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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

passage

  • A. message
  • B. package
  • C. mortar
  • D. partner
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65

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

penal

  • A. penalty
  • B. reality
  • C. receipt
  • D. pleasant
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66

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

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  • A. many
  • B. earthy
  • C. forte
  • D. meaty
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67

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

pearl

  • A. curtain
  • B. fear
  • C. care
  • D. sergeant
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68

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

women

  • A. red
  • B. rid
  • C. bead
  • D. cool
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69

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage. 

The __71__ of the local government chairman would soon elapse. This means that there would be an election soon. This will commence with the selection of __72__ by registered political parties, who will present their __73__ to the public to inform them of their intentions when they assume office. The process of __74__ for votes has a timeframe. Voting is usually done by universal __75__ which means that every citizen above eighteen is __76__ to vote provided he/she is duly registered and has a valid voter’s card.

On the day of the election, the voters will go to the polling __77__ go through the voter’s register for __78__ before casting their votes for the person of their choice. The counting of votes will be done by the __79__ under the supervision of party agents. At the end of the exercise, the winner will be __80__.

What option best completes the gap labelled 80?

  • A. chosen
  • B. appointed
  • C. announced
  • D. called
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70

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage. 

The __71__ of the local government chairman would soon elapse. This means that there would be an election soon. This will commence with the selection of __72__ by registered political parties, who will present their __73__ to the public to inform them of their intentions when they assume office. The process of __74__ for votes has a timeframe. Voting is usually done by universal __75__ which means that every citizen above eighteen is __76__ to vote provided he/she is duly registered and has a valid voter’s card.

On the day of the election, the voters will go to the polling __77__ go through the voter’s register for __78__ before casting their votes for the person of their choice. The counting of votes will be done by the __79__ under the supervision of party agents. At the end of the exercise, the winner will be __80__.

What option best completes the gap labelled 79?

  • A. presiding officer
  • B. returning officer
  • C. registration officer
  • D. electoral agent
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71

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage. 

The __71__ of the local government chairman would soon elapse. This means that there would be an election soon. This will commence with the selection of __72__ by registered political parties, who will present their __73__ to the public to inform them of their intentions when they assume office. The process of __74__ for votes has a timeframe. Voting is usually done by universal __75__ which means that every citizen above eighteen is __76__ to vote provided he/she is duly registered and has a valid voter’s card.

On the day of the election, the voters will go to the polling __77__ go through the voter’s register for __78__ before casting their votes for the person of their choice. The counting of votes will be done by the __79__ under the supervision of party agents. At the end of the exercise, the winner will be __80__.

What option best completes the gap labelled 78?

  • A. endorsement
  • B. accreditation
  • C. validation
  • D. approval
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72

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage. 

The __71__ of the local government chairman would soon elapse. This means that there would be an election soon. This will commence with the selection of __72__ by registered political parties, who will present their __73__ to the public to inform them of their intentions when they assume office. The process of __74__ for votes has a timeframe. Voting is usually done by universal __75__ which means that every citizen above eighteen is __76__ to vote provided he/she is duly registered and has a valid voter’s card.

On the day of the election, the voters will go to the polling __77__ go through the voter’s register for __78__ before casting their votes for the person of their choice. The counting of votes will be done by the __79__ under the supervision of party agents. At the end of the exercise, the winner will be __80__.

What option best completes the gap labelled 77?

  • A. booths
  • B. boxes
  • C. stations
  • D. compartments
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73

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage. 

The __71__ of the local government chairman would soon elapse. This means that there would be an election soon. This will commence with the selection of __72__ by registered political parties, who will present their __73__ to the public to inform them of their intentions when they assume office. The process of __74__ for votes has a timeframe. Voting is usually done by universal __75__ which means that every citizen above eighteen is __76__ to vote provided he/she is duly registered and has a valid voter’s card.

On the day of the election, the voters will go to the polling __77__ go through the voter’s register for __78__ before casting their votes for the person of their choice. The counting of votes will be done by the __79__ under the supervision of party agents. At the end of the exercise, the winner will be __80__.

What option best completes the gap labelled 76?

  • A. recommended
  • B. approved
  • C. eligible
  • D. suitable
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74

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage. 

The __71__ of the local government chairman would soon elapse. This means that there would be an election soon. This will commence with the selection of __72__ by registered political parties, who will present their __73__ to the public to inform them of their intentions when they assume office. The process of __74__ for votes has a timeframe. Voting is usually done by universal __75__ which means that every citizen above eighteen is __76__ to vote provided he/she is duly registered and has a valid voter’s card.

On the day of the election, the voters will go to the polling __77__ go through the voter’s register for __78__ before casting their votes for the person of their choice. The counting of votes will be done by the __79__ under the supervision of party agents. At the end of the exercise, the winner will be __80__.

What option best completes the gap labelled 75?

  • A. suffrage
  • B. right
  • C. charter
  • D. declaration
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75

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage. 

The __71__ of the local government chairman would soon elapse. This means that there would be an election soon. This will commence with the selection of __72__ by registered political parties, who will present their __73__ to the public to inform them of their intentions when they assume office. The process of __74__ for votes has a timeframe. Voting is usually done by universal __75__ which means that every citizen above eighteen is __76__ to vote provided he/she is duly registered and has a valid voter’s card.

On the day of the election, the voters will go to the polling __77__ go through the voter’s register for __78__ before casting their votes for the person of their choice. The counting of votes will be done by the __79__ under the supervision of party agents. At the end of the exercise, the winner will be __80__.

What option best completes the gap labelled 74?

  • A. lobbying
  • B. canvassing
  • C. buying
  • D. driving
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76

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage. 

The __71__ of the local government chairman would soon elapse. This means that there would be an election soon. This will commence with the selection of __72__ by registered political parties, who will present their __73__ to the public to inform them of their intentions when they assume office. The process of __74__ for votes has a timeframe. Voting is usually done by universal __75__ which means that every citizen above eighteen is __76__ to vote provided he/she is duly registered and has a valid voter’s card.

On the day of the election, the voters will go to the polling __77__ go through the voter’s register for __78__ before casting their votes for the person of their choice. The counting of votes will be done by the __79__ under the supervision of party agents. At the end of the exercise, the winner will be __80__.

What option best completes the gap labelled 73?

  • A. promise
  • B. speech
  • C. mandate
  • D. manifestoes
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77

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage. 

The __71__ of the local government chairman would soon elapse. This means that there would be an election soon. This will commence with the selection of __72__ by registered political parties, who will present their __73__ to the public to inform them of their intentions when they assume office. The process of __74__ for votes has a timeframe. Voting is usually done by universal __75__ which means that every citizen above eighteen is __76__ to vote provided he/she is duly registered and has a valid voter’s card.

On the day of the election, the voters will go to the polling __77__ go through the voter’s register for __78__ before casting their votes for the person of their choice. The counting of votes will be done by the __79__ under the supervision of party agents. At the end of the exercise, the winner will be __80__.

What option best completes the gap labelled 72?

  • A. candidates
  • B. aspirants
  • C. applicants
  • D. competitors
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78

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage. 

The __71__ of the local government chairman would soon elapse. This means that there would be an election soon. This will commence with the selection of __72__ by registered political parties, who will present their __73__ to the public to inform them of their intentions when they assume office. The process of __74__ for votes has a timeframe. Voting is usually done by universal __75__ which means that every citizen above eighteen is __76__ to vote provided he/she is duly registered and has a valid voter’s card.

On the day of the election, the voters will go to the polling __77__ go through the voter’s register for __78__ before casting their votes for the person of their choice. The counting of votes will be done by the __79__ under the supervision of party agents. At the end of the exercise, the winner will be __80__.

What option best completes the gap labelled 71?

  • A. period
  • B. reign
  • C. tenure
  • D. era
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79

From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Don’t judge the boy ______ his past. 

  • A. from
  • B. at
  • C. by
  • D. for
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80

From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

It is mandatory that consumables should have _____ dates. 

  • A. sell-by
  • B. sell-out
  • C. sell-off
  • D. sell-on
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81

From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

One has to be careful of ____ friends.

  • A. his
  • B. their
  • C. your
  • D. one's
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82

From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Did you notice that the _______ had been removed??

  • A. price's tag
  • B. price tag
  • C. prices tag
  • D. prices' tag
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83

From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

You _______ have walked home alone so late at night.

  • A. would not
  • B. might not
  • C. ought not to
  • D. need not to
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84

From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

We are playing ____ the problems of the company. 

  • A. off
  • B. up
  • C. out
  • D. down
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