Question 1Mezi the trader purchased various articles at the big sale near Kingsway and surprisingly enough. He ……… them all before he reached home that day. A.destroyed B.bought C.sold D.distributedObjective Show full explanation
Question 2In this argument, Ade was my supporter even though he is often my ……… in other matters A.opponent B.ally C.opposition D.proposer Objective Show full explanation
Question 3People who are normally____ often turn to be dauntless heroes in the face of real danger. A.unsteady B.colourless C.cowards D.bashful Objective Show full explanation
Question 4I encouraged my younger brother to take on Law as a profession while I _____ my sister from doing so. A.financed B.warned C.dissuaded D.persuaded Objective Show full explanation
Question 5It is quite customary to introduce the guest speaker but ______ to insult him. A.illegalB.Impolite C.unusual D.legal Objective Show full explanation
Question 6Olu was able to kindle the fire which my father had to ________ later. A.Kill B.switch C.ExtinguishD.destroy Objective Show full explanation
Question 7Mr. John has always managed to keep his head above water. This means he: A.keeps his head above water when swimming. B.likes swimmingC.knows the techniques of swimming. D.stays out of financial difficultyObjective Show full explanation
Question 8The men eventually gained their freedom and decided later to get their own back on their oppressors, this means that they: A.strike B.Have revenge on C.abuse D.get something fromObjective Show full explanation
Question 9He went off the rails as soon as he heard of his failure in the last examination A.Became annoyed B.wept bitterlyC.Became disorganisedD.Became a manObjective Show full explanation
Question 10How do you hope to do it? You can't make bricks without straw. This meansA.use a straw for making bricks. B.afford not to have all the necessary materials. C.seek a leader. D.find bricks and straw. Objective Show full explanation
Question 11My choice of a partner would be based on character, not looks. This means my choice would not be based on: A.visibility B.feasibility C.appearance D.stares Objective Show full explanation
Question 12Ade is very winsome yet his neighbour finds it difficult to put up with him. This means he find Ade difficult to: A.stay with B.live with C.tolerate D.depend on.Objective Show full explanation
Question 13The girl has just come out of the fattening room and her waist is adorned with beads. This means she isA.surrounded B.decoratedC.BesiegedD.DefacedObjective Show full explanation
Question 14Some drugs can exacerbate a particular illnessA.HealB.AmeliorateC.LengthenD.WorsenObjective Show full explanation
Question 15In accordance with the practice of his religion, Raman’s body was interred the day he died. This means he wasA.SanctifiedB.PresentedC.cremated D.buriedObjective Show full explanation
Question 16What you cannot avoid, u try to endure. This means: A.Cast offB.Put offC.dispense with D.tolerateObjective Show full explanation
Question 17Adamu is a very good friend on ______ I can rely. A.who B.whose C.Which D.whom Objective Show full explanation
Question 181 ought ……… the letter by now. A.to be sent B.to have being sent C.to have sent D.to have to send. Objective Show full explanation
Question 19Wale couldn't have said a thing like that ....... A.could he? B.did he'? C.can he? D.would he? Objective Show full explanation