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In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(A)
disease
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In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
parasites
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In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
female
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In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
blood
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In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
transmitted
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In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(A)
headaches
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In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(D)
eliminated
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In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
breeding
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In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
treatment
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In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
infection
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In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(A)
equipment
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In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
fish
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In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(A)
rope
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In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
bait
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In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(D)
lure
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In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
hook
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In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(A)
floats
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In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(A)
waves
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In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
