choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The match came to an abrupt end when the rain started.
- A. sharp
- B. brisk
- C. quick
- D. sudden
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Dr. Azeez declined the offer to chair the meeting.
- A. rescinded
- B. shunned
- C. refused
- D. avoided
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The boy was reluctant to carry out the order of his senior
- A. adamant
- B. slow
- C. sluggish
- D. unwilling
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
When he received the news that he had lost the election, he did not bat an eyelid. This means that he
- A. expected to lose the election
- B. stood perfectly still
- C. was shocked to have lost the election
- D. showed no feelings
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The manager hit the roof when he was presented with the estimate for the new project. This means that the manager
- A. mobilised the workers
- B. became very angry
- C. became very suspicious
- D. cancelled the project
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
People do not often rely on men who allow their exalted position to go to their head. This means that people shun those who
- A. are highly placed
- B. are conceited because of their position
- C. are rude because of their position
- D. do not do their work
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
When the man was accused of stealing the money, nobody raised an eyebrow. This means that nobody was
- A. sad
- B. pleased
- C. interested
- D. surprised
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The old woman ‘s birthday was marked by her children with pomp. This means that the birthday was
- A. greatly celebrated
- B. remembered fondly
- C. widely advertise
- D. filmed and played back
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
When the result was announced, it was discovered that Bimbo and Pam were neck and neck. This means that Bimbo and Pam
- A. had almost the same result
- B. failed badly
- C. had equal result
- D. passed well
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The game was tough but our team lost by a whisker. This means that our team lost by
- A. default
- B. a wide margin
- C. not preparing well
- D. a narrow margin
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The man has lost a lot and he only keeps up appearances by driving a big car. This means that the man
- A. intends to work harder
- B. pretends that all is well
- C. wants everybody to see him
- D. wants to please his people
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
If you ask him to sing, he will do it at the drop of a hat. This means that he will sing
- A. joyfully
- B. melodiously
- C. immediately
- D. sluggishly
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
My grandmother once told me that old habits die hard. This means that old habits are
- A. easily corrected
- B. difficult to change
- C. short-lived
- D. forever changing
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The weather is too hot; I need some water to________ my thirst.
- A. wet
- B. quench
- C. cool
- D. soak
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The textbook is very costly; I cannot_________ it to my students.
- A. commit
- B. afford
- C. endorse
- D. recommend
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The librarian has not entered the new books in the__________
- A. catalogue
- B. roster
- C. list
- D. directory
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
There is a need to raise teachers’ salary in order to boost their_______
- A. spirit
- B. moral
- C. soul
- D. morale
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Coming from the kitchen was the sweet ________ of Mummy’s soup.
- A. aroma
- B. odour
- C. fragrance
- D. scent
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The manager was not in when Addo called, so he left his ________ card.
- A. supplementary
- B. complimentary
- C. complementary
- D. identification
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
There is an election _________ pending against the senator.
- A. application
- B. appeal
- C. petition
- D. complaint
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The defeated boxer left the ring looking extremely_________
- A. dislocated
- B. distorted
- C. desert
- D. dejected