This question is based on “The Life Changer” novel.
How old is Bint?
- A. 5years old
- B. 10years old
- C. 8years old
- D. 7years old
The primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D choose the one that has the correct stress.
presidency
- A. pre-SI-den-cy
- B. pre-si-den-CY
- C. pre-si-DEN-cy
- D. PRE-si-den-cy
Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme.
sweet
- A. twice
- B. sweat
- C. suite
- D. suit
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The test shows that the lumps are malignant.
- A. numerous
- B. cancerous
- C. dominant
- D. benign
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
During the maths test, some students got an approximate score of 20.
- A. a frank
- B. a measured
- C. a precise
- D. an inaccurate
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters . From the options lettered A to D, choose the one which the sentence is the appropriate answer.
Lambusa TOOK OFF the wig.
- A. what did Lambusa do?
- B. Who took off the wig?
- C. Did Lambusa take off a wig?
- D. Did Lambusa take off a ring?
In this question, identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.
- A. confirm
- B. intact
- C. resist
- D. salon
This question is based on “The Life Changer” novel.
Who called the attention of the district head when it was discovered that Talle buys more than he could consume from the supermarket?
- A. his friends
- B. the grocers
- C. His neighbors
- D. his colleagues
This question is based on “The Life Changer” novel.
Salma stayed at the most coveted and famous ______ hostel.
- A. Queen Amina
- B. Queen Moremi
- C. Queen Lateefat
- D. Queen Haneefat
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
After thousands of years of existing, elephants still remain extant.
- A. subdued
- B. pulverized
- C. strong
- D. enduring
In this question, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.
EMEKA finished his homework yesterday.
- A. Who finished his home work yesterday?
- B. When did Emeka finish his home work?
- C. Did Emeka do his home work yesterday?
- D. Was Emeka helped to do his home work?
In this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The solution lies in choosing between various negative alternatives.
- A. The solutions are many
- B. The solution lies in choosing between the positive and negative
- C. The solution can be found in one of the negative options
- D. The solution is a negative one
This question is based on “The Life Changer” novel.
Whose reticent nature while growing up earned him the title: “The quiet one”.?
- A. Talle
- B. Bint
- C. Omar
- D. Ummi
Choose the word which has the same consonant sounds as the underlined letter(s)
pleasure
- A. rejoice
- B. surge
- C. seizure
- D. reassure
In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.A good description INCLUDES specific nouns.
- A. Does a good description exclude specific nouns?
- B. Does a good description include specific verbs?
- C. Does a good description include obscure nouns?
- D. Does a poor description include specific nouns?
This question is based on “The Life Changer” novel.
What appellation was given to Talle for all his amazing show of personality.
- A. The cool and calm one
- B. the moody ones
- C. the simple and delicate one
- D. the quiet one
In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.The union congratulated the ELECTED president.
- A. Did the union reject the elected president?
- B. Did the union congratulate the elected chairman?
- C. Did the management congratulate the elected president?
- D. Did the union congratulate the ousted president?
Identify the option with a different stress pattern
- A. reservoir
- B. contribute
- C. importance
- D. deposit
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket.
Smoo[th]
- A. worth
- B. dress
- C. brother
- D. wealthy
He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better …….. a singer
- A. like
- B. to be
- C. as if
- D. as
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
No one would complain if you emulate good behaviour
- A. differentiate
- B. condemn
- C. imitate
- D. exhibit