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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
He runs….

  • A. rather much fast
  • B. quite rather fast
  • C. rather too fast
  • D. too rather fast
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44

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
I want to know your religious ….

  • A. believe
  • B. believing
  • C. beliefs
  • D. believes
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45

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
Mallam Gana owns many…on his farm.

  • A. cattles
  • B. herds of cattle
  • C. heads of cattle
  • D. head of cattle
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46

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
As the opposing parties would not agree, the peace meeting….in confusion.

  • A. broke out
  • B. broke through
  • C. broke off
  • D. broke up
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47

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
Ngozi….comes to see us now.

  • A. scarcely never
  • B. almost ever
  • C. never more
  • D. hardly ever
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48

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
Osaro told members of his club that the match would kick … at 4.30pm.

  • A. up
  • B. off
  • C. back
  • D. on
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49

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
The student did the assignment, but not …the way i had expected.

  • A. so
  • B. quite
  • C. hardly
  • D. as
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50

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
That child… nearly caused an accident.

  • A. rather
  • B. just
  • C. very
  • D. fairly
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51

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
There was … enough food to go around.

  • A. scarcely
  • B. a little
  • C. almost
  • D. little
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52

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
Tayo was very obstinate; the more his mother insisted … willingly would he do anything.

  • A. the more
  • B. as less
  • C. the less
  • D. so less
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53

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
She can’t sing ..as I had thought

  • A. so well
  • B. good
  • C. well
  • D. as well
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54

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
He played…than anyone else.

  • A. worse
  • B. badly
  • C. more worse
  • D. worst
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55

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
The students refused to appear before the …panel set up to look into their demands.

  • A. five-man's
  • B. five-man
  • C. five-men's
  • D. five-men
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56

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
Musa was disappointed and decided to take it … Maryam

  • A. with
  • B. at
  • C. in
  • D. out on
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57

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
My mother was pleased … me when she learnt of my success.

  • A. with
  • B. at
  • C. in
  • D. out on
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58

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
…..is the owner of this pair of scissors?

  • A. Who
  • B. Whom
  • C. Which
  • D. Whose
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59

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
My uncle is an expert …Mechanical Engineering.

  • A. at
  • B. in
  • C. with
  • D. for
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60

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
The PTA meeting did not adjourn until it had discussed all the matters placed….it

  • A. by
  • B. with
  • C. before
  • D. over
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61

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
Nobody was surprised that the thief was convicted….all the charges.

  • A. on
  • B. with
  • C. of
  • D. over
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62

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
The Minister say he is accountable … the president, and nobody else.

  • A. from
  • B. to
  • C. with
  • D. by
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63

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
It has been rough so far, ….?

  • A. hasn't it
  • B. hadn't it
  • C. isn't it
  • D. wasn't it
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