- 1. From the list of words lettered A to D, 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) clever
B) experienced
C) enlightened
D) competent
- 2. From the list of words lettered A to D, 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) influence
B) effort
C) coercion
D) pressure
- 3. From the list of words lettered A to D, 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 ANIMOSITY between Fatou and Sheku is shocking, considering the ________they once shared.
A) peace
B) friendship
C) understanding
D) company
- 4. From the list of words lettered A to D, 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 RECKLESS driver was admonished to be _________
A) responsible
B) cautious
C) considerate
D) reliable
- 5. From the list of words lettered A to D, 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 old man REBUKED the thug and his children ________him for doing so.
A) thanked
B) commended
C) embraced
D) supported
- 6. From the list of words lettered A to D, 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.
All drivers were enjoined to obtain GENUINE and _______licenses.
A) fraudulent
B) artificial
C) substandard
D) fake
- 7. From the list of words lettered A to D, 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) enforced
B) cancelled
C) rejected
D) Repealed
- 8. From the list of words lettered A to D, 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 two political parties live today in ________after four years of HOSTILITY.
A) agreement
B) Amity
C) happiness
D) freedom
- 9. From the list of words lettered A to D, 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 champions were ELATED after the tournament while their opponents looked_____________
A) pitiful
B) frightened
C) dejected
D) baffled
- 10. From the list of words lettered A to D, 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.
That engineer was said to have used INFERIOR than ________materials in the construction of the collapsed building.
A) recommended
B) exceptional
C) excellent
D) quality
- 11. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I could not read what he wrote because his handwriting was _________
A) tiny
B) illegible
C) untidy
D) eligible
- 12. From the words lettered A to D, 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) adjourned
B) postponed
C) dissolved
D) dismissed
- 13. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Occasionally, universities award ________ degrees to outstanding personalities.
A) respectable
B) ceremonial
C) temporary
D) honorary
- 14. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
His thoughtlessness is simply beyond ________
A) belief
B) idea
C) fate
D) assurance
- 15. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many doctors have _______to western countries for better opportunities.
A) immigrated
B) migrated
C) participant
D) travelled
- 16. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The younger brother insisted that he should be a ______to the account.
A) partner
B) participant
C) guarantor
D) signatory
- 17. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The military was able to _____the plan to overthrow the government.
A) disturb
B) disrupt
C) thwart
D) fight
- 18. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
She gave her poem to her teacher to _______for the school magazine.
A) edit
B) read
C) correct
D) label
- 19. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Freedom of movement is a ________right of every citizen.
A) foremost
B) fundamental
C) negotiated
D) privileged
- 20. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The governor granted the political prisoners ________
A) bail
B) acquittal
C) asylum
D) amnesty
- 21. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The recruits are under his tutelage. This means that he _______
A) disciplines them at work
B) assigns work to them
C) protects them
D) trains them
- 22. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
He listened attentively to her cock-and-bull story. This means that she told
A) an interesting story
B) a lot of folktales
C) an incredible story
D) a terrifying story
- 23. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
He has left the country for good this time. This means that he
A) left for better conditions
B) became an adventurer
C) will improve his credentials
D) will never come back
- 24. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The bus driver smelt a rat when an unregistered vehicle trailed him for several kilometres. This means that the bus driver
A) became suspicious
B) increased his speed
C) became nervous
D) alerted his passengers
- 25. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The newly employed workers were remunerated handsomely. This means that
A) the salaries of the new workers were paid promptly
B) only newly employed workers were paid
C) both old and new workers were paid
D) the salaries of the new workers were attractive
- 26. 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) charged to court
C) severely criticised
D) given the go-ahead
- 27. The ugly incidents of the Civil War are water under the bridge. This means that the incidents
A) have been forgotten
B) have been experienced again
C) continue to haunt us
D) cannot be wished away
- 28. My heart was in my mouth as I tried to open the envelope. This means that as I opened the envelope, I was
A) quite eager
B) extremely afraid
C) deeply disappointed
D) very happy
- 29. Throughout the long argument, the minister maintained his found over the claims. This means that the minister
A) refused to change his stand
B) accepted his error
C) did not consider every view
D) said different things
- 30. John may be sincere, but I suspect that he has an axe to grind. This means that John has a
A) different opinion
B) solution to the problem
C) matter to attend to
D) selfish motive
- 31. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined 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) concoction
C) sewage
D) disinfectant
- 32. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the capitalized word as it is used in the sentence.
The students became RESTIVE after the authorities increased their tuition fees.
A) agitated
B) noisy
C) hostile
D) alarmed
- 33. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the capitalized word as it is used in the sentence.
Ali plays the guitar with great DEXTERITY.
A) skill
B) pride
C) experience
D) wisdom
- 34. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the capitalized word as it is used in the sentence.
Obi's behaviour is QUESTIONABLE.
A) worrisome
B) disputable
C) dubious
D) refutable
- 35. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the capitalized word as it is used in the sentence.
The electricity supply in this community is ERRATIC.
A) unpredictable
B) temporary
C) low
D) disorderly
- 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) depressed
B) disturbed
C) defamed
D) dishevelled
- 37. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the capitalized word as it is used in the sentence.
The office has taken STRINGENT measures to protect its facilities.
A) complete
B) right
C) strict
D) suitable
- 38. 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) annoyed
B) humiliated
C) discouraged
D) shocked
- 39. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the capitalized word as it is used in the sentence.
Henry likes to be involved in SHADY deals.
A) unknown
B) doubtful
C) undisclosed
D) dishonest
- 40. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the capitalized word as it is used in the sentence.
A good student should be INQUISITIVE.
A) busy
B) Curious
C) hardworking
D) studious
- 41. Choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Life in the city is ________expensive for most people.
A) much too
B) much
C) too much
D) very much
- 42. Choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My father made me ________at home.
A) to stay
B) stay
C) stayed
D) to be staying
- 43. The long-awaited match was called ________at the last moment.
A) out
B) down
C) away
D) off
- 44. Get to work! Don't sit _______doing nothing.
A) up
B) by
C) about
D) on
- 45. Choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We promised to tell the truth________?
A) wasn't it
B) isn't it
C) shouldn't we
D) didn't we
- 46. Choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
No sooner had we set off _________it started to rain.
A) as
B) that
C) than
D) when
- 47. Choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I cannot put up ________his saucy behaviour.
A) on
B) by
C) with
D) from
- 48. Several ___________attended the two-day economic summit.
A) heads of state
B) head of state
C) head of states
D) heads of states
- 49. Choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I won't go to the cinema with you; I _______the movie.
A) seen
B) have seen
C) seeing
D) had seen
- 50. Choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The committee has submitted its report _____the students' riot.
A) at
B) for
C) on
D) about
- 51. Choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
It's been a rough life so far, ______?
A) hadn't it
B) wasn't it
C) hasn't it
D) isn't it
- 52. Choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
If I had known, I ________not have come.
A) would
B) may
C) ought
D) should
- 53. Choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
She had to work from ________
A) morning till evening
B) the morning till the evening
C) the morning till evening
D) morning till the evening
- 54. He did it, but not _______the way I had expected.
A) as
B) so
C) quite
D) hardly
- 55. Choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
After stalking its prey for a while, the lion ______ on the kill.
A) closed up
B) closed down
C) closed on
D) closed in
- 56. Mary and Jane are always quarrelling with ________
A) themselves
B) each other
C) either
D) another
- 57. They have been informed of his departure ________?
A) wasn't it
B) hadn't they
C) isn't it
D) haven't they
- 58. Although some students may be innocent, ______ are guilty of this offence.
A) much
B) most
C) a good deal
D) great deal
- 59. She prefers singing ______dancing.
A) to
B) besides
C) aside
D) than
- 60. Is that the lady ________ you planned to visit?
A) who
B) whom
C) which
D) whose
- 61. The children .........in the pool after school.
A) swum
B) swimming
C) swim
D) swam
- 62. In spite of all their shortcomings, we cannot ... admire them.
A) also
B) only
C) but
D) still
- 63. The African extended family system gives .......members.
A) its
B) her
C) their
D) his
- 64. We all look forward to meeting the ............
A) Nigerian, young, beautiful musician
B) young, Nigerian, beautiful musician
C) beautiful, young, Nigerian musician
D) Nigerian, beautiful, young musician
- 65. One of my . ..... is a lecturer in the university.
A) sisters'
B) sister
C) sister's
D) sisters
- 66. Regina pleaded with her son to ........ the habit of smoking.
A) come off
B) come from
C) come out
D) come over
- 67. Their proposal looks .......... than ours.
A) more a little bit workable
B) a little bit more workable
C) workable a little bit more
D) more workable a little bit
- 68. You will be none ....... for it if you take the examinations in November.
A) the worse
B) the worst
C) worse
D) Worst
- 69. Sometimes minor incidents in our lives stand out because we cherish
A) none
B) them
C) it
D) many
- 70. An act of cleanliness is to dispose _____ useless items.
A) off
B) of
C) away
D) with
- 71. People who have money can use it to buy goods and....73... .
A) skill
B) handiwork
C) businesses
D) services
- 72. Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of ...74.... where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by.
A) negotiation
B) dealings
C) barter
D) exchange
- 73. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their .....75..... With those of other people.
A) intentions
B) needs
C) desires
D) wishes
- 74. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ....76... for yam,
A) prey
B) animal
C) livestock
D) kill
- 75. he must find a ..... 77... who needs what he is trading.
A) grower
B) labourer
C) farmer
D) customer
- 76. Another difficulty is determining the ....78..... of each item needed in the exchange.
A) among
B) portion
C) quantity
D) value
- 77. International trade boosts the....79...of a nation.
A) economy
B) finances
C) savings
D) transaction
- 78. The ...80..... frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.
A) notes
B) money
C) cash
D) currency
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