In each of the following sentences, 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.
Abdul's contribution at the meeting was seen by many as invaluable but the chairman said it was _________
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(B)
useless
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In each of the following sentences, 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 boy may be culpable but his brother is surely ______.
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(A)
innocent
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In each of the following sentences, 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
Our class teacher used to be rigid in his opinions but he is now ______ of other people's views
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(D)
tolerant
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In each of the following sentences, 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.
Some workers were quite affable at the meeting but their leader was rather ______
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(D)
antagonistic
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In each of the following sentences, 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 driver believed he would be castigated but all the passengers but he was ______.
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(C)
commended
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In each of the following sentences, 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 manager was eulogised for his speech while his assistant was ________
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(B)
criticised
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In each of the following sentences, 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.
Some people are generous towards strangers, while others are _______ towards them.
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(A)
indifferent
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In each of the following sentences, 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 baby who had all along been calm suddenly became _________
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(A)
restless
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In each of the following sentences, 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 Ade is ______, his wife is quite self-effacing.
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(C)
conceited
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In each of the following sentences, 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.
Bakary is a prudent husband while Musa is ______.
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(B)
extravagant
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From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The incumbent chairman won the election by a ______ of twenty votes.
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(D)
margin
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From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Since all items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was _______.
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(C)
adjourned
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From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The police explained that all the aggrieved persons should seek _______ in the court of law.
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(A)
redress
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From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Our principal has a large _____ of cows.
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(B)
herd
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From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The first storey building in Nigeria stands as a historic _______
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(C)
monument
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From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I returned from the vacation refreshed and _______.
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(A)
rejuvenated
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From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
She was advised to see a _______ because she had an unusual skin disease.
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(B)
dermatologist
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From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctor's _____ was that the patient was suffering from cancer.
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(C)
diagnosis
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From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Tom's father gave him a valuable gift as an ______ to make him work harder in school.
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(A)
incentive
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From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
We have no yet heard the weather _______.
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(A)
forecast
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Ojo was cautioned not to jangle the old man's nerve. This means that Ojo was cautioned not to
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(B)
annoy the old man
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Amina was completely swept off her feet the first time she met Gabriel. This means that she
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(A)
fell deeply in love
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
His response showed that he kept abreast of events in the country. This means that he was
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(C)
well-informed about events
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Our school is the last but one on that road. This means that the school is
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(D)
the one before the last
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The new shopping plaza is easy on the eye. This means that the shopping plaza is
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(C)
attractive
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
That nonchalant attitude of Jonah irks me. This means that Jonah's attitude
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(B)
irritates me
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
A good friend is supposed to be with you through thick and thin. This means that a good friend should
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(B)
stand by you in good times and bad times
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Willy has been under the weather for some days. This means that Willy has been
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(B)
ill
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Taya was beaten at his own game. This means that
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(D)
Taya's methods were used to defeat him
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
We never believed that Father would pull through that fever. This means that we did not believe that he would
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(A)
recover from the sickness
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From the words lettered A-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 sentences.
It is apparent that John damaged the desk.
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(B)
evident
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From the words lettered A-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 sentences.
Some of the merchant's goods were impounded by the customs officers
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(C)
confiscated
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From the words lettered A-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 sentences.
My trust in Abah suddenly began to wane.
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(D)
decrease
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From the words lettered A-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 sentences.
Some believe it is ominous for the owl to perch on the roof of a house.
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(B)
portentous
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From the words lettered A-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 sentences.
The new shopping mall is on the fringe of the town.
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(D)
edge
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From the words lettered A-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 sentences.
The supervisor spurned the offer of help from the cleaner.
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(A)
rebuffed
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From the words lettered A-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 sentences.
I have eventually found the book.
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(D)
finally
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From the words lettered A-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 sentences.
It is good for a child to be unduly inquisitive.
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(C)
curious
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From the words lettered A-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 sentences.
Kofi is rather audacious; he jumps off high fences.
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(A)
daring
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From the words lettered A-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 sentences.
The criminal approached the crowd menacingly.
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(D)
threateningly
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He said that they ______ painting the house by then.
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(B)
would have finished
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I will wear my _______ dress to the dance.
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(C)
new blue silk
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
If I _____ an eagle, I would fly to distant lands.
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(B)
were
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The teacher needs ______ to write the note on the chalkboard.
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(C)
some chalk
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The man said that he ________
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(A)
had eaten there the previous day
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
To be healthy, we need to eat a _______ diet every day.
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(A)
balanced
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I can rustle _____ an omelette - at least.
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(B)
up
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Banku was ______ unhappy after the fight.
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(A)
very
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Everything would be _____ cheaper in the sales.
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(B)
considerably
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The boot of my new car was ______ in the accident.
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(B)
dented
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Parents should create an environment _____ their children can grow.
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(A)
in which
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Parents should create an environment _____ their children can grow.
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(A)
in which
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
In spite of their shortcomings, we cannot _____ admire them.
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(C)
but
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Amadi's plan _____ at the last moment.
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(C)
fell through
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
You think I am hungry, ______?
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(B)
don't you
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Maria ______ tears when she was told that she failed the final examination.
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(D)
broke into
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Jide _____ before I arrived.
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(B)
had eaten
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He claimed to be an expert, but he knew next to ______ about it.
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(B)
nothing
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
_____ the textbooks, he advised his daughter to face her studies.
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(B)
Having bought
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Deficiency ____ just one essential vitamin may cause illness.
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(B)
in
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
This is the ______ he has submitted his assignment since joining the class.
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(C)
earliest
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is wise to ______ with what one has rather than go borrowing.
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(C)
make do
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The teacher was _______ hasty in meting out punishment
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(D)
somewhat
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Everybody should treat their parents with respect, _______?
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(B)
shouldn't they
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The experienced clerk found herself at ________.
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(C)
a crossroads
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We are playing ____ the problems of the company.
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(D)
down
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
You _______ have walked home alone so late at night.
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(C)
ought not to
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Did you notice that the _______ had been removed??
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(B)
price tag
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
One has to be careful of ____ friends.
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(D)
one's
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is mandatory that consumables should have _____ dates.
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(A)
sell-by
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Don't judge the boy ______ his past.
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(C)
by
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What option best completes the gap labelled 71?
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(C)
tenure
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What option best completes the gap labelled 72?
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(A)
candidates
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What option best completes the gap labelled 73?
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(D)
manifestoes
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What option best completes the gap labelled 74?
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(B)
canvassing
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What option best completes the gap labelled 75?
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(A)
suffrage
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What option best completes the gap labelled 76?
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(C)
eligible
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What option best completes the gap labelled 77?
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(C)
stations
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What option best completes the gap labelled 78?
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(B)
accreditation
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What option best completes the gap labelled 79?
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(B)
returning officer
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What option best completes the gap labelled 80?
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(C)
announced
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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.
women
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(B)
rid
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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.
pearl
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(A)
curtain
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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.
edit
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(A)
many
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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.
penal
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(C)
receipt
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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.
passage
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(B)
package
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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.
coarse
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(B)
chore
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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.
stipend
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(D)
kite
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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.
dumb
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(D)
month
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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.
dumb
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(D)
month
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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.
wolf
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(D)
wood
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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.
manure
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(C)
again
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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.
host
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(D)
known
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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.
steak
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(A)
stake
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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.
brute
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(C)
lose
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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.
south
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(A)
drought
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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.
ploy
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(C)
noise
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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.
escape
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(D)
school
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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.
chute
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(C)
sugar
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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.
scion
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(B)
barks
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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.
suture
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(C)
chalk
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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.
whole
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(C)
house
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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.
sold
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(D)
fold
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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.
lustre
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(A)
stay
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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.
helped
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(C)
risked
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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.
viscount
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(B)
car
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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.
punctual
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(A)
ankle
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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.
rest
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(D)
carry
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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.
what
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(C)
one
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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 brackets.
gi(gg)le
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(A)
league
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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.
peasant
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(C)
loser
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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.
indict
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(D)
till
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
muscle
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(C)
tussle
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
trouser
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(A)
browser
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
aisle
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(A)
isle
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
potter
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(C)
otter
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
plaque
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(B)
lark
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In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
leguminous
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(B)
le-GUM-in-ous
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In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
manifesto
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(C)
ma-NI-fes-to
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In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
collocation
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(C)
coll-o-CA-tion
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In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
dependable
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(B)
de-PEN-da-ble
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In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
embodiment
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(B)
em-BOD-i-ment
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In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
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(A)
couture
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In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
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(C)
hotel
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In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
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(B)
harmony
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In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
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(C)
gainsay
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In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
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(A)
elephant
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In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The United States will host the next FIFA football competition.
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(A)
Will the United States host the next CAF football competition?
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In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Bisi's mother ENJOYS cooking.
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(B)
Does Bisi's mother hate cooking?
130
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
We left for MAKURDI yesterday.
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(A)
Did we leave for Lagos yesterday?
131
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Ahmed greeted AKIN at the party.
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(C)
Did Ahmed greet James at the party?
132
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Bimpe was the FIRST to submit the assignment.
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(C)
Was Bimpe the last to submit the assignment?
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From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ʌ/
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(A)
comfort
134
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/aʊ/
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(A)
howl
135
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/v/
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(A)
of
136
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ə/
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(C)
about
137
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ð/
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(A)
these
138
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/j/
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(C)
few
139
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ɜː/
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(C)
herb
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From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
