Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Polygamy is very common in Africa, whereas the only acceptable form of marriage in Europe is.....
Відповідь
(E)
monogamy
2
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The principal wants us to....the motion, so don't oppose it.
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(B)
support
3
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
He denied that he ever.....committing the offence in his earlier statement
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(A)
admitted
4
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The brevity of the Guest-of-honour's address contrasts with the ....of the Chairman's opening remarks
Відповідь
(E)
verbosity
5
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The long trek exhausted him so he needed to rest to ....himself
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(C)
recuperate
6
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The motorists said the splashing of the waters was...not deliberate
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(C)
accidental
7
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
One of the aims of the structural adjustment policy is to make us...........rather than consumers
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(D)
producers
8
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The computerized services of the new bank contrast with the ....operations of the old ones
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(E)
manual
9
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Tunde says he always looks sober because there is nothing to be ...about
Відповідь
(B)
excited
10
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
I felt as if I was in an oven throughout my stay in the sahara, while our room here in Jos is like a .....
Відповідь
(A)
freezer
11
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The prices of cars have become.....
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(E)
exorbitant
12
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I had ......trust in the boy before he woefully disappointed me
Відповідь
(C)
absolute
13
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
We need to ....our resources in theses hard times
Відповідь
(B)
economize
14
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Ngozi's soothing remarks were made to ....Femi's anger
Відповідь
(D)
mollify
15
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The poor boy was ......when he stepped on live wire.
Відповідь
(E)
electrocuted
16
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The politician ran to another country to seek....
Відповідь
(A)
refuge
17
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The governor ordered that the work done by any contractor should be properly.......so as to know the correct amount to pay
Відповідь
(C)
accounted
18
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The University awarded.....doctorate degrees to four distinguished members of the community
Відповідь
(E)
honorary
19
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The students threatened to embark on a ....of lectures if their demands were not met
Відповідь
(E)
boycott
20
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
When the striking workers were threatened with dismissal, they decided to make a virtue of necessity. This means that they
Відповідь
(C)
had to call off the strike
21
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The students stuck to their guns even after the principal had appealed to them to go back to their classes. This means that the students
Відповідь
(B)
refused to go back
22
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The sudden death of his friend made Etim have his heart in his boots. This means that Etim
Відповідь
(A)
became greatly discouraged
23
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The last promotion exercise was the bone of contention between the two friends. This means that the last promotion exercise
Відповідь
(A)
was the cause of their dispute
24
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
When Ibrahim was asked to state his case, he started to beat about the bush. This means that Ibrahim
Відповідь
(B)
failed to go straight to the point
25
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Halima decided to make 'a' clean breast of everything. This means that Halima
Відповідь
(D)
told the whole truth
26
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
By embarking on that journey, he intends to kill two birds with one stone. This means that he
Відповідь
(C)
intends to achieve two aims at once
27
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Ajala earns a fat salary but cannot make both ends meet. This means that Ajala
Відповідь
(B)
does not live within his income
28
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Though corruption is very prevalent in the society, there are still some virtuous men around
Відповідь
(E)
upright
29
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Chinua Achebe is a renowned novelist
Відповідь
(B)
famous
30
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
He was kept in solitary confinement
Відповідь
(D)
lonely
31
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Nelson Mandela surmounted all the oppressive measures to break his will
Відповідь
(A)
overcame
32
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The guest speaker was described as a man of very alluring personality
Відповідь
(C)
charming
33
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The comments of the host further incensed the angry man
Відповідь
(E)
infuriated
34
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Corruption is inimical to the progress of any nation.
Відповідь
(A)
harmful
35
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The task before us is enormous
Відповідь
(A)
great
36
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The professor showed much erudition in the lecture he delivered
Відповідь
(B)
learning
37
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The outcome of the matter has vindicated my earlier stand
Відповідь
(E)
justified
38
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
You will need to commit the formula.....memory
Відповідь
(A)
to
39
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
His journey....life has been rough
Відповідь
(D)
through
40
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The old woman has been ill...many months now
Відповідь
(A)
for
41
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We came...rail
Відповідь
(C)
by
42
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
There is a serious conflict....the two of them
Відповідь
(A)
between
43
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
....I am your junior does not mean you should order me about like a houseboy
Відповідь
(B)
that
44
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Fatimat kept quiet all the ....
Відповідь
(D)
while
45
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
...........he is learned,he is fraudulent
Відповідь
(C)
although
46
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
....rich has its own problems
Відповідь
(B)
Being
47
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
......stolen the goods, the thief ran away
Відповідь
(A)
Having
48
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The boy....his father in everything
Відповідь
(C)
takes after
49
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We have to...for lost time
Відповідь
(A)
make up
50
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Time is really...so let's hurry up
Відповідь
(B)
running out
51
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We haven't confirmed.....signature this is
Відповідь
(B)
whose
52
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
.....That can happen is that he'll be suspended
Відповідь
(A)
the worst
53
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Jide was absent for.....time
Відповідь
(D)
most of the
54
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The issue on....I disagreed with him is very simple
Відповідь
(C)
which
55
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The issue on....I disagreed with him is very simple
Відповідь
(C)
which
56
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
How did you arrive at .....wonderful idea?
Відповідь
(B)
such a
57
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The.....of all the states in the Federation are having a meeting at Abuja
Відповідь
(C)
attorneys-general
58
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The local governments are authorized to pass......
Відповідь
(A)
bye-laws
59
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The local governments are authorized to pass......
Відповідь
(A)
bye-laws
60
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Hammed's ideas are.........wrong
Відповідь
(A)
almost always
61
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I said John saw Mary yesterday......?
Відповідь
(A)
didn't I
62
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The story he told me can't be true........?
Відповідь
(B)
can it
63
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Yours is to command...is to obey
Відповідь
(C)
theirs
64
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
That book belongs to the ..........lady
Відповідь
(C)
tall black American
65
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The boys are..........for the match
Відповідь
(A)
all fully set
66
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Ngozi is by far........of the girls
Відповідь
(B)
the most brilliant
67
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
..........you wish to do, do it properly
Відповідь
(D)
whatever
68
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We have started operating the..........
Відповідь
(C)
new national education policy
69
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The lady...here tomorrow
Відповідь
(C)
arrives
70
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
It's high time you...seeing her
Відповідь
(D)
stopped
71
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Elaho enjoys.....soccer
Відповідь
(C)
playing
72
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Miss Onassis was a ......
Відповідь
(B)
rich young lady
73
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Did Aminu come here as he promised?
Відповідь
(C)
No, he didn't
74
In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(C)
feed
75
In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(A)
farming
76
In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(E)
agriculture
77
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(D)
implements
78
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(B)
mechanisation
79
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(C)
arable
80
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(E)
tractors
81
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(E)
cultivation
82
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(A)
husbandary
83
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(D)
tenure
84
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(B)
capital
85
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(E)
interest
86
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(E)
desire
87
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(C)
matrimonial
88
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(B)
procreation
89
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(E)
important
90
In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(B)
community
91
In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(E)
society
92
In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(C)
grooming
93
In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(D)
status
94
In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(C)
couple
95
In question numbered 97 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
