From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Collaboration is essential to success of the team
- A. desired
- B. indespensable
- C. effective
- D. appropraite
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Modou is endowed with a great potential.
- A. enlightened
- B. provided
- C. gifted
- D. inspired
After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
The young man quickly paid his debt to save his face. This means that the young man
- A. wanted to avoid disgrace
- B. did not want to be slapped
- C. wanted to preserve his looks
- D. did not want to be a debtor
After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
He was sad to learn that his friend had gone around the bend. This means that his friend has
- A. gone oversees
- B. gone mad
- C. lost his job
- D. been very ill
After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
He was advised to pull himself together. This means that he was advised to
- A. keep his plans secret
- B. change his mind
- C. control himself
- D. keep the matter to himself
After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
At the last minute, he had cold feet. This means that he
- A. suddenly fell ill
- B. became nervous
- C. lost his imagination
- D. reject the offer
After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
The government troop extended the olive branch to the rebels. This means that the government troops
- A. has reached a critical stage
- B. killed a lot of rebels
- C. were ready for peace
- D. defended their territory bravely
After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
He finds it difficult to put out with her attitude. This means that he finds it difficult to
- A. tolerate her behaviour
- B. understand her behaviour
- C. determine her behaviour
- D. consider her behaviour
After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
Since he left home, he has been trying to find his feet. This means that he
- A. has been suffering alot
- B. lost his pair of shoes
- C. has forgotten about his relatives
- D. has been trying to get used to his new situation
After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
He was given the boot by the chairman. This mean that he was
- A. offered a pair of boots
- B. promoted
- C. sacked
- D. sent to buy boots
After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
John’s money was barely enough to keep the wolf away from the door. This means that
- A. John had killed the wolf
- B. the money was just sufficient
- C. the situation was just desperate
- D. john spent money lavishly
After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
On hearing the news, he flew off the handle. This means that he
- A. changed his decision
- B. ran away
- C. felt very disappointed
- D. became very angry
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
As a millionaire he lives in …
- A. prudence
- B. affluence
- C. frugality
- D. abundance
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
The truth of the evidence is…
- A. irreversible
- B. irrefutable
- C. irreparable
- D. irretrieveable
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
Public money should be used only for …………. purposes.
- A. legitimate
- B. discreet
- C. legal
- D. executive
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
The…years of a child’s life mould his character
- A. restrained
- B. constructive
- C. confllicting
- D. formative
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
He was given a certificate of….in English.
- A. efficacy
- B. efficiency
- C. proficiency
- D. sufficiency
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
The court granted an….against the eviction of the tenants.
- A. adjournment
- B. injunction
- C. indictment
- D. adjudication
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
The disease was….by the doctors as pneumonia.
- A. diagnosed
- B. prescribed
- C. constructed
- D. decided
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
A judge is required to….justice fairly.
- A. defer
- B. dispense
- C. define
- D. dispel
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
After assuring the authorities that he would not escape, the prisoner was released on…
- A. suspension
- B. recored
- C. parole
- D. probation