- 1. Choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.
1. The principal was ADAMANT about his decision to suspend the students.
A) Firm
B) Doubtful
C) Flexible
D) Confused
- 2. Choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.
2. Her AUDACITY to speak to the elders in that manner shocked everyone present.
A) Rudeness
B) Shyness
C) Boldness
D) Timidity
- 3. Choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.
3. The new policy is expected to ALLEVIATE the suffering of the masses.
A) Prolong
B) Reduce
C) Increase
D) Worsen
- 4. Choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.
4. The CANDID opinion of the committee helped resolve the dispute.
A) Biased
B) Frank
C) Secret
D) Foolish
- 5. Choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.
5. The politician made a DELIBERATE attempt to deceive the voters.
A) Accidental
B) Careless
C) Hasty
D) Intentional
- 6. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.
6. The manager is always LENIENT with the lazy workers.
A) Strict
B) Kind
C) Gentle
D) Mild
- 7. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.
7. The SCARCITY of food during the dry season led to an increase in prices.
A) Abundance
B) Shortage
C) Famine
D) Lack
- 8. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.
8. The two brothers have IDENTICAL personalities.
A) Different
B) Similar
C) Same
D) Alike
- 9. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.
9. The principal COMMENDED the students for their good behavior.
A) Rewarded
B) Worshipped
C) Scolded
D) Praised
- 10. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.
10. The MELANCHOLY music made the audience feel sad.
A) Gloomy
B) Sorrowful
C) Cheerful
D) Depressing
- 11. Choose the most appropriate option to complete each conditional sentence.
11. If he _______ harder, he would have passed the examination.
A) reads
B) had read
C) has read
D) read
- 12. Choose the most appropriate option to complete each conditional sentence.
12. Water _______ into ice if the temperature falls below zero.
A) turns
B) turned
C) will turn
D) would turn
- 13. Choose the most appropriate option to complete each conditional sentence.
13. If I were the president, I _______ the price of fuel.
A) would reduce
B) will reduce
C) reduced
D) reduce
- 14. Choose the most appropriate option to complete each conditional sentence.
14. You will succeed if you _______ the instructions carefully.
A) had follow
B) will follow
C) follows
D) follow
- 15. Choose the most appropriate option to complete each conditional sentence.
15._______ you work hard, you will not pass the test.
A) Provided
B) As
C) If
D) Unless
- 16. Choose the correct verb that agrees with the subject in the sentence.
16. Neither the boys nor their sister _______ present at the meeting.
A) have
B) were
C) are
D) is
- 17. Choose the correct verb that agrees with the subject in the sentence.
17. The bag of rice _______ fifty thousand naira.
A) Have cost
B) Costs
C) Costing
D) Cost
- 18. Choose the correct verb that agrees with the subject in the sentence.
18. The team captain, as well as the players, _______ expected to train today.
A) were
B) have
C) is
D) are
- 19. Choose the correct verb that agrees with the subject in the sentence.
19. Every one of the students _______ done their assignments.
A) will
B) are
C) have
D) has
- 20. Choose the correct verb that agrees with the subject in the sentence.
20. Rice and beans _______ my favorite breakfast.
A) has
B) were
C) is
D) are
- 21. Choose word that is most suitable to fill the number gaps in the passage.
The legal system is designed to ensure justice and maintain order in society. A person who breaks the law may be taken to (21) ______ where the case will be heard before a judge. The person accused of committing a crime is called the (22) ______, while the person who brings a case against another person is known as the (23) ______.
During the trial, a (24) ______ presents arguments and evidence on behalf of a client. The judge listens to both sides before making a (25) ______. If the accused person is found guilty, the court may give a (26) ______ as punishment. A person who witnesses a crime may be called to give (27) ______ in court.
Every citizen has the right to a fair (28) ______ and should be protected by the (29) ______. If someone disagrees with the decision of a lower court, they may make an (30) ______ to a higher court.
21.
A) Tribunal
B) Trial
C) Prison
D) Court
- 22. Choose word that is most suitable to fill the number gaps in the passage.
The legal system is designed to ensure justice and maintain order in society. A person who breaks the law may be taken to (21) ______ where the case will be heard before a judge. The person accused of committing a crime is called the (22) ______, while the person who brings a case against another person is known as the (23) ______.
During the trial, a (24) ______ presents arguments and evidence on behalf of a client. The judge listens to both sides before making a (25) ______. If the accused person is found guilty, the court may give a (26) ______ as punishment. A person who witnesses a crime may be called to give (27) ______ in court.
Every citizen has the right to a fair (28) ______ and should be protected by the (29) ______. If someone disagrees with the decision of a lower court, they may make an (30) ______ to a higher court.
22.
A) Prosecutor
B) Defendant
C) Witness
D) Plaintiff
- 23. Choose word that is most suitable to fill the number gaps in the passage.
The legal system is designed to ensure justice and maintain order in society. A person who breaks the law may be taken to (21) ______ where the case will be heard before a judge. The person accused of committing a crime is called the (22) ______, while the person who brings a case against another person is known as the (23) ______.
During the trial, a (24) ______ presents arguments and evidence on behalf of a client. The judge listens to both sides before making a (25) ______. If the accused person is found guilty, the court may give a (26) ______ as punishment. A person who witnesses a crime may be called to give (27) ______ in court.
Every citizen has the right to a fair (28) ______ and should be protected by the (29) ______. If someone disagrees with the decision of a lower court, they may make an (30) ______ to a higher court.
23.
A) Prosecutor
B) Accused
C) Defendant
D) Judge
- 24. Choose word that is most suitable to fill the number gaps in the passage.
The legal system is designed to ensure justice and maintain order in society. A person who breaks the law may be taken to (21) ______ where the case will be heard before a judge. The person accused of committing a crime is called the (22) ______, while the person who brings a case against another person is known as the (23) ______.
During the trial, a (24) ______ presents arguments and evidence on behalf of a client. The judge listens to both sides before making a (25) ______. If the accused person is found guilty, the court may give a (26) ______ as punishment. A person who witnesses a crime may be called to give (27) ______ in court.
Every citizen has the right to a fair (28) ______ and should be protected by the (29) ______. If someone disagrees with the decision of a lower court, they may make an (30) ______ to a higher court.
24.
A) Barister
B) Witness
C) Magistrate
D) Prosecutor
- 25. Choose word that is most suitable to fill the number gaps in the passage.
The legal system is designed to ensure justice and maintain order in society. A person who breaks the law may be taken to (21) ______ where the case will be heard before a judge. The person accused of committing a crime is called the (22) ______, while the person who brings a case against another person is known as the (23) ______.
During the trial, a (24) ______ presents arguments and evidence on behalf of a client. The judge listens to both sides before making a (25) ______. If the accused person is found guilty, the court may give a (26) ______ as punishment. A person who witnesses a crime may be called to give (27) ______ in court.
Every citizen has the right to a fair (28) ______ and should be protected by the (29) ______. If someone disagrees with the decision of a lower court, they may make an (30) ______ to a higher court.
25.
A) Evidence
B) Charge
C) Verdict
D) Sentence
- 26. Choose word that is most suitable to fill the number gaps in the passage.
The legal system is designed to ensure justice and maintain order in society. A person who breaks the law may be taken to (21) ______ where the case will be heard before a judge. The person accused of committing a crime is called the (22) ______, while the person who brings a case against another person is known as the (23) ______.
During the trial, a (24) ______ presents arguments and evidence on behalf of a client. The judge listens to both sides before making a (25) ______. If the accused person is found guilty, the court may give a (26) ______ as punishment. A person who witnesses a crime may be called to give (27) ______ in court.
Every citizen has the right to a fair (28) ______ and should be protected by the (29) ______. If someone disagrees with the decision of a lower court, they may make an (30) ______ to a higher court.
26.
A) Trial
B) Appeal
C) Sentence
D) Verdict
- 27. Choose word that is most suitable to fill the number gaps in the passage.
The legal system is designed to ensure justice and maintain order in society. A person who breaks the law may be taken to (21) ______ where the case will be heard before a judge. The person accused of committing a crime is called the (22) ______, while the person who brings a case against another person is known as the (23) ______.
During the trial, a (24) ______ presents arguments and evidence on behalf of a client. The judge listens to both sides before making a (25) ______. If the accused person is found guilty, the court may give a (26) ______ as punishment. A person who witnesses a crime may be called to give (27) ______ in court.
Every citizen has the right to a fair (28) ______ and should be protected by the (29) ______. If someone disagrees with the decision of a lower court, they may make an (30) ______ to a higher court.
27.
A) Judgement
B) Testimony
C) Defence
D) Argument
- 28. Choose word that is most suitable to fill the number gaps in the passage.
The legal system is designed to ensure justice and maintain order in society. A person who breaks the law may be taken to (21) ______ where the case will be heard before a judge. The person accused of committing a crime is called the (22) ______, while the person who brings a case against another person is known as the (23) ______.
During the trial, a (24) ______ presents arguments and evidence on behalf of a client. The judge listens to both sides before making a (25) ______. If the accused person is found guilty, the court may give a (26) ______ as punishment. A person who witnesses a crime may be called to give (27) ______ in court.
Every citizen has the right to a fair (28) ______ and should be protected by the (29) ______. If someone disagrees with the decision of a lower court, they may make an (30) ______ to a higher court.
28.
A) Trial
B) Investigation
C) Arrest
D) Hearing
- 29. Choose word that is most suitable to fill the number gaps in the passage.
The legal system is designed to ensure justice and maintain order in society. A person who breaks the law may be taken to (21) ______ where the case will be heard before a judge. The person accused of committing a crime is called the (22) ______, while the person who brings a case against another person is known as the (23) ______.
During the trial, a (24) ______ presents arguments and evidence on behalf of a client. The judge listens to both sides before making a (25) ______. If the accused person is found guilty, the court may give a (26) ______ as punishment. A person who witnesses a crime may be called to give (27) ______ in court.
Every citizen has the right to a fair (28) ______ and should be protected by the (29) ______. If someone disagrees with the decision of a lower court, they may make an (30) ______ to a higher court.
29.
A) Prison
B) Courtroom
C) Constitution
D) Evidence
- 30. Choose word that is most suitable to fill the number gaps in the passage.
The legal system is designed to ensure justice and maintain order in society. A person who breaks the law may be taken to (21) ______ where the case will be heard before a judge. The person accused of committing a crime is called the (22) ______, while the person who brings a case against another person is known as the (23) ______.
During the trial, a (24) ______ presents arguments and evidence on behalf of a client. The judge listens to both sides before making a (25) ______. If the accused person is found guilty, the court may give a (26) ______ as punishment. A person who witnesses a crime may be called to give (27) ______ in court.
Every citizen has the right to a fair (28) ______ and should be protected by the (29) ______. If someone disagrees with the decision of a lower court, they may make an (30) ______ to a higher court.
30.
A) Arrest
B) Conviction
C) Accusation
D) Appeal
- 31. Choose the correct option that changes the sentence from Active to Passive Voice.
31. The children are eating the mangoes.
A) The mangoes were eaten by the children.
B) The mangoes were being eaten by the children.
C) The mangoes are being eaten by the children.
D) The mangoes are eaten by the children.
- 32. Choose the correct option that changes the sentence from Active to Passive Voice
32. They will build a new bridge next year.
A) A new bridge will be built by them next year.
B) A new bridge was built by them next year.
C) A new bridge would be built by them next year.
D) A new bridge is built by them next year.
- 33. Choose the correct meaning of the CAPITALISED idiom in the following sentence.
33. When a politician promises to construct roads, build hospitals, and reduce taxes all at once, his constituents should TAKE HIS WORDS WITH A PINCH OF SALT.
This means that they should __________
A) force him to implement the promises
B) support him unconditionally
C) believe everything he says completely
D) doubt the truth or accuracy of his statements
- 34. Choose the correct meaning of the following idiom.
34. stitch in time saves nine" implies that __________
A) timely action prevents a small problem from becoming a major crisis
B) tailors should always be fast at amending clothes
C) ignoring a problem will make it go away
D) it is impossible to repair damaged items
- 35. Choose the option that best completes the sentence by selecting the correct idiom from the alternatives provided.
35. Because he always reveals the company's confidential plans to competitors, his colleagues decided that he has __________
A) an axe to grind
B) burned the midnight oil
C) a bone to pick
D) let the cat out of the bag
- 36. Choose the option that best completes the sentence by selecting the correct idiom from the alternatives provided.
36. Choose the option that best completes the sentence by selecting the correct idiom from the alternatives provided.When she refused to apologize after cheating on the test, the principal ordered her to __________
A) play to the gallery
B) face the music
C) wash her hands of the matter
D) show a clean pair of heels
- 37. 37. "You cannot eat your cake and have it" suggests that __________
A) you must make a choice because you cannot keep two conflicting benefits
B) you can enjoy two completely opposite things at the same time
C) food is best eaten immediately
D) baking requires a lot of hard work
- 38. 38. If a person works late into the night every day to prepare for an examination, they are __________
A) biting off more than they can chew
B) burning the candle at both ends
C) eating a humble pie
D) blowing their own trumpet
- 39. 39. The proverb: "Prevention is better than cure" advises that __________
A) medicines are not necessary if you are healthy
B) doctors are more important than nurses
C) it is better to stop bad things from happening than to fix them afterward
D) all sicknesses can be completely prevented
- 40. 40. After months of struggling with her mathematics coursework, she finally understood the topic. She now describes it as a __________
A) piece of cake
B) wild goose chase
C) blessing in disguise
D) hard nut to crack
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