Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.
The severity of the harmattan helped me to complete my writing assignment in record time because i had no choice but to lock myself indoors
- A. warmth
- B. mildness
- C. moderation
- D. leniency
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. He is notorious for his drunkenness
- A. popular
- B. known
- C. well known
- D. renowned
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. Our principal took exception to the ignoble role the teacher played in the matter
- A. embarrassing
- B. honourable
- C. extraordinary
- D. dishonourable
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.
The governor’s visit is an unprecedented event in the history of the social club
- A. a perfect
- B. momentous
- C. an insignificant
- D. an unnecessary
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.
The witness averred that she had seen Dosun at the scene of the crime
- A. argued
- B. confirmed
- C. denied
- D. affirmed
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The organization is constantly in a state of flux
- A. There are periodic changes in the organization
- B. The organization is facing a difficult period
- C. The organization is experiencing; good times
- D. The organization is moribund
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy
- A. there can be no favour beyond a reasonable point
- B. sycophants need not talk all the time
- C. people should know when not to use flattery
- D. sycophants should know when to grant people requests
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Adawo is an Imp
- A. Adawo behaves queenly
- B. Adawo behaves differently
- C. Adawo behaves decently
- D. Adawo behaves badly
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. 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 no fun because he was not present
- D. He was expected but did not show up to liven up the occasion
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. 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 couldn't part company
- D. They dislike each other
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. The essay topic is nebulous
- A. distinct
- B. incorrect
- C. vague
- D. clear
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. The new ruler is big-hearted in his dealing with the people
- A. proud
- B. cruel
- C. soft
- D. generous
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. The Governor told the chief that he was only on a routine tour
- A. normal and regular visit
- B. unplanned encounter
- C. surprise and impromptu check
- D. working, visit and homage
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. Nwankwo was on the verge of signing a two-year contract with the club
- A. brink
- B. summit
- C. height
- D. shore
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. As a Journalist, Bola has always had a nose for stories
- A. an instinct
- B. a command
- C. soft comment
- D. cynical statement
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. The exhibition was an eye opener to all
- A. style
- B. examination
- C. dispatch
- D. display
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. Ayodeji is an ardent supporter of education for the child
- A. cogent
- B. a passionate
- C. an ignorant
- D. an optimistic
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. The meeting was cancelled because of the convocation
- A. brought up
- B. called off
- C. broke off
- D. phased out
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. For all he cared: the game was as good as lost
- A. He did not care if the game as lost
- B. He could not care less if the game was lost
- C. He was almost certain that the game would be lost
- D. He was afraid the game would be lost
Choose the option that best completes the gap.
If you keep playing with this door handle, it will get __________
- A. loose
- B. lose
- C. loosed
- D. loosing
Choose the option that best completes the gap. While the worshippers closed their eyes in prayer, a thief made __________ with the collection
- A. away
- B. up
- C. by
- D. through