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SECTION 1

In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

1. Many parents wrongly assume that their children are ignorant whereas they are _____________

A. enthusiastic.

B. hardworking.

C. brilliant

D. knowledgeable

2. Industrious workers should be promoted and ___________ once should be dismissed.

A indolent

B. dishonest

C. inactive

D. sluggish

3. While some people __________ jollof rice, others enjoy it.

A. rebuff

B. abhor

C. ignore

D. condemn

4. The haughty, and not the __________, are usually unpopular

A. friendly

D. carefree

C. timid

D. humble

5. Rather than heed the advice, the children ________ it.

A. defied

B. countered

C. ignored

D. spurned

ANSWERS

6. Dishonest traders sell fake products instead of ________ ones.

A. costly

B. durable

C. genuine

D. evasive.

7. The judge expected direct answers but the accused was ______

A. illusive

B. secretive

C. delusive

D. evasive

8. Parents should persuade their children to do chores, not ____ them

A. implore

B. coerce

C. enjoin

D. cajole

9. Rather than accept the blame, the manager ________ the accusation.

A. criticized

B. refused

C. addressed

D. denied

10. It is often easier to start a riot than to _________________ it

A. complete

B. suppress

C. quench

D. quell

ANSWERS

SECTION 2

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

11. The policy will ….. havoc on the economy of the nation.

A. wreak

B. promote

C. produce

D. wreck

12. The librarian has not entered the new books in the ……

A. list

B. directory

C. catalogue

D. roaster

13. The judge ……. The case.

A. cancelled

B. dismissed

C. rejected

D. withdrew

14. Mosquito parasites have become ……. To quinine

A. resistant

B. immune

C. opposed

D. defiant

15. The unionist…….. the meeting with the management.

A. rejected

B. hindered

C. boycotted

D. banned

ANSWERS

16. The company failed to pay up the loan because it had become……

A. corrupt

B. bankrupt

C. inefficient

D. unreliable

17. The newly elected chairman has been …… into office.

A. sworn

B. installed

C. admitted

D. inaugurated

18. The doctor declared that the sick child needed a blood ____

A. transformation

B. transfer

C. transmission

D. transfusion

19. Many slaves were _______ in the 19th century.

A. released

B. empowered

C. emancipated

D. relieved

20. The proprietor has promised to _____ The dilapidated classroom blocks.

A. erect

B. renovate

C. patch

D. fabricate

ANSWERS

SECTION 3

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

21. We heard that Bada has served time. This means that Bada has

A. always been punctual

B. been the timekeeper

C. been to prison

D. been a faithful servant.

22. Mary and I have never seen eye to eye on politics. This means that we have never.

A. agreed on politics

B. engaged in politics

C. discussed politics

D. benefited from politics

23. Helen has always been a wet blanket.

A. this means that Helen A. always get wet

B. betrays her friends

C. interacts freely with other people

D. stops others from enjoying themselves

24. The new policy has come under fire. This means that the policy is

A. generating controversy.

B. being criticized

C. being scrutinized.

D. causing a riot.

25. Please, don’t let them get under your skin. This means that you should not let them

A. infect you

B. defeat you

C. bully you

D. annoy you

ANSWERS

26. We were surprised to learn that Tom had been let off the hook. This means that Tom had

A. not been punished

B. gone fishing alone

C. been sent away

D. not been dismissed.

27. He is at the crossroads of his life. This means that it is time for him to

A. make a very important decision

B. retrace his steps

C. make peace with everyone

D. take his studies seriously

28. We shall understand her better by and by. This means that we shall know her better

A. without her knowing it.

B. much later

C. before long

D. by spending time with her.

29. The student’s story did not ring true. This means that the student’s story was

A. not audible

B. not believable

C. full of suspense

D. quite thrilling

30. Mathematics is a closed book to me this means that I

A. do not have to study mathematics

B. do not understand mathematics

C. have never passed mathematics

D. cannot avoid studying mathematics

ANSWERS

SECTION 4

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

31. I think children are more robust than adults.

A. healthy and strong

B. pleasant and cheerful

C. vital and dependable

D. plump and curvy

32. The new law was meant to mitigate the people’s suffering

A. restrain

B. moderate

C. stop

D. alleviate

33. The judge is incorruptible

A. consistent

B. honest

C. responsible

D. outspoken

34. Whatever my boss decides is irrevocable

A. final

B. true

C. necessary

D. enforced.

35. The printer took a cursory look at the document.

A quick

B. long

C. puzzled

D. careful

ANSWERS

36. This morning, Audu arrived at the school looking disheveled.

A. worried

B. terrified

C. untidy

D. confused

37. Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.

A. remedy

B. measure

C. discouragement

D. prevention

38. The new bank is thriving.

A. evolving

B. attractive

C. flourishing

D. supportive

39. It is not safe to engage in clandestine deals.

A. secret

B. exclusive

C. unimportant

D. doubtful

40. Bola vehemently denied stealing the money.

A. strongly

B. fearlessly

C. openly

D. strictly

ANSWERS

SECTION 5

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:

41. It’s been smooth far, ____________?

A. hadn’t it

B. wasn’t it

C. isn’t

D. hasn’t

42. The test seemed __________ simple that we thought we would all pass.

A. too

B. very

C. so

D. much

43. Good citizens are expected to abide ___________the stipulated laws.

A. with

B. in

C. to

D. by

44. In the olden days, people gave cowries ______food.

A. on exchange for

B. in exchange of

C. in exchange for

D. in exchange with

45. The man tried to cash in ___________the boy’s ignorance.

A. by

B. at

C. on

D. with

ANSWERS

46. Adamu studied very hard __________ passing the examination.

A. with a view to

B. with the view of

C. with a view of

D. with the view to

47. No sooner had the judge read the verdict ________ pandemonium broke out

A. than

B. when

C. and

D. then

48. I could not distinguish the original __________ the fake.

A. from

B. to

C. by

D. with

49. When I came home, my mother asked me if I __________

A. ate

B. was eating

C. have eaten

D. had eaten

50. Uncle Richard invited Naza and__________ to his house.

A. me

B. I

C. myself

D. she

ANSWERS

66. Everyone was happy when the people are talking.

A. off

B. do

C. away

D. up

67. It is rude to cut ________ when people are talking.

A. in

B. through

C. off

D. from

68. I ________ a song when I got my letter of promotion.

A. broke into

B. broke out

C. too

D. broke in

69. Our tour of the tower came to an end to an end all ________ soon.

A. much

B. rather

C. too

D. more

70. The ________ of the various dailies attended the conference.

A. editors-in-Chiefs

B. editors-in-Chief

C. Editors-in-Chief

D. Editor’s-in-Chief

ANSWERS

SECTION 6

In the following passages, 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.

PASSAGE

Let us discuss briefly one of the common means of modern transportation – the motor car. The car is a vehicle on four wheels. It is powered by – 71 – that runs on petrol, although there are a few that run on diesel or gas. Most cars can attain speeds of more than 120 kilometers an hour, though you don’t have to move your care that fast, especially if you are 72 – on minor – 73 –. A care is manned by a driver who sits in front, beside a passage and up to three persons can sit at the rear. To determine where the car turns, the driver turns the steering – 74 – to the left or the right. To move the car forward, the driver engages the – 75 – and presses the – 76 – which some people also call the throttle. The harder you press this, the faster the care moves. In manually operated cares, to change the – 77 – of acceleration, you have to change the gear by firs pressing the – 78 – and then shifting the gear – 79 – from the first to the second, then to the third and then fourth. All these require a lot of – 80 – and practice. To stop the car or reduce its speed, you have to apply the brakes.

ANSWERS

71. A. device B. An appliance C. A machine D. An engine

72. A. Cruising B. Speeding C. Driving D. Racing

73. A. Tracks B. Channels C. Roads D. Paths

74. A. Bar B. Wheel C. Gear D. Rod

75. A. Gear B. Shaft C. Knob D. Button

76. A. Carburetor B. Generator C. Aerator D. Accelerator

77. A. Pace B. Flow C. Speed D. Rate

78. A. Throttle B. Clutch C. Brake D. Axle

79. A. Switch B. Box C. Handle D. Lever

80. A. Training B. Thinking C. Coaching D. Tuition