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 pilot says that it is easier to take off from the airport than to…………on the tarmac
- A. land
- B. come down
- C. alight
- D. drop
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 policies of this government favour the elite rather than the
- A. masses
- B. opressed
- C. public
- D. unemployed
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.
After Ade had listened to some advice, his rigid ideas became more……….
- A. friendly
- B. compromsing
- C. flexible
- D. democratic
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.
Our mechanized services contrast sharply with the …………..operations we had before
- A. elections
- B. obstructions
- C. original
- D. manual
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.
Rather than make derogatory remarks about the host, a guest should make…………….ones.
- A. polite
- B. complimentary
- C. interesting
- D. honest
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 university has a large yearly intake: very few…………..take place.
- A. turnouts
- B. rejections
- C. expulsions
- D. obstructions
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.
My uncle is a prosperous businessman; my aunt, unfortunately, is quite…..
- A. unskilful
- B. dishonest
- C. unsuccessful
- D. unqualified
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 evidence of the witness was corroborated by the accused.
- A. verified
- B. alleged
- C. confirmed
- D. signed
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.
Mr Okoro has implicit confidence in his son’s ability
- A. absolute
- B. normal
- C. partial
- D. faithful
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 chairman was given a tumultuous welcome
- A. strange
- B. pleasant
- C. noisy
- D. well-organized
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 politician has an inordinate desire to become president.
- A. unproven
- B. excessive
- C. inceassant
- D. incredible
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.
My uncle was so engrossed in his work that he didn’t hear me come in.
- A. fascinated
- B. thrilled
- C. absorbed
- D. overwhelmed
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.
My father was sceptical about the story I told him.
- A. ignorant
- B. doubtful
- C. embarrassed
- D. lukewarm
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 detective was perplexed when the clues pointed to several suspects.
- A. excited
- B. worried
- C. confused
- D. discouraged
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 works of art in this gallery are priceless
- A. irreplaceable
- B. precious
- C. invaluable
- D. durable
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 marathon is a gruelling race
- A. powerful
- B. exhausting
- C. interesting
- D. distant
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.
Although wrestling is popular, it is not my cup of tea. This means that wrestling
- A. is rough
- B. is a primitive game
- C. does not interest me
- D. is not lucrative
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.
She delivered her speech without turning a hair. This means that she delivered her speech without
- A. any emotion
- B. combing her hair
- C. nodding
- D. looking 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.
Most people usually steer a middle course in all they do. This means that most people
- A. travel quite slowly
- B. work very hard
- C. live and do things moderately
- D. do not driver very fast
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.
Ebrima’s stepmothers keeps his nose to the grindstone. This means that Ebrima’s stepmother
- A. makes Ebrima grind things all the time
- B. makes Ebrima work all the time
- C. keeps her hand on his nose
- D. forces him to grind stones
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.
Researchers leave no stone unturned in their quest for solutions. This means that researchers
- A. overturn everything
- B. do everything possible
- C. disturb everybody
- D. need a researchers