After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Nonso’s father gave him a free hand to run the family business.This means that his father
- A. assisted him freely
- B. allowed him to make his own decisions
- C. made him sole owner of the business
- D. allowed him freedom of movement in the premises
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Audu was certainly born with a silver spoon in his mouth. This means that
- A. he was born into a rich family
- B. his parents gave him a silver spoon when he was born
- C. he was born in the age of miracle
- D. his parents could not help him
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
It is cold comfort to tell a hungry man that starvation improves health. This means that telling a hungry man this is
- A. frightening
- B. consoling
- C. unhelpful
- D. hypocritical
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Bukola has an infectious smile. This means that Bukola
- A. spreads infection when she smiles
- B. has sores in her teeth
- C. makes others smile when she smiles
- D. becomes infected when she smiles
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The company distributed gifts to its staff as an …………. to hard work.
- A. incentive
- B. inception
- C. interest
- D. induction
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
After much debate on the controversial issue, the meeting was…………till the next morning.
- A. postponed
- B. proscribed
- C. adjourned
- D. delayed
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The civilian head of state was……..in a military coup détat.
- A. discharged
- B. ousted
- C. empowered
- D. enthroned
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many African leaders try to cling………to power.
- A. tenaciously
- B. judiciously
- C. economically
- D. socially
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The pastor addressed his…………..in a sonorous voice.
- A. audience
- B. masses
- C. spectators
- D. congregation
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I was advised to open a……….account with the bank if I wanted to pay in cheques.
- A. savings
- B. deposit
- C. loans
- D. current
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctor’s ……………..was that the patient was suffering from cancer.
- A. prediction
- B. verdict
- C. diagnosis
- D. analysis
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The accused stated ……….that he was innocent of the crime.
- A. unequivocally
- B. feebly
- C. ashamedly
- D. excitedly
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The ………..programme against childhood diseases has ended.
- A. injection
- B. vaccination
- C. immunization
- D. harmonization
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A – D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The manager who was sacked last month has been ………….
- A. retired
- B. suspended
- C. reinstated
- D. promoted
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A – D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The school authorities expected the contributions to be …………..rather than compulsory.
- A. wilful
- B. voluntary
- C. deliberate
- D. outright
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A – D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
You should be ……so as not to be caught unawares.
- A. serious
- B. sober
- C. ready
- D. alert
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A – D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Okon’s business is flourishing while his father’s is………..
- A. declining
- B. progressing
- C. withering
- D. vanishing
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A – D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
He was promoted for his efficiency while his colleague was demoted for……….
- A. ability
- B. lateness
- C. incompetence
- D. capability
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A – D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
We were asked to reach a compromise and not start another………….
- A. accusation
- B. concession
- C. controversy
- D. issue
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A – D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
People enjoy stories with ……..settings rather than those with far-fetched backgrounds.
- A. practical
- B. realistic
- C. artificial
- D. undefined
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A – D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Taiwo’s flamboyance and Kehinde’s…..often keep people wondering if they are really twins.
- A. modesty
- B. arrogance
- C. timidity
- D. pretention