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In questions below, choose the options NEAREST IN MEANING to the underlined

Thousands of students are candidates for the examination but only very few pass.

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Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one presented by the letter(s) underlined

Time

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In spite of her grim situation, the young widow smiled dutifully at the visitor's pleasantries

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Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provide

Without our relentless campaigns, we might ........… victory in the race for the National Assembly

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In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined

The musician’s popularity is beginning to decline.

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From the alternatives provided in questions below, select the one which most appropriately
completes the sentence

Mrs.   Okoro... in this school since 1975

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From the alternatives provided in questions below, select the one which most appropriately
completes the sentence

Paulina arrived late, she... the right route.

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From the alternatives provided in questions below, select the one which most appropriately
completes the sentence

The Governor has … to the people on many occasions

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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

The striking workers have vowed not to return to work until the decision is rescinded

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My father was at the apogee of his career when he was retired

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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence

If he were here it could be more fun

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In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined

The speaker took his audience down memory lane before he went to the topic of his lecture

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Identify the word that has the stress on the second syllable.

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In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined

Finally, I assured him that I would not go back on my word.

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In questions below, choose the options NEAREST IN MEANING to the underlined

Once I have finished all my homework, I am permitted to watch television

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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

It is rare for a leader and his deputy to see eye to eye.

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In questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)

Thank you for the party, we really..............

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In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined

The discussion became animated.

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In questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)

Wada said that two of his chickens ……..… eggs yesterday morning

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In the question below, the word in capital letters has an emphatic stress. Choose the option that
best fits the expression in the sentence

The electricity in OUR premises comes from a generator

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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

The diminutive figure bounces over the track with unfathomable lightness.

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In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined

The culprits will surrender their loot to the customs officials.

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It is surprising that this politician has now turned renegade

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Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provide

The new school is not provided with... for science practicals

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Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one presented by the letter(s) underlined

baby

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In question below, choose the expression which best completes each sentence

The student who went home without an exeat has apologised... his misconduct

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In question below, choose the expression which best completes each sentence

What do you want me to do now? I'm… withdrawing and keeping quiet

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The permanent Secretary left his job under a cloud

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Choose the one that has the correct stress

expantiate

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That punch by the young boxer proved to be fatal.

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Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others

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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics

Though David's condition is serious, his life is not in immediate danger

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In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined

pot

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In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined

leopard

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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence

Though he is our elected representative, he often takes a rather jaundiced view of our problems

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Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provide

We are all hungry; we... anything to eat since, morning.

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In questions below, choose the options NEAREST IN MEANING to the underlined

Be careful! We are approaching the crossroads

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Common sense requires that one should be decorous at formal gatherings

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In questions below, choose the options NEAREST IN MEANING to the underlined

Our town is so small that we are always meeting our schoolmates accidentally

 

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Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others

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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics

The party's gathering was thrown into a state of euphoria after the election result was announced.

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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

The string was taut

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The man was able to persuade his willful and obstinate daughter to follow the career he chose for her.

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In questions below, choose the options NEAREST IN MEANING to the underlined

Can you give a good explanation for your behaviour?

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In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined

Rich citizens are often niggardly in their ways

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In question below, choose the expression which best completes each sentence

The man has atoned........ his sins.

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Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others

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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence

The politician's inflammatory remarks were heavily criticized.

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From the alternatives provided in questions below, select the one which most appropriately
completes the sentence

I meant... a pencil but there was no one... them

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Hypertension is a debilitating disease that everyone should prevent

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In question below, choose the expression which best completes each sentence

The manager said that unless the employees worked harder the factory would have to be closed

The manager said that

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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics

The essay topic is nebulous

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In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined

Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letters underlined.

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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

The project is designed to alleviate poverty in the country.

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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

We intend to make the reception a diurnal event.

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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics

I have always believed that my mother is very impassioned woman

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Select the word that has the same pattern of stress as the given word

EDUCATION

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Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provide

The Governor rejected the bill and withheld his.........

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In questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)

After the accused was found guilty by the court, his counsel   .................... before sentence was passed

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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics

The presence of the security men in the area will provide a moment of respite for the residents

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In questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)

Four persons accused of currency ….............. are being held by the security agents.

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In questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)

He did not attend the final burial …..............

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Select the word that has the same pattern of stress as the given word

HONOUR

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In questions below, choose the options NEAREST IN MEANING to the underlined

He went through fire before he qualified as a doctor

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Choose the one that has the correct stress

intensify

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In questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)

The officer was compelled to.................. the suspect's car

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Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.

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In question below, choose the expression which best completes each sentence

The Headmaster was interviewed in connection... the expansion project

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Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others

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In questions below, choose the options NEAREST IN MEANING to the underlined

The meeting was cancelled because of the convocation

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The events of last Friday show that there is no love lost between the Principal and the Vice- Principal

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In questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)

Gone are the days when he ............. enjoy patronage

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In the question below, the word in capital letters has an emphatic stress. Choose the option that best fits the expression in the sentence

The fire destroyed MANY lives

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In questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)

  1. Jubril found that thieves had entered his house in his absence. He went to the police to report the............

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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

The teacher announced that the class would be making a fleeting visit to the Zoo.

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Choose the one that has the correct stress

laboratory

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In questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)

A number of doctors are not so well disposed to … in government hospitals these days, ….......... they?

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In questions below, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s)

If you are going to the market, may I .................. please?

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In questions below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined

Olu promised to look out for her next time he is in town

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The boy was told that lie would need several more pints of blood if he was to survive.

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