From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
cumulative
Відповідь
(A)
CU-mu-la-tive
2
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
concessionaire
Відповідь
(A)
con-cess-ion-AIRE
3
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
horizontal
Відповідь
(C)
hor-i-ZON-tal
4
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
apathetic
Відповідь
(A)
ap-a-THET-ic
5
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
effeminate
Відповідь
(A)
e-FFEM-i-nate
6
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
Fright
Відповідь
(A)
height
7
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
tie
Відповідь
(D)
high
8
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
tern
Відповідь
(C)
earn
9
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
fear
Відповідь
(D)
deer
10
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
mother
Відповідь
(B)
other
11
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The posh cars were sandwiched between two ______ ones
Відповідь
(D)
modest
12
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
A trivial issue often becomes_____ when it is not properly handled.
Відповідь
(A)
serious
13
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The rockstar's stellar performance contrasted sharply with the ......... showing of the amateur group.
Відповідь
(B)
mudane
14
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Tolu was sanctioned for late coming but his friend was.____
Відповідь
(D)
pardoned
15
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
While other teachers' support for the action was ...., Victor's was dogged.
Відповідь
(C)
wavering
16
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Some people are good at terminating other people's projects but are not capable of______ theirs.
Відповідь
(A)
initiating
17
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The precarious terraces of the stadium have been transformed into a .... walkway.
Відповідь
(D)
secure
18
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Jane was loud as a teenager but _____ as an adult.
Відповідь
(A)
reserved
19
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Do not always reprimand your children; it is good to ..................... them at times.
Відповідь
(C)
compliment
20
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The aggrieved customers staged a fierce.... on the street.
Відповідь
(D)
protest
21
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The accused was brought before the jury for a court .....
Відповідь
(C)
hearing
22
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
From his______, one can tell that he is an athlete.
Відповідь
(D)
physique
23
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The death of that journalist is still _____ in mystery.
Відповідь
(C)
shrouded
24
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The defendant was charged with ................ because he caused his neighbour's death.
Відповідь
(A)
homicide
25
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Seeing a young crop .... from the soil is a rare experience.
Відповідь
(D)
sprout
26
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Lawyers are still making efforts to interpret the new .......
Відповідь
(A)
statute
27
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The cargo was intercepted on sea by _____
Відповідь
(D)
pirates
28
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctors .....Bola's grandmother after the heart attack.
Відповідь
(A)
resuscitated
29
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Because the couple cannot agree on many things, their relationship is now ____.
Відповідь
(D)
strained
30
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
If one thing irritates you, it might another
Відповідь
(B)
delight
31
_71_
Відповідь
(B)
bout
32
-72-
Відповідь
(B)
ring
33
-73-
Відповідь
(B)
announcer
34
-74-
Відповідь
(B)
boxing gloves
35
-75-
Відповідь
(C)
opponent
36
-76-
Відповідь
(B)
hook
37
-77-
Відповідь
(A)
fists
38
-78-
Відповідь
(D)
parrying
39
-79-
Відповідь
(C)
round
40
-80-
Відповідь
(D)
knockout
41
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
Money
Відповідь
(C)
son
42
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
pour
Відповідь
(B)
ore
43
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
tie
Відповідь
(C)
bile
44
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
put
Відповідь
(B)
wool
45
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
tailor
Відповідь
(B)
partake
46
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
fate
Відповідь
(A)
weight
47
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
fern
Відповідь
(A)
merge
48
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
powder
Відповідь
(B)
loud
49
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
cruise
Відповідь
(A)
move
50
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
pure
Відповідь
(C)
furore
51
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
spot
Відповідь
(A)
slot
52
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
there
Відповідь
(A)
their
53
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
crest
Відповідь
(C)
breakfast
54
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
sheath
Відповідь
(D)
beach
55
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
gorilla
Відповідь
(B)
colour
56
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Orchid
Відповідь
(C)
skewer
57
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
picture
Відповідь
(A)
lurch
58
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
fissure
Відповідь
(D)
vision
59
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
visit
Відповідь
(C)
easy
60
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
hack
Відповідь
(A)
behaviour
61
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
left
Відповідь
(B)
bulk
62
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
fly
Відповідь
(D)
tough
63
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
text
Відповідь
(D)
fixed
64
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
uncle
Відповідь
(D)
ankle
65
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
drive
Відповідь
(D)
wounded
66
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
laboratory
Відповідь
(C)
dabble
67
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
upholstery
Відповідь
(C)
upheaval
68
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
rou g e
Відповідь
(C)
leisure
69
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
then
Відповідь
(D)
wealthy
70
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
sign
Відповідь
(C)
hymn
71
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The fisherman said he sighted a ........... of fish in the river.
Відповідь
(C)
shoal
72
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The principal corrected no one else but ______.
Відповідь
(A)
Me
73
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The thug was ......... murder.
Відповідь
(B)
charged with
74
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Asokoro office ................ is located in Ibadan.
Відповідь
(D)
headquarters
75
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
John should be through with his work,_______?
Відповідь
(C)
shouldn't he
76
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
This is the man ........... I said told me the interesting story.
Відповідь
(C)
whom
77
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The accused forgot ............
Відповідь
(A)
what the police said
78
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The officer ............. is my brother.
Відповідь
(C)
in uniform
79
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The footballers have been practising __________.
Відповідь
(D)
hard in the stadium all morning
80
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Professor John is the leader of the ....... committee to review the new book.
Відповідь
(D)
fifty-man
81
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
James appears ............ wiser than his friends.
Відповідь
(D)
much
82
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
That world famous athlete is guilty.......... way you look at it.
Відповідь
(D)
whichever
83
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We were all afraid when the alarm ________.
Відповідь
(B)
went off
84
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The material used for sewing my dress is _______to yours.
Відповідь
(B)
superior
85
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The Chairman wasn't privy ..... that information.
Відповідь
(D)
to
86
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We were lucky our driver didn't die in the accident, ........... ?
Відповідь
(D)
weren't we
87
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The ............ were decorated with flowers.
Відповідь
(B)
girls' shoes
88
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Before the lecturer entered the hall, we .......... the board.
Відповідь
(D)
had cleaned
89
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
.......... the hours of nine and ten, the surgeons completed the operation.
Відповідь
(C)
between
90
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mother bought ............. at the fair.
Відповідь
(D)
an expensive red Japanese car
91
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The duty of our teacher is to give instructions;.......... is to obey.
Відповідь
(A)
ours
92
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The teacher has ......... with the principal.
Відповідь
(B)
fallen out
93
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
A meeting was called ..............the instance of the chairman.
Відповідь
(C)
on
94
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Business is poor these days ........... workers are on strike.
Відповідь
(B)
because
95
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The test seemed ................. simple that we thought we would all pass.
Відповідь
(B)
so
96
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Tayo: I think I can now solve the problem.
Essien:............
Відповідь
(D)
So do I
97
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The .......scientist has discovered a cure for cancer.
Відповідь
(C)
young brilliant Nigerian
98
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The couple _______ their first child when I entered college.
Відповідь
(D)
hadn't had
99
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The fire fighters worked hard to .......... the inferno.
Відповідь
(D)
put out
100
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Those novels are interesting. I wonder if you can get me ................
Відповідь
(B)
many such others
101
Identify the word with a different stress pattern
Відповідь
(C)
enigma
102
Identify the word with a different stress pattern
Відповідь
(B)
extrude
103
Identify the word with a different stress pattern
Відповідь
(B)
radar
104
Identify the word with a different stress pattern
Відповідь
(D)
discover
105
Identify the word with a different stress pattern
Відповідь
(B)
reason
106
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
Parents encourage their children to exercise financial prudence
Відповідь
(B)
caution
107
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
Awa deceived Ahmed into handing over all his savings.
Відповідь
(C)
cheated
108
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
It turned out that the plaintiff's claim was false
Відповідь
(C)
allegation
109
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
The aggrieved faction held a clandestine meeting.
Відповідь
(A)
secret
110
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
Morgan Pharmacy is the sole distributor of the antiviral drug.
Відповідь
(A)
only
111
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
Police officers holding batons impounded the banker's car.
Відповідь
(D)
seized
112
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
The English teacher is always cheerful.
Відповідь
(B)
gleeful
113
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
The Chairman is of the opinion that laying off workers is pernicious to the growth of the company.
Відповідь
(D)
harmful
114
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
It was she that commanded me to leave the room.
Відповідь
(C)
ordered
115
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
The valedictorian was admired for her perseverance while at school.
Відповідь
(B)
tenacity
116
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Capital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Ojo won the prize for the best TEACHER.
Відповідь
(A)
Did Ojo win the prize for the best dancer?
117
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The president rewarded some of the OFFICERS.
Відповідь
(C)
Did the president reward some of the students?
118
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The woman bought a CARTON of milk.
Відповідь
(A)
Did the woman buy a tin of milk?
119
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
She will send a BAG to him today.
Відповідь
(C)
Will she send a shirt to him today?
120
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
She slept on the BIG bed.
Відповідь
(B)
Did she sleep on the small bed?
121
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ɔɪ/
Відповідь
(C)
coin
122
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ɜː/
Відповідь
(A)
scourge
123
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ʃ/
Відповідь
(A)
charade
124
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ʊ/
Відповідь
(A)
hook
125
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/æ/
Відповідь
(A)
snag
126
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/dʒ/
Відповідь
(D)
suggest
127
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ŋ/
Відповідь
(B)
sink
128
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/θ/
Відповідь
(D)
stealthy
129
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ei/
Відповідь
(C)
gale
130
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/j/
Відповідь
(B)
flew
131
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Revealing that information will cut the ground from under my feet. This means that it will
Відповідь
(A)
ruin my plans
132
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Mother always tells me to keep my nose clean. This means that she tells me to
Відповідь
(D)
stay out of trouble
133
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
This action effectively puts the mockers on the project. This means that the project.
Відповідь
(D)
not be executed
134
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
You can see clearly that we are surpassed in numerical strength. This means that we are
Відповідь
(D)
fewer than they are
135
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
One of the athletes was disqualified because she jumped the gun. This means that she started
