Question 1
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences.
Cosmas is a very good friend on _______ I can rely
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UNIZIK English Language 2008/2009 Day 1 Past Questions
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Question 2
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences.
A hotel is supposed to be a home away from home, but the one _____ was hell away from home.
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Question 3
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences.
Initially, we were deceived by the beautiful surroundings and by the Manager's which was warm and inviting.
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Question 4
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences.
After the usual _____ and signing of forms, we were allowed into our rooms.
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Question 5
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences.
I ought ______ the letter by now.
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Question 6
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences.
Chinwe's fever was so acute that she ______ an injection
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Question 7
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences.
I started writing at 9 am. It is 10 am and by 11 am, I _____ writing for two hours.
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Question 8
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences.
The car couldn't keep pace ______ the motorcycle especially in congested areas.
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Question 9
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences.
Obiora couldn't have said a thing like that ______
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Question 10
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences.
I don't know what to do with these children. They are always fighting ______ .
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Question 11
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences.
The fishermen threw a stone into the river and this caused a ______
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Question 12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences.
The play was so interesting that the ______ clapped for quite a long time at the end.
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Question 13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences.
The building _______ because of weak structural foundation.
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Question 14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences.
The magazine was ........ by the government for an offensive publication
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Question 15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences.
Many people reacted to the brutal murder of the popular musician with strong _____
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Question 16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences.
The Governor frowned at the ____, which slowed down the implementation of policy decisions.
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Question 17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences.
The doctor _____ the illness as typhoid fever and not malaria.
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Question 18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences.
Since the writer did not indicate his name, the editor decided not to publish such ______ article
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Question 19
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences.
Please let me have _______ salt in my soup.
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Question 20
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences.
Don't believe all _______ he had told you.
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Question 21
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word of group of words 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.
Joseph purchased various articles at the big sale near the supermarket and surprisingly enough, he ________ them in all before he reach home that day
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Question 22
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word of group of words 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.
In this argument, Martin was my supporter even though he is often my
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Question 23
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word of group of words 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.
People who are normally _____ often turn to be dauntless heroes in the face of real danger
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Question 24
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word of group of words 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 encouraged my younger brother to take on law as a profession while I ________ my sister from doing so
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Question 25
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word of group of words 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 is quite customary to introduce the guest speaker but _______ to insult him
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Question 26
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word of group of words 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 was able to kindle the fire, which my father had to ______ later.
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Question 27
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word and which complete the sentence.
One of the armed robbers was as daring in his words at the stake as the other was _______
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Question 28
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word and which complete the sentence.
His outspokenness contrast with the _____ of the father.
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Question 29
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word and which complete the sentence.
A gully which is a natural phenomenon, could not be mistaken for a tunnel which is _____.
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Question 30
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word and which complete the sentence.
It is curious how Chike can be so carefree in his ways when his brother is so ______
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Question 31
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word and which complete the sentence.
Personally, I give in ________ rather easily when it comes to arguments, but Emeka will always _______ to his opinions
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Question 32
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word and which complete the sentence.
He intentionally threw the documents away and somebody ____ burnt them.
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Question 33
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word and which complete the sentence.
The crops the farmer planted were _____ by some naughty boys
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Question 34
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word and which complete the sentence.
The man refuse to accept the offer of a job in the rural areas, he preferred one in the ______ area.
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Question 35
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word and which complete the sentence.
The young engineer is good at terminating other people's projects but has not been capable of _____ any of his own.
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Question 36
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word and which complete the sentence.
The manger who expected to be given respect was treated with ______
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Question 37
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word and which complete the sentence.
Those who had invitation cards were admitted to the party while those who had none were ______
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Question 38
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word and which complete the sentence.
Too many theories will not help us, we need to be _____
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Question 39
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word and which complete the sentence.
Nobody expects him to show _________ for his children but he certainly bestows too much affection on them.
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Question 40
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word and which complete the sentence.
The challenger at the boxing tournament was crude and inexperienced in contrast to the champion who was
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Question 41
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
My choice of a partner would be based on character, not looks.
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Question 42
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
Mike is very winsome yet his neighbour finds it difficult to put up with him
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Question 43
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The Efik girl has just come out of the fettering room and her waist is adorned with beads.
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Question 44
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
There are some drugs that could exacerbate a particular illness.
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Question 45
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
In accordance with the practice of his religion, Raman's body was interred the day he died
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Question 46
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
What you cannot avoid you try to endure
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Question 47
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The decision taken by the panel is irrevocable.
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Question 48
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
Death is inevitable for man.
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Question 49
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The superintendent was appalled the attitude of some of the employees towards their work
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Question 50
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The lawyer's argument of the case was exhaustive.
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