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SECTION 1
In each of the following sentences, there is one word in italics and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in italics and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Binetou’s inquisitiveness is in sharp contrast with her sister’s _______
A. indifference
B. noisiness
C. calmness
D. dullness
2. Though at first it appeared an insignificant idea, it turned out to be quite
A. outstanding
B. successful
C. remarkable
D. interesting
3. After grasping the fundamental aspects of his job, Kwesi had to cope with more ______ procedures.
A. advanced
B. academic
C. subsidiary
D. secondary
4. The youth prefer discussing contemporary issues to _______ ones
A. archaic
B. uninteresting
C. stale
D. political
5. As erroneous as it might sound, the Headmaster’s assumption was quite ______
A. wise
B. correct
C. precise
D. faulty
6. Halima likes to dwell on trivial, rather than _______ matters
A. strong
B. popular
C. weighty
D. heavy
7. We all know that Bola is insolent whereas Ade is __________
A. cowardly
B. respectful
C. humble
D. modest
8. A few days after Musa’s __________ , his sister longed for his departure
A. coming
B. entrance
C. arrival
D. welcome
9. Algebra seems complicated, but with practice it becomes _________
A. solved
B. simple
C. accessible
D. achievable
10. Mrs. Agide is unassuming whereas her twin sister is __________
A. cheerful
B. boastful
C. loud
D. rude
SECTION 2
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
11. At Christmas, employees of Sugar Factory receive huge ____________
A. benefits
B. dividends
C. bonuses
D. salaries
12. The exposed milk in that container has turned ___________
A. sour
B. putrid
C. mouldy
D. stale
13. Not all activities champion _____ causes
A. worthy
B. real
C. concrete
D. favourable
14. The Mayor gave a glowing ______________ at the funeral of the city’s only curator
A. citation
B. statement
C. tribute
D. commendation
15. At the end of __________, the National Anthem is played on our radio station
A. programming
B. production
C. transition
D. transmission
16. The defence counsel was unable to convince ______ of John’s innocence
A. plaintiff
B. witness
C. panel
D. jury
17. Unfortunately, corruption is the ____________ of most African countries.
A. venom
B. bane
C. disaster
D. backbone
18. The ______ results proved that the patient had hepatitis.
A. investigation
B. diagnosis
C. probe
D. test
19. The new book has beautiful ____________ which make it attractive.
A. illustrations
B. demonstrations
C. illuminations
D. compositions
20. Their marriage was finally __________ after years of hostility
A. cancelled
B. annulled
C. broken
D. separated
SECTION 3
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretation is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence
21. Can you imagine Oka behaving as if he has all the knowledge in the world? This means that Oka
A. does not really know everything
B. knows so much more than we think
C. is admired by everybody
D. respects other people
22. Akin is too full of himself. This means that Akin
A. talks too much
B. eats too much
C. is too proud
D. is quite annoying
23. she slogged her guts out for the examination. This means that she
A. she failed the examination despite working hard for it.
B. passed the examination despite not working hard for it
C. used unfair means to face the examination
D. really worked very hard for the examination
24. I admire Modou: very few people can stomach all of Adaeze’s insults. This means that Modou
A. tolerated Adaeze’s insults
B. was a weakling
C. had no answer to Adaeze’s insult
D. did the right thing by remaining silent.
25. After months of battling with stroke, he is now a shadow of his former self. This means that he
A. is now frail
B. is vulnerable
C. is hopeless
D. has almost recovered
26. Kura, you can’t be too careful when dealing with Wang. This means that Kura
A. has no reason to be suspicious of Wang.
B. can fully rely on Wang
C. has to be very careful in his relationship with Wang
D. may feel free in the company of Wang.
27. Don’t tell me another cock and bull story. This means that the speaker does not want to
A. be further baffled
B. hear the same old story
C. hear another drab story
D. be further deceived
28. Had he confessed much earlier, she would have trusted him This means that he
A. had confessed earlier on, but he wasn’t trusted
B. had confessed much earlier on, and he was trusted
C. hadn’t confessed much earlier on, and he was trusted
D. hadn’t confessed earlier on, and he wasn’t trusted
29. Kola: You really worked hard to win the case. Didia: You don’t know the half of it.
A. it wasn’t as difficult as Kola had thought
B. Kola’s statement wasn’t actually correct
C. it was even more difficult than Kola could imagine
D. winning the case didn’t mean much to Kola
30. Femi is too clever by half. This means that Femi
A. displays his cleverness in an annoying way
B. is not as clever as he thinks
C. pleases everyone he meets
D. hides how clever he really is.
SECTION 4
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 word in italics as it is used in the sentence
31. He was such a brilliant footballer!
A. an inspired
B. an intelligent
C. a dazzling
D. a skilful
32. The politician is a fluent speaker
A. an eloquent
B. a superficial
C. an insightful
D. a persuasive
33. Everyone has the urge to succeed in life
A. compulsion
B. desire
C. need
D. courage
34. When he heard the gunshot, he ran into a thick forest
A. tight
B. deep
C. dense
D. close
35. That was a timely intervention
A. suitable
B. accurate
C. prompt
D. major
36. David is not only hardworking but also scrupulous
A. painstaking
B. ambitious
C. pleasant
D. daring
37. We really have to be careful because the situation is rather tricky
A. deceitful
B. trivial
C. unexpected
D. difficult
38. I think that his essay is impeccable
A. erroneous
B. correct
C. satisfactory
D. faultless
39. There has been a marked change in her study habit
A. significant
B. real
C. full
D. complete
40. He was directed to write the letter.
A. advised
B. instructed
C. persuaded
D. forced
SECTION V
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four choices are offered in columns lettered A to D. For each numbered gap, choose from the options provided for that number, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
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The noise level in an office can be unbearable. From the beginning of the working day till closing, phones ring, typewriters clack and clatter, clocks—47—-, intercoms buzz Xerox—48—- thumb back and forth. Every time the managers can’t find people, they resort to a nerve-shattering public address –49–. Because managers worry about employees’—-50—, they graciously provide the endless droning of canned music. This effectively eliminates any possibility of a moment of blessed silence.
41. A. consoling
    B. soothing
    C. entertaining
    D. enticing
42. A. loving
    B. unhealthy
    C. working
    D. idle
43. A. context
    B. community
    C. suburb
    D. atmosphere
44. A. liabilities
    B. occupations
    C. businesses
    D. distractions
45. A. hampered
    B. drowned
    C. bombarded
    D. absorbed
46. A. urban
    B. rural
    C. village
    D. community
47. A. sing
    B. ring
    C. chime
    D. blink
48. A. machines
    B. equipment
    C. tools
    D. appliances
49. A. device
    B. system
    C. equipment
    D. instrument
50. A. morale
    B. strength
    C. ability
    D. conduct
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