After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
His response showed that he kept abreast of events in the country. This means that he was
- A. mindful of events
- B. involved in events
- C. well-informed about events
- D. curious about events
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Amina was completely swept off her feet the first time she met Gabriel. This means that she
- A. fell deeply in love
- B. was pleasantly surprised
- C. trusted him completely
- D. became utterly confused
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Ojo was cautioned not to jangle the old man’s nerve. This means that Ojo was cautioned not to
- A. harass the old man
- B. annoy the old man
- C. disturb the old man
- D. tease the old man
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
We have no yet heard the weather _______.
- A. forecast
- B. broadcast
- C. prediction
- D. announcement
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Tom’s father gave him a valuable gift as an ______ to make him work harder in school.
- A. incentive
- B. attraction
- C. interest
- D. offer
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctor’s _____ was that the patient was suffering from cancer.
- A. prediction
- B. prescription
- C. diagnosis
- D. analysis
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
She was advised to see a _______ because she had an unusual skin disease.
- A. cardiologist
- B. dermatologist
- C. gynaecologist
- D. opthamologist
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I returned from the vacation refreshed and _______.
- A. rejuvenated
- B. revived
- C. reloaded
- D. remodeled
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The first storey building in Nigeria stands as a historic _______
- A. effigy
- B. artefact
- C. monument
- D. edifice
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Our principal has a large _____ of cows.
- A. gang
- B. herd
- C. skein
- D. flock
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The police explained that all the aggrieved persons should seek _______ in the court of law.
- A. redress
- B. litigation
- C. address
- D. restoration
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Since all items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was _______.
- A. dismissed
- B. suspended
- C. adjourned
- D. dissolved
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The incumbent chairman won the election by a ______ of twenty votes.
- A. surplus
- B. concensus
- C. space
- D. margin
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Bakary is a prudent husband while Musa is ______.
- A. mean
- B. extravagant
- C. thoughtful
- D. mindless
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
While Ade is ______, his wife is quite self-effacing.
- A. aggressive
- B. lousy
- C. conceited
- D. unfriendly
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The baby who had all along been calm suddenly became _________
- A. restless
- B. hungry
- C. angry
- D. cheerful
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Some people are generous towards strangers, while others are _______ towards them.
- A. indifferent
- B. sympathetic
- C. nasty
- D. mean
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The manager was eulogised for his speech while his assistant was ________
- A. discouraged
- B. criticised
- C. appraised
- D. denounced
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The driver believed he would be castigated but all the passengers but he was ______.
- A. encouraged
- B. exonerated
- C. commended
- D. released
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Some workers were quite affable at the meeting but their leader was rather ______
- A. guarded
- B. caution
- C. suspicious
- D. antagonistic
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Our class teacher used to be rigid in his opinions but he is now ______ of other people’s views
- A. wary
- B. critical
- C. apprise
- D. tolerant