In the following sentence, 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 once unknown musician became _____ in a very short time.
- A. popular
- B. accepted
- C. respected
- D. admirable
In the following sentence, 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.
I don’t know how Yusuf became so proud; his parents have always been ______
- A. gentle
- B. noble
- C. humble
- D. simple
In the following sentence, 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.
Success is the reward of _________, not indolence.
- A. prudence
- B. attentiveness
- C. diligence
- D. sharpness
In the following sentence, 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.
Michael is stingy but his brother is _______
- A. generous
- B. kind
- C. humane
- D. hospitable
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ j /
- A. cue
- B. quit
- C. judge
- D. cheer
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ n /
- A. ankle
- B. knock
- C. hymn
- D. hung
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ ð /
- A. thyme
- B. pith
- C. smooth
- D. thin
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ ɪə /
- A. dear
- B. chair
- C. night
- D. reign
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ ei /
- A. alone
- B. greet
- C. height
- D. neigh
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ b /
- A. bugle
- B. doubt
- C. subtle
- D. lamb
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ ɔː /
- A. coy
- B. law
- C. cot
- D. plow
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ s /
- A. beer
- B. says
- C. isle
- D. raid
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ ʊ /
- A. choose
- B. tool
- C. book
- D. scoop
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Ade’s BICYCLE is made of steel.
- A. Is Bola's bicycle made of steel?
- B. Is Ade's car made of steel?
- C. Was Ade's bicycle made of steel?
- D. I Ade's bicycle made of plastic?
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Dad requested the DRIVER to open the door.
- A. Did mum request the driver to open the door?
- B. Did dad order the driver to open the door?
- C. Did dad request the gardener to open the door?
- D. Did dad request the driver to shut the door?
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
NEW students should pay tuition fees.
- A. Should new students pay tuition fees?
- B. Should old students pay tuition fees?
- C. Should new students pay hostel fees?
- D. Can new students pay tuition fees?
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Wood is cheap in the South THIS year.
- A. Is cassava cheap in the south?
- B. Is wood expensive in the south this year?
- C. Is wood cheap in the north this year?
- D. Is wood cheap in the south every year?
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
AYO asked Mary to come today.
- A. Did Chike ask Mary to come?
- B. Did Ayo order Mary to come today?
- C. Did Ayo ask Dad to come today?
- D. Did Ayo ask Mary to come today?
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. identify the one with the different stress pattern.
- A. cargo
- B. cater
- C. cover
- D. cartoon
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. identify the one with the different stress pattern.
- A. decision
- B. incursion
- C. mutation
- D. motionless
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. identify the one with the different stress pattern.
- A. concept
- B. control
- C. confess
- D. confuse