This question is based on S. L. Manyika’s INDEPENDENCE
According to Tayo the two major problems of Nigeria were
- A. tribalism and religion
- B. politics and culture
- C. bribery and corruption
- D. greed and mismanagement
In the novel “Independence” Tayo lied to Vanassa that Christine was his ______?
- A. sister
- B. niece
- C. aunt
- D. cousin
In the book “Independence” Wearing woolens, lamb cardigans, extra socks, gloves and Balliol scarf signified that Tayo was _______?
- A. Cold
- B. Going to a party
- C. sick
- D. walking in the rain
In the book “Independence” Tayo’s uncle, Kayode, wanted to study Engineering in _______?
- A. Britain
- B. U.S.A
- C. France
- D. Germany
In the Novel “Independence” Tayo wrote a biography of ______?
- A. Arthur Richardson
- B. Lord Lugard
- C. Obafemi Awolowo
- D. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Tayo opted to remain in Nigeria because he had a duty to serve his
- A. students
- B. wife
- C. friends
- D. brothers
Suleiman’s reason for becoming a Muslim in the novel is because Islam brings sense of ______?
- A. radicalism and aggression
- B. boldness and awareness
- C. kindness and truthfulness
- D. purpose and discipline
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined
One of the twins was as daring as the other was ______
- A. morose
- B. timid
- C. secretive
- D. rational
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
This case is within the jurisdiction of the council
- A. record
- B. prohibition
- C. authority
- D. finance
The government has decided to freeze student’s grants. This means that government intends to
- A. reduce grants meant for students
- B. resume paying grants to students
- C. make students repay the grants
- D. stop paying grants to students
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s)
Strange
- A. vague
- B. mirage
- C. logic
- D. legume
The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that _________
- A. Ngozi admired Paul
- B. Paul recognized Ngozi.
- C. Ngozi attracted Paul.
- D. Paul surprised Ngozi
Fill in the Gap
Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with the philanthropy because he _____ publicity
- A. wields
- B. lacks
- C. detests
- D. defines
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
The_____event takes place every two years
- A. bienial
- B. biannual
- C. biennial
- D. biannal
Fill in the Gap
The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to ——— newspapers
- A. censure
- B. edit
- C. publish
- D. censor
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The children received gifts from doting parents
- A. nagging
- B. loving
- C. humble
- D. Docile
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
_____a good boy, he was given a prize
- A. To being
- B. Been
- C. Being
- D. To been
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
Advising Olu to break his bad habit is like knocking your head against a brick wall
- A. It is making a fool of you
- B. It is trying the impossible
- C. It is making him your enemy
- D. It is asking him to beat you
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
The letter was being written by the principal
- A. The letter had been written by the principal
- B. The principal was writing the letter
- C. The principal wanted to write the letter
- D. The principal wrote the letter
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
Garba acquiesced______their decision
- A. for
- B. on
- C. in
- D. by
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
The crops the farmer planted will be ____ in three months time.
- A. sold
- B. weeded
- C. uprooted
- D. harvested