English Language past questions: JAMB UTME 2024

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Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. The honeybee includes a group of insects that in a broad sense comprises all bees that make honey. They are social insects and live together in hives. The honeybee is remarkable for the dancing movement it performs in the hive to communicate information to its fellow bees about the location, distance, size, and quality of a particular food source in the surrounding area. There are two honeybee sexes, male and female, and two female castes. The two female castes are known as workers and queens. The males, or drones, are larger than the workers and are present only for about eight weeks, in early summer. The workers and queen have stingers, whereas the drones are stingless. The queens' unfertilised eggs develop into drones, whereas fertilised eggs develop into females, which may be either workers or virgin queens. Eggs destined to become queens are deposited in queen cells. After hatching, the virgin queens are fed royal jelly. When not fed a diet consisting solely of royal jelly, virgin queens will develop into workers. Adapted from Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopedia (2020, March 24), honeybee. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/animal/honeybee Which of the honeybees does not live long?
1.
According to the passage, it is not all honeybees that produce
1. A.eggs
2. B.royal jelly
3. C.honey
4. D.dance
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Answer: A eggs
2.
According to the passage, students perform poorly in examinations because
1. A.they burn midnight candles
2. B.they fail to identify the ethics of reading
3. C.they are too pre-occupied with social activities
4. D.of their inability to imbibe good reading culture
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Answer: D of their inability to imbibe good reading culture
3.
According to the writer, travelling across several labyrinths suggests
1. A.it was easy for them to locate the paths leading to Cameroon
2. B.Cameroon is a straight distance from the mountains
3. C.they arrived Cameroon after two days of crossing several rivers
4. D.they had a complicated and tortuous journey through the bush
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Answer: C they arrived Cameroon after two days of crossing several rivers
4.
Another word for the word destined according to the passage would be
1. A.desired
2. B.stage managed
3. C.predetermined
4. D.assumed
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Answer: C predetermined
5.
Apart from being born royal, a queen can lose its royalty by becoming a worker through
1. A.diet
2. B.association
3. C.cooperation
4. D.the absence of a queen
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Answer: A diet
6.
Choose the appropriate stress from the options. The stressed syllable is written in capital letters. dedication
1. A.dedicaTION
2. B.DEdication
3. C.deDIcation
4. D.dediCAtion
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Answer: D dediCAtion
7.
Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllables are written in capital letters. declamation
1. A.DEclamation
2. B.deCLAmation
3. C.declaMAtion
4. D.declamaTION
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Answer: C declaMAtion
8.
Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllables are written in capital letters. embodiment
1. A.EMbodiment
2. B.emBODiment
3. C.embodIment
4. D.embodiMENT
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Answer: B emBODiment
9.
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options below. The stressed syllables are written in capital letters. productivity
1. A.PROductivity
2. B.proDUCtivity
3. C.producTIvity
4. D.productiVIty
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Answer: C producTIvity
10.
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllables are written in capital letters. Informative
1. A.inFORmative
2. B.informaTIVE
3. C.INformative
4. D.inforMAtive
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Answer: A inFORmative
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. Accountants are discreet with their records.
1. A.rash
2. B.strategic
3. C.wise
4. D.cautious
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Answer: D cautious
12.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. Death is inevitable.
1. A.unavoidable
2. B.predictable
3. C.distant
4. D.surmountable
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Answer: C distant
13.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. Despite the cancellation of the excursion, the students still waited at the school gate.
1. A.delay
2. B.abandonment
3. C.lifting
4. D.abortion
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Answer: D abortion
14.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. Everyone thinks Ojo's decision to be a demagogue is ill-advised.
1. A.pastor
2. B.teacher
3. C.manipulator
4. D.demographer
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Answer: C manipulator
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. He bequeathed his company to his last daughter.
1. A.sold
2. B.left
3. C.lent
4. D.added
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Answer: B left
16.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. His persistently poor performance is already driving his parents round the bend.
1. A.making his parents sad
2. B.making his parents mad
3. C.driving his parents into a corner
4. D.causing his parents some problems
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Answer: D causing his parents some problems
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. His reckless remark did not go unnoticed.
1. A.salient
2. B.considerable
3. C.taciturn
4. D.unguarded
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Answer: D unguarded
18.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. Mr Jebu displayed a high sense of conviviality during the Gala.
1. A.spitefulness
2. B.conjugality
3. C.friendliness
4. D.blissfulness
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Answer: C friendliness
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. She went to the court to seek redress for the wrong done to her.
1. A.returns
2. B.appeal
3. C.judgement
4. D.compensation
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Answer: D compensation
20.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. The attempt by the robbers to break into the bank was futile.
1. A.successful
2. B.expensive
3. C.hostile
4. D.fruitless
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Answer: D fruitless
21.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. The lecturer's wife has become quite unconscionable.
1. A.unquestionable
2. B.unbecoming
3. C.suspicious
4. D.reprehensible
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Answer: B unbecoming
22.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. The newly employed teachers gave their work rapt attention.
1. A.concentrated
2. B.conflicting
3. C.half-hearted
4. D.divided
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Answer: B conflicting
23.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. The old fire station has obviously become derelict.
1. A.moribund
2. B.glamorous
3. C.enlivened
4. D.titivated
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Answer: A moribund
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. We had to prevail upon him to accept that offer.
1. A.cajole
2. B.over rule
3. C.persuade
4. D.force
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Answer: C persuade
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. A prosperous lawyer is definitely hardworking.
1. A.affluent
2. B.poor
3. C.stagnant
4. D.luxurious
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Answer: B poor
26.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. All men in public life should be altruistic.
1. A.antagonistic
2. B.selfish
3. C.selfless
4. D.unkind
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Answer: B selfish
27.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. Ayo does regular exercise to stretch his mind.
1. A.enrich
2. B.expand
3. C.restrict
4. D.conscript
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Answer: A enrich
28.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. Before going to bed, make sure you extinguish all the lights.
1. A.turn off
2. B.turn out
3. C.switch on
4. D.switch off
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Answer: C switch on
29.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. Ebere's indolence contrasts with her sister's.
1. A.indulgence
2. B.laziness
3. C.diligence
4. D.prudence
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Answer: C diligence
30.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. Everyone thought the politician was invincible.
1. A.invisible
2. B.unconquerable
3. C.vindictive
4. D.surmountable
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Answer: D surmountable
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. Fake news is rife on social media platforms.
1. A.hard
2. B.original
3. C.authentic
4. D.bogus
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Answer: C authentic
32.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. He gave an indifferent look at his dismissal.
1. A.a strong
2. B.a concerned
3. C.an uninterested
4. D.an unresponsive
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Answer: B a concerned
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. Jemila's austere reaction kept everyone on their toes.
1. A.harsh
2. B.ambituous
3. C.disgusting
4. D.benign
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Answer: D benign
34.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. My grandpa's stories are usually phony in nature.
1. A.factual
2. B.misleading
3. C.fake
4. D.unreal
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Answer: A factual
35.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. She looks very pale.
1. A.ruddy
2. B.strange
3. C.sick
4. D.weak
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Answer: A ruddy
36.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. The children's room was messy when we entered.
1. A.muddled
2. B.tidy
3. C.dirty
4. D.unkept
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Answer: B tidy
37.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. The cleaner admires the girls for their neatness.
1. A.scorns
2. B.accepts
3. C.sanctions
4. D.regards
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Answer: A scorns
38.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. The judge declared the two accused guilty.
1. A.rude
2. B.innocent
3. C.flawed
4. D.convicted
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Answer: B innocent
39.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. The judge pronounced the suspect guilty.
1. A.acquitted
2. B.discharged
3. C.corrected
4. D.executed
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Answer: A acquitted
40.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. The roads in major cities are broad.
1. A.curvy
2. B.slim
3. C.wide
4. D.narrow
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Answer: D narrow
41.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. There is no likeness between him and his brother.
1. A.unlikeness
2. B.likelihood
3. C.dissimilarity
4. D.affinity
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Answer: C dissimilarity
42.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. Where is the wealth the rich man accumulated in his lifetime?
1. A.gather
2. B.squandered
3. C.amass
4. D.piled up
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Answer: B squandered
43.
Choose the option that best complete(s) the gap. ________ the word in the Thesaurus!
1. A.Look for
2. B.Look in
3. C.Look at
4. D.Look up
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Answer: D Look up
44.
Choose the option that best completes the gap in the sentence. Are those girls friends of _____?
1. A.your's
2. B.yours
3. C.your
4. D.yours'
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Answer: B yours
45.
Choose the option that best completes the gap in the sentence. How many eggs were _____ by the hen?
1. A.lain
2. B.layed
3. C.laid
4. D.laying
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Answer: C laid
46.
Choose the option that best completes the gap in the sentence. Mr Ezeh _______ with some solutions to the issue.
1. A.come up
2. B.came up
3. C.flew up
4. D.brought up
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Answer: B came up
47.
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s) _________ is expanding rapidly.
1. A.A city of Abuja
2. B.The city of Abuja
3. C.City of Abuja
4. D.Abuja of a city
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Answer: B The city of Abuja
48.
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s) Ade was told to finish the assignment ____ time.
1. A.on
2. B.with
3. C.at
4. D.by
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Answer: A on
49.
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s) Fierce dogs should be kept in the _______ during the day.
1. A.garage
2. B.cage
3. C.kennel
4. D.balcony
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Answer: A garage
50.
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s) His car ____ of fuel so he arrived late for the meeting.
1. A.ran out
2. B.ran out of
3. C.ran out on
4. D.ran on out
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Answer: B ran out of
51.
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s) The new national security committee ____ retired military personnel.
1. A.comprised
2. B.comprises of
3. C.is comprising
4. D.comprises
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Answer: D comprises
52.
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s) We have known Rose for some years now, she is a friend of ____
1. A.ours
2. B.our's
3. C.ours'
4. D.our
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Answer: A ours
53.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. ____ of his lateness, Okupe gained from the coaching.
1. A.Despite
2. B.Instead
3. C.In spite
4. D.In case
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Answer: C In spite
54.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. But for the timely intervention of the police, the thief ______ by the angry mob.
1. A.will be lynched
2. B.would have been lynched
3. C.would be lynched
4. D.will have been lynched
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Answer: B would have been lynched
55.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. Everyone in class wanted the Literature teacher to ______ the point of view of the _______.
1. A.expatiate/ playwriter
2. B.expantiate/ playwright
3. C.expatiate/ playwright
4. D.expantiate/ playwrite
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Answer: C expatiate/ playwright
56.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. Everyone knew the woman's _______ before his phone went off.
1. A.itinery
2. B.itinerary
3. C.itenery
4. D.itinarary
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Answer: B itinerary
57.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. I can't lend him my books. I ______ know him.
1. A.often
2. B.seldom
3. C.rarely
4. D.scarcely
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Answer: D scarcely
58.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. I had to put up my house as _____ for the bank loan.
1. A.pledge
2. B.agreement
3. C.collateral
4. D.surety
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Answer: C collateral
59.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. I was glad he called my attention ____ the matter.
1. A.on
2. B.to
3. C.for
4. D.at
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Answer: B to
60.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. If her brother ____ here, he would call the police.
1. A.have been
2. B.will be
3. C.am
4. D.were
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Answer: D were
61.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. It was the _______ of brakes that drew our attention.
1. A.hooting
2. B.blaring
3. C.screeching
4. D.hammering
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Answer: C screeching
62.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. Justina used to be the best-behaved girl, ____?
1. A.couldn't she
2. B.wasn't she
3. C.wouldn't she
4. D.didn't she
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Answer: D didn't she
63.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. Maryam, the girl in my neighbourhood, treats people as if she _____ better than they are.
1. A.has
2. B.were
3. C.is
4. D.was
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Answer: B were
64.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. My father loves bringing ___ old memories.
1. A.in
2. B.down
3. C.up
4. D.over
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Answer: C up
65.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. My uncle is not sure ____ the strange guests were.
1. A.which
2. B.who
3. C.whom
4. D.what
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Answer: B who
66.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. Put Chioma's meal in the _______ pack.
1. A.shiny, new, red lunch
2. B.red, new, shiny lunch
3. C.shiny, red, lunch new
4. D.new, red, lunch shiny
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Answer: D new, red, lunch shiny
67.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. Sally assisted me in buying my _____ yesterday.
1. A.very first party dress
2. B.first very party dress
3. C.party very first dress
4. D.party dress first very
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Answer: A very first party dress
68.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. She hurried off ______ and came back.
1. A.fastly
2. B.as fastly
3. C.fast
4. D.very fastly
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Answer: C fast
69.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. The ______ of armed robbery has been on the increase.
1. A.incident
2. B.accident
3. C.incidence
4. D.accidence
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Answer: C incidence
70.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. The beggar would be grateful for even a _____ of bread.
1. A.crash
2. B.crush
3. C.creche
4. D.crust
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Answer: D crust
71.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. The jury gave ____ verdict.
1. A.it's
2. B.its
3. C.his
4. D.her
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Answer: A it's
72.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. The man is not as powerful as he once was, his influence has considerably _______
1. A.toppled
2. B.quelled
3. C.diminished
4. D.discarded
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Answer: C diminished
73.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. The movie wasn't fantastic, was it? _____
1. A.Yes, it wasn't
2. B.No, it wasn't
3. C.Yes, it was
4. D.No, it was
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Answer: B No, it wasn't
74.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. These properties were ____ sale before the fire gutted them.
1. A.up for
2. B.up on
3. C.out for
4. D.down on
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Answer: D down on
75.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. When they started the fighting, the man who tried to ____ was knocked down.
1. A.intrude
2. B.interpose
3. C.intervene
4. D.obstruct
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Answer: C intervene
76.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. Why do children _____ adults' conversations?
1. A.break up
2. B.break down
3. C.break into
4. D.break off
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Answer: C break into
77.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. Women always ______ themselves in beautiful apparel.
1. A.adorn
2. B.mar
3. C.trim
4. D.garnish
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Answer: A adorn
78.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence. You know that you ____ it before tomorrow.
1. A.might do
2. B.ought to do
3. C.like to do
4. D.may do
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Answer: B ought to do
79.
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence The manager told his workers to call it a day.
1. A.They were told to continue working
2. B.They were told to intensify their efforts
3. C.They were told to stop working
4. D.They were told to pause for a few minutes
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Answer: C They were told to stop working
80.
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Jude appears to sometimes enjoy playing the devil's advocate.
1. A.Jude seems to enjoy acting as the devil in films
2. B.Jude seems to enjoy playing the game
3. C.Jude seems to enjoy advancing the unpopular side of an argument
4. D.Jude seems to always enjoy appearing differently
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Answer: C Jude seems to enjoy advancing the unpopular side of an argument
81.
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Let this case stand over for the present, the lawyer pleaded.
1. A.The case should be discussed immediately
2. B.The case should be struck out
3. C.The case should be postponed
4. D.The case is pending in court
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Answer: C The case should be postponed
82.
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. notionvc: 26270388-a207-4774-a672-ab6f345c035b Yerima always holds his own in any situation he finds himself.
1. A.He has self-confidence
2. B.He has self-respect
3. C.He has self-love
4. D.He has self-discipline
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Answer: A He has self-confidence
83.
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. notionvc: 571a0d62-17e3-4364-b7a5-6cadab4d554b Tayo had to separate himself neck and crop from his old friend.
1. A.He became scared of his old friend
2. B.He became suspicious of his old friend
3. C.He completely severed from his old friend
4. D.He completely forgave his old friend's offences
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Answer: D He completely forgave his old friend's offences
84.
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. notionvc: a65c29c9-0184-4bcf-8466-287110a38ecb The paper stated that the driver of the lorry was helping the police in their investigation.
1. A.joining the police in their investigation
2. B.being questioned at the police station
3. C.helping the police to drive around
4. D.helping the police who were injured
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Answer: B being questioned at the police station
85.
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. notionvc: e89a7ef7-39c4-45a3-9fc7-50b43825cc6f It is not in my place to keep late, no matter what happens.
1. A.I am not used to keeping late
2. B.I am a habitual latecomer to any event
3. C.I do not get to anywhere later than expected
4. D.I do not really care whether I get to an event late or not
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Answer: A I am not used to keeping late
86.
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. notionvc: ec39bff2-7001-4c66-8fe1-2f553f317553 One of the prerequisites for success in examination is burning the midnight oil.
1. A.needs to study late into the night
2. B.should stay awake all day
3. C.one should burn all the candles
4. D.one needs to study at will
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Answer: A needs to study late into the night
87.
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. She is travelling to Abuja. She'll return next week.
1. A.She is travelling to Abuja to return next week
2. B.She is travelling to Abuja but returning next week
3. C.She is travelling to Abuja to returning next week
4. D.She is travelling to Abuja and returning next week
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Answer: D She is travelling to Abuja and returning next week
88.
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Titi was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.
1. A.She was best dressed
2. B.She was the centre of attraction
3. C.She was ashamed of herself
4. D.She was eager to leave the party
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Answer: B She was the centre of attraction
89.
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentences. Adeola lives a stone's throw away from the church.
1. A.He lives where stones are thrown to the church
2. B.He lives a long distance from the church
3. C.He lives not too close to the church
4. D.He lives very close to the church
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Answer: D He lives very close to the church
90.
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentences. Here he comes, speak of the devil.
1. A.He is scared of seeing the devil
2. B.He is the representation of the devil
3. C.He is the devil himself
4. D.He appears as he is being discussed
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Answer: D He appears as he is being discussed
91.
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentences. I decided to back up my friend's argument at the meeting.
1. A.I denied my friend
2. B.I endorsed my friend
3. C.I saw my friend
4. D.I heard my friend
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Answer: B I endorsed my friend
92.
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentences. Moses won the contest hands down.
1. A.He won surprisingly
2. B.He won very easily
3. C.He won narrowly
4. D.He won with difficulty
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Answer: B He won very easily
93.
Choose the option that best fills the gap labelled 11
1. A.book-card
2. B.call-card
3. C.author-card
4. D.seller-card
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Answer: B call-card
94.
Choose the option that best fills the gap labelled 12
1. A.card's guide
2. B.author's guide
3. C.shelf-guides
4. D.books-guides
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Answer: C shelf-guides
95.
Choose the option that best fills the gap labelled 13
1. A.acknowledgements
2. B.commentaries
3. C.titles
4. D.spines
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Answer: D spines
96.
Choose the option that best fills the gap labelled 14
1. A.table
2. B.reserve section
3. C.sitting corner
4. D.lending desk
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Answer: D lending desk
97.
Choose the option that best fills the gap labelled 6
1. A.reserve catalogue
2. B.borrower's catalogue
3. C.dictionary catalogue
4. D.title catalogue
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Answer: D title catalogue
98.
Choose the option that best fills the gap labelled 7
1. A.author catalogue
2. B.book catalogue
3. C.title catalogue
4. D.yearly catalogue
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Answer: A author catalogue
99.
Choose the option that best fills the gap labelled 8
1. A.table
2. B.shelf
3. C.cupboard
4. D.desk
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Answer: B shelf
100.
Choose the option that best fills the gap labelled 9
1. A.borrower-mark
2. B.reserve-mark
3. C.call-mark
4. D.year-mark
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Answer: C call-mark
101.
Choose the option that explains the information conveyed in the sentence The teacher believed her students were equal to the task.
1. A.The students were young and weak
2. B.The students were hardworking and dedicated
3. C.The students were not adequately prepared
4. D.The task was very difficult to carry out
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Answer: B The students were hardworking and dedicated
102.
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. bet
1. A.pap
2. B.debt
3. C.tomb
4. D.lab
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Answer: D lab
103.
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. King
1. A.quite
2. B.knee
3. C.sing
4. D.knight
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Answer: A quite
104.
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. river
1. A.fear
2. B.car
3. C.risk
4. D.litre
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Answer: C risk
105.
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. Yesterday
1. A.Jam
2. B.Union
3. C.Jump
4. D.Umbrella
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Answer: B Union
106.
Choose the option that has the same consonant sounds as represented by the underlined letter(s) archbishop
1. A.christian
2. B.chemical
3. C.archangel
4. D.sachet
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Answer: A christian
107.
Choose the option that has the same consonant sounds as represented by the underlined letter(s) clothe
1. A.cloth
2. B.smooth
3. C.good
4. D.thesis
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Answer: B smooth
108.
Choose the option that has the same consonant sounds as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. uncle
1. A.bring
2. B.long
3. C.bang
4. D.ink
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Answer: D ink
109.
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as represented by the underlined letter(s) busy
1. A.vineyard
2. B.automobile
3. C.twilight
4. D.island
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Answer: A vineyard
110.
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as represented by the underlined letter(s) urn
1. A.bed
2. B.corn
3. C.hearse
4. D.calm
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Answer: C hearse
111.
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. buoy
1. A.boy
2. B.trough
3. C.route
4. D.good
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Answer: A boy
112.
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. money
1. A.Monday
2. B.go
3. C.mouth
4. D.rock
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Answer: A Monday
113.
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. Mother
1. A.Verb
2. B.Mercy
3. C.About
4. D.Jump
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Answer: C About
114.
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. youth
1. A.should
2. B.bout
3. C.choose
4. D.butcher
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Answer: C choose
115.
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. A vulture was hovering over the dead goat.
1. A.feeding
2. B.flying around
3. C.jumping around
4. D.standing on
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Answer: B flying around
116.
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. Most celebrities usually have a tinge of dishonour in their life.
1. A.tint
2. B.tray
3. C.tract
4. D.mold
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Answer: A tint
117.
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. She is anxious about her son who has been ill.
1. A.perturbed
2. B.sure
3. C.confident
4. D.certain
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Answer: A perturbed
118.
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. The official has declared the election inconclusive.
1. A.clear
2. B.satisfactory
3. C.indeterminate
4. D.perfect
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Answer: C indeterminate
119.
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. What a grotesque attire.
1. A.beautiful
2. B.splendid
3. C.horrid
4. D.fine
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Answer: C horrid
120.
Choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. The commissioner thought that the proposal would fall through.
1. A.succeed
2. B.be discarded
3. C.be written off
4. D.fail
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Answer: A succeed
121.
Choose the option that rhymes with the given word hurt
1. A.hot
2. B.cough
3. C.coil
4. D.shirt
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Answer: D shirt
122.
Choose the option that rhymes with the given word taciturn
1. A.rerun
2. B.tarn
3. C.around
4. D.burn
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Answer: D burn
123.
Choose the option that rhymes with the given word. boys
1. A.moist
2. B.elbows
3. C.noise
4. D.stays
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Answer: C noise
124.
Choose the option that rhymes with the given word. moth
1. A.both
2. B.what
3. C.wrath
4. D.boat
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Answer: C wrath
125.
Choose the option that rhymes with the given word. permit
1. A.enlist
2. B.commit
3. C.meat
4. D.profit
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Answer: B commit
126.
Fill the gap labelled 10
1. A.habit
2. B.function
3. C.process
4. D.policy
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Answer: C process
127.
Fill the gap labelled 12
1. A.book
2. B.diary
3. C.register
4. D.attendance
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Answer: C register
128.
Fill the gap labelled 13
1. A.books
2. B.steps
3. C.maps
4. D.aids
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Answer: D aids
129.
FIll the gap labelled 14
1. A.birthed
2. B.delivered
3. C.approached
4. D.positioned
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Answer: A birthed
130.
Fill the gap labelled 15
1. A.attention
2. B.honour
3. C.privilege
4. D.care
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Answer: B honour
131.
FIll the gap labelled 7
1. A.formula
2. B.courses
3. C.classes
4. D.subjects
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Answer: D subjects
132.
Fill the gap labelled 8
1. A.care
2. B.guide
3. C.beat
4. D.guard
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Answer: B guide
133.
Fill the gap labelled 9
1. A.stakeholder
2. B.shareholder
3. C.officeholder
4. D.cardholder
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Answer: C officeholder
134.
From the novel; The Life Changer The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer. According to the novel, Bint's Social Studies teacher is
1. A.greedy
2. B.arrogant
3. C.mischievous
4. D.meddlesome
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Answer: D meddlesome
135.
From the novel; The Life Changer The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer. At first, Salma did not like the
1. A.ethnic groups where her roommates came from
2. B.composition of her roommates in the hostel
3. C.room she was allocated in Queen Amina Hall
4. D.the hostel she was allocated to in Queen Amina Hall
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Answer: A ethnic groups where her roommates came from
136.
From the novel; The Life Changer The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer. From Ummi's narration, what exactly is the "Note of Salvation"?
1. A.The cheat notes that Tomiwa gave Salma
2. B.The cheat notes that Kolawole Abdul passed to Salma
3. C.The cheat notes that the female teacher missed when she searched Salma
4. D.The cheat notes generally that students copied from in examinations
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Answer: B The cheat notes that Kolawole Abdul passed to Salma
137.
From the novel; The Life Changer The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer. How much did Dr Kabir Mohammed collect from Salma in order to cover up her EMAL offence?
1. A.one hundred thousand naira
2. B.one hundred and fifty thousand naira
3. C.three hundred thousand naira
4. D.fifty thousand naira
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Answer: A one hundred thousand naira
138.
From the novel; The Life Changer The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer. The acronym "EMEC" as used in the novel means
1. A.Education Matters and Ethics Committee
2. B.Educational Matters and Examination Committee
3. C.Examination Malpractice and Ethics Committee
4. D.Examination Matters and Educational Committee
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Answer: C Examination Malpractice and Ethics Committee
139.
From the novel; The Life Changer The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer. The character referred to as the quiet one in the novel was named Talle because
1. A.no one really knew who fathered him
2. B.his mother died shortly after he was born
3. C.he was a reticent person while growing up
4. D.he was a product of traditional medicine
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Answer: B his mother died shortly after he was born
140.
From the novel; The Life Changer The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer. The narrator and her children sat _______ because the room was stuffy.
1. A.under the baobab tree
2. B.under a canopy
3. C.under the mango tree
4. D.in the balcony
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Answer: C under the mango tree
141.
From the novel; The Life Changer The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer. The quiet one in the text is
1. A.Salma Mohammed
2. B.Lawa Habib
3. C.Talle
4. D.Tomiwa
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Answer: D Tomiwa
142.
From the novel; The Life Changer The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer. The use of the expression Notes of Salvation is
1. A.ironic
2. B.euphemistic
3. C.anachronistic
4. D.honorific
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Answer: B euphemistic
143.
From the novel; The Life Changer The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer. What is the status of Habib Lawal in the House of Assembly
1. A.chief whip
2. B.president
3. C.member
4. D.speaker
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Answer: D speaker
Passage
Read the passage below and answer each questions that follow: Weathering, which is the gradual breaking down or disintegration of rocks into smaller particles or fragments by either physical or chemical process, can be affected by many factors. Generally speaking, the climatic condition of a particular area has a great effect on the weathering. Physical or mechanical weathering needs temperature and water. Chemical weathering, on the other hand, thrives where the climate is hot. We were all taught all these in the four walls of the classroom. I made a visit to my village to see these scientific discoveries. I noticed big trees with their roots penetrating into rocks and breaking them. I initially wondered and puzzled seeing trees growing from the rock. A similar thing happened to the soil sampling surrounding where there were rocks. I could see the rock particles mixing up with the rest of the soil. A suitable title for the passage above is
144.
From the passage, it can be inferred that
1. A.Climate and weathering are not related
2. B.Climate determines the type of weathering
3. C.Weathering can only occur where the temperature is cool and water is available
4. D.Weathering is possible only in a place where the temperature is hot
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Answer: B Climate determines the type of weathering
145.
From the passage, it is clear that
1. A.everyone from the writer's village arrived Cameroon alive
2. B.everyone from the writer's village arrived the mountains alive
3. C.some children were not able to make it to Cameroon
4. D.all children made it to Cameroon alive despite the snakebites
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Answer: C some children were not able to make it to Cameroon
146.
From the passage, it is implied that
1. A.few students see reading as a difficult task
2. B.all students see reading as a simple task
3. C.some students see reading as a difficult task
4. D.most students see reading as a difficult task
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Answer: D most students see reading as a difficult task
147.
Honeybees have two characteristics similar to humans.
1. A.they have both male and female sexes
2. B.they have a caste system and work for a living
3. C.they fight and die
4. D.they are social and communicate with one another
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Answer: D they are social and communicate with one another
148.
In each of the following questions, choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllable is written in capital letters. immunity
1. A.iMMUnity
2. B.immuNIty
3. C.Immunity
4. D.immuniTY
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Answer: A iMMUnity
149.
In each of the following questions, choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllable is written in capital letters. radioactive
1. A.RAdioactive
2. B.raDIOactive
3. C.radioACtive
4. D.radioacTIVE
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Answer: C radioACtive
150.
In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. At a crucial time, one should be cautious in taking decisive action.
1. A.significant
2. B.inconclusive
3. C.indecisive
4. D.trivial
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Answer: A significant
151.
In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. The assistant class teacher was told to stand in for Mrs Chukwudi.
1. A.compensate
2. B.receive
3. C.support
4. D.ignore
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Answer: C support
152.
In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. The board Chairman cherishes punctuality at the meeting.
1. A.condemns
2. B.abhors
3. C.despises
4. D.admires
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Answer: D admires
153.
In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. Unemployment among school leavers has reached epidemic proportions.
1. A.urban
2. B.spreading
3. C.disease
4. D.extensive
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Answer: D extensive
154.
In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. Due to old age, mother has become taciturn.
1. A.reserved
2. B.quiet
3. C.cold
4. D.garrulous
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Answer: D garrulous
155.
In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. She remembered how reticent her father had been about his past.
1. A.unpredictable
2. B.insinuating
3. C.difficult
4. D.forthcoming
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Answer: D forthcoming
156.
In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. The instructions given to him are vague.
1. A.clear
2. B.obscure
3. C.hazy
4. D.sure
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Answer: A clear
157.
In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. The trial of the former governor was stopped and the earlier judgement was declared null and void.
1. A.invalid
2. B.nugatory
3. C.void
4. D.credible
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Answer: D credible
158.
In each of the following questions, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. Gap
1. A.pneumonia
2. B.lack
3. C.flour
4. D.pain
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Answer: D pain
159.
In each of the following questions, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. Public
1. A.trophy
2. B.pharmacy
3. C.psychology
4. D.handicap
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Answer: D handicap
160.
In each of the following questions, choose the option that has the same vowel sounds as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. Market
1. A.bread
2. B.hymn
3. C.hem
4. D.leopard
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Answer: B hymn
161.
In each of the following questions, choose the option that rhymes with the given word. Light
1. A.lure
2. B.hate
3. C.right
4. D.caught
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Answer: C right
162.
In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap. He went ____ the corridor, looking for the principal's office.
1. A.under
2. B.among
3. C.along
4. D.around
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Answer: B among
163.
In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap. Take your share and give them _____
1. A.their's
2. B.there
3. C.there's
4. D.theirs
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Answer: D theirs
164.
In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap. The children chased all the _______ away.
1. A.goose
2. B.gooses
3. C.geeses
4. D.geese
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Answer: D geese
165.
In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap. The ripe orange was beyond his ______.
1. A.touch
2. B.catch
3. C.pluck
4. D.reach
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Answer: D reach
166.
In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap. The students _____ the planned meeting with the new principal.
1. A.refused
2. B.neglected
3. C.boycotted
4. D.rejected
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Answer: C boycotted
167.
In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap. The touts ____ arrested during the riot.
1. A.were
2. B.was
3. C.where
4. D.is
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Answer: A were
168.
In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap. To be alive after such a serious accident _____ a celebration.
1. A.is called for
2. B.call for
3. C.has been called for
4. D.calls for
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Answer: D calls for
169.
In each of the following questions, the word in capital letter has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given words relate. Bala ate a slice of BREAD.
1. A.Did Bala drink a slice of bread?
2. B.Did Bala eat a loaf of bread?
3. C.Did Olu eat a slice of bread?
4. D.Did Bala eat a slice of cake?
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Answer: D Did Bala eat a slice of cake?
170.
In each of the following questions, the word in capital letter has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given words relate. His reign was noted for PEACE.
1. A.Was his reign noted for wealth?
2. B.Whose house is noted for peace?
3. C.Was his reign examined for peace?
4. D.Whose reign is noted for peace?
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Answer: A Was his reign noted for wealth?
171.
In the following question, choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. bathe
1. A.rake
2. B.tear
3. C.bath
4. D.care
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Answer: A rake
172.
In the following question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. He was building a castle in the air.
1. A.He was building flying fortresses
2. B.He was imagining a terrible future
3. C.He was imagining a possible future as a famous architect
4. D.He was imagining a wonderful and rather impossible future
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Answer: D He was imagining a wonderful and rather impossible future
173.
In the following questions, choose the option that rhymes with the given word: draughts
1. A.droughts
2. B.drafts
3. C.after
4. D.crafts
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Answer: B drafts
174.
It is implied in the passage that
1. A.students who cultivate reading habit easily comprehend the intention of the writer
2. B.the understanding of the writer will be strenuous for the students who prepare well enough
3. C.students who fail to imbibe a good reading culture will find it easy to know the intention of the writer
4. D.a student can easily understand the writer's intention whether he imbibes a good reading culture or not
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Answer: A students who cultivate reading habit easily comprehend the intention of the writer
175.
Learning in the four walls of a classroom implies
1. A.formal education
2. B.informal education
3. C.non-formal education
4. D.home education
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Answer: A formal education
176.
On that fateful day, they had pursued everyone in the neighbouring villages. Later, they came to ours and pursued us to the mountains. Everyone ran for dear life. We knew what we were up against. They blocked the mountains for two months. We were stuck there, praying and fasting, asking our God to show us a way out. God heard our prayers. One day, we left around 12 midnight from the mountains. Without shoes and clothes, we just left. As we left the mountains that day and descended, we almost came in contact with the insurgents. We hid in the bush till they left around 2 o'clock. We started to walk to Cameroon. We travelled for two days across several labyrinths. We were in anguish. Our children's feet were swollen. Some of them bitten by snakes died because we were not able to carry them to hospital for treatment. The word anguish as used in the passage means
1. A.confusion
2. B.anger
3. C.pain
4. D.fear
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Answer: B anger
177.
One can conclude from the passage that
1. A.rock particles cannot be found in the soil
2. B.rock particles can be found in the clay soil
3. C.rock particles can only be found in sandy soil
4. D.rock particles can be found in any soil
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Answer: D rock particles can be found in any soil
178.
Read the passage below and answer each questions that follow: Weathering, which is the gradual breaking down or disintegration of rocks into smaller particles or fragments by either physical or chemical process, can be affected by many factors. Generally speaking, the climatic condition of a particular area has a great effect on the weathering. Physical or mechanical weathering needs temperature and water. Chemical weathering, on the other hand, thrives where the climate is hot. We were all taught all these in the four walls of the classroom. I made a visit to my village to see these scientific discoveries. I noticed big trees with their roots penetrating into rocks and breaking them. I initially wondered and puzzled seeing trees growing from the rock. A similar thing happened to the soil sampling surrounding where there were rocks. I could see the rock particles mixing up with the rest of the soil. A suitable title for the passage above is
1. A.Climatic change
2. B.Weathering
3. C.Decomposition of rocks
4. D.Geography
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Answer: B Weathering
179.
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. The honeybee includes a group of insects that in a broad sense comprises all bees that make honey. They are social insects and live together in hives. The honeybee is remarkable for the dancing movement it performs in the hive to communicate information to its fellow bees about the location, distance, size, and quality of a particular food source in the surrounding area. There are two honeybee sexes, male and female, and two female castes. The two female castes are known as workers and queens. The males, or drones, are larger than the workers and are present only for about eight weeks, in early summer. The workers and queen have stingers, whereas the drones are stingless. The queens' unfertilised eggs develop into drones, whereas fertilised eggs develop into females, which may be either workers or virgin queens. Eggs destined to become queens are deposited in queen cells. After hatching, the virgin queens are fed royal jelly. When not fed a diet consisting solely of royal jelly, virgin queens will develop into workers. Adapted from Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopedia (2020, March 24), honeybee. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/animal/honeybee Which of the honeybees does not live long?
1. A.Queens
2. B.workers
3. C.drones
4. D.stingers
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Answer: C drones
180.
Select the option that best completes the gap in the sentence. Tests reveal that the winning athlete had taken some performance-enhancing ______.
1. A.drugs
2. B.tablets
3. C.caplets
4. D.capsules
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Answer: A drugs
181.
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence Our school field is bigger than yours.
1. A.Your school is bigger than ours
2. B.Your school is not bigger than ours
3. C.Our school field is as big as yours
4. D.Your school field is not as big as ours
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Answer: D Your school field is not as big as ours
182.
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Driving in Lagos is a difficult task.
1. A.It is an easy task to drive in Lagos
2. B.It is a difficult task driving Lagos
3. C.It is a herculean task driving in Lagos
4. D.It is not a difficult task to drive in Lagos
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Answer: C It is a herculean task driving in Lagos
183.
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. He played his wife false by inviting his mistress to the house as his cousin.
1. A.he brought his cousin to his wife's room
2. B.His cousin and his wife were friends
3. C.He cheated on his wife with his mistress
4. D.He helped his wife with his mistress
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Answer: C He cheated on his wife with his mistress
184.
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. I am given a free hand to run this business.
1. A.I am allowed to do my own business
2. B.I make my own appointment
3. C.I assist the workers willingly
4. D.I alone can choose my executives
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Answer: C I assist the workers willingly
185.
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. It is highly improbable that it will snow in June.
1. A.It is highly unlikely that it will snow in June
2. B.It is possible that it will snow in June
3. C.It will never snow in June
4. D.The snowfall will probably be high in June
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Answer: A It is highly unlikely that it will snow in June
186.
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The government has promised to pay our gratuity, we need to have our fingers crossed.
1. A.We should ignore the promise
2. B.We should be united in purpose
3. C.We should remain hopeful
4. D.The promise would exchange handshake
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Answer: C We should remain hopeful
187.
Select the option that best fills the gap labelled 10
1. A.havens
2. B.colonies
3. C.isles
4. D.pockets
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Answer: D pockets
188.
Select the option that best fills the gap labelled 12
1. A.interactive
2. B.discursive
3. C.intuitive
4. D.reclusive
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Answer: B discursive
189.
Select the option that best fills the gap labelled 13
1. A.plan
2. B.wedge
3. C.bridge
4. D.link
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Answer: D link
190.
Select the option that best fills the gap labelled 14
1. A.principle
2. B.concept
3. C.perception
4. D.technique
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Answer: A principle
191.
Select the option that best fills the gap labelled 15
1. A.undergirds
2. B.undermines
3. C.underestimate
4. D.underserved
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Answer: A undergirds
192.
Select the option that best fills the gap labelled 8
1. A.write
2. B.set
3. C.conjure
4. D.let
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Answer: C conjure
193.
Select the option that best fills the gap labelled 9
1. A.known
2. B.coded
3. C.accepted
4. D.conceded
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Answer: B coded
194.
Select the option that fills the gap labelled 7
1. A.repertoire
2. B.word
3. C.idea
4. D.statement
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Answer: A repertoire
195.
The passage below has gap(s), following each gap is four options. For each gap, choose the most appropriate option. Teaching is a noble profession. Only those who have the calling to __6__ [A. impact B. impart C. infer D. confer] knowledge is called great teachers. The teachers' duty goes beyond the four walls of a classroom. They teach students various topics and __7__ [A. formula B. courses C. classes D. subjects]. The teacher listens to their students express their worries and fears, yet the teacher has to pacify and __8__ [A. care B. guide C. beat D. guard] them through the right paths. As a __9__ [A. stakeholder B. shareholder C. officeholder D. cardholder] in the field of education, the teacher ensures that teaching-learning __10__ [A. habit B. function C. process D. policy] takes place in and out of the classroom. The teacher lights the candle for the others to see. He/ she is fast enough to move at the speed of the __11__ [A. guiness B. genius C. heinous D. spacious] and patient enough for the slow-learner to catch up. In his care are the __12__ [A. book B. diary C. register D. attendance], the mark book and every other document which must be duly filled. While at home, the teacher still plans his lesson and prepares his teaching __13__ [A. books B. steps C. maps D. aids], all for the purpose of effective teaching-learning process. Teachers should not be brushed aside in the society as teaching is the profession that __14__ [A. birthed B. delivered C. approached D. positioned] other professions. Teachers should be given a great __15__ [A. attention B. honour C. privilege D. care] in the society. Fill the gap labelled 11
1. A.guinness
2. B.genious
3. C.heinous
4. D.spacious
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Answer: B genious
196.
The passage below has gap(s), following each gap is four options. For each gap, choose the most appropriate option. Teaching is a noble profession. Only those who have the calling to __6__ [A. impact B. impart C. infer D. confer] knowledge is called great teachers. The teachers' duty goes beyond the four walls of a classroom. They teach students various topics and __7__ [A. formula B. courses C. classes D. subjects]. The teacher listens to their students express their worries and fears, yet the teacher has to pacify and __8__ [A. care B. guide C. beat D. guard] them through the right paths. As a __9__ [A. stakeholder B. shareholder C. officeholder D. cardholder] in the field of education, the teacher ensures that teaching-learning __10__ [A. habit B. function C. process D. policy] takes place in and out of the classroom. The teacher lights the candle for the others to see. He/ she is fast enough to move at the speed of the __11__ [A. guiness B. genius C. heinous D. spacious] and patient enough for the slow-learner to catch up. In his care are the __12__ [A. book B. diary C. register D. attendance], the mark book and every other document which must be duly filled. While at home, the teacher still plans his lesson and prepares his teaching __13__ [A. books B. steps C. maps D. aids], all for the purpose of effective teaching-learning process. Teachers should not be brushed aside in the society as teaching is the profession that __14__ [A. birthed B. delivered C. approached D. positioned] other professions. Teachers should be given a great __15__ [A. attention B. honour C. privilege D. care] in the society. Fill the gap labelled 6
1. A.impact
2. B.impart
3. C.infer
4. D.confer
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Answer: B impart
197.
The passage below has gaps. Following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap. One way in which we come to see monolingual standard languages as the norm and __6__ [A. deviations B. aberrations C. criticisms D. deviants] from the imagined monolingual standard language as aberrant, and remember each individual __7__ [A. repertoire B. word C. idea D. statement] is a deviation but repertoires characterised by greater deviation as problematic is through the close association between language and place. You would have seen maps that map languages into territory. You probably can __8__ [A. write B. set C. conjure D. let] in your mind a map of the Americas where almost all of North America is __9__ [A. known B. coded C. accepted D. conceded] for English except for a bit of French in East Canada, more than half of Central and South America would be coded for Spanish, the other big chunk (Brazil) for Portuguese, and three tiny __10__ [A. havens B. colonies C. isles D. pockets] of English, Dutch and French where the states of Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana are located in addition to maps based on the __11__ [A. national B. common C. local D regional] language of a state, you would be able to find more fine-grained maps that map traditional minority languages into a particular territory. Language maps do not only inform us about global language distributions; they also fulfil a __12__ [A. interactive B. discursive C. intuitive D. reclusive] function, they establish a __13__ [A. plan B. wedge C. bridge D. link] between language and territory as a central and normal way to think about language use. The territorial __14__ [A. principle B. concept C. perception D. technique] is foundational to most thinking about linguistic justice because it __15__ [A. undergirds B. undermines C. underestimate D. underserved] linguistic legislation. (Source: Ingrid Piler, 2016 p. 33, Linguistic Diversity and Social Justice. Oxford, Oxford University Press) Select the option that best fills the gap labelled 11
1. A.national
2. B.common
3. C.local
4. D.regional
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Answer: A national
198.
The passage below has gaps. Following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap. One way in which we come to see monolingual standard languages as the norm and __6__ [A. deviations B. aberrations C. criticisms D. deviants] from the imagined monolingual standard language as aberrant, and remember each individual __7__ [A. repertoire B. word C. idea D. statement] is a deviation but repertoires characterised by greater deviation as problematic is through the close association between language and place. You would have seen maps that map languages into territory. You probably can __8__ [A. write B. set C. conjure D. let] in your mind a map of the Americas where almost all of North America is __9__ [A. known B. coded C. accepted D. conceded] for English except for a bit of French in East Canada, more than half of Central and South America would be coded for Spanish, the other big chunk (Brazil) for Portuguese, and three tiny __10__ [A. havens B. colonies C. isles D. pockets] of English, Dutch and French where the states of Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana are located in addition to maps based on the __11__ [A. national B. common C. local D regional] language of a state, you would be able to find more fine-grained maps that map traditional minority languages into a particular territory. Language maps do not only inform us about global language distributions; they also fulfil a __12__ [A. interactive B. discursive C. intuitive D. reclusive] function, they establish a __13__ [A. plan B. wedge C. bridge D. link] between language and territory as a central and normal way to think about language use. The territorial __14__ [A. principle B. concept C. perception D. technique] is foundational to most thinking about linguistic justice because it __15__ [A. undergirds B. undermines C. underestimate D. underserved] linguistic legislation. (Source: Ingrid Piler, 2016 p. 33, Linguistic Diversity and Social Justice. Oxford, Oxford University Press) Select the option that fills the gap labelled 6
1. A.deviations
2. B.aberrations
3. C.criticisms
4. D.deviants
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Answer: A deviations
199.
The passage below has gaps. Immediately after each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap. In modern mining, there is a network of __6__ [A. way B. tunnels C. paths D. avenues] and passages, with openings and walls which in the dim light seem very bewildering. Right across the wall at the end of the inky black passage, the __7__ [A. miners B. toilers C. workers D. foreman] approach. The coal __8__ [A. front B. slope C. obstacle D. face] is neatly cut __9__ [A. slit B. gash C. bare D. aperture]. It extends level to a height of rather less than three feet. The rays of the miner's lamp shine on steel roof __10__ [A. beams B. supports C. spurs D. stays]. Thousands of feet of rock and earth are pressing down on those steel plates and __11__ [A. props B. wedges C. poles D. stakes], and the miners have to crawl through the small, deep opening in the wall to get to the coal in the mine that we are considering, the __12__ [A. gash B. hole C. seam D. opening] is nearly four feet thick and is being worked by a combination of __13__ [A. digging B. manpower C. machinery D. spade] and explosives. A mechanical __14__ [A. slit B. gash C. knife D. mesh] saws into the coal to a depth of four or five feet, thus separating it from its base. Explosives pushed into holes drilled at intervals in the coal are __15__ [A. fused B. extinguished C. detonated D. stuck] by remote control and blow the separated section of the coal to pieces. What option best fills the gap labelled 12
1. A.gash
2. B.hole
3. C.seam
4. D.opening
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Answer: B hole
200.
The passage below has gaps. Immediately after each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap. In modern mining, there is a network of __6__ [A. way B. tunnels C. paths D. avenues] and passages, with openings and walls which in the dim light seem very bewildering. Right across the wall at the end of the inky black passage, the __7__ [A. miners B. toilers C. workers D. foreman] approach. The coal __8__ [A. front B. slope C. obstacle D. face] is neatly cut __9__ [A. slit B. gash C. bare D. aperture]. It extends level to a height of rather less than three feet. The rays of the miner's lamp shine on steel roof __10__ [A. beams B. supports C. spurs D. stays]. Thousands of feet of rock and earth are pressing down on those steel plates and __11__ [A. props B. wedges C. poles D. stakes], and the miners have to crawl through the small, deep opening in the wall to get to the coal in the mine that we are considering, the __12__ [A. gash B. hole C. seam D. opening] is nearly four feet thick and is being worked by a combination of __13__ [A. digging B. manpower C. machinery D. spade] and explosives. A mechanical __14__ [A. slit B. gash C. knife D. mesh] saws into the coal to a depth of four or five feet, thus separating it from its base. Explosives pushed into holes drilled at intervals in the coal are __15__ [A. fused B. extinguished C. detonated D. stuck] by remote control and blow the separated section of the coal to pieces. What option best fills the gap labelled 6
1. A.way
2. B.tunnels
3. C.paths
4. D.avenues
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Answer: C paths
201.
The passage below has gaps. Immediately after each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap. In modern mining, there is a network of __6__ [A. way B. tunnels C. paths D. avenues] and passages, with openings and walls which in the dim light seem very bewildering. Right across the wall at the end of the inky black passage, the __7__ [A. miners B. toilers C. workers D. foreman] approach. The coal __8__ [A. front B. slope C. obstacle D. face] is neatly cut __9__ [A. slit B. gash C. bare D. aperture]. It extends level to a height of rather less than three feet. The rays of the miner's lamp shine on steel roof __10__ [A. beams B. supports C. spurs D. stays]. Thousands of feet of rock and earth are pressing down on those steel plates and __11__ [A. props B. wedges C. poles D. stakes], and the miners have to crawl through the small, deep opening in the wall to get to the coal in the mine that we are considering, the __12__ [A. gash B. hole C. seam D. opening] is nearly four feet thick and is being worked by a combination of __13__ [A. digging B. manpower C. machinery D. spade] and explosives. A mechanical __14__ [A. slit B. gash C. knife D. mesh] saws into the coal to a depth of four or five feet, thus separating it from its base. Explosives pushed into holes drilled at intervals in the coal are __15__ [A. fused B. extinguished C. detonated D. stuck] by remote control and blow the separated section of the coal to pieces. What option best fills the gap labelled 7
1. A.miners
2. B.toilers
3. C.workers
4. D.foreman
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Answer: A miners
202.
The passage below has gaps. Immediately following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap. If one is looking for a particular book, he can either use the __6__ [A. reverse catalogue B. borrower's catalogue C. dictionary catalogue D. title catalogue] or the __7__ [A. author catalogue B. book catalogue C. title catalogue D. yearly catalogue] to locate the position of the book on the __8__ [A. table B. shelf C. cupboard D. desk] This can be done through the __9__ [A. borrower-mark B. reserve-mark C. call-mark D. year-mark] identification number. On the other hand, if the student has no particular book in mind, but wants to borrow any on a particular subject, say Mathematics, he can go to the __10__ [A. subject catalogue B. publisher catalogue C. reference catalogue D. cover catalogue]. There he will find the __11__ [A. book-card B. call-card C. author-card D. seller-card] of every book that deals with Mathematics as a subject. Apart from this, since all the shelves have instructions and numbers regarding the books on them, the person can read the __12__ [A. card's guide B. author's guide C. shelf-guides D. book-guides] and the book __13__ [A. acknowledgements B. commentaries C. titles D. spines] to get the book he wants. He can take the book to the __14__ [A. table B. reserve section C. sitting corner D. lending desk] where the library assistant removes the book card from the book __15__ [A. pocket B. title C. call-names D. reserve] and record the borrower's name on it. Choose the option that best fills the gap labelled 10
1. A.subject catalogue
2. B.publisher catalogue
3. C.reference catalogue
4. D.cover catalogue
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Answer: D cover catalogue
203.
The passage below has gaps. Immediately following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap. If one is looking for a particular book, he can either use the __6__ [A. reverse catalogue B. borrower's catalogue C. dictionary catalogue D. title catalogue] or the __7__ [A. author catalogue B. book catalogue C. title catalogue D. yearly catalogue] to locate the position of the book on the __8__ [A. table B. shelf C. cupboard D. desk] This can be done through the __9__ [A. borrower-mark B. reserve-mark C. call-mark D. year-mark] identification number. On the other hand, if the student has no particular book in mind, but wants to borrow any on a particular subject, say Mathematics, he can go to the __10__ [A. subject catalogue B. publisher catalogue C. reference catalogue D. cover catalogue]. There he will find the __11__ [A. book-card B. call-card C. author-card D. seller-card] of every book that deals with Mathematics as a subject. Apart from this, since all the shelves have instructions and numbers regarding the books on them, the person can read the __12__ [A. card's guide B. author's guide C. shelf-guides D. book-guides] and the book __13__ [A. acknowledgements B. commentaries C. titles D. spines] to get the book he wants. He can take the book to the __14__ [A. table B. reserve section C. sitting corner D. lending desk] where the library assistant removes the book card from the book __15__ [A. pocket B. title C. call-names D. reserve] and record the borrower's name on it. Choose the option that best fils the gap labelled 15
1. A.pocket
2. B.title
3. C.call-name
4. D.reserve
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Answer: A pocket
204.
The phrase on that fateful day is
1. A.an adverbial phrase
2. B.a verb phrase
3. C.a noun phrase
4. D.an adjectival phrase
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Answer: D an adjectival phrase
205.
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates. The PRODUCT was rejected as fake.
1. A.Was the product accepted?
2. B.Was the product rejected though genuine?
3. C.Was the product faked?
4. D.Was the produce rejected as fake?
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Answer: D Was the produce rejected as fake?
206.
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given stress relates. My mother is expected to be back by this time TOMORROW.
1. A.Who is expected back by this time tomorrow?
2. B.Is my mother expected back by this time next month?
3. C.Is my mother assumed back by this time tomorrow?
4. D.Is my mother expected gone by this time tomorrow?
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Answer: B Is my mother expected back by this time next month?
207.
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given stress relates. We WALKED to the school.
1. A.Did we walk to the stadium?
2. B.Did we run to the school?
3. C.Did they walk to the school?
4. D.Did we walk to the church?
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Answer: B Did we run to the school?
208.
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the options to which the given sentence relates. My only SON speaks like an orator.
1. A.Does my only son speak like an illiterate?
2. B.Does my only daughter speak like an orator?
3. C.Does my only son read like an orator?
4. D.Does your only son speak like an orator?
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Answer: B Does my only daughter speak like an orator?
209.
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the options to which the given sentence relates. The architect did the DESIGN.
1. A.Who did the design?
2. B.Was the design done by the engineer?
3. C.Did the architect destroy the design?
4. D.Did the architect do the draft?
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Answer: A Who did the design?
210.
The writer was puzzled because
1. A.he saw big trees growing from the rocks
2. B.he remembered what he learnt in school
3. C.he was where the atmosphere was cool
4. D.he was left alone wandering in a desert
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Answer: D he was left alone wandering in a desert
211.
What does the writer mean by we knew what we were up against?
1. A.The height of the mountains they were running to
2. B.the ferociousness of the insurgents
3. C.The difficulty of life on the mountains
4. D.The distance from the mountains to Cameroon
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Answer: B the ferociousness of the insurgents
212.
What option best fills the gap labelled 10
1. A.beams
2. B.supports
3. C.spurs
4. D.stays
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Answer: A beams
213.
What option best fills the gap labelled 11
1. A.props
2. B.wedges
3. C.poles
4. D.stakes
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Answer: C poles
214.
What option best fills the gap labelled 13?
1. A.digging
2. B.manpower
3. C.machinery
4. D.spade
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Answer: A digging
215.
What option best fills the gap labelled 14?
1. A.slit
2. B.gash
3. C.knife
4. D.mesh
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Answer: C knife
216.
What option best fills the gap labelled 15?
1. A.fused
2. B.extinguished
3. C.detonated
4. D.stuck
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Answer: A fused
217.
What option best fills the gap labelled 8
1. A.front
2. B.slope
3. C.obstacle
4. D.face
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Answer: D face
218.
What option best fills the gap labelled 9
1. A.slit
2. B.gash
3. C.bare
4. D.aperture
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Answer: C bare

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