From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The appellate court has ________ the decision of the lower court.
- A. obstructed
- B. nullified
- C. neutralized
- D. balanced
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The runner was_________ at fifteen seconds at the end of the race.
- A. taped
- B. timed
- C. belled
- D. flagged
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 accidentally stepped on my brother but he told Mummy I did it ________
- A. thoughtfully
- B. intuitively
- C. deliberately
- D. annoyingly
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.
Older people are expected to be ________ where youths are green.
- A. experienced
- B. cautious
- C. equipped
- D. considerate
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.
It would have been my pleasure to accept your invitation but I have to ________ it because of a previous engagement.
- A. jettison
- B. defer
- C. suspend
- D. decline
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 principal chastised Ben for his use of coarse language and advised him to emulate his sister’s ________ behaviour.
- A. pure
- B. neat
- C. refined
- D. organised
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.
Only some of the accused were acquitted: the rest were________
- A. remanded
- B. convicted
- C. detained
- D. interdicted
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.
While the refuse dump smelled fetid, the orchard exuded a_______Smell.
- A. fragrant
- B. spicy
- C. clean
- D. dry
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.
John gave a fictitious account of the incident but his son’s account was_______
- A. probable
- B. compelling
- C. factual
- D. necessary
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 commander said that raw recruits could not dislodge the enemies: he needed______ men.
- A. skilled
- B. practical
- C. learned
- D. seasoned
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 audience applauded the last speaker, but the first was
- A. booed
- B. rejected
- C. abused
- D. scorned
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.
A guest should not make derogatory remarks about what he is offered by his host but __________ statements.
- A. candid
- B. appealing
- C. polite
- D. complimentary
The author of The Life Changer holds a degree in ______
- A. BSc (Ed) Mathematics
- B. BA (Ed) English Language
- C. BA (Ed) Economics
- D. BA Mass Communication
The Author of The Life Changer dedicates the novel to whom?
- A. her Husband
- B. Her mother
- C. her father
- D. her children
The Life Changer is authored by?
- A. Khadija Abubakar Jilla
- B. Khadija Abubakar Jalli
- C. Khadija Abubakar Jali
- D. Khadija Abubakar Jila
What is Dr Kabir’s weakness?
- A. women
- B. Easy money
- C. Food
- D. alcohol
According to Salma, No man was worthy to be called a man except ____
- A. her husband
- B. her boyfriend
- C. her brothers
- D. her father
How much did Salma give to Dr Kabir?
- A. one hundred thousand naira
- B. one hundred and fifty thousand Naira
- C. Two hundred thousand Naira
- D. Three hundred thousand Naira
What is Habib’s Political title?
- A. Governor
- B. Speaker of the house
- C. Minister of finance
- D. Minister of Education
Why did Salma sought for Habib’s help?
- A. Habib was her only saviour
- B. Habib was her boyfriend
- C. He was influential
- D. He was a philanthropist
Dr Amina dislike Salma because?
- A. Salma is not intelligent
- B. She is intimidated by Salma's appearance
- C. She considers Salma to be a threat to the university
- D. She does not like Salma's appearance