After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
It appears Sade’s success at the last examination has gone to her head. This means that Sade is
- A. conceited
- B. too happy
- C. crazy
- D. impudent
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
I want you to keep an eye on that child. This means that I want you to
- A. discipline the child
- B. keep the child busy all the time
- C. punish the child if he misbehaves
- D. watch the child all the time
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The wedding was attended by the cream of the society. This means that the wedding was attended by
- A. everybody in the society
- B. only those who were invited
- C. very important people
- D. only the educated people
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
For us to accomplish the task successfully, all hands must be on deck. This means that every body
- A. should push with his hands
- B. will have to travel by sea
- C. must cooperate
- D. should take a test before continuing the task
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Telling lies has become second nature of Kunle. This means that Kunle
- A. rarely tells lies
- B. always tells lies
- C. tells lies has become second thoughts
- D. learnt to tell lies from childhood
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Mrs. Alabi was not around when her case was called and none of her colleague was willing to hold brief for her. This means that
- A. her colleagues were afraid
- B. she was not trusted
- C. her colleagues did not want to represent her
- D. she had quarelled with her colleagues
From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Since the writer did not indicate his name, the editor decided not to publish such …article.
- A. a discourteous
- B. an anonymous
- C. a scandalous
- D. a libellous
- E. a cowardly
From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
His doctor …the illness as yellow fever, not malaria.
- A. prescribed
- B. examined
- C. discovered
- D. announced
- E. diagnosed
From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The governor frowned at the ….which slowed down the implementation of policy decisions.
- A. autocracy
- B. opposition
- C. convention
- D. isecurity
- E. bureaucracy
From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Many people reacted to the brutal murder of the popular journalist with strong …
- A. indignation
- B. demonstration
- C. mobilization
- D. condemnation
- E. accusation
From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The magazine was …by the government for an offensive publication.
- A. prescribed
- B. proscribed
- C. suspended
- D. condemned
- E. persecuted
From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The building … because of weak structural foundation
- A. tumbled
- B. succumbed
- C. caved
- D. collapsed
- E. somersaulted
From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The play was so interesting that the …clapped for quite a long time at the end.
- A. spectators
- B. watchers
- C. congregation
- D. people
- E. audience
From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
The fishermen threw a stone into the river and this caused a ….
- A. sprinke
- B. sparkle
- C. splash
- D. spring
- E. storm
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The government has been spending more money on preventive rather than on …medicine
- A. modern
- B. protective
- C. diagnostic
- D. traditional
- E. curative
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Ade is very conservative in his political ideas whereas Bala expresses … views always
- A. radical
- B. heretical
- C. conventional
- D. fanatical
- E. impractical
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
What should have been a source of motivation for him proved a terrible source of
- A. failure
- B. harm
- C. discouragement
- D. uncertainty
- E. disturbance
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The challenger was crude and inexperienced in constrast to the champion who was …
- A. great
- B. exposed
- C. celebrated
- D. refined
- E. strong
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Nobody expects him to show…for his children but he certainly bestows too much affection on them
- A. love
- B. concern
- C. intimacy
- D. devotion
- E. hatred
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Too many theories will not help us; we need to be ………..
- A. bookish
- B. hypothetical
- C. antithetical
- D. shrews
- E. practical
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Those who had invitation cards were admitted to the party while those who had none were….
- A. barred
- B. repelled
- C. expelled
- D. compelled
- E. restricted