In the following sentence, there is an 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.
Binetou's inquisitiveness is in sharp contrast with her sister's
Відповідь
(A)
indifference
2
In the following sentence, there is an 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.
Though at first it appeared an insignificant idea, it turned out to be quite _________
Відповідь
(C)
remarkable
3
In the following sentence, there is an 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.
After grasping the fundamental aspects of his job, Kwesi had to cope with more ________ procedures.
Відповідь
(A)
advanced
4
In the following sentence, there is an 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 youth prefer discussing contemporary issues to ______ ones.
Відповідь
(A)
archaic
5
In the following sentence, there is an 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.
As erroneous as it might sound, the Headmaster's assumption was quite _______
Відповідь
(B)
correct
6
In the following sentence, there is an 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.
Halima likes to dwell on trivial, rather than _______ matters.
Відповідь
(C)
weighty
7
In the following sentence, there is an 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.
We all know that Bola is insolent whereas Ade is ________
Відповідь
(B)
respectful
8
In the following sentence, there is an 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.
A few days after Musa's _______, his sister longed for his departure.
Відповідь
(C)
arrival
9
In the following sentence, there is an 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.
Algebra seems complicated, but with practice it becomes ________
Відповідь
(B)
simple
10
In the following sentence, there is an 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.
Mrs. Agide is unassuming whereas her twin sister is ________
Відповідь
(B)
boastful
11
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
At Christmas, employees of the Sugar Factory receive huge ________
Відповідь
(C)
bonuses
12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The exposed milk in the container has turned _______
Відповідь
(A)
sour
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Not all activists champion ________ causes.
Відповідь
(A)
worthy
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The Mayor gave a glowing ________ at the funeral of the city's only curator.
Відповідь
(C)
tribute
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
At the end of the _______. the National Anthem is played on our radio station.
Відповідь
(D)
transmission
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The defence counsel was unable to convince the ______ of John's innocence.
Відповідь
(D)
jury
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Unfortunately, corruption is the _______ of most African countries.
Відповідь
(B)
bane
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The _______ results proved that the patient had hepatitis.
Відповідь
(B)
diagnosis
19
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The new book has beautiful _______ which make it attractive.
Відповідь
(A)
illustrations
20
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Their marriage was finally _____ after years of hostility.
Відповідь
(C)
broken
21
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Can you imagine Oka behaving as if he has all the knowledge in the world? This means that Oka.
Відповідь
(A)
does not really know anything
22
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Akin is too full of himself. This means that Akin
Відповідь
(C)
is too proud
23
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
She slogged her guts out for the examinations. This means that she
Відповідь
(D)
really worked very hard for the examination
24
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
I admire Modou: very few people can stomach all of Adaeze's insults. This means that Modou
Відповідь
(A)
tolerated Adaeze's insults
25
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
After months of battling with stroke, he is now a shadow of his former self. This means that he
Відповідь
(A)
is now frail
26
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Kura, you can't be too careful when dealing with Wang. This means that Kura.
Відповідь
(C)
has to be very careful in his relationship with Wang
27
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Don't tell me another cock and bull story. This means that the speaker does not want to.
Відповідь
(D)
be further deceived
28
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Had he confessed much earlier, she would have trusted him. This means that he
Відповідь
(D)
hadn't confessed earlier on, and wasn't trusted
29
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Kola: You really worked hard to win the case.
Didia: You don't know the half of it. This means that.
Відповідь
(C)
it was even more difficult than Kola could imagine
30
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Femi is too clever by half. This means that Femi
Відповідь
(A)
displays his cleverness in an annoying way
31
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.
He was such a brilliant footballer!
Відповідь
(D)
skillful
32
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 Politician is a fluent speaker.
Відповідь
(A)
an eloquent
33
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.
Everyone has the urge to succeed in life.
Відповідь
(B)
desire
34
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.
When he heard the gunshot, he ran into a thick forest.
Відповідь
(C)
dense
35
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.
That was a timely intervention.
Відповідь
(C)
prompt
36
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.
David is not only hardworking but also scrupulous.
Відповідь
(A)
painstaking
37
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.
We really have to be careful because the situation is rather tricky.
Відповідь
(D)
difficult
38
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.
I think that his essay is impeccable.
Відповідь
(D)
faultless
39
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.
There has been a marked change in her study habit.
Відповідь
(A)
significant
40
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.
He was directed to write the letter.
Відповідь
(B)
instructed
41
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.
Every one of the students _______ to be excited about the excursion.
Відповідь
(D)
seems
42
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 should assist the poor ________ ?
Відповідь
(C)
shouldn't we
43
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.
Either he or you ______ to clean up the mess.
Відповідь
(B)
have
44
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.
If Musa had woken up earlier, he ______ breakfast.
Відповідь
(A)
would not have missed
45
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.
He would rather appeal the decision _______ defeat.
Відповідь
(D)
than accept
46
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 student complained that he ______ the teacher.
Відповідь
(B)
could not hear
47
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.
My brother ______ in lagos for the past ten years.
Відповідь
(D)
has been living
48
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.
I am totally disappointed _______ such poor grades.
Відповідь
(B)
with
49
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.
He is a doctor but he dabbles _______ politics now and then.
Відповідь
(A)
in
50
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.
_______ arrived before the manager.
Відповідь
(A)
Neither he nor I
51
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 evening was rounded _____ with a dance.
Відповідь
(A)
off
52
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.
I _______ have done the dishes but i haven't had the time.
Відповідь
(B)
should
53
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.
I have heard all _______ you've said
Відповідь
(C)
that
54
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.
Life in the city is ________ challenging for the lazy.
Відповідь
(D)
much too
55
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.
It is always ________ that gets the blame
Відповідь
(B)
I
56
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.
He spends a ______ deal of his time studying.
Відповідь
(B)
great
57
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.
I guess he holds _______ sensitive position in the company.
Відповідь
(C)
some kind of
58
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.
He always gives ______ for coming late to school.
Відповідь
(B)
one excuse or the other
59
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.
___________ you turn down down the volume of the radio? I am trying to read!
Відповідь
(B)
will
60
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.
I know it's a secret, so I _____ tell anyone.
Відповідь
(B)
shan't
61
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.
At the last minute, Amidu backed _____ of the plan.
Відповідь
(C)
out
62
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.
He ______ be very handsome but i don't like him.
Відповідь
(C)
might
63
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.
During her early day in school, she ______ study for hours,
Відповідь
(A)
would
64
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.
He _______ this morning in a dazzling white shirt.
Відповідь
(D)
turned out
65
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 police have _________ a warning to all residents of the area.
Відповідь
(D)
put out
66
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.
My parents taught me a lot of lessons, most of ______ are difficult to forget.
Відповідь
(A)
which
67
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.
Sani ______ on a banana peel and fell down.
Відповідь
(B)
slid
68
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.
I look forward to _________ from you.
Відповідь
(B)
hearing
69
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.
I have made remarkable progress ______ learning French.
Відповідь
(C)
in
70
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 beans have not been properly ________
Відповідь
(B)
ground
71
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 71 in the passage.
Відповідь
(D)
production
72
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 72 in the passage.
Відповідь
(C)
risks
73
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 73 in the passage.
Відповідь
(C)
retailer
74
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 74 in the passage.
Відповідь
(B)
invest
75
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 75 in the passage.
Відповідь
(D)
partner
76
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 76 in the passage..
Відповідь
(C)
attributes
77
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 77 in the passage.
Відповідь
(A)
skills
78
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 78 in the passage.
Відповідь
(C)
products
79
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 79 in the passage.
Відповідь
(A)
controls
80
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 80 in the passage.
Відповідь
(D)
resources
81
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.
coin
Відповідь
(A)
toy
82
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.
blow
Відповідь
(C)
road
83
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.
lawyer
Відповідь
(C)
adapt
84
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.
decided
Відповідь
(B)
hid
85
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.
cup
Відповідь
(A)
oven
86
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.
pure
Відповідь
(A)
sure
87
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.
how
Відповідь
(B)
drought
88
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.
short
Відповідь
(D)
jaw
89
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.
stew
Відповідь
(B)
blue
90
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.
could
Відповідь
(C)
pull
91
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.
league
Відповідь
(C)
people
92
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.
high
Відповідь
(B)
bye
93
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.
stay
Відповідь
(B)
rake
94
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.
burn
Відповідь
(C)
girl
95
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.
parse
Відповідь
(C)
chart
96
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
kin
Відповідь
(B)
scheme
97
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
same
Відповідь
(D)
loose
98
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
parent
Відповідь
(A)
pious
99
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
tax
Відповідь
(C)
lacks
100
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
zero
Відповідь
(A)
days
101
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
flame
Відповідь
(D)
photo
102
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
cheek
Відповідь
(D)
cheque
103
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
apt
Відповідь
(B)
taped
104
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
sing
Відповідь
(D)
kingship
105
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
shadow
Відповідь
(D)
trash
106
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
wept
Відповідь
(D)
stopped
107
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
strict
Відповідь
(C)
inflict
108
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
jump
Відповідь
(A)
digest
109
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
scratch
Відповідь
(B)
screen
110
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined.
think
Відповідь
(B)
tooth
111
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
installation
Відповідь
(C)
in-stal-LA-tion
112
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
Unwillingness
Відповідь
(B)
un-WIL-ling-ness
113
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
circumstances
Відповідь
(A)
CIR-cum-stan-ces
114
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
manipulate
Відповідь
(B)
man-NI-pu-late
115
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
apologize
Відповідь
(B)
a-POL-o-gize
116
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Відповідь
(B)
amplify
117
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Відповідь
(A)
interest
118
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Відповідь
(A)
concept
119
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Відповідь
(D)
motionless
120
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Відповідь
(D)
cartoon
121
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
AYO asked Mary to come today.
Відповідь
(A)
Did Chike ask Mary to come?
122
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Wood is cheap in the South THIS year.
Відповідь
(D)
Is wood cheap in the south every year?
123
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
NEW students should pay tuition fees.
Відповідь
(B)
Should old students pay tuition fees?
124
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Dad requested the DRIVER to open the door.
Відповідь
(C)
Did dad request the gardener to open the door?
125
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Ade's BICYCLE is made of steel.
Відповідь
(B)
Is Ade's car made of steel?
126
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ ʊ /
Відповідь
(C)
book
127
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ s /
Відповідь
(B)
says
128
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ ɔː /
Відповідь
(B)
law
129
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ b /
Відповідь
(A)
bugle
130
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
