In each of the following sentences, there is a word or group of words underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D. Choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
1. The leader of the delegation was commended for the manner in which he handled the matter, while their hosts were............
A. applauded
B. praised
C. criticized
D. sanctioned
Answer: C
2. Musa is very frugal, whereas his friend Audu is............
A. misery
B. thrifty
C. precocious
D. extravagant
D
3. Taiwo's flamboyance and Kehinde's............ often keep people wondering if they are really twins.
A. modesty
B. arrogance
C. timidity
D. pretension
A
4. People enjoy stories with............ settings rather than those with far-fetched background
A. practical
B. realistic
C. artificial
D. undefined
B
5. We were asked to reach a compromise and not start another............
A. accusation
B. concession
C. controversy
D. issue
C
6. He was promoted for his efficiency, while his colleague was demoted for............
A. ability
B. lateness
C. incompetence
D. capability
C
7. Oken's business is flourishing while his father's is............
A. declining
B. progressing
C. withering
D. vanishing
A
8. You should be............ so as not to be caught unawares.
A. serious
B. sober
C. ready
D. alert
D
9. The manager who was sacked last month has been............
A. retired
B. suspended
C. reinstated
D. promoted
C
10. The school authorities expected the contributions to be............ rather than compulsory.
A. willful
B. voluntary
C. deliberate
D. outright
B
From the letters A to D, choose the words that best completes each of the following sentences.
11. The............ programme against childhood diseases has ended.
A. injection
B. vaccination
C. immunization
D. harmonization
C
12. The accused stated............ that he was innocent of the crime.
A. unequivocally
B. feebly
C. ashamedly
D. excitedly
A
13. The doctor's............ was that the patient was suffering from cancer.
A. prediction
B. verdict
C. diagnosis
D. analysis
C
14. I was advised to open a............ account with the bank if I wanted to pay with cheques.
A. savings
B. deposit
C. loans
D. current
D
15. The pastor addressed his............ in a sonorous voice.
A. audience
B. masses
C. spectators
D. congregation
D
16. Many African leaders try to cling............ to power.
A. tenaciously
B. judiciously
C. economically
D. socially
A
17. The civilian head of state was............ in a military coup d'etat.
A. discharged
B. ousted
C. empowered
D. enthroned
B
18. After much debate on the controversial issue, the meeting was............ till the next morning.
A. postponed
B. proscribed
C. adjourned
D. delayed
C
19. The company distributed gifts to its staff as an............ to hard work.
A. incentive
B. inception
C. interest
D. induction
A
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
20. Bukola has an infectious smile. This means that Bukola............
A. spreads infection when she smiles
B. has sores in her teeth
C. make others smile when she smiles
D. become infected when she smiles
C
21. It is cold comfort to tell a hungry man that starvation improves health. This means that telling a hungry man this is............
A. frightening
B. consoling
C. unhelpful
D. hypocritical
C
22. Nonso's father gave him a free hand to run the family business. This means that his father............
A. assisted him freely
B. allows him to make his own decision
C. made him sole owner of the business
D. allow him freedom of movement in the premises
B
23. Audu was certainly born with a silver spoon in his mouth. This means that............
A. he was born into a rich family
B. his parent gave him silver spoon when he was born
C. he was born in the age of miracle
D. his parent could not help him
A
24. You must be speaking with your tongue in your cheek. This means that you............
A. you must be very serious
B. must be thinking of something else
C. have food in your mouth
D. don't mean what you are saying
D
25. The manager hit the roof when he was presented with a huge estimate for the new project. This means that the manager............
A. became very suspicious
B. threw an object at the roof
C. became very angry
D. ordered the project to be started at once
C
26. Her reproaches cut him to the quick. This means that he............
A. was made to act quickly
B. was wounded
C. was deeply hurt
D. began to speak angrily
C
27. The girl went scot-free even though she started the fight. This means the girl was............
A. punished
B. unpunished
C. expelled from school
D. free to move about
B
28. This secretary's vote of thanks did not ring true. This means that the vote of thanks was............
A. full of praise
B. not audible
C. not sincere
D. well delivered
C
29. Mary Onyali won the race by a hair's breadth. This means that Mary won............
A. convincingly
B. narrowly
C. comfortably
D. luckily
B
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as it is used in the sentence.
30. The criminal was incarcerated.
A. arrested
B. pardoned
C. imprisoned
D. cautioned
C
31. The manager soon found out that my sister was a competent typist.
A. patient
B. capable
C. hardworking
D. careless
B
32. At the inception of his administration, the Governor was very popular.
A. end
B. beginning
C. dissolution
D. peak
B
33. The business anticipated the collapse of the bank.
A. prevented
B. caused
C. foresaw
D. pre-empted
C
34. The plaintiff was dissatisfied with the decision of the court.
A. solicitor
B. accused
C. complainant
D. respondent
C
35. The judge was incorruptible.
A. frank
B. unreliable
C. incorrigible
D. honest
D
36. Mr Preye is a stern father.
A. wicked
B. loving
C. conservation
D. strict
D
37. My first son is an unusually audacious boy.
A. daring
B. clever
C. cowardly
D. mischievous
A
38. Amina often makes derogatory remarks about her husband.
A. arrogant
B. belittling
C. laudable
D. discreet
B
