From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
It has been rough so far, ….?
- A. hasn't it
- B. hadn't it
- C. isn't it
- D. wasn't it
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
You were punished because you …last week without permission.
- A. ought not to have travelled
- B. must not have travelled
- C. ought not to travel
- D. will not have travelled
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
The president’s speech … at 7pm yesterday
- A. is broadcast
- B. has been broadcast
- C. were broadcast
- D. was broadcast
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
The suspect … when I entered the office.
- A. has been questioned
- B. have been questioned
- C. was being questioned
- D. is being questioned
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
It is time we … for the party.
- A. leave
- B. left
- C. have to leave
- D. will leave
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
It…. If the leader of the group had come with them
- A. will have been better
- B. ought to have being better
- C. would have been better
- D. shall have been better
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
If I … what actually happened, I would have punished him.
- A. had heard
- B. have had
- C. had had
- D. have heard
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
Jumai’s stay in the hotel afforded her….chance to do her writing
- A. ample
- B. insufficient
- C. powerful
- D. opportune
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
The eldest son took a foolish decision which made him … his claim to the additional chieftain title.
- A. neglect
- B. yield
- C. disclaim
- D. forefeit
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
It was apparent that we were being … by the heat as soon as the air conditioner was switched off
- A. beaten
- B. stifled
- C. attacked
- D. bitten
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
The students protested against the ….
- A. thrice sports weekly practice
- B. weekly sports parctice thrice
- C. thrice weekly sports practice
- D. weekly thrice sports practice
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
Mrs. Adam”s purchased ….
- A. a pure leather bag imported
- B. an imported pure leather bag
- C. a leather bag imported pure
- D. an imported bag pure leather
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
Despite their strangely unrefined behavior, the foreigners were given preferential treatment. This means that the foreigners were
- A. ill-treated because of their coarseness
- B. cautioned before they were attended to
- C. well-treated despite their rudeness
- D. not attended to because of their behaviour
- E. sorry for unrefined behaviour
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
Even though Susan was the last in the examination, her result wasn’t too different from what had been expected. This means that
- A. her result was as expected
- B. she had not been serious with her studies
- C. her result was known early
- D. her poor performance made her feel sad
- E. her result was a disappointment
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
When the principal was asked what his opinion was on the controversial issue, his reply was ambiguous. This means that the principal’s reply was not
- A. convincing
- B. audible
- C. intelligent
- D. clear
- E. comprehensible
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence..
The plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialize. This means that
- A. the arrangement did not work out as wished
- B. the plan was badly executed
- C. it was difficult to obtain the materials
- D. the materials purchased were not the right ones
- E. the plan did not meet the required specifications
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
Despite their newness on the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that
- A. the sum paid was poor
- B. those paid were handsome in appearance
- C. the system of payment was quite attractive
- D. the sum paid out was quite attractive
- E. the workers were paid by handsome officials
From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The monk lived an ascetic life in order to discipline himself.
- A. a holy
- B. an enjoyable
- C. a religious
- D. a prayerful
- E. an austere
From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
Okon attempted to entice Eno with the promise of a handsome sum of money
- A. deceive
- B. enchant
- C. force
- D. trick
- E. tempt
From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
She tried to settle the quarrel but the man remained obstinate to listen to her.
- A. offensive
- B. angry
- C. stubborn
- D. unstable
- E. impolite
From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
I am very proud to speak before this august assembly.
- A. ignominious
- B. undignified
- C. monthly
- D. untrue
- E. popular