- 1. Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.
Abari and his wife were married for several years without a child. In the seventh year of their marriage, their prayers were answered and Dura became pregnant. The whole family rejoiced with them that they could have their own child at last. Friends and well-wishers congratulated them. They prepared for the new baby and bought clothes, toys and other items. It was the rainy season and the time for Dura to deliver her baby was near. Rain fell continually for nine days without stopping. This disturbed many activities. Dura remained at home and watched the baby’s movement in her womb. Her husband stood by her. Early on the tenth day, there was a torrential downpour again. At this time, she was in labour and only a few elders were allowed into the room where the baby was born. Dura was delivered of her baby safely and members of the family thronged to welcome the much-awaited addition to the family. The baby was a girl and when compared with the mother, she was very much a chip off the old block. Abari and Dura were the happiest couple in the world. They had seen their baby and felt on top of the world. On the eighth day, the new baby was named Omide. She was one of the most beautiful human beings God had created. Her tiny eyes shone like a star. Omide grew up fast. The older she grew, the prettier she became. Many men who saw her remembered the old tradition whereby young girls were betrothed. They wished they could marry her but that tradition had been abolished. Many old men wanted the ever-growing beauty for their sons. But those interested in Omide had to compete fairly for her heart.
Abari and Dura were married for ______ years before they had a child.
A) five
B) twelve
C) ten
D) seven
- 2. Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.
Abari and his wife were married for several years without a child. In the seventh year of their marriage, their prayers were answered and Dura became pregnant. The whole family rejoiced with them that they could have their own child at last. Friends and well-wishers congratulated them. They prepared for the new baby and bought clothes, toys and other items. It was the rainy season and the time for Dura to deliver her baby was near. Rain fell continually for nine days without stopping. This disturbed many activities. Dura remained at home and watched the baby’s movement in her womb. Her husband stood by her. Early on the tenth day, there was a torrential downpour again. At this time, she was in labour and only a few elders were allowed into the room where the baby was born. Dura was delivered of her baby safely and members of the family thronged to welcome the much-awaited addition to the family. The baby was a girl and when compared with the mother, she was very much a chip off the old block. Abari and Dura were the happiest couple in the world. They had seen their baby and felt on top of the world. On the eighth day, the new baby was named Omide. She was one of the most beautiful human beings God had created. Her tiny eyes shone like a star. Omide grew up fast. The older she grew, the prettier she became. Many men who saw her remembered the old tradition whereby young girls were betrothed. They wished they could marry her but that tradition had been abolished. Many old men wanted the ever-growing beauty for their sons. But those interested in Omide had to compete fairly for her heart.
During which season was Omide born?
A) Dry
B) Harmattan
C) Sunny
D) Rainy
- 3. Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.
Abari and his wife were married for several years without a child. In the seventh year of their marriage, their prayers were answered and Dura became pregnant. The whole family rejoiced with them that they could have their own child at last. Friends and well-wishers congratulated them. They prepared for the new baby and bought clothes, toys and other items. It was the rainy season and the time for Dura to deliver her baby was near. Rain fell continually for nine days without stopping. This disturbed many activities. Dura remained at home and watched the baby’s movement in her womb. Her husband stood by her. Early on the tenth day, there was a torrential downpour again. At this time, she was in labour and only a few elders were allowed into the room where the baby was born. Dura was delivered of her baby safely and members of the family thronged to welcome the much-awaited addition to the family. The baby was a girl and when compared with the mother, she was very much a chip off the old block. Abari and Dura were the happiest couple in the world. They had seen their baby and felt on top of the world. On the eighth day, the new baby was named Omide. She was one of the most beautiful human beings God had created. Her tiny eyes shone like a star. Omide grew up fast. The older she grew, the prettier she became. Many men who saw her remembered the old tradition whereby young girls were betrothed. They wished they could marry her but that tradition had been abolished. Many old men wanted the ever-growing beauty for their sons. But those interested in Omide had to compete fairly for her heart.
According to the passage, Omide was delivered ______.
A) in a health centre
B) at home
C) at a maternity centre
D) in hospital
- 4. Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.
Abari and his wife were married for several years without a child. In the seventh year of their marriage, their prayers were answered and Dura became pregnant. The whole family rejoiced with them that they could have their own child at last. Friends and well-wishers congratulated them. They prepared for the new baby and bought clothes, toys and other items. It was the rainy season and the time for Dura to deliver her baby was near. Rain fell continually for nine days without stopping. This disturbed many activities. Dura remained at home and watched the baby’s movement in her womb. Her husband stood by her. Early on the tenth day, there was a torrential downpour again. At this time, she was in labour and only a few elders were allowed into the room where the baby was born. Dura was delivered of her baby safely and members of the family thronged to welcome the much-awaited addition to the family. The baby was a girl and when compared with the mother, she was very much a chip off the old block. Abari and Dura were the happiest couple in the world. They had seen their baby and felt on top of the world. On the eighth day, the new baby was named Omide. She was one of the most beautiful human beings God had created. Her tiny eyes shone like a star. Omide grew up fast. The older she grew, the prettier she became. Many men who saw her remembered the old tradition whereby young girls were betrothed. They wished they could marry her but that tradition had been abolished. Many old men wanted the ever-growing beauty for their sons. But those interested in Omide had to compete fairly for her heart.
‘A chip off the old block’ means Omide ______ her mother.
A) disturbs
B) resembles
C) likes
D) admires
- 5. Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.
Abari and his wife were married for several years without a child. In the seventh year of their marriage, their prayers were answered and Dura became pregnant. The whole family rejoiced with them that they could have their own child at last. Friends and well-wishers congratulated them. They prepared for the new baby and bought clothes, toys and other items. It was the rainy season and the time for Dura to deliver her baby was near. Rain fell continually for nine days without stopping. This disturbed many activities. Dura remained at home and watched the baby’s movement in her womb. Her husband stood by her. Early on the tenth day, there was a torrential downpour again. At this time, she was in labour and only a few elders were allowed into the room where the baby was born. Dura was delivered of her baby safely and members of the family thronged to welcome the much-awaited addition to the family. The baby was a girl and when compared with the mother, she was very much a chip off the old block. Abari and Dura were the happiest couple in the world. They had seen their baby and felt on top of the world. On the eighth day, the new baby was named Omide. She was one of the most beautiful human beings God had created. Her tiny eyes shone like a star. Omide grew up fast. The older she grew, the prettier she became. Many men who saw her remembered the old tradition whereby young girls were betrothed. They wished they could marry her but that tradition had been abolished. Many old men wanted the ever-growing beauty for their sons. But those interested in Omide had to compete fairly for her heart.
“Her tiny eyes shone like a star.” This is an example of
A) simile
B) personification
C) irony
D) metaphor
- 6. Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.
Abari and his wife were married for several years without a child. In the seventh year of their marriage, their prayers were answered and Dura became pregnant. The whole family rejoiced with them that they could have their own child at last. Friends and well-wishers congratulated them. They prepared for the new baby and bought clothes, toys and other items. It was the rainy season and the time for Dura to deliver her baby was near. Rain fell continually for nine days without stopping. This disturbed many activities. Dura remained at home and watched the baby’s movement in her womb. Her husband stood by her. Early on the tenth day, there was a torrential downpour again. At this time, she was in labour and only a few elders were allowed into the room where the baby was born. Dura was delivered of her baby safely and members of the family thronged to welcome the much-awaited addition to the family. The baby was a girl and when compared with the mother, she was very much a chip off the old block. Abari and Dura were the happiest couple in the world. They had seen their baby and felt on top of the world. On the eighth day, the new baby was named Omide. She was one of the most beautiful human beings God had created. Her tiny eyes shone like a star. Omide grew up fast. The older she grew, the prettier she became. Many men who saw her remembered the old tradition whereby young girls were betrothed. They wished they could marry her but that tradition had been abolished. Many old men wanted the ever-growing beauty for their sons. But those interested in Omide had to compete fairly for her heart.
______ was one of the most beautiful human beings God had created.
A) Abari
B) Dura
C) Omide
D) One of the young girls
- 7. Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.
Abari and his wife were married for several years without a child. In the seventh year of their marriage, their prayers were answered and Dura became pregnant. The whole family rejoiced with them that they could have their own child at last. Friends and well-wishers congratulated them. They prepared for the new baby and bought clothes, toys and other items. It was the rainy season and the time for Dura to deliver her baby was near. Rain fell continually for nine days without stopping. This disturbed many activities. Dura remained at home and watched the baby’s movement in her womb. Her husband stood by her. Early on the tenth day, there was a torrential downpour again. At this time, she was in labour and only a few elders were allowed into the room where the baby was born. Dura was delivered of her baby safely and members of the family thronged to welcome the much-awaited addition to the family. The baby was a girl and when compared with the mother, she was very much a chip off the old block. Abari and Dura were the happiest couple in the world. They had seen their baby and felt on top of the world. On the eighth day, the new baby was named Omide. She was one of the most beautiful human beings God had created. Her tiny eyes shone like a star. Omide grew up fast. The older she grew, the prettier she became. Many men who saw her remembered the old tradition whereby young girls were betrothed. They wished they could marry her but that tradition had been abolished. Many old men wanted the ever-growing beauty for their sons. But those interested in Omide had to compete fairly for her heart.
On what day was the baby named?
A) Tenth
B) Ninth
C) Eighth
D) Seventh
- 8. Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.
Abari and his wife were married for several years without a child. In the seventh year of their marriage, their prayers were answered and Dura became pregnant. The whole family rejoiced with them that they could have their own child at last. Friends and well-wishers congratulated them. They prepared for the new baby and bought clothes, toys and other items. It was the rainy season and the time for Dura to deliver her baby was near. Rain fell continually for nine days without stopping. This disturbed many activities. Dura remained at home and watched the baby’s movement in her womb. Her husband stood by her. Early on the tenth day, there was a torrential downpour again. At this time, she was in labour and only a few elders were allowed into the room where the baby was born. Dura was delivered of her baby safely and members of the family thronged to welcome the much-awaited addition to the family. The baby was a girl and when compared with the mother, she was very much a chip off the old block. Abari and Dura were the happiest couple in the world. They had seen their baby and felt on top of the world. On the eighth day, the new baby was named Omide. She was one of the most beautiful human beings God had created. Her tiny eyes shone like a star. Omide grew up fast. The older she grew, the prettier she became. Many men who saw her remembered the old tradition whereby young girls were betrothed. They wished they could marry her but that tradition had been abolished. Many old men wanted the ever-growing beauty for their sons. But those interested in Omide had to compete fairly for her heart.
______ men wanted to marry Omide.
A) Four
B) Many
C) Few
D) Eight
- 9. Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.
Abari and his wife were married for several years without a child. In the seventh year of their marriage, their prayers were answered and Dura became pregnant. The whole family rejoiced with them that they could have their own child at last. Friends and well-wishers congratulated them. They prepared for the new baby and bought clothes, toys and other items. It was the rainy season and the time for Dura to deliver her baby was near. Rain fell continually for nine days without stopping. This disturbed many activities. Dura remained at home and watched the baby’s movement in her womb. Her husband stood by her. Early on the tenth day, there was a torrential downpour again. At this time, she was in labour and only a few elders were allowed into the room where the baby was born. Dura was delivered of her baby safely and members of the family thronged to welcome the much-awaited addition to the family. The baby was a girl and when compared with the mother, she was very much a chip off the old block. Abari and Dura were the happiest couple in the world. They had seen their baby and felt on top of the world. On the eighth day, the new baby was named Omide. She was one of the most beautiful human beings God had created. Her tiny eyes shone like a star. Omide grew up fast. The older she grew, the prettier she became. Many men who saw her remembered the old tradition whereby young girls were betrothed. They wished they could marry her but that tradition had been abolished. Many old men wanted the ever-growing beauty for their sons. But those interested in Omide had to compete fairly for her heart.
Men who wanted to marry Omide had to ______ for her heart.
A) compete
B) sing
C) clamour
D) dance
- 10. Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.
Abari and his wife were married for several years without a child. In the seventh year of their marriage, their prayers were answered and Dura became pregnant. The whole family rejoiced with them that they could have their own child at last. Friends and well-wishers congratulated them. They prepared for the new baby and bought clothes, toys and other items. It was the rainy season and the time for Dura to deliver her baby was near. Rain fell continually for nine days without stopping. This disturbed many activities. Dura remained at home and watched the baby’s movement in her womb. Her husband stood by her. Early on the tenth day, there was a torrential downpour again. At this time, she was in labour and only a few elders were allowed into the room where the baby was born. Dura was delivered of her baby safely and members of the family thronged to welcome the much-awaited addition to the family. The baby was a girl and when compared with the mother, she was very much a chip off the old block. Abari and Dura were the happiest couple in the world. They had seen their baby and felt on top of the world. On the eighth day, the new baby was named Omide. She was one of the most beautiful human beings God had created. Her tiny eyes shone like a star. Omide grew up fast. The older she grew, the prettier she became. Many men who saw her remembered the old tradition whereby young girls were betrothed. They wished they could marry her but that tradition had been abolished. Many old men wanted the ever-growing beauty for their sons. But those interested in Omide had to compete fairly for her heart.
What happened early on the tenth day?
A) There was a torrential downpour
B) It was hot and sunny.
C) There was heavy rain.
D) Rain fell continually.
- 11. Choose the word NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.
11. The accused person is INNOCENT until the court proves otherwise.
A) guilty
B) blameless
C) acquitted
D) mortified
- 12. Choose the word NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.
12. The boy is usually RUDE to his elders.
A) kind
B) respectful
C) ill-mannered
D) bad
- 13. Choose the word NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.
13. HUMILITY is a virtue.
A) humbleness
B) simplicity
C) arrogance
D) outspokenness
- 14. Choose the word NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.
14. It is good to be INDUSTRIOUS.
A) ingenious
B) creative
C) hard-working
D) active
- 15. Choose the word NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.
15. Alabi USUALLY faces her studies.
A) often
B) permanently
C) rarely
D) normally
- 16. Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.
16. Laziness is an OBSTACLE to success.
A) impediment
B) assistance
C) allergy
D) opposite
- 17. Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.
17. The president DEPARTED the country.
A) arrived
B) visited
C) left
D) loved
- 18. Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.
18. The market has always been CONGESTED.
A) quiet
B) busy
C) deserted
D) crowded
- 19. Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the CAPITALISED word
19. The students are ANXIOUS to see their results.
A) reluctant
B) eager
C) fearful
D) keen
- 20. Choose the word 0PP0SITE in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.
20. The driver stopped the vehicle SUDDENLY.
A) gradually
B) professionally
C) carefully
D) instantly
- 21. Choose the most suitable words to fill the gaps.
In the __21__ when computers were first made, they were __22__ only to compute or calculate. That is, to process numerical data to produce meaningful result called __23__. Later, computers were built with the ability to __24__ non-numerical data such as text or __25__.
Number 21 ___
A) opening
B) start
C) beginning
D) end
- 22. Choose the most suitable words to fill the gaps.
In the __21__ when computers were first made, they were __22__ only to compute or calculate. That is, to process numerical data to produce meaningful result called __23__. Later, computers were built with the ability to __24__ non-numerical data such as text or __25__.
Number 22 ___
A) analysed
B) designed
C) played
D) repaired
- 23. Choose the most suitable words to fill the gaps.
In the __21__ when computers were first made, they were __22__ only to compute or calculate. That is, to process numerical data to produce meaningful result called __23__. Later, computers were built with the ability to __24__ non-numerical data such as text or __25__.
Number 23 ___
A) information
B) data
C) facts
D) evidence
- 24. Choose the most suitable words to fill the gaps.
In the __21__ when computers were first made, they were __22__ only to compute or calculate. That is, to process numerical data to produce meaningful result called __23__. Later, computers were built with the ability to __24__ non-numerical data such as text or __25__.
Number 24 ___
A) recall
B) manufacture
C) manipulate
D) draw
- 25. Choose the most suitable words to fill the gaps.
In the __21__ when computers were first made, they were __22__ only to compute or calculate. That is, to process numerical data to produce meaningful result called __23__. Later, computers were built with the ability to __24__ non-numerical data such as text or __25__.
Number 25 ___
A) figures
B) statistics
C) alphanumeric
D) alphabet
- 26. choose the correct answer from alternatives lettered A to D, at the of the following question.
'yours sincerely, as a subscription is associated with all the above except--
A) speech
B) informal letter
C) formal letter
D) semi-formal
- 27. choose the correct answer from alternatives lettered A to D, at the end of the following question.
---essay has two sides to its topic.
A) expository
B) descriptive
C) argumentative
D) narrative
- 28. choose the correct answer from alternatives lettered A to D, at the end of the following question.
in letter writing, which of the following is correct
A) 02-02-2024
B) 02/02/2024
C) 2nd March, 2024
D) 2nd, March 2024
- 29. choose the correct answer from alternatives lettered A to D, at the end of the following question.
'Muhammed OFTEN behave himself' The capitalised word is an example of adverb of--
A) manner
B) place
C) frequency
D) time
- 30. choose the correct answer from alternatives lettered A to D, at the end of the following question.
-- is the basis on which a building structure is grounded.
A) house
B) foundation
C) concrete
D) german floor
- 31. choose the correct answer from alternatives lettered A to D, at the end of the following question.
Which of the sentences is an example of direct speech
A) he asked me if I wanted to go to the bank
B) He said that he was tired
C) He told me that he was going to the store
D) 'i am tired' he said
- 32. What is the main difference between active and passive voice?
A) Active voice emphasizes the action while passive emphasizes the doer.
B) Active voice emphasizes on doer, while passive voice emphasizes the action.
C) Active voice is used for formal writing while passive voice is used for informal
D) Active voice is used for long sentences while passive voice is used for short sentences
- 33. Which of the sentences is an example of direct speech?
A) He said that he was tired.
B) He asked me if I wanted to go to the bank.
C) "I am tired" he said.
D) He told me that he was going to the store.
- 34. The food has been eaten by Ibraheem. What is the active voice of the sentence?
A) Ibraheem has ate the food.
B) Ibraheem have eaten the food.
C) Ibraheem has eat the food.
D) Ibraheem has eaten the food.
- 35. She said they would commence their final examination. The direct speech for this sentence is__
A) "They would commence their final examination", she said.
B) "I will commence my final examination", she said.
C) "We would commence our final examination", she said.
D) "we will commence our final examination", she said.
- 36. "Aishat will sweep the entire compound", said Muhammad. What is the reported speech of the direct speech?
A) Aishat said Muhammad would sweep the entire compound.
B) The entire compound will be swept by Aishat.
C) Muhammad said Aishat would not sweep the entire compound.
D) Muhammad said Aishat would sweep the entire compound.
- 37. The passive voice of "We will pass the forthcoming examination" is__.
A) The forthcoming examination will be passed by us.
B) The forthcoming examination was passed by us.
C) The forthcoming examinations will be passed by us.
D) The forthcoming examination would be passed by us.
- 38. The word ‘coin’ contains the diphthong
A) ai
B) au
C) ou
D) oi
- 39. Choose the word with the same sound as ‘flower’.
A) flour
B) floor
C) flood
D) lower
- 40. Choose the word with the same sound as ‘bare’.
A) pear
B) bear
C) are
D) ear
- 41. All these have three syllables except__.
A) celestial
B) grandmother
C) Commune
D) Abnormal
- 42. Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol/j/
A) singing
B) journal
C) gnaw
D) united
- 43. “The sun smiled at us” is an example of
A) metaphor
B) hyperbole
C) personification
D) simile
- 44. An essay is typically nonfiction of writing that __.
A) Tells story
B) presents factual information
C) includes dialogue
D) express the writer's opinion
- 45. Which word has no consonant cluster?
A) cat
B) school
C) play
D) bread
- 46. 'I am so thirsty. I can gulp a bucket of water!' is an example of__
A) synecdoche
B) hyperbole
C) irony
D) personification
- 47. A monologue is speech given by
A) the audience
B) one character
C) multiple characters
D) the narrator
- 48. Dramatic devices include Soliloquy, aside from Prose and Drama.
A) Only Drama
B) In both drama and prose
C) only in poetry
D) only in prose
- 49. Which of the following words contains the /au/ sound?
A) House
B) sauce
C) meat
D) rain
- 50. Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol /p/
A) receipt
B) psych
C) Import
D) philosophy
- 51. Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol /ei/
A) great
B) lime
C) might
D) deceive
- 52. POETRY: SILENCE
Silence
It's a time of no noise;
No sound no produced.
The lips, tongue and jaw are at rest.
The eyes see and hand touches.
The body feels and nose smell
But the mouth keeps mute.
Is every one silent?
"yes!" "No!"
Voices come up
Yes to the ear
The bird and the airplane must agree
No to the brain
That travels wide in thought
Imagining and imagining
"What can benefit mankind?"
During silence, the following are active except ___.
A) tongue
B) none
C) eyes
D) hand
- 53. POETRY: SILENCE
Silence
It's a time of no noise;
No sound no produced.
The lips, tongue and jaw are at rest.
The eyes see and hand touches.
The body feels and nose smell
But the mouth keeps mute.
Is every one silent?
"yes!" "No!"
Voices come up
Yes to the ear
The bird and the airplane must agree
No to the brain
That travels wide in thought
Imagining and imagining
"What can benefit mankind?"
"The bird and the airplane must agree" is an example of ___.
A) alliteration
B) personification
C) metaphor
D) apostrophe
- 54. POETRY: SILENCE
Silence
It's a time of no noise;
No sound no produced.
The lips, tongue and jaw are at rest.
The eyes see and hand touches.
The body feels and nose smell
But the mouth keeps mute.
Is every one silent?
"yes!" "No!"
Voices come up
Yes to the ear
The bird and the airplane must agree
No to the brain
That travels wide in thought
Imagining and imagining
"What can benefit mankind?"
___ comes from the brain.
A) noise
B) good idea
C) voice
D) silence
- 55. DRAMA
Olusegun Adeoye's
THE FUTURE DREAMER
Paul bought__ to future Dreamer's Club.
A) pride
B) award
C) fame
D) shame
- 56. DRAMA
Olusegun Adeoye's
THE FUTURE DREAMER
Pick out the odd one.
A) Dele
B) Temi
C) Tolu
D) Buchi
- 57. DRAMA
Olusegun Adeoye's
THE FUTURE DREAMER
Kango was arrested for___
A) yahoo crime
B) stealing
C) camping Temi in his house
D) fornication
- 58. PROSE
I O. Quadri's
THE MISSING ENVELOP
Sharks like to crush __
A) anything that leaks blood
B) sea creatures
C) average size fishes
D) small fishes
- 59. PROSE
I O. Quadri's
THE MISSING ENVELOP
Jigogo is a fugitive who can only be identified through ___
A) his thick jet-black hair
B) his height
C) a scar on his shoulder
D) his complexion
- 60. PROSE
I O. Quadri's
THE MISSING ENVELOP
In university, Bolaji Ayoade studied___
A) English
B) International Relation
C) Theatre Art
D) Law
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