First term English language Questions SS1

SECTION 1 Answer all questions in this section

Choose from the options lettered A TO D the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the
underlined word or expression.
1. The indigent man died of hunger (a) generous (b) poor(c) successful (d)wealthy
2. The old man advised his children to be frugal (a) economical (b) mean (c)thrifty (d)wasteful
3. The government eventually approved sixty-five years as the retirement age. (a) finally
(b) subsequently (c) albeit (d) initially
4. The committee quashed their previous decision on the matter. (a) submitted (b)rejected
(c) overturned (d)affirmed
5. It was prudent of you not to have asked her out. (a) dangerous (b) wise (c)immoral (d) foolish
6. She was in a lamentable condition when I met her last week. (a) cheering (b) perfect (c) pitiable
(d) shocking
7. Some migrants were arrested for breaching immigration laws. (a) obeying (b) fulfilling
(c) breaking (d)contravening
8. My mother tolerated my bad behavior for a while. (a) detested (b) ignored (c) allowed
(d) considered.
9. We had a tumultuous day at the office (a) peaceful (b) great (c) noisy (d) turbulent.
10. His royal background makes him a good choice for ma role in the play. (a) Low (b) humble
(c) mean (d) rich.
SECTION 2
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following
sentences
11. The runner was _______ at fifteen seconds at the end of the race. (a)flagged (b) belled (c) timed
(d) taped
12. The appellate court has _________ the decision of the lower court. (a) obstructed (b) nullified
(c) neutralized (d) balanced
13. The defeated boxer left the ring feeling extremely ________(a) dejected (b)deserted
(c) distorted (d) dislocated
14. The manager was not in when victor called, so he left his_______ card (a) complementary
(b) complimentary (c) identity (d) supplementary
15. The librarian entered the new books in the ______ (a) directory (b) roster (c) catalogue (d) list
16. The hot weather demands that_________my thirst with chilled water. (a) wet (b) quench (c) cool
(d) stop
17. Coming from the kitchen is the ______ of my mother’s soup (a) odour (b) aroma (c)fragrance
(d)scent
18. Increment in salary of teachers boosts their______ (a) moral (b) soul(c) morale(d)zeal
19. The textbook is too costly, I cannot _______ to my students(a) recommend (b) afford (c) give
(d) assign
20. There is an election _______against the senator.(a) petition (b)appeal (c)report(d) case
SECTION 3
Choose from the options lettered A-D the one that is the most appropriate interpretation for
each of the statement
21. John ate his words when he was cross-examined by the prosecuting counsel. This means he
(a) denied what he had said earlier (b) answered the questions carefully (c) was rude to the
prosecuting counsel (d) refused to talk
22. What Tomi said was farther from the truth. This means he (a) said what was in contrast to the
reality on ground (b) predicted an event(c) exaggerated the matter (d) spoke the truth.
23. The management dragged its feet on the floor to employ the new workers. This means the
management was _____ workers (a) not happy with the (b) acting fast on employing new
(c) furious with the (d) slow in taking decision on employing new
24. The president said those who embezzled public funds must be prepared to face the music. This
means they must (a) embarrassed publicly (b) be reformed (c) dance to a music that will be
played for them (d) face the consequence of their action
25. Our advertisement on the internet was a bang for the buck. This means we (a) budgeted for the
money spent (b) got better value for our efforts (c) liquidated our company (d) lost the money
spent.
26. The little boy was running around the compound in his birthday suit. This mean he (a) could only
run around the compound the compound in suit (b)could only run when in suit (c) was being
pursued when he wore his birthday suit(d) was not wearing clothes
27. Although, Akin’s parent are rich, he flunked out of school. This means he (a) flew out of
the country to complete his studies (b) left school due to poor performance (c) moved to
another school (d) was under duress to stay in school
28. Dan said he was not afraid of probe as he did not have any skeleton in his cupboard. This means
he (a) always kept his cupboard clean (b) did not have a secret to hide (c) did not trade in
skeleton (d) had not killed anybody
29. The woman’s new dress fits like a glove. This means that the dress (a) does not fit her (b) fits
her perfectly (c) is too big (d) is like a glove
30. The teacher’s questions to the students about their plan for the weekend drew blank. This means
the teacher (a) drew a conclusion (b) drew a line on a blank sheet(c) got no response (d) moved
close to the students.
SECTION 4
Choose from the options lettered A to D the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined
word
31. Following the robbery incident in the bank, the security men were charged to always be on the alert
(a) watchful (b) cautious (c) armed (d) expectant
32. The maid was sacked because she was slothful (a) lazy (b) rude (c) dirty (d) carefree
33. It is mandatory for every returning student to pay the fee (a) compulsory (b) important (c) necessary
(d) voluntary
34. The man is of the same lineage as the king (a) breed (b) clan (c) progeny (d) folk
35. There was no evidence that the man came early (a) information (b) proof (c) fact (d) claim
36. The members of staff conspired to disgrace the managing director of the company. (a) Connived
(b) gathered (c) opted (d) agreed
37. My mother is industrious. (a) Indolent (b) prudent (c) fastidious (d) hardworking
38. Jone's uncle lives in a cost apartment (a) beautiful (b) cramped (c) comfortable (d) large
39. Minna is one of the ancient cities in Nigeria (a) beautiful (b) old (c) popular (d) biggest
40. He is among the distinguished personalities in my state. (a) Notorious (b) good (c) disloyal
(d) notable
SECTION 5
From the options lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each sentence
41. The two friends have not spoken to each other______ two weeks now (a) since (b) until (c) about
(d) for
42. The old man was advised to abstain ___________smoking (a) at (b) in (c) from (d) off
43. Ade and _____________ will represent the class in the quiz competition. (a) I (b) me (c) us
(d) myself
44. If I were___________, I would have reported the matter to the police. (a) Them (b) they
(c) themselves (d) their
45. He lost the pen he borrowed from_________ (a) I (b) me (c) we (d) they
46. He _________ to attend the meeting yesterday (a) fail (b) fails (c) failed (d) failing
47. Our tenant owe us several (a) month rents (b) month's rent (c) months rent (d) months'rent
48. My friends said that they________ visit me tomorrow. (a) Would (b) should (c) may (d) can
49. After the principal's announcement, all the students marched ____ their classes (a) into (b) inside
(c) to (d) into
50. Which of the following words can be used together with the prefix 'en' to generate a new word?
(a) mortal (b) camp (c) pede (d) press
51. He was dismissed for his (a) imcompetence (b) incompetence (c) inconpetence (d) incompitence
52. He _____sick and that is why he is not in school today (a) was (b) is (c) has been (d)had been
53. Mummy bought a pair of_______ shoes each for Folarera and me. (a) beautiful black skin
(b) beautiful skin black (c) black skin beautiful (d) skin black beautiful
54. She lives in a_______house (a) big new white (b) big white new(c) new big white (d) white big new.
55. I am responsible for his failure, ______ I? (a) ain't (b) am (c) aren't (d) was
56. Children ought to respect their teachers. _____they? (a) aren't (b) don't (c) oughtn't (d) shouldn't
57. Neither his book nor mine________on the table (a) are (b) is (c) was (d) has been
58. There is ______ furniture in the school dining hall (a) few (b) little (c) many (d) more
59. Mrs Ojo is late to work today; she____have been here now. (a) would (b) should (c) must (d)need
60. The new student is ____dull to be in that class.(a) much (b) too (c) very (d) quite
61. Direct speech “who is the richest man in Africa? The teacher asked
Indirect speech: the teacher asked who (a) is the richest man in Africa (b) the richest men in Africa
(c) the richest man in Africa was (d) the richest man in Africa is
62. Direct speech: "I hate sleeping with my windows open" John said
Indirect speech: John said that he________sleeping with his windows open (a) had hated
(b) has hated (c) hates (d) hated
63. The sound of the gun shot scared him _____much that he fainted. (a) in as (b) quite (c)so (d) too
64. The student and his parents_________asked to see the principal (a) are (b) is (c) were (d) was
65. She complains of pains around her (a) diafram (b) diaphragm (c) diaphragm (d) dryphragm
66. 'Are there________ mangoes left in the fridge?' mother asked. (a) any (b) less (c) little (d) much
67. B3 gazed at a ____through the window. (a) Swarm of bees (b) swarms of bees (c) swarms of bee
(d) swarm of bee
68. He spent a whole day doing his holiday assignment, _____ he? (a) did (b) didn't (c) does (d) doesn't
69. Which of these suffixes can be added to the word "moment" to generate a new word?
(a) -y (b) -ous (c)-ish (d) -en
70. The assignment has ______ mistakes in it (a) a little (b) too many (c) much (d) many
71. It was a long poem, but Precious learnt it _______ (a) to heart (b) off head (c) by heart (d) at hand
72. Let's go at once, __________we? (a) shall (b) shan't (c) will (d) ought
73. What i admire about the students is that they love__ (a) each other (b) themselves (c) one another
(d) the other
74. We arrived after the play ______ started (a) has (b) have (c) had (d) is
75. Mother said Joy should _______ the dishes (a) Wash in (b) wash off (c) wash and dry (d) wash up
76. Power has not been restored________ many part of the town. (a) in (b) for (c) out (d) to
77. This is the woman___told me the answer (a) whom I said (b) I said that she (c) that I said whom
(d) who I said
78. The ruler is either yours ______ hers (a) or (b) nor (c) neither (d) both
79. He bought 2 new set of _______ television. (a) colour (b) coloured (c) colours (d) colored
80. He had been warned not to _______ the money given him. (a) Lost (b) lose (c) loose (d) listed
TEST OF ORALS
From the options lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the underlined
in the sentence
81. Beef (a) seed (b) chew (c) break (d) beer
82. Head (a) heed (b) ingrate (c) red (d) job
83. Purge (a) cut (b) her (c) teach (d) hint
84. Heart (a) hearth (b) heat (c) storm (d) buy
85. Horn (a) cow (b) hawl (c) ghost (d) muscle
From the options lettered A to D choose the one that has the same consonant sound as the one
underlined in the sentence
86. Champagne (a) catch (b) touch (c) brawl (d) machine
87. Psyche (a) chance (b) rise (c) rose (d) please
88. Thank (a) hang (b) sand (c) fine (d) dance
89. Prize (a) chasm (b) chase (c) giantess (d) license
90. Lunch (a) calm (b) could (c) palm (d) knowledge
In the following passage the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the
list below each passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Fill each numbered gap
with the most appropriate of the options.
Ranching is a system of 91 rearing which involves keeping of farm __92__ on large Scale and on
a large expanse or enclosed __93__, which may be under__94__ vegetation or __95__ pasture. The
animals are allowed to move about and __96__ freely on the ranch.
The __97__ may have to supply the animals with feed__98__ in form of concentrates, vitamins
and minerals. Enough water is also supplied by the ___99___. A ranch should be fenced and
provided with stocked crushes, animal dips and sheds or corals to __100__ the animals during
bad weather.
A B C D
91. Commercial livestock wildlife naturalised
92. Animals fishes birds mammals
93. Air land place space
94. Abnormal artificial modern natural
95. Common controlled perennial planted
96. Eat grow graze much
97. Farmer herdsman shepherd fisherman
98. Additional boosters supplement materials
99. Farmer rancher supervisor labourer
100. Cage defend harbour incarcerate

First Term Examination English language SS2

OBJECTIVES: Instruction: Answer all questions.
In the following sentences there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list lettered
choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
1. While Dotun is , his younger brother is a novice.(a) experienced (b) clever (c) enlighten
(d) incompetent
2. The Champion were elated after the match while their opponent looked (a) dejected
(b) happy (c) frightened (d) baffled
3. The engineer was said to have used interior rather than
4. Material in the construction of the collapsed building (a) exceptional (b) excellence (c) quality
(d) recommended
5. The two political parties now live in after four years of hostility (a) enmity (b) amity
(c) happiness (d) freedom

6. There was an agitation for the law on label to be re-enacted (a) cancelled (b) rejected (c) repealed
(d) enforced

7. The old woman rebuked the thug and his children him for doing sake (a) commended

(b) thanked (c) supported (d) embarrass

8. All drivers were enjoin to obtain a genuine and not driving license (a) substandard

(b) fraudulent (c) artificial (d) fake

9. The reckless driver was advised to be (a) considerate (b) caution (c) reliable

(d) responsible

10. It is better to use persuasion rather than to get witnesses in court (a) effort (b) coercion

(c) effort (d) pressure

11. The animosity between Bode and Dayo is shocking, considering the they once shared.(a)peace
(b) company (c) friendship (d) understand

SECTION 2

From the option lettered A-D choose the word that best complete each of the sentences

12. Occasionally, university award degrees to outstanding personalities (a) honorary

(b) temporary (c) respectable (d) ceremonial

13. I could not read what he wrote because his handwriting was (a) tidy (b) illegible
(c) eligible (d) untidy

14. When all the items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was (a) dissolved
(b) adjourned (c) postponed (d) dismissed

15. His thoughtlessness is simply beyond (a) ideal (b) belief (c) fate (d) assurance

16. Many young doctors have to western countries for better opportunities (a) fled (b) migrated
(c) travelled (d) emigration
17. Freedom of speech is a right of every citizen. (a) fundamental (b) foremost (c) privileged
(d) common

18. She gave her article to the teacher to for the school magazine (a) correct (b) edit (c) label
(d) read

19. The military was able to the plan to over throw the government (a) fight (b)thwart (c) disrupt
(d) disturb

20. The government granted the political prisoners (a) bail (b) acquittal (c) amnesty (d) asylum

21. The main wife insisted that she would be a to the account. (a) participant (b) guarantor

(c) signatory (d) partner

SECTION 3

From the word lettered A-D choose the words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word
as it is used in the sentences

22. The student became restive after the authorities increased their tuition fees (a) noisy (b) hostile
(c) alarmed (d) agitated

23. Joy plays the violin with the great dexterity (a) skill (b) pride (c) experienced (d) wisdom

24. Her behavior these days is questionable(a) disputable (b) refutable (c) dubious (d) worrisome

25. So much effluent has been poured into the stream that its water has become unsafe for drinking.
(a) sewage (b) disinfectant (c) oil (d)concoction

26. The electricity supply in this community is erratic .(a)low (b)temporary(c)disorderly

(d)unpredictable
27. The office has taken stringent measures to protect its facilities. (a)strict (b)suitable (c)complete
(d)right
28. A good student should be inquisitive
(a)curious(b)busy(c)studious(d)hard work
29. The boy get involved in shading deals.(a)unknown(B)dishonest(c)doubtful(d)undisclosed
30. Deola was appalled by the shabby appearance of the man who brought her the message from
home(a)annoyed(b)humiliated(c)shocked(d)discouraged
31. He became really disheartened when he heard the news.
(a)defamed(b)depressed(c)disheveled(d)disturb

SECTION 4
From the options lettered a-d, choose the word that best completes each of the sentences
32. Life in the city is expensive for most people. (a) mush too (b) very much (c) much very
(d) too much
33. My mother made Dolapo ------------ at home (a)stay (b)stayed (c) to stay (d) to be staying
34. The fireman managed to put the raging fire (a) off (b) out (c) down (d)away
35. The long arranged match has been called (a) of (b) of (c) up (d) down
36. Get to work! Don’t sit doing nothing.(a) about (b) on (c) up (c) by
37. He promised to tell the truth, ---------?(a) isn’t it (b) didn’t he (c)wasn’t he (d) did he
38. No sooner had he left it started to rain.(a) than (b) when (c) that (d)as
39. Several --------------attended the two-day economic summit (a) head of states (b) head of state
(c) heads of states (d) heads of state
40. I won’t go to the cinema with you, as I the movie. (a)had seen (b) seen (c) have seen (d) seeing
41. The committee has submitted its report the school riot (a) on (b) for (c) about (d) at
42. I cannot put up his saucy behavior. (a) on (b) with (c) from (d) by
43. It is been a rough life so far? (a) hasn’t it (b) hadn’t It (c) isn’t it (d) wasn’t it
44. If I had known, I not have come (a) should (b) ought (c) would (d) may
45. She had to work from (a) morning till the evening (b) the morning till evening (c) the morning
till the evening (d) morning till evening
46. He did, but not the way I had expected (a) as (b)to (c) quite (d) hardly
47. After stocking its prey for a while, the lion for the killing (a) closed in (b) closed up
(c) closed on (d) closed down
48. John and jones are always quarreling with (a) each other (b) themselves (c) one another (d) either
49. They have been informed of his departure, -------------? (a) haven’t they (b) isn’t it (c) hasn’t it
(d) hadn’t they
50. Although some students may be innocent, --------------are guilty of this offence (a) much (b)most
(c) great deal (d) a good deal
51. We all worked forwards to meeting the (a)beautiful, young, Nigeria musician (b) young,
Nigeria ,beautiful musician (c) Nigeria, young, beautiful musician (d) Nigeria, beautiful, young
musician
52. The Africa extended family system give security to ------ members (a) his (b) her (c) its (d) their
53. The choice of going to university is entirely ----------(a) yours (b) you (c) yours’ (d) your’s
54. In spite of all his shortcoming, we cannot-----------admire him (a)only (b) but (c)also (d) still

55. The boy --------in the pool after school (a) swam (b) swum (c) swim (d) swimming

56. Is that the lady ------------you planned to visit? (a) which (b) whom (c) which (d)whose

57. She prefer singing -------- dancing (a) to (b) than (c) aside (d) beside

58. You will be none-----------for it if you take the examination in November. (a) the worst (b) worst
(c)worse (d)the worse

59. Their proposal looks ------------than ours.(a)more workable a little bit (b) a little bit more
workable (c) more a little bit workable (d)workable a little bit more

60. One of my -----------is a nurse in a state teaching hospital (a)_sisters(b)sister’s(c)sisters’(d)sister

61. Mrs Dayo pleaded with her son to the habit of smoking. (a) come out (b)come over (c) come off
(d) come from

SECTION 5

62. After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given, choose the
interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

63. The recruits are under his tutelage. This means that (a) assists them (b) trains them (c) assign
work to them (d) protects them

64. He listened attentively to their cock-and bull stories. This means that they told (a) incredible
stories (b) a lot of stories (c) interesting stories (d) terrifying stories.

65. They have the country for good this time. This means that (a) they left for better conditions
(b) they will never come back (c) they became adventurer (d) they improve their credentials.

66. The bus driver smelt a rat when an unregistered vehicle trailed him for several kilometers. This
means that the bus driver (a) increased his speed (b) became nervous (c) became suspicious
(d) alerted the passengers.

67. The newly employed workers are handsomely remunerated. This means that (a) the salaries of
the new workers were attractive (b) the salaries of the workers were paid promptly (c) only
newly employed workers were paid (d) both old and new workers are paid.

68. The chairman has come under fire over this project. This means that the chairman has been
(a) severely criticized (b) highly praised (c) charged to court (d) given the go-ahead

69. The ugly incidents of the civil war are water under the bridge. This means that the incidents
(a) continue to haunt us (b) have been experienced again (c) have been forgotten (d) cannot be
wished away.

70. My heart was in my mouth as I tried to open the envelope. This means that as I opened the
envelope, I was (a) very happy (b) quite eager (c) deeply disappointed (d) extremely afraid.
71. Throughout the long argument, the minister maintained his ground over the claims. This means
that the minister (a) accepted his error (b) refused to change his stand (c) said different things
(d) did not consider every view.

72. John may be sincere, but I suspect that he has an axe to grind. This means that John has a
(a) selfish motive (b) different opinion (c) matter to attend to (d) solution to the problem.

73. Ada________ a car back home soon as she received the news (a) boarded (b) climbed (c) entered
(d) joined.

74. That edifice was designed by a renowned (a) engineer (b) surveyor (c) artist (d) architect.

75. The teacher asked the students to obtain the current________ of the dictionary (a) copy
(b) design (c) type (d) edition

76. Wale kept himself busy after his examination by reading an _______ of the poems (a) index
(b) inventory (c) essay (d) anthology.

77. The voltage was so high that I had to _______ the computer. (a) off (b) shut off (c) switch off
(d) shut down

78. Moses was ________ of the crime and was set free (a) indicated (b) absolved (c) abreast
(d) informed.

79. The president ________ some Trade Unions in the country. (a) Abrogated (b) ratified
(c) proscribed (d)acquitted .

80. The professor presented his inaugural lecture using a (a) telescope (b) megaphone (c) projector
(d) microphone.

81. Most of the residents believe that only a new _________ can boost power supply in the area.
(a) Insulator (b) transformer (c) cable (d) generator.

82. As the plane was about to take off, the ______ informed the passengers to fasten their seat belts.
(a) Control tower (b) flight attendant (c) flight engineer (d) cabin-crew.

TESTS OF ORALS

83. Choose from the options lettered A to D the one that has the same vowel sound as the one
represented by the underlined letters

84. Sword (a) corn (b) cough (c) dusk (d) spoil.

85. Target (a) wet (b) verb (c) crest (d)sit

86. Earth (a) head (b) ate (c) horn (d) herb

87. Choose the one that had the same consonant sound as the underlined from the options lettered

A to D.

88. Mob (a) comb (b) subtle (c) debt (d) bet

89. Hang (a) sign (b) autumn (c) print (d) bank

90. Oath (a) these (b) clothe (c) smooth (d) thought

91. From the options lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct (primary/main stress).

92. Congratulations (a)CON-gra-tu-la-tion (b) con-gra-tu-LA-tion (c) con-gra-tu-la-TION (d) con-

GRA-tu-la-tion

93. Instantaneous (a) in-stan-ta-ne-ous (b) in-stan-ta-NE-ous (c) in-STAN-ta-ne-ous(d) in-stan-TA-

ne-ous
 94. Anthropology (a) an-thro-po-lo-GY (b) an-thro-pol-O-gy (c) an-thro-POL-o-gy (d)AN-thro-pol-
o-gy

95. Particularly (a) par-ti-cu-lar-LY (b) par-ti-cu-LAR-ly (c) par-tic-U-lar-ly (d)par-TIC-u-lar-ly

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in
the list below the passage, four options are provided in columns lettered A to D. choose the
word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

Money serves as a -91- of exchange in the modern world. This is perhaps the most
important -92- of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and -93-. Without it,
trade will be carried out on the basis of -94- where goods or services are exchanged as was the
practice in the year gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages as people will
have to match their -95- with those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade
his -96- for yam, he must find a -97- who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is
determining the -98- of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no
longer commonly practiced.

Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and
internationally. International trade boosts the -99- of a nation. The -100- frequently used
international trade is the US Dollar.

A B C D

91) Value medium type form

92) Aspect duty function featured

93) Handiwork services skill businesses

94) Barter dealings negotiation exchange

95) Needs intentions wishes desires

96) Kill animal livestock prey

97) Grower labourer farmer customer

98) Portion value quantity amount

99) Economy savings finances transaction

100) cash money currency notes

First Term Examination English language SS3

Answer all question SECTION 1

From the list of words lettered A-D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning
to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences
1. There isn’t enough rice so it’s importation is permitted, whereas the importation of cement is
(a) suspended (b) licensed (c) prohibited (d) unaccepted
2. The cast consisted of many famous actors and a few ones (a) infamous (b) humble
(c) unknown (d) unpopular
3. My grandfather, rather than being was often quite prejudiced in his opinions. (a) Subjective
(b) discriminating (c) impartial (d) strict
4. Both sides are very hopeful about the outcome of the peace talks but observers are still very
(a) realistic (b) empathetic (c) explicit (d) pessimistic
5. The clever lawyer exposed the facts that were obscure in the case, making the judge see beyond
the (a) open (b) obvious (c) illustrated (d) reflected
6. It took me the whole day to summarize the lecturers copious noted having been used to
ones (a) illegible (b) scanty (c) coherent (d) inaccurate
7. The principal of that school was demoted for incompetence while several others were
commented for their (a) honesty (b) sincerity (c) punctuality (d) efficiency
8. The official who disclosed the information he was supposed to was sacked (a) cover
(b) conceal (c) protect (d) allow
9. The prosecutor argued his case vehemently but the defense lawyer responded
(a) constantly (b) hurriedly (c) roughly (d) feebly
10. While we expected it to be gradual, the process of transition to civilian rule came to an
end (a) unpleasant (b) abrupt (c) unhappy (d) anticipated

SECTION 2
From the words lettered A-d, choose the words that best complete s each of the
following sentences
11. Dominic is afraid of his wife because she has a very size. (a) prominent (b) eminent
(c) intimidating (d) humiliating
12. The government has impose an on the importation of foreign rice. (a) embargo (b) curfew
(c) act (d) injunction
13. The man’s corpse has been taken to the (a) mortuary (b) theatre (c) dispensary (d) ward
14. Inspite of the vicissitudes of life, Daniel never from his plan. (a) detracted (b) evaded
(c) detoured (d) deviated
15. When the solicitor told Okon to want outside, he considered to his integrity
(a) a withdrawal (b) a strain (c) a drawback (d) an affront
16. The meeting cannot start because we have not formed a (a) quorum (b) chorus (c) crowd
(d) congregation
17. The of the asylum sang a song for the president (a) inmates (b) tenant (c) resident (d) occupant
18. The appointment was because of irregulaties in his credentials. (a) suspended (b) dismissed
(c) terminated (d) annulled
19. The seminar was held under the of the government (a) jurisdiction (b) agreement
(c) auspices (d) arbitration
20. The new car is very attractive but I doubt its (a) durability (b) style (c) complexity
(d) longevity
SECTION 3
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for this sentence
21. Despite the measures taken by the government the economy of the country is still in doldrums.
(a) the economy is recovering (b) the economy is not making progress (c) the problems are
unknown (d) the economy is moving well
22. I am not ready to say yes or no until you come out to the open, this means that I will not give my
answer until (a) we both go inside (b) you go inside (c) we agree on a position (d) you reveal
your own position
23. When the principal went on leave she asked her vice principal to hold the forte this means that
she asked him to (a) protect her position (b) be strong in her presence (c) defend her (d) act in
her presence
24. Her father advised not to go with the crowd this means that he advised us not to go to (a) have
many friends (b) be unduly influenced by others (c) travel with many people (d) stay in the
crowd
25. My elder sister warned me not to wash my dirty linen in the public this means that she warned
me to (a) avoid discussing private matter in public (b) play with people in public places (c) avoid
playing with people in the public (d) discuss private matter in public
26. The woman supported her husband through thick and thin. This means that she supported her
husband (a) when going was smooth and tough (b) when he was fat and thin (c) when he behave
well or badly (d) in both good and bad health
27. Our father death has forced her to tighten her belt. This means that she has (a) become more
official (b) adjust her belt (c) become very aggressive (d) become very greedy
28. The conferences were attended by people from all works of life. This means that the conference
was attended by people (a) of all races (b) from all profession (c) from different part of the
world (d) who had travel widely
29. We left Asaba one year today .this means that we left Kaduna (a) exactly one year ago (b) one
year minus a day (c) one year and a day (d) about a year ago
30. The president did everything he could do so has not to lose fate with the parliament. This means
that the president tried to (a) retain his government’s popularity (b) continue looking attractive
(c) win the respect of the people (d) gain more seats in the next election
SECTION 4
Choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
31. He worked very hard all through his life but died in penury (a) affluence (b) poverty
(c) disappointment (d) riches
32. She eventually found the missing book (a) finally (b) soon (c) lately (d) subsequently
33. The principal warned the final year student about the consequence of procrastination (a) haste
(b) delay (c) unceasing (d) illogical
34. Kunle was kept in solitary confinement (a) harsh (b) quiet (c) lonely (d) idle
35. The judge was incorruptible (a) honest (b) frank (c) unreliable (d) complaint
36. Whatever she says is irrevocable.(a) final (b) false (c) true (d) debatable
37. There are various options open to you on the matter (a) choices (b) doors (c)skills
(d) opportunities
38. All that was left after the riot was the charred remain of the fire out break victims. (a) burnt
(b) black (c) scattered
39. You have failed to heed the warning about your marriage to the man. (a)approved (b) increased
(s) reduced (d) revised
40. The governor has endorsed the student bursary. (a) approved (b) increased (c) reduced
(d) revised
41. I want just sugar in my tea. (a) a few (b) small (c) little (d) a little
42. Since the opposing party could not reach an agreement, the peace talks (a) broke up (b) broke out
(c) broke down (d) broke through
43. Children often have implicit confidence their parents. (a) in (b) on (c) with (d) for
44. If I had heard the news earlier, I stayed at home (a) would have (b) will have (c)will not
have (d) would have not
45. The order is that everyone must be bed by midnight (a)in (b) on (c) inside (d) by
46. To succeed in any business, one must be prepared to face one’s lazy habit (a)off (b) over
(c) down (d) of
47. ------in his right senses will not swallow live coals. (a) Anyone (b) no one (c) everyone
(d) each one
48. One of the clever able to solve the problems.(a) can (b)was (c)were (d)are
49. He has stop being foolish (a) does he? (b) doesn’t he? (c) hasn’t he? (d) isn’t it
50. I maintain that the property in question is (a) mine (b) our (c) my (d) their
51. Although Deborah and Folahan promised to come has turned up (a) both (b) all (c) neither
(d) either
52. The house he lives spacious (a) that (b) were (c) by which (d) to which
53. It is high time you this place (a) left (b) leave (c) leaving (d) live
54. Since precious has lost his birth certificate he has to go an affidavit (a)for (b) in
(c) on (d) to
55. The musician has not arrived from London ? (a) had they (b) have they (c) hadn’t they
(d) are they
56. On my way home I saw a (a) one-legged young mad man (b) young one-legged mad
man (c) one-legged mad young man (d) mad one-legged young man
57. People who live in village has a passion animals.(a) to (b) with (c) for (d) of

58. Dominic and dominion are selfish , they care about only (a) themselves (b) one another
(c) each other (d) himself
59. You had better , your assignment now. (a) did (b) done (c) doing (d) do
60. Our kind teacher only cautioned the bully and let him (a) off (b) by (c) over
(d) away
61. I just couldn’t what he was saying (a) make do (b) make out (c) make by (d) make up
62. The men were charged murder (a)of (b) for (c) with (d) on
63. It is high who to blame for the lapses (a) was (b) am (c) is (d) are
64. We had to look the word in the dictionary (a) with (b) on(c) at (d) up
65. Each of the winners to receive ten thousand dollars (a) art (b) is (c) were (d) are
66. Everyone was happy when the two friend make after their disagreement (a) off (b) do
(c) away (d)up
67. It is rude to cut when people are talking (a) in (b) to (c)off (d) from
 68. I a song when I got a letter of promotion (a) broke into (b) broke out (c) broke for (d) broke
in
69. Our tour of the tower came to an end all son (a) much (b) rather (c) to (d) more
70. The of the various dailies attended the conference (a) editor- in-chiefs (b) editors’-in- chief
(c) editors-in-chief (d)editor’s-in-chief

SECTION 6
In the following passage the numbered gap indicate missing words against each number
In the list below the passage, four choices are provided in columns labeled(A-D) for each
question choose the word that is most suitable to fill the numbered gap.
When she had finished sweeping the sitting 71 , she took up the slightly moist 72 and
used it to wipe off the 73 from the surface of the table, chairs, stools and windows 74. She adjusted the
75 on the windows and doors and 76 the few books and other items on the table and stool. She then
moved to the 77 where the dishes from the previous evenings 78 remained piled up, unwashed. She
turned on the 79 and washing plate 80 into gleaming pieces. She hit the 81 and filled up the 82 from the
running tap and put it on the fire that was for tea she took a tuber of 83, peeled it clean and cut it into
neat 84 then she commenced the process of making omellete. She cracked open four 85 on to a plate and
mix them all thoroughly
A B C D
71. Room apartment corridor park
72. Duster cleaner wiper mop
73. Mold mist dust sand
74. Framespanes glasses sheet
75. Clothes curtains covering coverlet
76. Rearranged Compiled remade read
77. Toilet store panty Kitchen
78. Breakfast supper lunch food
79. Tap switch handle key
80. Instrument cutlery utensils Implement
81. Fire heater stove lantern
82. Plate kettle Sauce pan Frying pan
83. Banana yam corn Lettuce
84. Slices portions Morsels fragment
85. Egg coconut tomato Onions

TEST OF ORALS
From the words lettered A to D, Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one
represented by the letters underline
86. Kit (a) parted (b) key (c) routine (d) regal
87. Love (a) courses (b) rout (c) country (d) work
88. Cow (a) plough (b) arrow (c) root (d) shallow
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the
letter (s) underlined
89. Zoo (a) plead (b) resign (c) rice (d) assist
90. Seizure (a) please (b) Centre (c) wise (d) zip
91. Youth (a) below (b) slow (c) beyond (d) coy
92. Paste (a) shepherd (b) cough (c) love (d) physics
93. Pleasure (a) seize (b) mirage (c) ploy (d) joy
94. Cash (a) crushing (b) watch (c) church (d) hot
95. Anxious (a) precious (b) awesome (c) busy (d) creature
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
96. / ᴣ / (a) prestige (b) judge (c) language (d) village
97. /j/ (a) cool (b) sweet (c) behavior (d) voice
98. /b/ (a) bomb (b) comb (c) stab (d) lamb
99. /ᴧ / (a) God (b) guard (c) lord (d) cousin
100. /ea/ (a) pair (b) beer (c) dear (d) ear