Question 1Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each of the following sentences.Okoro is an amateur wrestler.A.skillfulB.goodC.professionalD.strongObjective Show full explanation
Question 2Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each of the following sentences.The instructions on the examination paper are explicit.A.simpleB.ambiguousC.detailedD.definiteObjective Show full explanation
Question 3Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each of the following sentences.The doctor tried to alleviate his patient's pain.A.relieveB.worsenC.killD.cureObjective Show full explanation
Question 4Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each of the following sentences.Ono's response infuriated his wife.A.annoyedB.pleasedC.surprisedD.confusedObjective Show full explanation
Question 5Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each of the following sentences.He accepted a mundane task without hesitation.A.greatB.lowlyC.menialD.moderateObjective Show full explanation
Question 6Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each of the following sentences.It is a unique opportunity for her to demonstrate the reality of her faith.A.strangeB.usualC.goldenD.unusualObjective Show full explanation
Question 7Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each of the following sentences.Her identification with the king is publicly known.A.hatredB.disassociationC.relationshipD.intimacyObjective Show full explanation
Question 8Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each of the following sentences.The economic situation in Nigeria is obviously gloomy.A.encouragingB.moodyC.unknownD.regrettableObjective Show full explanation
Question 9Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each of the following sentences.One wonders if the situation will improve.A.brightenB.diminishC.disintegrateD.worsenObjective Show full explanation
Question 10Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each of the following sentences.Language teachers believe that grammar exercises stretch the mind.A.expandB.ruinC.enrichD.restrictObjective Show full explanation
Question 11Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each of the following sentences.These two books are identical.A.alikeB.similarC.differentD.equalObjective Show full explanation
Question 12Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined in the following sentences.The police ran the criminal to earth.A.nailed himB.knocked him downC.discovered himD.buried himObjective Show full explanation
Question 13Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined in the following sentences.If your life is in turmoil take courage.A.devastationB.crisisC.trialD.tragedyObjective Show full explanation
Question 14Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined in the following sentences.Do you know one of the most astounding events of my life?A.specialB.amazingC.seriousD.outstanding. Objective Show full explanation
Question 15Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined in the following sentences.Nneka is suffering from the consequences of alienation.A.confinementB.isolationC.enclosureD.imprisonmentObjective Show full explanation
Question 16Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined in the following sentences.The terms of the contract stuck in my throat.A.were beyond meB.were not clearC.were ambiguousD.became obsoleteObjective Show full explanation
Question 17Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined in the following sentences.He was asked to give copious examples to appear convincing.A.concreteB.rigidC.cogentD.manyObjective Show full explanation
Question 18Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined in the following sentences.Some children mimic their teachers.A.imitatesB.mimeC.ridiculeD.teaseObjective Show full explanation
Question 19Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined in the following sentences.He works long hours collecting trash to eke out a livelihood.A.try a livingB.struggle for a livingC.make a livingD.carve out a livingObjective Show full explanation
Question 20Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined in the following sentences.Everybody complained of a lean harvest last year.A.surplusB.abundantC.poorD.thinObjective Show full explanation
Question 21Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined in the following sentences.He is very modest in his demands.A.honestB.bogusC.extravagantD.humbleObjective Show full explanation
Question 22Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined in the following sentences.The patient disregarded the advice of the doctor.A.ignoredB.disobeyedC.questionedD.respectedObjective Show full explanation
Question 23Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined in the following sentences.The newly elected leader has pledged to ensure better life for the citizens.A.vowedB.agreedC.undertakenD.undertakingObjective Show full explanation
Question 24Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined in the following sentences.Statesmen are revered for their objective.A.referredB.respectedC.rememberedD.rejectedObjective Show full explanation
Question 25Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined in the following sentences.He has been advised to keep his head, the confusion notwithstanding.A.avoid being heated or insultedB.keep calmC.save his headD.prevent being beheadedObjective Show full explanation
Question 26Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined in the following sentences.Tunde always put his shoulder to the wheel.A.sits with his shoulders straight when he is drivingB.works energetically at the task in hadnC.performs task assigned to him grudginglyD.holds the steering wheel firmly when he is drivingObjective Show full explanation
Question 27Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined in the following sentences.He reneged on the agreement between him and his employees.A.keptB.failed to keepC.failed to approveD.failed to signObjective Show full explanation
Question 28Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined in the following sentences.He is credulous.A.credibleB.creditableC.gullibleD.fallibleObjective Show full explanation
Question 29Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined in the following sentences.The company has gone under.A.suffered some losesB.broken upC.become brokeD.become bankruptObjective Show full explanation
Question 30Full the gap with appropriate option in each of the following sentences.Many people believe that nuclear power will solve our energy problems ..........., this has not been proved to be true.A.IndeedB.ButC.HoweverD.On the contraryObjective Show full explanation
Question 31Full the gap with appropriate option in each of the following sentences............, sign post words are useful to readers.A.ConclusivelyB.To concludeC.In conclusionD.The conclusionObjective Show full explanation
Question 32Full the gap with appropriate option in each of the following sentences.Every programming language and software package ....... limitations.A.have itsB.have theirC.has itsD.has theirObjective Show full explanation
Question 34Full the gap with appropriate option in each of the following sentences.Baba and .......... participated in the tournament.A.himB.hisC.heD.he'sObjective Show full explanation
Question 35Full the gap with appropriate option in each of the following sentences.It was .......... who fought the civil war.A.theyB.themC.thoseD.theirsObjective Show full explanation
Question 36Full the gap with appropriate option in each of the following sentences.The physicians have more people in waiting rooms than have ever had.A.his/heB.there/theyC.their/theyD.them/theyObjective Show full explanation
Question 37Full the gap with appropriate option in each of the following sentences.Before mechanization, workers ........ water out of fabrics with their hands.A.wringB.wrungC.wrangD.wringedObjective Show full explanation
Question 38Full the gap with appropriate option in each of the following sentences.Four engineers ........ on this system since March.A.workedB.are workingC.had workedD.have been workingObjective Show full explanation
Question 39Full the gap with appropriate option in each of the following sentences.Having worked all night, the security man ......... a sense of accomplishment.A.had feltB.feltC.is feelingD.has feltObjective Show full explanation
Question 40Full the gap with appropriate option in each of the following sentences.Three quarters of the Physics class ........ dramatically.A.improveB.improvesC.are improvingD.is improvingObjective Show full explanation
Question 41Full the gap with appropriate option in each of the following sentences.A number of students ......... missed the opportunity to re-registered carry-over courses.A.isB.hasC.haveD.do Objective Show full explanation
Question 42Full the gap with appropriate option in each of the following sentences.It seems to be a well thought ......... scheme. A.overB.outC.offD.into Objective Show full explanation
Question 43Full the gap with appropriate option in each of the following sentences.Edward is prepared for a .............. with his opponent following his defeat last season. A.show-offB.show-downC.show-outD.show-up Objective Show full explanation
Question 44Full the gap with appropriate option in each of the following sentences.Victor refused to be ........... though he has written the same examination three times. A.sadB.placatedC.frustratedD.indifferent Objective Show full explanation
Question 45Full the gap with appropriate option in each of the following sentences.On his ........... of office, the new President announced some drastic measures. A.assumptionB.ascensionC.acceptanceD.appointment Objective Show full explanation
Question 46Full the gap with appropriate option in each of the following sentences.The .......... was filed ........... the Enugu Magistrate Court. A.suit/inB.case/inC.suit/atD.case/of Objective Show full explanation
Question 47Full the gap with appropriate option in each of the following sentences.The plaintiff .......... the court to restrain the defendants from further action. A.askedB.beggedC.demanded ofD.prayed Objective Show full explanation
Question 48Full the gap with appropriate option in each of the following sentences.My experience in Lagos last week was ................ about. A.something to exciteB.nothing to explain at homeC.nothing to write homeD.something to celebrate about Objective Show full explanation
Question 49Full the gap with appropriate option in each of the following sentences............... him around, I would have informed you. A.Had I seenB.Have I seenC.Should I seeD.If I saw Objective Show full explanation
Question 50Full the gap with appropriate option in each of the following sentences.Adam is one of the boys who always .............. good work.A.doesB.would doC.doD.doneObjective Show full explanation