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.
I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that
- A. everyone stood up to clap for me
- B. everyone stood to catch a glimpse of me
- C. everyone congratulated me
- D. I was asked to stand up
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.
The senator’s house is the last word in comfort. This means that the senator
- A. has the most comfortable house
- B. speaks about the comfort of his house
- C. owns the last house on comfort street
- D. has a house that is not comfortable
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.
When I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to
- A. defend me
- B. act in my absence
- C. protect my position
- D. be strong in my absence
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.
When I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to
- A. defend me
- B. act in my absence
- C. protect my position
- D. be strong in my absence
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.
The students made such a noise in the class that the teacher read them the Riot Act. This means that the teacher
- A. punished all the students
- B. instigated the students to riot
- C. warned the students to stop the noise or get punished
- D. read the school's rules and regulation to the students
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.
The dentist told his patient that the toothache would pass off when he took some aspirins. This means that
- A. the tooth would automatically drop off
- B. the pains would subside
- C. the pains woukd spread to other teeth
- D. the pains would worsen
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 unwise for politicians to make off-hand statements to journalists. This means that politicians
- A. should insist on their interviews being recorded
- B. would be wise not to speak to journalists
- C. should not make any statement to journalists
- D. should be sure of whatever they say
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.
Jumal’s life was in danger but now she has turned the corner. This means that Jumai
- A. has given up hope of recovery
- B. has worsened her situation
- C. is recovering
- D. has died
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.
Life is all about ”give and take”. This means that
- A. people should be willing to compromise
- B. life gives and takes
- C. life is about gifts
- D. any gift should be accepted
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.
The military leader blazed the trail by handing over power to civilians. This means that the leader
- A. resigned from the army
- B. supported civilian ideals
- C. was against the army
- D. set an example
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.
Peter was on tenterhooks until the examination results were announced. This means that Peter was
- A. unhappy about the examination
- B. suspended from school
- C. anxiously waiting for the results
- D. detained by the police
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 secretary was…………from her job for absenteeism.
- A. evicted
- B. dismissed
- C. rejected
- D. eliminated
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:
Some candidates have developed the……………..for cheating in examinations
- A. instinct
- B. addiction
- C. knack
- D. habit
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:
She won by……..because her opponent refused to play
- A. defiance
- B. defeat
- C. default
- D. defence
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 students……….the planned meeting with the new principal.
- A. refused
- B. negelected
- C. boycotted
- D. rejected
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:
Government officials have to swear to …….of secrecy
- A. an oath
- B. a vow
- C. a pledge
- D. an Act
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 players have complained about biased…………by referees.
- A. officiating
- B. control
- C. direction
- D. handling
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 relationship between the couple is ……..for lack of communication
- A. tense
- B. strained
- C. relaxed
- D. uneasy
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:
That Fulani man has a large……….of cattle
- A. herd
- B. flock
- C. multitude
- D. swine
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 lawyer’s client was……….under oath in the law court
- A. investigated
- B. interrogated
- C. cross-fired
- D. cross-examined
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:
Tests revealed that the winning athlete had taken performance-enhancing……………..
- A. drugs
- B. tablets
- C. vitamins
- D. capsules