In the sentence below, 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.
Tom is refined but his brother is rather .......
Trả lời
(B)
crude
2
In the sentence below, 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.
Lions are in extinction in The Gambia but monkeys are still in .......
Trả lời
(B)
existence
3
In the sentence below, 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.
Mary's explanation was explicit but mine was .....
Trả lời
(C)
vague
4
In the sentence below, 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 Major demanded an unalloyed, and not a ....loyalty from his soldiers.
Trả lời
(B)
wavering
5
In the sentence below, 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 brevity of the President's speech contrasts with the ..... of the Secretary's
Trả lời
(D)
verbosity
6
In the sentence below, 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.
I can vouch that he broke the glass accidentally and not .....
Trả lời
(D)
deliberately
7
In the sentence below, 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.
Only question one is compulsory; therefore, the rest are .....
Trả lời
(D)
optional
8
In the sentence below, 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 Magistrate convicted the hardened criminal but .....and discharged the first offender
Trả lời
(A)
acquitted
9
In the sentence below, 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.
Houses built with bricks are sturdy while those built with glass are .....
Trả lời
(B)
fragile
10
In the sentence below, 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 principal is very strict but his vice is .....
Trả lời
(B)
lenient
11
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
The brutal killing of members of the opposition provoked strong ......
Trả lời
(A)
condemnation
12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
The doctor ....... my illness as malaria
Trả lời
(B)
diagnosed
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Since we should not disclose our identity, our letter to the principal must be .....
Trả lời
(B)
anonymous
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Although we pleaded for long with our father, he remained ....... that we should not go to the stadium.
Trả lời
(C)
adamant
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Since hard drugs are destroying our youths, our government has placed an ....... on them
Trả lời
(D)
embargo
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Oseli's ....... teacher teaches English, Physics, Economics and Technical Drawing.
Trả lời
(D)
versatile
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Some political leaders love ....... who always praise their governments.
Trả lời
(A)
sycophants
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
The ....... of the new king will take place next week
Trả lời
(C)
coronation
19
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
The match was a ..... for Brazil because their team was stronger than the opposing team.
Trả lời
(C)
walkover
20
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Kofi is too ....... ; he wants to know about everybody's business
Trả lời
(A)
inquisitive
21
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Ali does not let grass grow under his feet. This means that Ali
Trả lời
(A)
does not waste time in doing things
22
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The dishonest trader always palms off faulty goods on her customers. This means that
Trả lời
(C)
tricks her customers into accepting bad products
23
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Ojo's learning has gone to his head. This means that Ojo
Trả lời
(A)
has become proud because of his learning
24
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
When the vice principal left the school, it became a bedlam. This means that
Trả lời
(D)
there was noise and confusion in the school
25
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
That amount Ivan donated was his widow's mite. This means that Ivan
Trả lời
(C)
gave all that he had
26
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Fatou's awkward behavior shows that she is a green horn. This means that Fatou is
Trả lời
(B)
inexperienced
27
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
To secure more votes, the politician played to the gallery. This means that the politician
Trả lời
(B)
attempted to win cheap popularity
28
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Those who think that all is well in Cascada are living in a fool's paradise . This means that
Trả lời
(C)
they are under an illusion
29
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
While paying a visit to his uncle, Ayo intends to kill two birds with one stone. This means that Ayo
Trả lời
(C)
hopes to achieve two aims with one action
30
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
People hardly show their true colors. This means that people rarely show
Trả lời
(C)
their real character
31
From the words lettered A to D below, choose the word or groups of words nearest to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Mary was kept in solitary confinement.
Trả lời
(C)
lonely
32
From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Buba has a very alluring personality.
Trả lời
(A)
attractive
33
From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Hard drugs are detrimental to health.
Trả lời
(D)
harmful
34
From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
My father remains inflexible once he has taken a decision
Trả lời
(D)
unyeilding
35
From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Maxwell usually makes obnoxious remarks.
Trả lời
(B)
offensive
36
From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
We should prevail upon Kwesi to accept the job
Trả lời
(B)
persuade
37
From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The team has an arduous task ahead of it.
Trả lời
(C)
a strenous
38
From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The two tasks should be undertaken concurrently
Trả lời
(D)
simultaneously
39
From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The students were told to review their assignments.
Trả lời
(A)
re-examine
40
From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Marian does not have the stamina to run that race.
Trả lời
(B)
energy
41
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
I want just ...... sugar in my tea.
Trả lời
(D)
a little
42
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
Since the opposing parties could not come to an agreement, the peace talks .......
Trả lời
(B)
broke down
43
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
Children often have implicit confidence ....... their parents.
Trả lời
(D)
in
44
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
If i had heard the news earlier, I ...... stayed at home.
Trả lời
(A)
would have
45
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
The order is that everyone must be ....... bed by midnight.
Trả lời
(C)
in
46
From the words or group of words lettered A to D,
choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
To succeed in any business, one must be prepared to shake ....... one's lazy habits.
Trả lời
(A)
off
47
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
......... in his right senses will swallow live coals.
Trả lời
(B)
No one
48
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
One of the clever pupils .....able to solve the problem.
Trả lời
(B)
was
49
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
He has stopped being foolish .........?
Trả lời
(C)
hasn't he
50
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
I maintain that the property in question is ......
Trả lời
(A)
mine
51
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
Although Sylvester and John promised to be here, ...... has turned up.
Trả lời
(C)
neither
52
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
The house ....... he lives is spacious.
Trả lời
(B)
where
53
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
It is high time you ...... this place.
Trả lời
(A)
left
54
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
Since you have lost your birth certificate, you have to go ....... an affidavit.
Trả lời
(A)
for
55
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
The musicians have not arrived from Sierra Leone, .......?
Trả lời
(D)
have they
56
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
On my way home, I saw a ........
Trả lời
(A)
one-legged young mad man
57
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
People living in villages have a passion ...... animals.
Trả lời
(C)
for
58
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
Kebba and Kwame are very selfish; they care about only .....
Trả lời
(A)
themselves
59
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
You had better ...... your assignment now.
Trả lời
(D)
do
60
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
Our kind teacher only cautioned the bully and let him.....
Trả lời
(A)
off
61
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
My .....house is on the next street
Trả lời
(A)
father-in-law's
62
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
The Mathematics teacher made us commit the formula ...... memory.
Trả lời
(B)
to
63
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
Momodou has been ill ......three weeks now.
Trả lời
(B)
for
64
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
They kept quiet all the .......
Trả lời
(C)
while
65
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
....... caused the havoc, he sneaked off.
Trả lời
(D)
Having
66
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
The point on ....... we disagreed was trivial.
Trả lời
(A)
which
67
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
How did you arrive at ..... wonderful conclusion?
Trả lời
(D)
such a
68
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
How did you arrive at ....... wonderful conclusion?
Trả lời
(D)
such a
69
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
The government cannot ....... the decision any longer.
Trả lời
(C)
put up
70
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
The teachers ...... our poor performance in the examinations.
Trả lời
(D)
were discussing
71
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
The wise thing to do is not to give ...... to the temptation.
Trả lời
(A)
in
72
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
My sister told me all ....... was said at the meeting.
Trả lời
(A)
that
73
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
The quarrel between Olu and Ola will end up .....a fight.
Trả lời
(B)
in
74
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
Musa did not want to fetch water for his grandfather ......, his mother made him do it.
Trả lời
(C)
nevertheless
75
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
The citizens welcomed all the African .......
Trả lời
(B)
heads of state
76
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
Mother said she saw Alfred .......?
Trả lời
(D)
didn't she
77
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 76 in the passage below.
Trả lời
(A)
trading
78
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 76 in the passage below.
Trả lời
(A)
trading
79
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 77 in the passage.
Trả lời
(A)
offer
80
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 78 in the passage below.
Trả lời
(C)
brokers
81
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 79 in the passage below.
Trả lời
(D)
certificate
82
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 80 in the passage below.
Trả lời
(A)
dividend
83
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 81 in the passage below.
Trả lời
(D)
shareholders
84
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 82 in the passage below.
Trả lời
(B)
profit
85
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 83 in the passage below.
Trả lời
(C)
shares
86
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 84 in the passage below.
Trả lời
(D)
unstable
87
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 85 in the passage below.
Trả lời
(A)
falls
88
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 86 in the passage below.
Trả lời
(C)
proffessions
89
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 87 in the passage below.
Trả lời
(D)
individuals
90
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 88 in the passage below.
Trả lời
(B)
motivate
91
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 89 in the passage below.
Trả lời
(A)
attainment
92
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 90 in the passage below.
Trả lời
(D)
initiation
93
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 91 in the passage below.
Trả lời
(B)
special
94
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 92 in the passage below.
Trả lời
(D)
meal
95
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 93 in the passage.
Trả lời
(C)
peer
96
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 94 in the passage.
Trả lời
(C)
organized
97
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 95 in the passage.
Trả lời
(A)
hierarchy
98
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 96 in the passage.
Trả lời
(D)
prefects
99
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 97 in the passage.
Trả lời
(A)
timetable
100
From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 98 in the passage.
