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43

Choose the option that best completes the gap(S).

I was often angry ……. Oche since he differed ……. me often?

  • A. with / to
  • B. about / with
  • C. against / from
  • D. with / with
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44

Choose the option that best completes the gap(S).

Tsadu always cautions that difficult jobs should be done …….?

  • A. step from step
  • B. step by step
  • C. steps after steps
  • D. steps by steps
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45

Choose the option that best completes the gap(S).

The first prize was ……. tray?

  • A. a carved wooden attractive
  • B. a wooden attractive carved
  • C. an attractive carved wooden
  • D. a carved attractive wooden
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46

Choose the option that best completes the gap(S).

The Bank Manager assured us that there was nothing to worry about …… ?

  • A. as regard to the loan
  • B. with regard to the loan
  • C. in regard of the loan
  • D. with regards to the loan
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47

Choose the option that best completes the gap(S).

Yesterday, my mother asked me…… 

  • A. if I am tired
  • B. are you tired?
  • C. whether was I tired
  • D. if I was tired
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48

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

We made a pie in the business deal.

  • A. lost a lot of money
  • B. earned alot of money
  • C. broke even
  • D. cut corners
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49

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The greatness of the creator of the universe is always inexpressible to many adherents of certain faiths?

  • A. inevitable
  • B. wonderful
  • C. unbearable
  • D. ineffable
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50

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The proprietor accused Uche of silently acquiescing to the students’ demands?

  • A. submitting to
  • B. adjusting
  • C. compromising on
  • D. resisting
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51

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Many Nigerian are wary of night journeys

  • A. worried about
  • B. satisfied with
  • C. unscared of
  • D. troubled about
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52

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The dramatist provided a satisfactory denouement to the play?

  • A. audition
  • B. criticism
  • C. introduction
  • D. climax
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53

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Some people consider the leather upholstery and thick rugs a bit sumptuous.

  • A. expensive
  • B. desirable
  • C. lavish
  • D. simple
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54

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Manu is hard to convince because he is an opinionated person?

  • A. an objective
  • B. an imperative
  • C. a subjective
  • D. a discursive
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55

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Asabe bought a glossy pair of shoes.

  • A. smooth and shiny
  • B. rough and dull
  • C. smooth and shining
  • D. rough and gummy
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56

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

It would be difficult to defeat such a highly motivated team.

  • A. highly deluded
  • B. completely disillusioned
  • C. very demoralized
  • D. very immature
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57

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.

The judge did not grant the request that the witness should appear by proxy.

  • A. be present in person
  • B. be represented by a counsel
  • C. not appear at all
  • D. answer questions by phone
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58

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The president can afford to dispense with some of his henchmen.

  • A. detractors
  • B. body guards
  • C. sycophants
  • D. advisers
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59

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The views of the plateau are in stark contrast to the workaday cottages below.

  • A. ordinary and uninteresting
  • B. beautiful and interesting
  • C. comfortable and fascinating
  • D. ugly and unfascinating
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60

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The officer was given an invidious task?

  • A. vivid
  • B. cruel
  • C. pleasant
  • D. difficult
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61

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Idris gives me a sour look every time I pass by him.

  • A. bad
  • B. satisfactory
  • C. friendly
  • D. sinister
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62

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

After fifty years, he could not find anyone who was contemporary with him at college.

  • A. strange to
  • B. belonged to
  • C. friendly with
  • D. contested against
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63

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The principal was filled with scorn when we gave our reason for coming late.

  • A. contempt
  • B. sympathy
  • C. anger
  • D. pity
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