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English Language 1 - Objective Questions

Section 1

In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word 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 and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Obi’s family is known for their audacity, so one is surprised at his ..........
1. Cowardice
2. irritability
3. moodiness
4. insolence
Bayo is careless in his ways while Tayo is .........
1. lovable
2. meticulous
3. difficult
4. reserved
In this country, the law against armed robbery is stringent whereas that against smoking in public places is .......
1. accurate
2. complex
3. lax
4. easy
The purpose of education is to facilitate progress, not to ........
1. prevent
2. impede
3. stampede
4. restrain
These days, many people concentrate on temporal things to the detriment of the ......
1. tangible
2. durable
3. unchanging
4. spiritual
While your parents are ......, mine are liberal in their views.
1. strict
2. intimidating
3. conservative
4. discerning
The judge expected direct answers, but the accused was .......
1. illusive
2. secretive
3. delusive
4. evasive
Kofi is generous, whereas his wife is .......
1. sparing
2. stingy
3. unkind
4. harsh
His manners are uncouth, while his wife’s are ..........
1. Clever
2. classic
3. refined
4. purified
The peak of Mount Everest is about six miles from its ........
1. base
2. depth
3. source
4. root

Section 2

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

The recent floods in some countries have ........ many lives.
1. claimed
2. drowned
3. buried
4. injured
He does not smoke so the gift of an ashtray will not be quite ......
1. admirable
2. applicable
3. appropriate
4. attractive
The reviewer did an excellent job at the book .......
1. launch
2. premiere
3. session
4. briefing
The governor filed an ....... against the ruling of the tribunal.
1. injunction
2. objection
3. application
4. appeal
At the terminus, all passengers on the train will have to .......
1. alight
2. disembark
3. descend
4. dismount
Reading the ......... of the famous king, one would see that he had many things to hide.
1. memoirs
2. chronicles
3. life
4. monument
The smaller boys had always drawn back in fear when the bully raised a fist, but this time they did not ........
1. advance
2. agree
3. retaliate
4. recoil
The old man prayed for the ......... of his sins before he died.
1. omission
2. commission
3. permission
4. remission
Inflation has caused the cost of goods to ..............
1. escalate
2. ascend
3. intensify
4. progress
The economy of the country has remained ......... despite the crisis.
1. strong
2. realistic
3. tough
4. firm

Section 3

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

Question 21
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 22
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 23
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 24
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 25
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 26
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 27
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 28
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 29
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 30
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

Section 4

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.

Question 31
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 32
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 33
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 34
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 35
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 36
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 37
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 38
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 39
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 40
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

Section 5

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Question 41
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 42
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 43
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 44
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 45
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 46
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 47
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 48
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 49
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 50
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 51
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 52
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 53
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 54
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 55
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 56
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 57
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 58
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 59
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 60
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 61
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 62
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 63
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 64
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 65
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 66
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 67
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 68
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 69
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 70
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

Section 6

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

*question text

	A	B	C	D
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80

English Language 2 - Theory

Section A - Essay Writing

All questions carry equal marks. Your answer should not be less than 450 words. You are advised to spend about 50 minutes on this section.

Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
Question 5

Section B - Comprehension

You are advised to spend about 30 minutes on this section.

[Comprehension passage]

Question 6
1. Sub-question 1
2. Sub-question 1
3. Sub-question 1
4. Sub-question 1
5. Sub-question 1
6. Sub-question 1
7. Sub-question 1
8. Sub-question 1

Section C - Summary

You are advised to spend about 40 minutes on this section.

[Summary passage]

Question 7
1. Sub-question 1
2. Sub-question 1

English Language 3 - Test of Orals

Section 1

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.

Question 1
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 2
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 3
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 4
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 5
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 6
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 7
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 8
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 9
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 10
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 11
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 12
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 13
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 14
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 15
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

Section 2

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

Question 16
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 17
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 18
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 19
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 20
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 21
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 22
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 23
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 24
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 25
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 26
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 27
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 28
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 29
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 30
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

Section 3

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

Question 31
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 32
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 33
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 34
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 35
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

Section 4

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.

Question 36
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 37
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 38
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 39
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 40
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

Section 5

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern and shade your answer in the usual way.

1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

Section 6

In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

Question 46
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 47
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 48
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 49
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 50
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

Section 7

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

Question 51
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 52
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 53
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 54
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 55
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 56
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 57
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 58
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 59
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4
Question 60
1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

@@ Line 12: / Line 12: @@
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Bayo is careless in his ways while Tayo is
+   <li>Bayo is careless in his ways while Tayo is .........
      <ol type="a">
        <li>lovable</li>
@@ Line 88: / Line 88: @@
 ''From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that '''best completes''' each of the following sentences.''
 <ol start="11">
-   <li>Question 11
+   <li>The recent floods in some countries have ........ many lives.
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>claimed</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>drowned</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>buried</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>injured</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 12
+   <li>He does not smoke so the gift of an ashtray will not be quite ......
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>admirable</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>applicable</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>appropriate</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>attractive</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 13
+   <li>The reviewer did an excellent job at the book .......
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>launch</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>premiere</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>session</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>briefing</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 14
+   <li>The governor filed an ....... against the ruling of the tribunal.
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>injunction</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>objection</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>application</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>appeal</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 15
+   <li>At the terminus, all passengers on the train will have to .......
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>alight</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>disembark</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>descend</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>dismount</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 16
+   <li>Reading the ......... of the famous king, one would see that he had many things to hide.
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>memoirs</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>chronicles</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>life</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>monument</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 17
+   <li>The smaller boys had always drawn back in fear when the bully raised a fist, but this time they did not ........
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>advance</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>agree</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>retaliate</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>recoil</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 18
+   <li>The old man prayed for the ......... of his sins before he died.
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>omission</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>commission</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>permission</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>remission</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 19
+   <li>Inflation has caused the cost of goods to ..............
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>escalate</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>ascend</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>intensify</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>progress</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 20
+   <li>The economy of the country has remained ......... despite the crisis.
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>strong</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>realistic</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>tough</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>firm</li>
      </ol>
    </li>