From the options, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underline word

By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being ________

A.overshadowed
B.defeated
C.demoted
D.submerged
E.

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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

The students received a mild reproof from the teacher

A.exhortation
B.opposition
C.commendation
D.appropriation
E.

Objective

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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

Aisha impelled to the party

A.compelled
B.accompained
C.authority
D.finance
E.

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When you ____ an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely

A.refute
B.rebuke
C.reject
D.refuse
E.

Objective

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Choose the options that have the same consonant as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined

leisure

A.sure
B.ledger
C.treasure
D.judge
E.

Objective

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Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options.

The stressed are written in capital letters
departmental

A.DEpartmental
B.dePARTmental
C.departMENtal
D.departmenTAL
E.

Objective

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choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

They come here on bootless errand

A.worthwhile
B.vain
C.delusive
D.intended
E.

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Choose the option to which the given sentence relates

Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy

A.Did Omowunmi state she had a right to her privacy?
B.Did Aderonke lament she had a right to her privacy?
C.Did Aderonke state she had a right to her openness?
D.did Aderonke state she had a right to his privacy
E.

Objective

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Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence

The painting was beautifully faked

A.The painting was a good deceptive replica
B.The painting was well-framed and displayed
C.The painting was deceptively decorated
D.The painting was carefully designed
E.

Objective

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Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)

The crops the farmer planted will be ____ in three months time.

A.sold
B.weeded
C.uprooted
D.harvested
E.

Objective

Question 0

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)

Garba acquiesced______their decision

A.for
B.on
C.in
D.by
E.

Objective

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Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence

The letter was being written by the principal

A.The letter had been written by the principal
B.The principal was writing the letter
C.The principal wanted to write the letter
D.The principal wrote the letter
E.

Objective

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Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence

Advising Olu to break his bad habit is like knocking your head against a brick wall

A.It is making a fool of you
B.It is trying the impossible
C.It is making him your enemy
D.It is asking him to beat you
E.

Objective

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Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)

_____a good boy, he was given a prize

A.To being
B.Been
C.Being
D.To been
E.

Objective

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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

The children received gifts from doting parents

A.nagging
B.loving
C.humble
D.Docile
E.

Objective

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Fill in the Gap

The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to — newspapers

A.censure
B.edit
C.publish
D.censor
E.

Objective

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In the novel "Independence" Tayo lied to Vanassa that Christine was his ______?

A.sister
B.niece
C.aunt
D.cousin
E.

Objective

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Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)

The_____event takes place every two years

A.bienial
B.biannual
C.biennial
D.biannal
E.

Objective

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Fill in the Gap

Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with the philanthropy because he _____ publicity

A.wields
B.lacks
C.detests
D.defines
E.

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The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that _________

A.Ngozi admired Paul
B.Paul recognized Ngozi.
C.Ngozi attracted Paul.
D.Paul surprised Ngozi
E.

Objective

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s)

Strange

A.vague
B.mirage
C.logic
D.legume
E.

Objective

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This question is based on S. L. Manyika's INDEPENDENCE

According to Tayo the two major problems of Nigeria were

A.tribalism and religion
B.politics and culture
C.bribery and corruption
D.greed and mismanagement
E.

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The government has decided to freeze student's grants. This means that government intends to

A.reduce grants meant for students
B.resume paying grants to students
C.make students repay the grants
D.stop paying grants to students
E.

Objective

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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

This case is within the jurisdiction of the council

A.record
B.prohibition
C.authority
D.finance
E.

Objective

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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined

One of the twins was as daring as the other was ______

A.morose
B.timid
C.secretive
D.rational
E.

Objective