- 1. Choose the word that is nearly opposite in meaning to the quotation marked word to complete each of the following sentences.
Life has become a "misery" probably due to the harsh economic conditions, but a few are still able to live in
A) peace
B) comfort
C) satisfaction
D) extravagance
- 2. Choose the word that is nearly opposite in meaning to the quotation marked word to complete each of the following sentences.
Tell Jude something "confidential" and he makes it _______ in the next minute.
A) personal
B) private
C) public
D) popular
- 3. Choose the word that is nearly opposite in meaning to the quotation marked word to complete each of the following sentences.
Ufomba complained that while her colleagues were "elevated", she was
A) suspended
B) prompted
C) downgraded
D) interdicted
- 4. Choose the word that is nearly opposite in meaning to the quotation marked word to complete each of the following sentences.
The manager who expected to be given "respect" was treated with
A) scorn
B) cruelty
C) dignity
D) shame
- 5. Choose the word that is nearly opposite in meaning to the quotation marked word to complete each of the following sentences.
It was "obvious" that John committed the crime, but his friends were still
A) unhappy
B) suspicious
C) doubtful
D) confident
- 6. Choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the qotation marked word(s) as used in the following sentences.
. Though corruption is very prevalent in our society, there are still some "virtuous" persons around.
A) intelligent
B) clever
C) upright
D) devious
- 7. Choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the qotation marked word(s) as used in the following sentences.
The task before us is "enormous".
A) great
B) serious
C) awkward
D) heavy
- 8. Choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the qotation marked word(s) as used in the following sentences.
We had to "prevail upon" him to accept the offer.
A) cajole
B) overrule
C) force
D) persuade
- 9. Choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the qotation marked word(s) as used in the following sentences.
The marathon is a "gruelling" race.
A) exhausting
B) distant
C) powerful
D) interesting
- 10. Choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the qotation marked word(s) as used in the following sentences.
The criminal was "incarcerated".
A) imprisoned
B) arrested
C) pardoned
D) cautioned
- 11. Add the correct point of view/attitude adjunct to the following sentences by choosing the correct option.
__________ corruption has greatly affected the progress of many African countries.
A) Medically
B) It is nice to know
C) Historically speaking
D) Sadly
E) Behaving more strangely than usual
- 12. Add the correct point of view/attitude adjunct to the following sentences by choosing the correct option.
. __________ Dede refused to assist his classmates in arranging the furniture.
A) . It is nice to know
B) Medically
C) Historically speaking
D) Sadly
E) Behaving more strangely than usual
- 13. Add the correct point of view/attitude adjunct to the following sentences by choosing the correct option.
__________ the doctors did not find anything wrong with Ada even though she complained of dizziness.
A) Historically speaking
B) Behaving more strangely than usua
C) It is nice to know
D) Sadly
E) Medically
- 14. Add the correct point of view/attitude adjunct to the following sentences by choosing the correct option.
__________ the footballers lost the match.
A) . Behaving more strangely than usual
B) Sadly
C) . It is nice to know
D) Historically speaking
E) Medically
- 15. Add the correct point of view/attitude adjunct to the following sentences by choosing the correct option.
__________ both the twin sisters were promoted to the next class.
A) Behaving more strangely than usual
B) It is nice to know
C) Medically
D) Sadly
E) Historically speaking
- 16. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to each quotation marked word.
To encourage productivity we must "reward" industry and ______ laziness.
A) withhold
B) punish
C) withdraw
D) oppose
- 17. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to each quotation marked word.
I took the drug to "relieve" my headache, only for it to _____ my condition.
A) abate
B) alleviate
C) aggravate
D) provoke
- 18. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to each quotation marked word.
The workers expected management to be _____ rather than "indifferent" to their welfare.
A) different from
B) interested in
C) careful of
D) opposed to
- 19. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to each quotation marked word.
Some "outspoken" social critics live a ___ family life.
A) still
B) boisterous
C) happy
D) reserved
- 20. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to each quotation marked word.
. My brother "adores" dogs but he has a strong ______of cats.
A) attitude
B) love
C) annoyance
D) dislike
- 21. By the time the teacher arrived, the students ______ their assignment.
A) have completed
B) completed
C) will completed
D) had completed
- 22. Before the rain started, we ______ football for two hours.
A) had been playing
B) will be playing
C) have played
D) played
- 23. . By next year, my brother ______ at the university for five years.
A) had studied
B) studies
C) will have studied
D) will study
- 24. By December, she ______ on the project for six months.
A) has worked
B) works
C) will have been working
D) had worked
- 25. When we got to the cinema, the movie ______ already ______.
A) has / begun
B) have / begun
C) will / begin
D) had / begun
- 26. Choose from the options A - D the word that has the same meaning as the quotation marked word in the sentence.
My choice of a partner would be based on character not "looks".
A) postures
B) appearance
C) visibility
D) feasibility
- 27. Choose from the options A - D the word that has the same meaning as the quotation marked word in the sentence.
In accordance with the practice of his religion, Abdurahman's body was "interred" the day he died.
A) cremated
B) sanctified
C) preserved
D) buried
- 28. Choose from the options A - D the word that has the same meaning as the quotation marked word in the sentence.
Climbing great heights "terrifies" me.
A) frightens
B) stifles
C) threatens
D) annoys
- 29. Choose from the options A - D the word that has the same meaning as the quotation marked word in the sentence.
he assassination of the AGF threw the country into a state of "turmoil".
A) revolution
B) inactivity
C) confusion
D) mourning
- 30. Choose from the options A - D the word that has the same meaning as the quotation marked word in the sentence.
She "spurned" the advances of her boss.
A) accommodated
B) discouraged
C) rejected
D) accepted
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