In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap.
The ripe orange was beyond his ______.
- A. touch
- B. catch
- C. pluck
- D. reach
In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap.
The touts ____ arrested during the riot.
- A. were
- B. was
- C. where
- D. is
In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The board Chairman cherishes punctuality at the meeting.
- A. condemns
- B. abhors
- C. despises
- D. admires
In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The assistant class teacher was told to stand in for Mrs Chukwudi.
- A. compensate
- B. receive
- C. support
- D. ignore
In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
At a crucial time, one should be cautious in taking decisive action.
- A. significant
- B. inconclusive
- C. indecisive
- D. trivial
In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Unemployment among school leavers has reached epidemic proportions.
- A. urban
- B. spreading
- C. disease
- D. extensive
In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The trial of the former governor was stopped and the earlier judgement was declared null and void.
- A. invalid
- B. nugatory
- C. void
- D. credible
In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
She remembered how reticent her father had been about his past.
- A. unpredictable
- B. insinuating
- C. difficult
- D. forthcoming
In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Due to old age, mother has become taciturn.
- A. reserved
- B. quiet
- C. cold
- D. garrulous
In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The instructions given to him are vague.
- A. clear
- B. obscure
- C. hazy
- D. sure
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
One of the prerequisites for success in examination is burning the midnight oil.
- A. needs to study late into the night
- B. should stay awake all day
- C. one should burn all the candles
- D. one needs to study at will
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Tayo had to separate himself neck and crop from his old friend.
- A. He became scared of his old friend
- B. He became suspicious of his old friend
- C. He completely severed from his old friend
- D. He completely forgave his old friend's offences
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
It is not in my place to keep late, no matter what happens.
- A. I am not used to keeping late
- B. I am a habitual latecomer to any event
- C. I do not get to anywhere later than expected
- D. I do not really care whether I get to an event late or not
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The paper stated that the driver of the lorry was helping the police in their investigation.
- A. joining the police in their investigation
- B. being questioned at the police station
- C. helping the police to drive around
- D. helping the police who were injured
In each of the following questions, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Public
- A. trophy
- B. pharmacy
- C. psychology
- D. handicap
In each of the following questions, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Gap
- A. pneumonia
- B. lack
- C. flour
- D. pain
The passage below has gaps. Immediately following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
If one is looking for a particular book, he can either use the __6__ [A. reverse catalogue B. borrower’s catalogue C. dictionary catalogue D. title catalogue] or the __7__ [A. author catalogue B. book catalogue C. title catalogue D. yearly catalogue] to locate the position of the book on the __8__ [A. table B. shelf C. cupboard D. desk] This can be done through the __9__ [A. borrower-mark B. reserve-mark C. call-mark D. year-mark] identification number. On the other hand, if the student has no particular book in mind, but wants to borrow any on a particular subject, say Mathematics, he can go to the __10__ [A. subject catalogue B. publisher catalogue C. reference catalogue D. cover catalogue]. There he will find the __11__ [A. book-card B. call-card C. author-card D. seller-card] of every book that deals with Mathematics as a subject. Apart from this, since all the shelves have instructions and numbers regarding the books on them, the person can read the __12__ [A. card’s guide B. author’s guide C. shelf-guides D. book-guides] and the book __13__ [A. acknowledgements B. commentaries C. titles D. spines] to get the book he wants. He can take the book to the __14__ [A. table B. reserve section C. sitting corner D. lending desk] where the library assistant removes the book card from the book __15__ [A. pocket B. title C. call-names D. reserve] and record the borrower’s name on it.
Choose the option that best fils the gap labelled 15
- A. pocket
- B. title
- C. call-name
- D. reserve
The passage below has gaps. Immediately following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
If one is looking for a particular book, he can either use the __6__ [A. reverse catalogue B. borrower’s catalogue C. dictionary catalogue D. title catalogue] or the __7__ [A. author catalogue B. book catalogue C. title catalogue D. yearly catalogue] to locate the position of the book on the __8__ [A. table B. shelf C. cupboard D. desk] This can be done through the __9__ [A. borrower-mark B. reserve-mark C. call-mark D. year-mark] identification number. On the other hand, if the student has no particular book in mind, but wants to borrow any on a particular subject, say Mathematics, he can go to the __10__ [A. subject catalogue B. publisher catalogue C. reference catalogue D. cover catalogue]. There he will find the __11__ [A. book-card B. call-card C. author-card D. seller-card] of every book that deals with Mathematics as a subject. Apart from this, since all the shelves have instructions and numbers regarding the books on them, the person can read the __12__ [A. card’s guide B. author’s guide C. shelf-guides D. book-guides] and the book __13__ [A. acknowledgements B. commentaries C. titles D. spines] to get the book he wants. He can take the book to the __14__ [A. table B. reserve section C. sitting corner D. lending desk] where the library assistant removes the book card from the book __15__ [A. pocket B. title C. call-names D. reserve] and record the borrower’s name on it.
Choose the option that best fills the gap labelled 14
- A. table
- B. reserve section
- C. sitting corner
- D. lending desk
The passage below has gaps. Immediately following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
If one is looking for a particular book, he can either use the __6__ [A. reverse catalogue B. borrower’s catalogue C. dictionary catalogue D. title catalogue] or the __7__ [A. author catalogue B. book catalogue C. title catalogue D. yearly catalogue] to locate the position of the book on the __8__ [A. table B. shelf C. cupboard D. desk] This can be done through the __9__ [A. borrower-mark B. reserve-mark C. call-mark D. year-mark] identification number. On the other hand, if the student has no particular book in mind, but wants to borrow any on a particular subject, say Mathematics, he can go to the __10__ [A. subject catalogue B. publisher catalogue C. reference catalogue D. cover catalogue]. There he will find the __11__ [A. book-card B. call-card C. author-card D. seller-card] of every book that deals with Mathematics as a subject. Apart from this, since all the shelves have instructions and numbers regarding the books on them, the person can read the __12__ [A. card’s guide B. author’s guide C. shelf-guides D. book-guides] and the book __13__ [A. acknowledgements B. commentaries C. titles D. spines] to get the book he wants. He can take the book to the __14__ [A. table B. reserve section C. sitting corner D. lending desk] where the library assistant removes the book card from the book __15__ [A. pocket B. title C. call-names D. reserve] and record the borrower’s name on it.
Choose the option that best fills the gap labelled 13
- A. acknowledgements
- B. commentaries
- C. titles
- D. spines
The passage below has gaps. Immediately following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
If one is looking for a particular book, he can either use the __6__ [A. reverse catalogue B. borrower’s catalogue C. dictionary catalogue D. title catalogue] or the __7__ [A. author catalogue B. book catalogue C. title catalogue D. yearly catalogue] to locate the position of the book on the __8__ [A. table B. shelf C. cupboard D. desk] This can be done through the __9__ [A. borrower-mark B. reserve-mark C. call-mark D. year-mark] identification number. On the other hand, if the student has no particular book in mind, but wants to borrow any on a particular subject, say Mathematics, he can go to the __10__ [A. subject catalogue B. publisher catalogue C. reference catalogue D. cover catalogue]. There he will find the __11__ [A. book-card B. call-card C. author-card D. seller-card] of every book that deals with Mathematics as a subject. Apart from this, since all the shelves have instructions and numbers regarding the books on them, the person can read the __12__ [A. card’s guide B. author’s guide C. shelf-guides D. book-guides] and the book __13__ [A. acknowledgements B. commentaries C. titles D. spines] to get the book he wants. He can take the book to the __14__ [A. table B. reserve section C. sitting corner D. lending desk] where the library assistant removes the book card from the book __15__ [A. pocket B. title C. call-names D. reserve] and record the borrower’s name on it.
Choose the option that best fills the gap labelled 12
- A. card's guide
- B. author's guide
- C. shelf-guides
- D. books-guides
The passage below has gaps. Immediately following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
If one is looking for a particular book, he can either use the __6__ [A. reverse catalogue B. borrower’s catalogue C. dictionary catalogue D. title catalogue] or the __7__ [A. author catalogue B. book catalogue C. title catalogue D. yearly catalogue] to locate the position of the book on the __8__ [A. table B. shelf C. cupboard D. desk] This can be done through the __9__ [A. borrower-mark B. reserve-mark C. call-mark D. year-mark] identification number. On the other hand, if the student has no particular book in mind, but wants to borrow any on a particular subject, say Mathematics, he can go to the __10__ [A. subject catalogue B. publisher catalogue C. reference catalogue D. cover catalogue]. There he will find the __11__ [A. book-card B. call-card C. author-card D. seller-card] of every book that deals with Mathematics as a subject. Apart from this, since all the shelves have instructions and numbers regarding the books on them, the person can read the __12__ [A. card’s guide B. author’s guide C. shelf-guides D. book-guides] and the book __13__ [A. acknowledgements B. commentaries C. titles D. spines] to get the book he wants. He can take the book to the __14__ [A. table B. reserve section C. sitting corner D. lending desk] where the library assistant removes the book card from the book __15__ [A. pocket B. title C. call-names D. reserve] and record the borrower’s name on it.
Choose the option that best fills the gap labelled 11
- A. book-card
- B. call-card
- C. author-card
- D. seller-card