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.
It is absurd to suggest that Tunde should marry that saucy lady.
- A. pitiable
- B. hopeless
- C. humorous
- D. untrue
- E. ridiculous
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 principal’s order are imperative
- A. lenient
- B. authoritative
- C. genuine
- D. optional
- E. necessary
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 suspect was made to walk in front of the anxious crowds
- A. surprised
- B. astonished
- C. engrossed
- D. curious
- E. questionable
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 lawyer’s argument of the case was exhaustive
- A. interesting
- B. exaggerating
- C. exhilarating
- D. thorough
- E. fascinating
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 superintendent was appalled by the attitude of some of the employees towards their work.
- A. annoyed
- B. disappointed
- C. shocked
- D. provoked
- E. depressed
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.
Death is inevitable for man
- A. unavoidable
- B. essential
- C. necessary
- D. immortal
- E. imminent
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 decision taken by the panel is irrevocable
- A. irreversible
- B. unexpected
- C. accepted
- D. irresponsible
- E. unacceptable
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for each sentence .
Chika escaped the accident by a hair’s breadth
- A. narrowly
- B. jumping
- C. seriously injured
- D. holding on to another person's hair
- E. crying for help
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Chika escaped the accident by a hair’s breadth
- A. narrowly
- B. jumping
- C. seriously injured
- D. holding on to another person's hair
- E. crying for help
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Amina used to be hand in glove with her boyfriend
- A. cheat her boyfriend
- B. admire her boyfriend
- C. fight her boyfriend
- D. wear her boyfriend's glove
- E. be close relations with her boyfriend
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
The runners-up trophy which our school had won was cold comfort for all the efforts we made
- A. befitting reward
- B. wet comfort
- C. an affectionate consideration
- D. well deserved
- E. a poor consolation
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
The runners-up trophy which our school had won was cold comfort for all the efforts we made.
- A. befitting reward
- B. wet comfort
- C. an affectionate consideration
- D. well deserved
- E. a poor consolation
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Soyinka has made his mark in the literary world.
- A. become rich
- B. become distinguished
- C. scored high marks
- D. stressed his point
- E. won the competition for authors
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
My father always advised me to take time by the forelock
- A. use an opportunity promptly
- B. take things easy
- C. be clever
- D. always hurry up
- E. think twice before i act
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
The preacher advised those who lost their property in the fire outbreak that every cloud has a
silverlining
- A. the loss is a common
- B. verybody must witness misfortunes in life
- C. every cloud has some silvery lines behind it
- D. when there is life there is hope
- E. there ia a good side to all misfortunes
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Our house swept the board in the inter-house sports competition.
- A. prepared the field
- B. came last
- C. was completely successful
- D. was only partially successful
- E. won a consolation prize
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Despite the different economic measures taken by the government, the country is not yet out of the wood
- A. on the right path
- B. underveloped
- C. generating enough money from its forest resources
- D. free from difficulties
- E. above comfort
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
She tried to throw dust in my eyes
- A. blow dust into my eyes
- B. fight me
- C. rebuke me
- D. mislead me
- E. make me blind
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
The candidates were told that passing the examination wasn’t a passport to getting an admission.
- A. a guarantee of
- B. a suggestion in
- C. an equivalent
- D. a necessity for
- E. an intention for
Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The man refused to accept the offer of a job in the rural areas; he preferred one in the …area
- A. local
- B. urban
- C. municipal
- D. township
- E. zonal
Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The crops the farmer planted were …. by some naughty boys.
- A. sowed
- B. weeded
- C. destroyed
- D. cultivated
- E. uprooted