- 1. 1. In the following sentence, there is one CAPITALIZED word and one gap. From the list of options, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence. Obi's family is known for their AUDACITY, so one is surprised at his ______
A) cowardice
B) insolence
C) moodiness
D) irritabilty
- 2. 2. In the following sentence, there is one CAPITALIZED word and one gap. From the list of options, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence. Bayo is CARELESS in his ways while Tayo is ________
A) lovable
B) difficult
C) reserved
D) meticulous
- 3. 3. In the following sentence, there is one CAPITALIZED word and one gap. From the list of options, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence. In this country, the law against armed robbery is STRINGENT whereas that against smoking in public places is.........
A) complex
B) easy
C) accurate
D) lax
- 4. 4. In the following sentence, there is one CAPITALIZED word and one gap. From the list of options, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence. These days, many people concentrate on TEMPORAL things to the detriment of the _______
A) tangible
B) durable
C) spiritual
D) unchanging
- 5. 5. In the following sentence, there is one CAPITALIZED word and one gap. From the list of options, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence. The judge expected DIRECT answers but the accused was ....
A) secretive
B) illusive
C) evasive
D) delusive
- 6. 6. In the following sentence, there is one CAPITALIZED word and one gap. From the list of options, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence. While Mr.Ade is _________, his son is a NOVICE..
A) experienced
B) clever
C) competent
D) enlightened
- 7. 7. In the following sentence, there is one CAPITALIZED word and one gap. From the list of options, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence. It is better to use PERSUASION rather than .... to get witnesses to court.
A) coercion
B) pressure
C) effort
D) influence
- 8. 8. In the following sentence, there is one CAPITALIZED word and one gap. From the list of options, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence. There was agitation for the .......... law on libel to be RE-ENACTED.
A) cancelled
B) repealed
C) rejected
D) enforced
- 9. 9. In the following sentence, there is one CAPITALIZED word and one gap. From the list of options, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence. John gave a FICTITIOUS account of the incident but his son's account was_______
A) probable
B) compelling
C) necessary
D) factual
- 10. 10. In the following sentence, there is one CAPITALIZED word and one gap. From the list of options, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence. Only some of the accused were ACQUITTED; the rest were ________
A) detained
B) remanded
C) interdicted
D) convicted
- 11. 11. From the following options, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The appellate court has ________ the decision of the lower court.
A) neutralized
B) balanced
C) nullified
D) obstructed
- 12. 12. From the following options, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. There is an election _________ pending against the senator.
A) petition
B) application
C) appeal
D) complaint
- 13. 13. From the following options, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. There is a need to raise teachers' salary in order to boost their_______
A) morale
B) soul
C) spirit
D) moral
- 14. 14. From the following options, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The librarian has not entered the new books in the__________
A) list
B) roster
C) directory
D) catalogue
- 15. 15. From the following options, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. When all the items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was ______
A) dismissed
B) adjourned
C) dissolved
D) postponed
- 16. 16. From the following options, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Many doctors have ___ to western countries for better opportunities.
A) participated
B) immigrated
C) migrated
D) travelled
- 17. 17. From the following options, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The military was able to ..... the plan to overthrow the government.
A) thwart
B) disrupt
C) fight
D) disturb
- 18. 18. From the following options, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The governor granted the political prisoners _______
A) asylum
B) acquittal
C) amnesty
D) bail
- 19. 19. From the following options, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. He does not smoke so the gift of an ashtray will not be quite _________
A) admirable
B) applicable
C) appropriate
D) attractive
- 20. 20. From the following options, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The smaller boys had always drawn back in fear when the bully raised a fist, but this time they did not ________
A) agree
B) retaliate
C) recoil
D) advance
- 21. 21. After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. My grandmother once told me that old habits die hard. This means that old habits are
A) difficult to change
B) easily corrected
C) short-lived
D) forever changing
- 22. 22. After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. If you ask him to sing, he will do it at the drop of a hat. This means that he will sing
A) joyfully
B) immediately
C) sluggishly
D) melodiously
- 23. 23. After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. The game was tough but our team lost by a whisker. This means that our team lost by
A) a narrow margin
B) default
C) a wide margin
D) not preparing well
- 24. 24. After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. The recruits are under his tutelage. This means that he ______
A) assigns work to them.
B) trains them
C) protects them
D) disciplines them at work
- 25. 25. After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. 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) are highly placed
B) do not do their work
C) are rude because of their position
D) are conceited because of their position
- 26. 26. After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. The bus driver smelt a rat when an unregistered vehicle trailed him for several kilometers. This means that the bus driver
A) became nervous
B) became suspicious
C) alerted the passengers
D) increased his speed
- 27. 27. After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. The chairman has come under fire over this project. This means that the chairman has been
A) highly praised
B) severely criticised
C) given the go-ahead
D) charged to court.
- 28. 28. After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. The proncipal raised eyebrows at the student's explanation. This means that the principal
A) considered the explanation
B) was surprised by the explanation
C) was unhappy about the explanation
D) rejected the explanation
- 29. 29. After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. Mary made a clean breast of everything. This means that Mary
A) did everything effficiently
B) won everyone over
C) changed the way things were done
D) told the whole truth
- 30. 30. After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. Had it not rained, I would have visited you. This means that
A) I visited you even though it rained
B) because it did not rain, I visited you
C) It did not rain and so I visited you
D) It rained so I did not visit you
- 31. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the sentence. The boy came through the window as STEALTHILY as he could.
A) carefully
B) quickly
C) slowly
D) quietly
- 32. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the sentence. Bimbo was SATISFIED with the result she got.
A) contented
B) surprised
C) positive
D) appeased
- 33. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the sentence. Even a MEDIOCRE student can pass that test.
A) dull
B) fresh
C) lazy
D) average
- 34. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the sentence. Mrs. Okpala gave the drunk a CONTEMPTUOUS look.
A) scornful
B) sorrowful
C) knowing
D) happy
- 35. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the sentence. So much EFFLUENT has been poured into the stream that its water has become unsafe for drinking.
A) oil
B) sewage
C) concoction
D) disinfectant
- 36. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the sentence. He became really DISHEARTENED when he heard the news.
A) defamed
B) depressed
C) dishevelled
D) disturbed
- 37. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the sentence. Adaobi was APPALLED by the shabby appearance of the man who brought her the message from home.
A) humiliated
B) shocked
C) discouraged
D) annoyed
- 38. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the sentence. The PROSCRIPTION of the political parties was one of the steps taken by the military.
A) expulsion
B) removal
C) banning
D) launching
- 39. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the sentence. The acrobatic displays left the spectators STUNNED.
A) elated
B) enticed
C) astonished
D) amused
- 40. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word as it is used in the sentence. The governor REBUTTED all the allegations against him.
A) revoked
B) refuted
C) removed
D) rejected
- 41. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes the following sentence. The soldiers lay_______the town to arrest the terrorists.
A) siege by
B) siege to
C) siege on
D) siege with
- 42. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes the following sentence. John, would you mind lifting the box?_______
A) Yes, i wouldn't
B) No, i don't
C) yes, i do
D) No, i wouldn't
- 43. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes the following sentence. It was a long poem, but Rasheed learnt it________
A) by heart
B) from memory
C) to heart
D) to memory
- 44. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes the following sentence. Something must be wrong with the school driver, he is _________today.
A) carelessly driving rather
B) rather carelessly driving
C) driving rather carelessly
D) rather driving carelessly
- 45. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes the following sentence. Life in the city is ........ expensive for most people.
A) very much
B) too much
C) much
D) much too
- 46. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes the following sentence. Get to work! Don't sit ....... doing nothing
A) up
B) about
C) on
D) by
- 47. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes the following sentence. Several ______attended the two-day economic summit.
A) heads of states
B) heads of state
C) head of states
D) head of state
- 48. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes the following sentence. The two players protested against the
A) practice fitness twice-weekly
B) fitness twice-weekly practice
C) twice-weekly practice fitness
D) twice-weekly fitness practice
- 49. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes the following sentence. Their _____ house is by the side of the road.
A) father-in-law's
B) father-in-laws
C) father's-in-law
D) fathers-in-law
- 50. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes the following sentence. He _____ his ideas very clearly at meetings.
A) puts in
B) puts across
C) puts away
D) puts out
- 51. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Mary shouldn't have disobeyed the teacher,_________?
A) could he
B) didn't she
C) should she
D) did she
- 52. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. We enjoyed ourselves ________ much at the party.
A) as
B) too
C) very
D) that
- 53. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. You will need to commit the formula ________ memory.
A) for
B) by
C) to
D) in
- 54. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The ushers told the people to_________their shoes before they enter the hall.
A) put out
B) take out
C) put off
D) take off
- 55. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. It's been a rough life so far, ....?
A) wasn't it
B) hadn't it
C) hasn't it
D) isn't it
- 56. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. She had to work from ....
A) the morning till evening
B) morning till evening
C) morning till the evening
D) the morning till the evening
- 57. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Mary and Jane are always quarrelling with ______.
A) each other
B) themselves
C) another
D) either
- 58. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Although some students may be innocent, ______are guilty of this offence.
A) most
B) much
C) a good deal
D) great deal
- 59. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. When the fire alarm went off, we all _____ the door.
A) made for
B) made at
C) made to
D) made after
- 60. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Graduates find it difficult to secure _____ nowadays.
A) employments
B) few employments
C) employment
D) an employment
- 61. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The boy had been warned not to _________ the money given to him.
A) lose
B) lost
C) loose
D) loosen
- 62. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The newspaper reported that ________ everybody died in the accident.
A) barely
B) almost
C) scarcely
D) hardly
- 63. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. __________ are often quite caring.
A) mothers-in-law
B) mother-in-law
C) mothers-in-laws
D) mother-in-laws
- 64. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. We do not accept the punishment __________ the boy.
A) meted to
B) meted on
C) meted out to
D) meted in to
- 65. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. You cannot come between my sister and________
A) mine
B) myself
C) I
D) me
- 66. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. In spite of all their shortcomings, we cannot ... admire them.
A) only
B) also
C) still
D) but
- 67. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. We all look forward to meeting the ............
A) Nigerian, beautiful, young musician
B) Nigerian, young, beautiful musician
C) young, Nigerian, beautiful musician
D) beautiful, young, Nigerian musician
- 68. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. One of my . ..... is a lecturer in the university.
A) sister
B) sisters
C) sisters'
D) sister's
- 69. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Amao _____ his master in every way.
A) takes in
B) takes over
C) takes after
D) takes up
- 70. From the words or group of words, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Isn't it high time we _____?
A) start to eat
B) started eating
C) had started eating
D) start eating
- 71. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill gap 71 in the passage.
A) protective
B) defensive
C) effective
D) preventive
- 72. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill gap 72 in the passage.
A) anaesthetic
B) corrective
C) healing
D) curative
- 73. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill gap 73 in the passage.
A) develops
B) contacts
C) contracts
D) acquires
- 74. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill gap 74 in the passage.
A) consultation
B) instruction
C) discussion
D) interaction
- 75. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill gap 75 in the passage.
A) diagnose
B) detect
C) explain
D) discover
- 76. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill gap 76 in the passage.
A) symptom
B) dues
C) signs
D) indications
- 77. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill gap 77 in the passage.
A) ward
B) laboratory
C) infirmary
D) pharmacy
- 78. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill gap 78 in the passage.
A) an image
B) an x-ray
C) a photograph
D) a film
- 79. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill gap 79 in the passage.
A) dictate
B) select
C) write
D) prescribe
- 80. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill gap 80 in the passage.
A) concoction
B) syringes
C) injections
D) additives
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