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 chairman told members that he was open……….suggestions
- A. to
- B. for
- C. about
- D. on
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 committee has submitted its report………..the students’ riot
- A. in
- B. for
- C. about
- D. on
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.
We have no choice……….to do what they demand
- A. except
- B. than
- C. unless
- D. but
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.
Surprising, Musa turned……….the job
- A. away
- B. in
- C. down
- D. out
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The fishing boat was imperilled by high winds, but it managed to reach port safely
- A. pushed
- B. endangered
- C. disturbed
- D. blown
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
He is easily recognizable because of a conspicuous birthmark on his face
- A. dark
- B. beautiful
- C. prominent
- D. natural
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The police announced that they were yet to apprehend the criminals
- A. interrogate
- B. charge
- C. prosecute
- D. arrest
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
They insisted that the omission of my name had been inadvertent
- A. unintentional
- B. unconditional
- C. improper
- D. unfortunate
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
It soon became obvious that a confrontation was inevitable
- A. disatrous
- B. unavoidable
- C. desirable
- D. imminent
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
In tropical Africa, mosquitoes are ubiquitous
- A. dangerous
- B. harmful
- C. troublesome
- D. everywhere
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The doctor diagnosed the turmour as malignant
- A. deadly
- B. painful
- C. infectious
- D. minor
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Why should I retract my statement when it is nothing but the truth?
- A. alter
- B. deny
- C. withdraw
- D. condemn
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
She was reprimanded by her boss for negligence
- A. sacked
- B. rebuked
- C. punished
- D. surcharged
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Amina is the one who initiated the quarrel, not Nike!
- A. started
- B. stopped
- C. settled
- D. fuelled
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 conference was attended by people from all walks of life. This means that the conference was attended by people
- A. of all races
- B. who had travelled widely
- C. from all professions
- D. from different parts of the world
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.
Ojo decided that the best course of action was to play along with them for the time being.This means that he decided to
- A. join their team temporarily
- B. enterain them for a while
- C. pretend to agree with them
- D. be playful with them
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.
They did not know what to expect and so decided to play it by ear. This means that they decided to
- A. listen attentively to everyone
- B. act according to circumstance
- C. pretend to be deaf
- D. prepare for the worst
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 teacher spoke with his tongue in his cheek when he said that lazy Ade was the best pupil. This means that the teacher
- A. did not mean what he said
- B. was disappointed
- C. was angry
- D. tried to encourage Ade
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.
After his prison experience, Etim decided to go straight. This means that he decided to
- A. hold his head up and walk with defiance
- B. change his religion
- C. live an honest life
- D. stop using drugs
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 police, knew that the suspect was not being straight with them. This means that he was
- A. not telling the truth
- B. not friendly
- C. afraid
- D. timid
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.
All our plans fell through at the last moment. This means that we
- A. were exposed
- B. delayed
- C. were abandoned
- D. failed