SUBJECT: ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: SS3

Mock Examination
DURATION: 1 HOUR, 45 MINUTES

SECTION 1
Choose the word(s) that is NEARLY OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined words and at the same time correctly fill the gaps in the
sentence

1. There isn’t enough rice, so its importation is permitted whereas the

importation of cement is _____
(a) suspended (b) licensed (c) unaccepted (d) prohibited

2. My grandfather, rather than being ____ was often quite prejudiced in

his opinions (a) subjective (b) discriminating (c) impartial
(d) strict

3. Both sides are very hopeful about the outcome of the peace talks,
but observers are still very _______
(a) realistic (b) emphatic (c) explicit (d) pessimistic

4. It took me the whole day to summarize the lecturers copies notes

having been used to _____(a) scanty (b) illegible (c) inaccurate (d)
coherent

5. The principal of that school was demoted for his incompetence while
several other were commended for their _____(a) punctuality ( b)
honesty (c) efficiency (d) sincerity

6. The official who disclosed the information he was supposed to ____

was sacked (a) cover. (b) protect (c) conceal (d) allow

7. While we expected is to be graded, the process of transition to

civilian rule came to an ____ end (a) abrupt (b) anticipated (c) unhappy
(d) unpleasant
8. 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

9. Though my mother was convinced about the success of the

business, her manager remained ——(a) open (b) obvious (c)
illustrated
(d) reflected

10. Judgement should always be in Favour of the innocent and the

——-(a) guilty (b) accused (c) weak (d) elderly

11. Seyi is quite reliable but his sister is ……….(a) unwavering (b)
untrustworthy (c) deceptive (d) pretentious

12. It is better to use persuasion rather than to get witnesses in court (a) effort (b)
coercion (c) effort (d) pressure

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

14. Her euphorically appearance beamed a light of hope (a)joyfully (b) illegibly (c)hopefully
(d)sadly

15. She was venerated and honored during her coronation (a)praised (b) disgraced (c)dismantled
(d)disturbed

SECTION 2

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

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

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

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

19. His thoughtlessness is simply beyond (a) ideal (b) belief (c) fate (d) assurance
 20. Many young doctors have to western countries for better opportunities (a) fled (b)
migrated (c) travelled (d) emigration

21. Freedom of speech is a right of every citizen. (a) fundamental (b) foremost (c)
privileged (d) common

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

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

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

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

(c) signatory (d) partner

26. . Alfred is afraid of his wife who has a very ___size

(a)eminent(b)momentous
(c)prominent (d) intimidating

27. The government has imposed an ___ on the importation of used

vehicles
(a) order (b) edict (c) embargo (d) act

28. When the solicitor told Awa to wait outside, she considered it ___ to
her dignity (a) a draw back (b) an affront (c) a stain
(d) a withdrawal

29. His appointment was ____ because of irregularities in his

credentials (a) annulled (b) terminated (c) suspended (d) dismissed

30. The new car is very attractive but I doubt its ___(a) style (b)
complexity (c) durability
(d) longevity
31. The citizens welcomed all the African ________ (a) heads of states (b) heads of state
(c) head of states (d) head of state

32. My ___________ house is on the next street (a) father-in-law’s (b) father’s –in-
law (c) fathers-in-law (d) father-in-laws

33. I maintain that the property in question is ______ (a) mine (b) our (c) my (d) their
34. Kebba and Kwame are very selfish; they care about only _____ (a) themselves (b) one
another (c) each other (d) himself

35. They kept quiet all the _______ (a) where (b) period (c) while (d) interval

36. The point on ______ we disagree was trival (a) which (b) whom (c) what (d)
whose

37. How did you arrive ______ wonderful conclusion (a) a such (b) that a (c) that such (d)
at such a

38. The government cannot _______ the decision any longer (a) put on (b) put off (c) put
up (d) put back

39. The teachers ______ our poor performance in the examination (a) are discussing on (b)
were discussing about (c) had discussed on (d) were discussing

40. My sister told me all _______ was said in the meeting (a) that (b) what (c) which (d)
who

SECTION 3
Choose the word or group of words that is NEAREST IN MEANING to
the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
41. Nowadays, children are given much more latitude than before (a)
advice (b) freedom (c) luxury (d) variety

42. My neighbor lives a humdrum life (a) busy (b) careless (c)
monotonous (d) humble

43. The manager described the new accountant as a man

of impeccable character (a) serious
(b) dangerous ( c) faultless (d) rigid

44. The teacher sent the boy out of the class for his impertinence (a)
timidity (b) indifference
(c) rudeness (d) cheating

45. This book is the abridged version of the original (a) edited (b)
detailed (c) shortened
(d) revised

46. The thief’s jail term are to run concurrently (a) consecutively (b)
alternatively
(c) immediately (d) instantly

47. The lady addressed her staff euphorically l

(a) suddenly (b) saddenly (c ) delightedly (conclusively
48. The sermon was judicious enough for a sinner to repent of his or
her sins (a) sagacious (b) explanatory (c ) thoughtful (d) exceedingly

49. The king couldn’t resists the beauty of the queen (a) hide (b) open
(c ) stops (d) oppose

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

(d)unpredictable
51. The office has taken stringent measures to protect its facilities. (a)strict (b)suitable
(c)complete (d)right
52. A good student should be inquisitive
(a)curious(b)busy(c)studious(d)hard work
53. The boy get involved in shading deals.
(a)unknown(B)dishonest(c)doubtful(d)undisclosed
54. 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
55. He became really disheartened when he heard the news.
(a)defamed(b)depressed(c)disheveled(d)disturb

SECTION 4

Choose from the options lettered A-D the one that is the most appropriate interpretation
for each of the statement
55. 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
56. 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.
57. 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
58. 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
59. 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.
60. 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
61. 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
62. 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
63. 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
64. 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.
65. The woman had let the cat out of the bag . This means that the woman had (a) revealed a secret (b)
killed a cat (c) sold a cat (d) concealed a secret
67. The lady was led to an altar after several years of her courtship . This means that the lady was (a) taken
to the church (b) taken for deliverance (c) gotten married to (d) anointed by a bishop

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

69. 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.

70. 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.

71. 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.

72. 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.

73. 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

74. 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.

75. 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.
SECTION 5
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
76. Beef (a) seed (b) chew (c) break (d) beer
77. Head (a) heed (b) ingrate (c) red (d) job
78. Purge (a) cut (b) her (c) teach (d) hint
79. Heart (a) hearth (b) heat (c) storm (d) buy
80. 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
81. Champagne (a) catch (b) touch (c) brawl (d) machine
82. Psyche (a) chance (b) rise (c) rose (d) please
83. Thank (a) hang (b) sand (c) fine (d) dance
84. Prize (a) chasm (b) chase (c) giantess (d) license
85. Lunch (a) calm (b) could (c) palm (d) knowledge . SPOKEN ENGLISH
Choose the one that has the correct stress. 86. Exhibition
(a) EX-hi-bi-tion (b) ex-HI-bi-tion (c) ex-hi-bi-TION (d) ex-hi-Bi-tion
87. dependable
(a) DE-pen-da-ble (b) de-PEN-da-ble (c) de-pen-DA-ble (d) de-pen-
da-BLE
88. advantageous
(a) AD-van-ta-geous (b) ad-VAN-ta-geous (c) ad-van-TA-geous (d)
ad-van-ta-GEOUS

89. omnipotent
(a) om-nip-o-TENT (b) om-nip-O-tent (c) om-NIP-o-tent (d) OM-nip-o-
tent

90. accuracy
(a) AC-cu-ra-cy (b) ac-cu-RA-cy (c) ac-CU-ra-cy (d) ac-cu-RA-cy

SECTION 6
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

SSS 1 English Objective Questions

SECTION A: – OBJECTIVE
Instruction: answer all questions
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word

1. The young engineer is good at Terminating other people’s project

but has not been capable of ____ any of his own
(a) finishing (b) completing (c) initiating (d) organizing

2. The manager who expected to be given Respect was treated with

____
(a) dignity (b) scorn (c) shame (d) cruelty
3. Those who had invitation cards were Admitted to the party while
those who had none were ____
(a) barred (b) expelled (c) repelled (d) restricted

4. Nobody expects him to show ____ for his children but he certainly
bestows too much Affection on them
(a) love (b) concern (c) intimacy (d) hatred

5. Favour is very Conservative in his political idea whereas Jackson

expresses ____ views always
(a) radical (b) heretical (c) conventional (d) fanatical

6. The lady was elated to meet the king (a) sadden (b)joyous ( c)
deprived (d) excited

7. The dilapidated building has been reconstructed (a) erected (b)

collapsed (c ) fallen (d) founder

8. The resumption date has been fixed (a) oncoming (b) entry ( c)
vacation (d) outdated

9. The congregation adhered to the rules and regulations of the church

(a) agreed (b) disagreed ( c) discontinue (d) admitted

10. I do not concur that this is the best way forward (a) disagree (b)
unite (c ) admit (d) allow

Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning

to the underlined words as used in the sentences
11. It takes a great deal of Stamina to run the marathon race.
(a) courage (b) determination (c) energy (d) intelligence

12. He was Reluctant to grant my request

(a) diligent (b) unwilling (c) reticent (d) agreeable

13. The detective was Perplexed when the clues in the murder case
pointed to a different suspect
(a) surprised (b) confused (c) excited (d) discouraged
14. My financial situation is so precarious that very soon I may be
Insolvent
(a) borrowing (b) stealing (c) soluble (d) bankrupt

15. Kunle is very Pessimistic about our chain of success

(a) sad (b) despondent (c) worried (d) sure

16. The student became restive after the authorities increased their tuition fees (a) noisy (b)
hostile (c) alarmed (d) agitated
17. Joy plays the violin with the great dexterity (a) skill (b) pride (c) experienced (d) wisdom

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

19. 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

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

(d)unpredictable
21. The office has taken stringent measures to protect its facilities. (a)strict (b)suitable
(c)complete (d)right
22. A good student should be inquisitive
(a)curious(b)busy(c)studious(d)hard work
23. The boy get involved in shading deals.
(a)unknown(B)dishonest(c)doubtful(d)undisclosed
24. 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
25. He became really disheartened when he heard the news.
(a)defamed(b)depressed(c)disheveled(d)disturb

Section B

Choose the words or group of words that Best complete the following
sentences
26. He was convicted _____ stealing some bags of rice
(a) with (b) in (c) for (d) of

27. Mary said she was acting ____ the instruction of the principal
(a) by (b) on (c) for (d) through

28. ____ normal circumstances, it is rare to get all registered voters to

vote (a) on (b) by (c) in (d) under
29. You are not sure where you placed the book _____?
(a) isn’t it (b) weren’t you (c) are you (d) didn’t you

30.This is the man ____ told me the story

(a) whom I said (b) who I said (c) I said that he (d) who I said he

31. This ____ be David’s handwriting, I know his handwriting well

enough
(a) may (b) win (c) ought (d) can’t

32. Many students finds mathematics ______ than English

(a) difficult (b) too difficult (c) very difficult (d) more difficult

33. He has not been seen by his parent _____ seven

(a) since (b) for (c) getting to (d0 far last

34. The ___ came here last week

(a) handsome tall young man (b) young tall handsome man (c) tall
handsome young man (d) young handsome tall man

35. Please let me ____ you in your car to the railway station
(a) go with (b) move with (c) follow (d) ride

36. You will need to commit the formula ——memory (a) to (b) by (c) on
(d) in
37. We came ____ rail (a) on (b) with (c) by (d) in
38. How did you arrive at ____ unholy hour? (a) that a (b) such an
(c) an such (d) the such
39. Jide was absent for __ of the meeting (a) plenty (b) many
(c) much (d) many of
40. Emily enjoys ___ soccer (a) to play (b) play (c) playing (d) to
be playing
Choose the correct option in each of the following sentences.

41. He saw Obi and ……. (a) I (b)me (c) we (d)they

42. That is ……… in the garden (a) her (b) she (c) we (d) you
43. He is doing it like you and……. (a) I (b) me (c) you (d) they
44. Everyone was tired but ……… (a) he (b)him (c)they (d) we
45. You will travel with Musa and ……. (a) we (b)they (c) she (d)her
Choose the appropriate preposition to complete the following
sentences.
 46. We appealed ……….him For help (a)from (b) to (c)on (d) for
47. The stranger was accused ………. Stealing the shoes (a) of (b) with
(d) for (d) the
48. He thanked us……… our help (a) on (b) at (c) for (d)our
49. The wounded leopard charged……. The hunter (a) at (b) for (c) to
(d) the
50. My father invested a lot of money….. his new factory.(a) on (b)to (c)
for (d) at
51. The lady is good ……. Mathematic (a)in (b) on (c) for (d) for
52.maintain that the property in question is ______ (a) mine (b) our (c) my (d)
their
53.Kebba and Kwame are very selfish; they care about only _____ (a)
themselves (b) one another (c) each other (d) himself
54.They kept quiet all the _______ (a) where (b) period (c) while (d)
interval
55.The point on ______ we disagree was trival (a) which (b) whom (c)
what (d) whose
SECTION C

Choose the word, which contains the given sound .

56. /m/ (a) stamp (b) nap (c) bright

57. /n/ (a) clan (b) clang (c) climb
58. /h/ (a) sting (b) can (c) storm
59. /I/ (a) rid (b) man (c) please (d)mild
60. /b/ (a) comb (b)spider (c) bless (d)date
61. /z/ (a)tease (b)rice (c) rise (d)cross
62. /k/ (a)rhetoric (b) just (c) mail (d)reach
63. /a:/ (a)heart (b) rat (c)hat (d)mat
64. /r/ (a) rack (b) hart (c) part(d)port

65. /p/ (a) psalm (b) physic (c)psychology (d)rape

66. /g/ (a) grubby (b)gnash (c)cruel (d)Crab

67. /t/ (a) raped (b) floored(c) brush (d) rushed

68. /v/ (a)flush (b) vigorous (c) slit (d)beef

 69. /f/ (a)physical (b)trush (c) carton (d)cord

70. /J/ (a)yam (b)jug (c)jump (d)just

SPOKEN ENGLISH
Choose the one that has the correct stress. exhibition
71. (a) EX-hi-bi-tion (b) ex-HI-bi-tion (c) ex-hi-bi-TION (d) ex-hi-Bi-tion

72. dependable
(a) DE-pen-da-ble (b) de-PEN-da-ble (c) de-pen-DA-ble (d) de-pen-da-
BLE

73. advantageous
(a) AD-van-ta-geous (b) ad-VAN-ta-geous (c) ad-van-TA-geous (d) ad-
van-ta-GEOUS

74. omnipotent
(a) om-nip-o-TENT (b) om-nip-O-tent (c) om-NIP-o-tent (d) OM-nip-o-
tent

75. accuracy
(a) AC-cu-ra-cy (b) ac-cu-RA-cy (c) ac-CU-ra-cy (d) ac-cu-ra-cy

76. Important (a) IM- por-tant (b)Im-POR- tant (c)Im-pot-tANT (d) Im-Por-TANT

77. Contribution (a)CON- tri-bu-tion (b) con-TRI-bu-tion (c) con-tri-BU -tion

(d)con-tri-bu-TION
78. Educational (a) E-du-ca-tion-al (b) e-DU-ca-tion-al (c) e-du-CA-tion-al (d)e-du-
ca-TION -al
79.mandate (a) m-an- d-ATE (b)MAN-date (c) Man-DATE (d)MA-n-date
80. Adjustment (a) ADJustment (b) adJUSTment (c)adjuSTment (d)AdjustMENT
SECTION D

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

81. The recruits are under his tutelage. This means that (a) assists them (b) trains them (c)
assign work to them (d) protects them
82. 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.
83. 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.

84. 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.

85. 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.

86. 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

87. 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.

88. 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.

89. 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.

90. 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.

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 room , she took up the slightly moist
91and used it to wipe off the dust from the surface of the table, chairs, stools and windows 92
She adjusted the curtains on the windows and doors and rearranged the few books and other
items on the table and stool. She then moved to the 93 where the dishes from the previous
evenings 94 remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the 95 and washing plate 96 into
gleaming pieces. She hit the 97and filled up the kettle from the running tap and put it on the
fire that was for tea she took a tuber of 98, peeled it clean and cut it into neat 99 then she
commenced the process of making omellete. She cracked open four 100on to a plate and mix
them all thoroughly
A B C D
 91. Duster cleaner wiper mop
92. Frames panes glasses sheet
93. Toilet store panty Kitchen
94. Breakfast supper lunch food
95. Tap switch handle key
96. Instrument cutlery utensils Implement
97. Fire heater stove lantern
98. Banana. yam corn Lettuce
99. Slices portions Morsels. fragment
100. Egg coconut tomato Onions

SS2 English Objective Questions

Section 1

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 underlined word as it is
used in the sentence
1.. Mary was kept in solitary confinement (a)idle (b) quite (c) lonely (d) harsh

2. Buba has a very alluring personality (a)attractive (b) intricate (c)

deceptive (d) oo

3. Hard drugs are detrimental to health (a)paramount (b) ineffective (c)

necessary (d) harmful

4. My father remains inflexible once he has taken a decision (a) certain (b)
relaxed (c)permanent (d) unyielding

5. . Maxwell usually makes obnoxious remarks (a) prudent (b) offensive

(c)unpredictable (d) queer
6. We should prevail upon Kwesi to accept the job (a ) provoke (b) persuade (c)
cajole (d) force

7.. The team has an arduous task ahead of it . (a) a severe (b) a heavy (c) a
strenuous (c)an enjoyable

8. The two task should be undertaken concurrently (a) consciously (b) alternatively (c)
immediately (d) simultaneously

9. The students were told to review their assignment (a) re-examine (b) recount (c)
inspect (d) return

10. Marian does not have the stamina to run that race (a) courage (b) energy (c)
determination (d) ability

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
11. 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
12. The cast consisted of many famous actors and a few ones (a) infamous (b) humble
(c) unknown (d) unpopular
13. My grandfather, rather than being was often quite prejudiced in his opinions. (a) Subjective
(b) discriminating (c) impartial (d) strict
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. The principal of that school was demoted for incompetence while several others were
commented for their (a) honesty (b) sincerity (c) punctuality (d) efficiency
18. The official who disclosed the information he was supposed to was sacked (a)
cover (b) conceal (c) protect (d) allow
19. The prosecutor argued his case vehemently but the defense lawyer responded
(a) constantly (b) hurriedly (c) roughly (d) feebly
20. 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 options lettered a-d, choose the word that best completes each of the sentences
21. Life in the city is…expensive for most people. (a) mush too (b) very much (c) much very
(d) too much
22. My mother made Dolapo ------------ at home (a)stay (b)stayed (c) to stay (d) to be staying
23. The fireman managed to put the raging fire (a) off (b) out (c) down (d)away
24. The long arranged match has been called (a) of (b) of (c) up (d) down
25. Get to work! Don’t sit doing nothing.(a) about (b) on (c) up (c) by
26. He promised to tell the truth, ---------?(a) isn’t it (b) didn’t he (c)wasn’t he (d) did he
27. No sooner had he left it started to rain.(a) than (b) when (c) that (d)as
28. Several --------------attended the two-day economic summit (a) head of states (b) head of
state (c) heads of states (d) heads of state
29. I won’t go to the cinema with you, as I the movie. (a)had seen (b) seen (c) have seen (d)
seeing
30. The committee has submitted its report the school riot (a) on (b) for (c) about (d) at
31. I cannot put up his saucy behavior. (a) on (b) with (c) from (d) by
32. It is been a rough life so far? (a) hasn’t it (b) hadn’t It (c) isn’t it (d) wasn’t it
33. If I had known, I not have come (a) should (b) ought (c) would (d) may
34. 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
35. He did, but not the way I had expected (a) as (b)to (c) quite (d) hardly
36. After stocking its prey for a while, the lion for the killing (a) closed in (b) closed up
(c) closed on (d) closed down
37. John and jones are always quarreling with (a) each other (b) themselves (c) one another
(d) either
38. They have been informed of his departure, -------------? (a) haven’t they (b) isn’t it (c)
hasn’t it (d) hadn’t they
39. Although some students may be innocent, --------------are guilty of this offence (a) much
(b)most (c) great deal (d) a good deal
40. 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
41. The Africa extended family system give security to ------ members (a) his (b) her (c) its
(d) their
42. The choice of going to university is entirely ----------(a) yours (b) you (c) yours’ (d)
your’s
43. In spite of all his shortcoming, we cannot-----------admire him (a)only (b) but (c)also (d)
still

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

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

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

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

48. 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

49. One of my -----------is a nurse in a state teaching hospital

(a)_sisters(b)sister’s(c)sisters’(d)sister
50. Mrs Dayo pleaded with her son to the habit of smoking. (a) come out (b)come over (c)
come off (d) come from
51. The citizens welcomed all the African ________ (a) heads of states (b) heads of
state (c) head of states (d) head of state
52. My ___________ house is on the next street (a) father-in-law’s (b) father’s –
in-law (c) fathers-in-law (d) father-in-laws
53. I maintain that the property in question is ______ (a) mine (b) our (c) my (d) their
54. Kebba and Kwame are very selfish; they care about only _____ (a) themselves (b)
one another (c) each other (d) himself
55. They kept quiet all the _______ (a) where (b) period (c) while (d) interval
56. The point on ______ we disagree was trival (a) which (b) whom (c) what
(d) whose
57. How did you arrive ______ wonderful conclusion (a) a such (b) that a (c) that such
(d) at such a
58. The government cannot _______ the decision any longer (a) put on (b) put off (c) put
up (d) put back
59. The teachers ______ our poor performance in the examination (a) are discussing on
(b) were discussing about (c) had discussed on (d) were discussing
60. My sister told me all _______ was said in the meeting (a) that (b) what (c) which (d)
who

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for this sentence

61. 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
62. 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
63. 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
64. 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
65. 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
66. 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
67. 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
68. 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
69. 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
70. 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
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 letter(s) underlined
71. Fussy (a) buffalo (b) burn (c) could (d) bout

72. Guard (a) slack (b) gourd (c) father (d) haven

73. Ship (a) peep (b) feast (c) wine (d) brick

74. Purpose (a) kernel (b) pun (c) moustache (d) sage

75. Fled (a) sway (b) creative (c) breaches (d) dread

76. Lad (a) palm (b) format (c) squat (d) wonder

77. Troupe (a) cook (b) paw (c) push (d) who

78. Afford (a) earn (b) fern (c) head (d) matter

79. Dent (a) leopard (b)germ (c) legal (d) she

80. Spot (a) court (b) purse (c) nod (d) snort

From the words lettered A to D, Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the
one represented by the letters underline
81. Kit (a) parted (b) key (c) routine (d) regal
82. Love (a) courses (b) rout (c) country (d) work
83. 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
84. Zoo (a) plead (b) resign (c) rice (d) assist
85. Seizure (a) please (b) Centre (c) wise (d) zip
86. Youth (a) below (b) slow (c) beyond (d) coy
87. Paste (a) shepherd (b) cough (c) love (d) physics
88. Pleasure (a) seize (b) mirage (c) ploy (d) joy
89. Cash (a) crushing (b) watch (c) church (d) hot
90. Anxious (a) precious (b) awesome (c) busy (d) creature
In the following passages, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against
each number in the list below each passage, four option are offered in columns
letter A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps
in the passages .
PASSAGE
In recent times, more and more people have become aware of the ____91____ of the stock
market and the possibility of making huge profit from investing in stocks and shares. The
process is quite easy. A person either buys the shares directly during a public ___92______ or
does so through professional institutions or a parts known as stocks _____93____. Thereafter,
the buyer is issued with a share ____94___ to show that he owns shares in the company.

Investing in stocks and shares can be for a long or short term. A long term investor does not
hurry to sell his shares at any slight increase in price but instead he is satisfied with the
_____95__ which the company sends to him and other ___96____ annually from the
______97____ it declares. This is usually paid according to the number of ___98____ the
investor holds. Those who invest for a short term, on the other hand, sell their shares as
soon as they can make reasonable profit from their investment.

However, it is advisable to be cautious because the stock market can be very ____99___ and
occasionally there are __100_____

A B C D

91. Trading operations method transaction

92. offer lottery action sales

93. traders cleaners brokers marketer

94. warrant identification notice certification

96. dividend reward money payment

97. buyers people creditor shareholder

98. amount profit value unit

99. hens paper shares receipt

39. Unsure independent elusive unpredictable

40. Falls crashes slip drop