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 workers expected management to be............ rather than indifferent to their welfare.
A. different from
B. interested in
C. opposed to
D. careful of
2. Words spoken in the heat of an argument could offend rather than............
A. pacify
B. amuse
C. inspire
D. irritate
3. Although they have declared the student a suspect, he may turn out to be............
A. culpable
B. innocent
C. safe
D. ignorant
4. Some outspoken social critics live a............ family life.
A. reserved
B. happy
C. boisterous
D. still
5. While the manager was prudent in his expenditure, his deputy was............
A. miserly
B. careful
C. thorough
D. extravagant
6. The cultured and the............ are known by their conduct.
A. barbaric
B. ignorant
C. clean
D. lazy
7. Many Africans now live in abject poverty instead of enjoying the............ of their country.
A. comfort
B. greatness
C. possessions
D. affluence
8. Tunde seldom asks questions in class and was............ very careful when he did.
A. hardly
B. sometimes
C. often
D. never
From the letters A to D, choose the words that best completes each of the following sentences.
9. Tests revealed that the winning athlete had taken performance-enhancing............
A. drugs
B. tablets
C. vitamins
D. capsules
10. The lawyer's client was............ under oath in the law court.
A. investigated
B. interrogated
C. cross-fired
D. cross-examined
11. The man has a large............ of cattle
A. herd
B. flock
C. multitude
D. swine
12. The relationship between the couple is............ for lack of communication.
A. tense
B. strained
C. relaxed
D. uneasy
13. Many players have complained about biased............ by referees.
A. officiating
B. control
C. direction
D. handling
14. Government officials have to swear to............ of secrecy.
A. an oath
B. a vow
C. a pledge
D. an act
15. The students............ the planned meeting with the new principal.
A. refused
B. neglected
C. boycotted
D. rejected
16. She won by............ because her opponent refuse to play.
A. defeat
B. default
C. defiance
D. defence
17. Some candidate have developed the............ for cheating in examinations.
A. instinct
B. addition
C. knack
D. habit
18. The secretary was............ from her job for absenteeism.
A. evicted
B. dismissed
C. rejected
D. eliminated
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
19. Peter was on tenterhooks until the examination results were announced. This means that Peter was............
A. unhappy about the examination
B. suspended from the school
C. anxiously waiting for the results
D. detained by the police
20. The military leader blazed the trail by handling over to the civilians. This means that the leader............
A. resigned from the army
B. supported civilian ideals
C. was against the army
D. set an example
21. Life is all about “give and take”. This means that............
A. people should be willing to compromise
B. life gives and takes
C. life is about gifts
D. any gifts should be accepted
22. Jumai's life was in danger but now she has turned the corner. This means that Jumai............
A. has given up hope of recovery
B. has worsen her situation
C. is recovering
D. has died
23. It is unwise for politicians to make off-hand statements to journalists. This means that politicians............
A. should insist on their interviews being recorded
B. would be wise not to speak to journalists
C. should not make any statement to journalists
D. should be sure of whatever they say
24. The dentist told his patient that the toothache would pass off when he took some aspirin tablets. This means that............
A. the tooth will automatically drop off
B. the pains will subside
C. the pains will spread to other teeth
D. the pains would worsen
25. The students made such noise in the class that the teacher read them the Riot Act. This means that the teacher............
A. punished all the students
B. instigated the students to riot
C. warned the student to stop noise or get punished
D. read the school's rules and regulations to the students
26. When I went on leave, I asked Mr Bamson to hold the fort. This means that I asked him to............
A. defend me
B. act in my absence
C. protect my position
D. be strong in my absence
27. The senator's house is the last word in comfort. This means that the senator............
A. has the most comfortable house
B. speaks about comfort of his house
C. owns the last house on comfort Street
D. has a house that is not comfortable
28. I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that............
A. everyone stood up to clap for me
B. everyone stood to catch a glimpse of me
C. everyone congratulated me
D. I was asked to stand up
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.
29. His father's death derailed his plans to enter the university.
A. discouraged
B. failed
C. moved
D. ruined
30. Adamu inadvertently shot his friend dead.
A. deliberately
B. spontaneously
C. accidentally
D. inappropriately
31. The student made scathing remarks about the vice chancellor.
A. critical
B. positive
C. mild
D. damaging
32. Several cabinet ministers joined the president's retinue for the summit conference
A. entourage
B. vehicle
C. followers
D. enemies
33. The manager refused his deputy's request in reprisal for his disloyalty.
A. compensation
B. annoyance
C. retaliation
D. exchange
34. She spurned the advances of her boss.
A. accommodated
B. accepted
C. rejected
D. discouraged
35. Whatever he says is irrevocable.
A. final
B. false
C. debatable
D. unclear
36. Lunatics have some lucid moments.
A. troubled
B. quiet
C. noisy
D. sane
37. Don't expect anything but hypocrisy from politicians.
A. promises
B. manifestos
C. insincerity
D. dishonesty
