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It is time for all concerned to first pick to pieces the strike action before proffering solutions.
- A. embrace joyfully
- B. critically analyse
- C. stop abruptly
- D. commend highly
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The presence of the security men in the area will provide a moment of respite for the residents.
- A. soothing relaxation
- B. enduring reprieve
- C. lasting security
- D. temporary relief
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That punch by the young boxer proved to be fatal.
- A. effective
- B. hard
- C. deadly
- D. belated
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Though David’s condition is serious, his life is not in immediate danger.
- A. nasty
- B. hypertensive
- C. dangerous
- D. grave
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My father was at the apogee of his career when he was retired.
- A. terminal point
- B. highest point
- C. least productive stage
- D. redundant stage
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The family discussed the crime committed and resolved to nail the lie to the counter.
- A. expose it publicly
- B. bury it in a coffin
- C. defer action on it
- D. seek more advice
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The party gathering was thrown into a state of euphoria after the election result was announced.
- A. pleasure
- B. sadness
- C. excitement
- D. confusion
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I have always believed that my mother is a very impassioned woman.
- A. emotion
- B. impartial
- C. impassive
- D. emotional
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In spite of her grim situation, the young widow smiled dutifully at the visitor’s pleasantries.
- A. unkind comments
- B. sad stories
- C. condolence messages
- D. jocular remarks
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Mr. Okon has been described as an eagle-eyed editor.
- A. a short-sighted
- B. a clear-sighted
- C. a long-sighted
- D. a quick-sighted
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The man was able to persuade his willful and obstinate daughter to follow the career he chose for her.
- A. intelligent but arrogant
- B. unyielding and obdurate
- C. secure and odious
- D. hardworking and intelligent
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The essay topic is nebulous.
- A. vague
- B. incorrect
- C. distinct
- D. clear
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Some actions of the Nigerian youth have alienated them from those who were sympathetic to their cause.
- A. endeared / kindly
- B. confronted / ill disposed
- C. separated / opposed
- D. estranged / well disposed
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The principal told the teacher to stop browbeating the children.
- A. pampering
- B. bullying
- C. deceiving
- D. caning
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The boy was told that he would need several more pints of blood if he was to survive.
- A. many
- B. much
- C. some
- D. plenty
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The Governor told the chief that he was only on a routine tour.
- A. normal and regular visit
- B. unplanned encounter
- C. surprise and imprompt check
- D. working visit and homage
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The politician’s inflammatory remarks were heavily criticised.
- A. The politican's rude remarks were heavily criticised
- B. The politician's provocative remarks were heavily criticised
- C. The politician's bombastic remarks were heavily criticised
- D. The politician's tribalistic remarks were heavily criticised
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The events of last Friday show that there is no love lost between the principal and the Vice-Principal.
- A. They like each other
- B. They work independently
- C. They cannot part company
- D. They dislike each other
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When I visited James I only gave him a congratulatory card on account of his promotion.
- A. The only person I visited was James and nobody else
- B. It was only James that I gave a congratulatory card to
- C. All I gave James when I visited him was a congratulatory card
- D. All I did when I visited James was given him a congratulatory card
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Though he is our elected representative he often takes a rather jaundiced view of our problems.
- A. He takes a rather hazy view of our problems
- B. He takes an unfavourable position concerning our problems
- C. He takes a rather forceful view of our problems
- D. He takes a sickly view of our problems
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If he were here, it could be more fun.
- A. He did not show up and so the occasion lacked much fun
- B. He was being expected to supply more fun
- C. There was not fun because he was not present
- D. He was expected but did not show up to liven up the occasion