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Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence

The painting was beautifully faked

  • A. The painting was a good deceptive replica
  • B. The painting was well-framed and displayed
  • C. The painting was deceptively decorated
  • D. The painting was carefully designed
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23

Choose the option to which the given sentence relates

Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy

  • A. Did Omowunmi state she had a right to her privacy?
  • B. Did Aderonke lament she had a right to her privacy?
  • C. Did Aderonke state she had a right to her openness?
  • D. did Aderonke state she had a right to his privacy
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24

choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

They come here on bootless errand

  • A. worthwhile
  • B. vain
  • C. delusive
  • D. intended
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25

Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options.

The stressed are written in capital letters
departmental

  • A. DEpartmental
  • B. dePARTmental
  • C. departMENtal
  • D. departmenTAL
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26

Choose the options that have the same consonant as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined

leisure

  • A. sure
  • B. ledger
  • C. treasure
  • D. judge
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27

When you ____ an opponent’s point in a debate, you must do so politely

  • A. refute
  • B. rebuke
  • C. reject
  • D. refuse
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28

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

Aisha impelled to the party

  • A. compelled
  • B. accompained
  • C. authority
  • D. finance
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29

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

The students received a mild reproof from the teacher

  • A. exhortation
  • B. opposition
  • C. commendation
  • D. appropriation
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30

From the options, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underline word

By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being ________

  • A. overshadowed
  • B. defeated
  • C. demoted
  • D. submerged
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31

From the options, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word

He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is_____?

  • A. humorous
  • B. sober
  • C. taciturn
  • D. silent
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32

Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed are written in capital letters

Judiciary

  • A. judiCIAry
  • B. judiciaRY
  • C. JUdiciary
  • D. juDIciary
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33

From the options given, Choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

This house which was sealed off years ago has now been โ€”

  • A. re-opened
  • B. rebuilt
  • C. re-roofed
  • D. restored
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34

Choose the option nearest to the statement

My brother’s drunkenness often got on my nerves. This means

  • A. disgraced him
  • B. made him ill
  • C. made me angry
  • D. offended me
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35

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)

The delegates were given_____

  • A. a two hour break
  • B. a two-hour break
  • C. a two-hours break
  • D. a two hours break
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36

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word

The delegates found it better to resort to consultation rather than __________

  • A. conflict
  • B. confrontation
  • C. reconciliation
  • D. consent
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37

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

I really like working in that office: I find the โ€” very friendly

  • A. condition
  • B. atmosphere
  • C. air
  • D. situation
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38

choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)

Snakes and ladders always______me happy these days

  • A. makes
  • B. make
  • C. made
  • D. making
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39

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

This event was a watershed in the company

  • A. landmark
  • B. blot
  • C. publicity
  • D. stain
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40

Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Now that Michael has become rich, Nancy has begun to make much of him. This means __________

  • A. now values Michael
  • B. now gets a lot of money from Michael
  • C. only recently married Michael
  • D. no longer wants to leave Michael
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41

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

The chairman is Parsimonious

  • A. Avaricious
  • B. thrifty
  • C. generous
  • D. accustomed
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42

Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Despite their newness on the job, the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that _________?

  • A. the salaries were poor
  • B. those paid were handsome in appearance
  • C. the salaries were attractive
  • D. workers were paid by handsome accountants
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