choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
Mr. Akin’s health has greatly degenerated in the last week.
- A. improved
- B. deteriorated
- C. expanded
- D. abated
choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
James found the photocopied material invaluable while preparing for the examination
- A. Valuable
- B. worthwhile
- C. worthless
- D. important
choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
The lawmakers are perceived to be the greediest set of politicians.
- A. selfless
- B. unwanted
- C. popular
- D. corrupt
choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
It is embarrassing to accept our mistakes and tender an apology.
- A. acceptable
- B. honourable
- C. detestable
- D. pardonable
choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
Insecurity has escalated since the present government came into power.
- A. abated
- B. increased
- C. proliferated
- D. metamorphosed
choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
The soldiers were remorseful for their inhuman treatment of the civilians.
- A. boastful
- B. sad
- C. successful
- D. reliable
choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
The annual festival attracts dignitaries from both home and abroad.
- A. spectators
- B. celebrities
- C. chieftains
- D. nonentities
choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
One hundred and forty kilometres per hour is a reasonable speed limit.
- A. acceptable
- B. unbelievable
- C. outrageous
- D. detestable
choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
The lady has devised a means of tackling her current challenges.
- A. attacking
- B. avoiding
- C. handling
- D. suspending
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The governor was incoherent in his speech
- A. uncoordinated
- B. talkative
- C. confused
- D. eloquent
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
Many people believed that such an action is unbecoming of a leader
- A. forthcoming
- B. not befitting
- C. unwanted
- D. not necessary
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
His grandfather was one of the few patriotic Nigerians who ever lived.
- A. obedient
- B. lover of Nigeria
- C. calculative
- D. careless
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
Barely six months after his father’s demise, he has nothing left again of his patrimony
- A. inheritance
- B. property
- C. reputation
- D. valuables
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
Almost everyone she had worked with took advantage of her meekness
- A. gentleness
- B. weakness
- C. steadfastness
- D. generosity
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The office assistant was dismissed for pilfering
- A. fighting
- B. incompetence
- C. stealing
- D. mismanagement
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
He was underrated at the preliminary stage of the competition
- A. advance
- B. initial
- C. selection
- D. crucial
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The matter was considered a private concern of the chairman to handle
- A. personal
- B. known
- C. public
- D. open
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The emphasis placed on good moral conduct by the society in the past seems to have been relaxed
- A. avoided
- B. improved
- C. weakened
- D. outdated
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
He maintained that Nigerians need a leader with an iron fist
- A. fist made of iron
- B. severe in treatment
- C. difiicult to please
- D. strong as iron
In the passage below, the numbered gaps (11-20) indicate missing words. From the options lettered A- E the most appropriate option.
The head of the -11- is called the queen bee. She is -12-than the rest of the bees. Her main task in the colony is to lay eggs. Most of the other bees are the -13- bees. These bees collect nectar and -14- from flowers. The nectar that is carried by the worker bees is deposited on the hive and then -15- into honey. The worker bees also help to look after the young bees. As soon as they are -16-, the worker bees feed the young bees with pollen and nectar. The third type of bee found in the colony is the -17- or male bee. The main task of such a bee is to -18- with a new queen. The queen bee has a life span of about three years. During this period, she would have -19- more than half a million eggs. When the queen bee is dying, a new queen would be groomed. This new queen will eventually take over the duties of the old queen when the -20- dies.
In question number 20 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
- A. former
- B. latter
- C. earlier
- D. bee
- E. princess
In the passage below, the numbered gaps (11-20) indicate missing words. From the options lettered A- E the most appropriate option.
The head of the -11- is called the queen bee. She is -12-than the rest of the bees. Her main task in the colony is to lay eggs. Most of the other bees are the -13- bees. These bees collect nectar and -14- from flowers. The nectar that is carried by the worker bees is deposited on the hive and then -15- into honey. The worker bees also help to look after the young bees. As soon as they are -16-, the worker bees feed the young bees with pollen and nectar. The third type of bee found in the colony is the -17- or male bee. The main task of such a bee is to -18- with a new queen. The queen bee has a life span of about three years. During this period, she would have -19- more than half a million eggs. When the queen bee is dying, a new queen would be groomed. This new queen will eventually take over the duties of the old queen when the -20- dies.
In question number 19 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
- A. laid
- B. born
- C. delivered
- D. produced
- E. donated