- 1. In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A-D, choose the one that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the CAPITALISED word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
1. Obi's family is known for their AUDACITY, so one is surprised at his __
A) Insolence
B) Irritability
C) Moodiness
D) Cowardice
- 2. From the options lettered A-D, choose the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the word(s) CAPITALISED that will, at the same time, most appropriately fill the gap in the sentence.
2.Bayo CARELESS in his ways while Tayo is __
A) Lovable
B) Reserved
C) Meticulous
D) Difficult
- 3. From the options lettered A-D, choose the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the word(s) CAPITALISED that will, at the same time, most appropriately fill the gap in the sentence.
3. In this country, the law against armed robbery is STRINGENT whereas that against smoking in public places is.........
A) Accurate
B) Complex
C) Lax
D) Easy
- 4. From the options lettered A-D, choose the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the word(s) CAPITALISED that will, at the same time, most appropriately fill the gap in the sentence.
4. While Mr.Ade is _____, his son is a NOVICE.
A) Competent
B) Experienced
C) Clever
D) Enlighten
- 5. From the options lettered A-D, choose the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the word(s) CAPITALISED that will, at the same time, most appropriately fill the gap in the sentence.
5. It is better to use PERSUASION rather than .... to get witnesses to court.
A) Effort
B) Influence
C) Pressure
D) Coercion
- 6. From the options lettered A-D, choose the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the word(s) CAPITALISED that will, at the same time, most appropriately fill the gap in the sentence.
6. The ANIMOSITY between Fatou and Sheku is shocking, considering the ...... they once shared.
A) Peace
B) Friendship
C) Understanding
D) Company
- 7. From the options lettered A-D, choose the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the word(s) CAPITALISED that will, at the same time, most appropriately fill the gap in the sentence.
7. The RECKLESS driver was admonished to be __
A) Responsible
B) Considerate
C) Cautious
D) Reliable
- 8. From the options lettered A-D, choose the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the word(s) CAPITALISED that will, at the same time, most appropriately fill the gap in the sentence.
8. The old man REBUKED the thug and his children .... him for doing so.
A) Embraced
B) Thanked
C) Commended
D) Supported
- 9. From the options lettered A-D, choose the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the word(s) CAPITALISED that will, at the same time, most appropriately fill the gap in the sentence.
9. All divers were enjoined to obtain GENUINE and ______ licences.
A) Artificial
B) Fraudulent
C) Substandard
D) Fake
- 10. From the options lettered A-D, choose the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the word(s) CAPITALISED that will, at the same time, most appropriately fill the gap in the sentence.
10. There was agitation for the .......... law on libel to be RE-ENACTED.
A) Cancelled
B) Enforced
C) Repealed
D) Rejected
- 11. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
11. I could not read what he wrote because his handwriting was_____
A) Tiny
B) Untidy
C) Eligible
D) Illegible
- 12. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
12. When all the items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was ______
A) Postponed
B) Dismissed
C) Adjourned
D) Dissolved
- 13. From the word lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
13.Investigations revealed that the senior students__________ the juniors to throw stones at the Principal's car.
A) Instigated
B) Instituted
C) Infuriated
D) Integrated
- 14. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
14. Supreme court________the ruling of the lower court.
A) Proclaimed
B) Abused
C) Cancelled
D) Nullified
- 15. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
15. The board has______ the film because it contains some nude scenes.
A) Edited
B) Examined
C) Censored
D) Isolated
- 16. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
16. Many young graduates have_________to the West in search of greener pastures.
A) Emigrated
B) Flown
C) Absconded
D) Hurried
- 17. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
17. The Committee let her go because they considered her explanation__________
A) Clear
B) Necessary
C) Plausible
D) Permissible
- 18. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
18. The company has paid dividends to its________
A) Wholesalers
B) Buyers
C) Shareholders
D) Consumers
- 19. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
19. Within one year, that country has _________its currency five times.
A) Reduced
B) Devalued
C) Revamped
D) Defaced
- 20. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
20. The man was arrested because he__________ in the repayment of the loan.
A) Delayed
B) Defaulted
C) Paused
D) Deferred
- 21. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
21. The Class captain got cold feet when he was asked to lead the protest. This means that the class captain became.
A) Concerned
B) Calm
C) Nervous
D) Afraid
- 22. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
22. Street traders often try to palm their customers off with faulty goods. This means that street traders
A) D. are ready to swap faulty items for good ones
B) ask for a lot of money for faulty goods
C) Trick customers into buying faulty goods
D) assist customers in choosing perfect items
- 23. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
23. My grandmother once told me that old habits die hard. This means that old habits are
A) Short lived
B) Forever changing
C) Old habit are difficult to change
D) Easily corrected
- 24. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
24. If you ask him to sing, he will do it at the drop of a hat. This means that he will sing
A) Immediately
B) Joyfully
C) Sluggishly
D) Melodiously
- 25. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
25. The man has lost a lot and he only keeps up appearances by driving a big car. This means that the man
A) Intends to work harder
B) Wants to please his people
C) Pretends that all is well
D) Wants everybody to see him
- 26. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
26. The game was tough but our team lost by a whisker. This means that our team lost by
A) Default
B) A narrow margin
C) A wide margin
D) Not preparing
- 27. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
27. When the result was announced, it was discovered that Bimbo and Pam were neck and neck. This means that Bimbo and Pam
A) Failed badly
B) Had equal result
C) Passed well
D) Had almost the same result
- 28. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
28. The old woman 's birthday was marked by her children with pomp. This means that the birthday was
A) Remembered fondly
B) Greatly celebrated
C) Widely advertise
D) Filmed and played back
- 29. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
29. When the man was accused of stealing the money, nobody raised an eyebrow. This means that nobody was
A) Sad
B) Pleased
C) Interested
D) Surprised
- 30. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
30. People do not often rely on men who allow their exalted position to go to their head. This means that people shun those who
A) Do not do their work
B) Are conceited because of their position
C) Are rude because of their position
D) Are highly placed
- 31. choose the word or group of words that is NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word as it is used in the sentence.
31. The boy was RELUCTANT to carry out the order of his senior
A) Sluggish
B) Unwilling
C) Slow
D) Adamant
- 32. choose the word or group of words that is NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word as it is used in the sentence.
32. Dr. Azeez DECLINED the offer to chair the meeting.
A) Refused
B) Rescinded
C) Avoided
D) Shunned
- 33. choose the word or group of words that is NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word as it is used in the sentence.
33. The match came to an ABRUPT end when the rain started.
A) Sharp
B) Quick
C) Sudden
D) Brisk
- 34. choose the word or group of words that is NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word as it is used in the sentence.
34. The boy came through the window as STEALTHILY as he could.
A) Quickly
B) Carefully
C) Slowly
D) Quietly
- 35. choose the word or group of words that is NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word as it is used in the sentence.
35. Bimbo was SATISFIED with the result she got.
A) Contented
B) Positive
C) Appeased
D) Surprised
- 36. choose the word or group of words that is NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word as it is used in the sentence.
36. It is ABSURD that people find it difficult to be honest
A) Abnormal
B) Interested
C) Strange
D) Alarming
- 37. choose the word or group of words that is NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word as it is used in the sentence.
37. Even a MEDIOCRE student can pass that test.
A) Lazy
B) Dull
C) Fresh
D) Average
- 38. choose the word or group of words that is NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word as it is used in the sentence.
38. We called the carpenter to REPAIR the broken door.
A) Renovate
B) Mend
C) Replace
D) Restore
- 39. choose the word or group of words that is NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word as it is used in the sentence.
39. Mrs. Okpala gave the drunk a CONTEMPTUOUS look.
A) Sorrowful
B) Scornful
C) Happy
D) Knowing
- 40. choose the word or group of words that is NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word as it is used in the sentence.
40. The Vice-Chancellor's speech at the occasion was MISCONSTRUED.
A) Misreported
B) Misunderstood
C) Misquoted
D) Misrepresented
- 41. choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
41. Life in the city is ........ expensive for most people.
A) Very much
B) Much too
C) Much
D) Too much
- 42. choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
42. My father made me ......... at home.
A) To be staying
B) Stay
C) Stayed
D) Stay
- 43. 43. The long-awaited match was called .......... at the last moment.
A) Away
B) Off
C) Out
D) Down
- 44. 44. Get to work! Don't sit ....... doing nothing
A) About
B) By
C) On
D) Up
- 45. choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
45. We promised to tell the truth . .?
A) Isn't it
B) Shouldn't we
C) Didn't we
D) Wasn't it
- 46. choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
46. No sooner had we set off ....... it started to rain
A) When
B) As
C) That
D) Than
- 47. choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
47. I cannot put up...... his saucy behaviour.
A) On
B) From
C) With
D) By
- 48. 48. Several ______attended the two-day economic summit.
A) Heads of states
B) Head of states
C) Heads of state
D) Head of state
- 49. choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
49. I won't go to the cinema with you; I ..... the movie.
A) Seeing
B) Had seen
C) Have seen
D) Seen
- 50. choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
50. The committee has submitted its report .. the students' riot.
A) At
B) On
C) About
D) For
- 51. choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
51. It's been a rough life so far, ....?
A) Isn't it
B) Hasn't it
C) Hadn't it
D) Wasn't it
- 52. choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
52. If I had known, I ......... not have come.
A) Ought
B) Should
C) May
D) Would
- 53. choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
53. She had to work from ....
A) The morning till evening
B) Morning till the evening
C) Morning till evening
D) The morning till the evening
- 54. 54. He did it, but not ...... the way I had expected.
A) As
B) Quite
C) So
D) Hardly
- 55. choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
55.
After stalking its prey for a while, the lion .... on the kill.
A) Closed in
B) Close up
C) Closed down
D) Closed on
- 56. 56. Mary and Jane are always quarrelling with ______.
A) One another
B) Each other
C) Themselves
D) Either
- 57. 57. They have been informed of his departure ...?
A) Isn't it
B) Wasn't it
C) Hadn't they
D) Haven't day
- 58. 58. Although some students may be innocent, ______are guilty of this offence.
A) Most
B) Great deal
C) A good deal
D) Much
- 59. 59. She prefers singing ........ dancing
A) Aside
B) To
C) Than
D) Besides
- 60. 60. Is that the lady ........you planned to visit?
A) Who
B) Whose
C) Which
D) Whom
- 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.
61. The boy had been warned not to_________the money given to him.
A) Loose
B) Lost
C) Loosen
D) Lose
- 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.
62.
The police officer was sacked because he gave_________the command's secret.
A) In
B) Up
C) Off
D) Away
- 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.
63. The newspaper reported that________everybody died in the accident.
A) Barely
B) Almost
C) Hardly
D) Scarcely
- 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.
64. He isn't coming here,_________?
A) Isn't he
B) Is he
C) Doesn't he
D) Does he
- 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.
65. __________ are often quite caring.
A) mothers-in-law
B) mother-in-law
C) mothers-in-laws
D) mother-in-laws
- 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.
66. A spoilt child is usually prone________laziness.
A) For
B) To
C) With
D) At
- 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.
67. We do not accept the punishment__________the boy.
A) Meted to
B) Meted out to
C) Meted out
D) Meted in to
- 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.
68. The team practised intensely for weeks before the match________it lost.
A) Yet
B) Still yet
C) For
D) Despite
- 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.
69. You cannot come between my sister and________
A) Me
B) Mine
C) I
D) Myself
- 70. In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.
Hardly a day passes without news of terrible accidents on our roads. Most of the time, these are caused by the ignorance and -71- of drivers. Besides the ignorance of the drivers, most of the vehicles that ply our roads are not -72- vehicles are supposed to be tested annually before certificates are issued. However, vehicle Owners are issued with these certificates even when their vehicles have not been properly -73-. Most of the drivers do not have valid driver's -74 - There are driving schools with qualified -75- to prepare prospective drivers. After a period of training, the prospective drivers are made to go through a road test. It is only when they pass this test that they are -76- to drive. Some drivers never even had a learner's -77- when they were learning to drive. Consequently, they have no knowledge of -78- rules. They are ignorant of what speed -79- means. To them, 100 kilometres per hour may mean minimum speed allowed. Little wonder the -80- on our roads.
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....71.....] above
A) Forgetfulness
B) Wickedness
C) Doubtfulness
D) Carelessness
- 71. Hardly a day passes without news of terrible accidents on our roads. Most of the time, these are caused by the ignorance and -71- of drivers. Besides the ignorance of the drivers, most of the vehicles that ply our roads are not -72- vehicles are supposed to be tested annually before certificates are issued. However, vehicle Owners are issued with these certificates even when their vehicles have not been properly -73-. Most of the drivers do not have valid driver's -74 - There are driving schools with qualified -75- to prepare prospective drivers. After a period of training, the prospective drivers are made to go through a road test. It is only when they pass this test that they are -76- to drive. Some drivers never even had a learner's -77- when they were learning to drive. Consequently, they have no knowledge of -78- rules. They are ignorant of what speed -79- means. To them, 100 kilometres per hour may mean minimum speed allowed. Little wonder the -80- on our roads.
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....72.....] above
A) Roadworthy
B) Road- friendly
C) Street wise
D) Road- tested
- 72. Hardly a day passes without news of terrible accidents on our roads. Most of the time, these are caused by the ignorance and -71- of drivers. Besides the ignorance of the drivers, most of the vehicles that ply our roads are not -72- vehicles are supposed to be tested annually before certificates are issued. However, vehicle Owners are issued with these certificates even when their vehicles have not been properly -73-. Most of the drivers do not have valid driver's -74 - There are driving schools with qualified -75- to prepare prospective drivers. After a period of training, the prospective drivers are made to go through a road test. It is only when they pass this test that they are -76- to drive. Some drivers never even had a learner's -77- when they were learning to drive. Consequently, they have no knowledge of -78- rules. They are ignorant of what speed -79- means. To them, 100 kilometres per hour may mean minimum speed allowed. Little wonder the -80- on our roads.
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....73.....] above
A) Inspected
B) Appraised
C) Scrutinised
D) Considered
- 73. Hardly a day passes without news of terrible accidents on our roads. Most of the time, these are caused by the ignorance and -71- of drivers. Besides the ignorance of the drivers, most of the vehicles that ply our roads are not -72- vehicles are supposed to be tested annually before certificates are issued. However, vehicle Owners are issued with these certificates even when their vehicles have not been properly -73-. Most of the drivers do not have valid driver's -74 - There are driving schools with qualified -75- to prepare prospective drivers. After a period of training, the prospective drivers are made to go through a road test. It is only when they pass this test that they are -76- to drive. Some drivers never even had a learner's -77- when they were learning to drive. Consequently, they have no knowledge of -78- rules. They are ignorant of what speed -79- means. To them, 100 kilometres per hour may mean minimum speed allowed. Little wonder the -80- on our roads.
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....74.....] above
A) Papers
B) Particulars
C) Documents
D) Licence
- 74. Hardly a day passes without news of terrible accidents on our roads. Most of the time, these are caused by the ignorance and -71- of drivers. Besides the ignorance of the drivers, most of the vehicles that ply our roads are not -72- vehicles are supposed to be tested annually before certificates are issued. However, vehicle Owners are issued with these certificates even when their vehicles have not been properly -73-. Most of the drivers do not have valid driver's -74 - There are driving schools with qualified -75- to prepare prospective drivers. After a period of training, the prospective drivers are made to go through a road test. It is only when they pass this test that they are -76- to drive. Some drivers never even had a learner's -77- when they were learning to drive. Consequently, they have no knowledge of -78- rules. They are ignorant of what speed -79- means. To them, 100 kilometres per hour may mean minimum speed allowed. Little wonder the -80- on our roads.
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....75.....] above
A) Trainers
B) Instructors
C) Teachers
D) Experts
- 75. Hardly a day passes without news of terrible accidents on our roads. Most of the time, these are caused by the ignorance and -71- of drivers. Besides the ignorance of the drivers, most of the vehicles that ply our roads are not -72- vehicles are supposed to be tested annually before certificates are issued. However, vehicle Owners are issued with these certificates even when their vehicles have not been properly -73-. Most of the drivers do not have valid driver's -74 - There are driving schools with qualified -75- to prepare prospective drivers. After a period of training, the prospective drivers are made to go through a road test. It is only when they pass this test that they are -76- to drive. Some drivers never even had a learner's -77- when they were learning to drive. Consequently, they have no knowledge of -78- rules. They are ignorant of what speed -79- means. To them, 100 kilometres per hour may mean minimum speed allowed. Little wonder the -80- on our roads.
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....76.....] above
A) Certified
B) Confirmed
C) Graded
D) Accredited
- 76. Hardly a day passes without news of terrible accidents on our roads. Most of the time, these are caused by the ignorance and -71- of drivers. Besides the ignorance of the drivers, most of the vehicles that ply our roads are not -72- vehicles are supposed to be tested annually before certificates are issued. However, vehicle Owners are issued with these certificates even when their vehicles have not been properly -73-. Most of the drivers do not have valid driver's -74 - There are driving schools with qualified -75- to prepare prospective drivers. After a period of training, the prospective drivers are made to go through a road test. It is only when they pass this test that they are -76- to drive. Some drivers never even had a learner's -77- when they were learning to drive. Consequently, they have no knowledge of -78- rules. They are ignorant of what speed -79- means. To them, 100 kilometres per hour may mean minimum speed allowed. Little wonder the -80- on our roads.
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....77.....] above
A) Authority
B) Permit
C) Clearance
D) Order
- 77. Hardly a day passes without news of terrible accidents on our roads. Most of the time, these are caused by the ignorance and -71- of drivers. Besides the ignorance of the drivers, most of the vehicles that ply our roads are not -72- vehicles are supposed to be tested annually before certificates are issued. However, vehicle Owners are issued with these certificates even when their vehicles have not been properly -73-. Most of the drivers do not have valid driver's -74 - There are driving schools with qualified -75- to prepare prospective drivers. After a period of training, the prospective drivers are made to go through a road test. It is only when they pass this test that they are -76- to drive. Some drivers never even had a learner's -77- when they were learning to drive. Consequently, they have no knowledge of -78- rules. They are ignorant of what speed -79- means. To them, 100 kilometres per hour may mean minimum speed allowed. Little wonder the -80- on our roads.
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....78.....] above
A) Highway
B) Traffic
C) Expressway
D) Road
- 78. Hardly a day passes without news of terrible accidents on our roads. Most of the time, these are caused by the ignorance and -71- of drivers. Besides the ignorance of the drivers, most of the vehicles that ply our roads are not -72- vehicles are supposed to be tested annually before certificates are issued. However, vehicle Owners are issued with these certificates even when their vehicles have not been properly -73-. Most of the drivers do not have valid driver's -74 - There are driving schools with qualified -75- to prepare prospective drivers. After a period of training, the prospective drivers are made to go through a road test. It is only when they pass this test that they are -76- to drive. Some drivers never even had a learner's -77- when they were learning to drive. Consequently, they have no knowledge of -78- rules. They are ignorant of what speed -79- means. To them, 100 kilometres per hour may mean minimum speed allowed. Little wonder the -80- on our roads.
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....79.....] above
A) Mileage
B) Limit
C) Control
D) Distance
- 79. Hardly a day passes without news of terrible accidents on our roads. Most of the time, these are caused by the ignorance and -71- of drivers. Besides the ignorance of the drivers, most of the vehicles that ply our roads are not -72- vehicles are supposed to be tested annually before certificates are issued. However, vehicle Owners are issued with these certificates even when their vehicles have not been properly -73-. Most of the drivers do not have valid driver's -74 - There are driving schools with qualified -75- to prepare prospective drivers. After a period of training, the prospective drivers are made to go through a road test. It is only when they pass this test that they are -76- to drive. Some drivers never even had a learner's -77- when they were learning to drive. Consequently, they have no knowledge of -78- rules. They are ignorant of what speed -79- means. To them, 100 kilometres per hour may mean minimum speed allowed. Little wonder the -80- on our roads.
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....80.....] above
A) Carnage
B) Incidents
C) Murder
D) Scenes
- 80. choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The holiday came to an end all_________soon.
A) Too
B) More
C) Much
D) Rather
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