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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,

1. While Mr. Ade is ............, his son is a novice.
   1. Enlightened
   2. Competent
   3. Clever
   4. Experienced
2. It is better to use persuasion rather than ........... to get witnesses to court,
   1. Effort
   2. Coercion
   3. Influence
   4. Pressure
3. The animosity between Fatou and Sheku is shocking, considering the ............ they once shared.
   1. Company
   2. Friendship
   3. Peace
   4. Understanding
4. The reckless driver was admonished to be ...........
   1. Cautious
   2. Responsible
   3. Reliable
   4. Considerate
5. The old man rebuked the thug and his children ........... him for doing so.
   1. Commended
   2. Embraced
   3. Thanked
   4. Supported
6. All drivers were enjoined to obtain genuine and not .......... licences.
   1. Artificial
   2. Fraudulent
   3. Fake
   4. sub-standard
7. There was an agitation for the ........... law on libel to be re-enacted.
   1. Enforced
   2. Repealed
   3. Rejected
   4. Cancelled
8. The two political parties live today in .............. after four years of hostility.
   1. Happiness
   2. Amity
   3. Agreement
   4. Freedom
9. The champions were elated after the tournament while their opponents looked ..............
   1. Baffled
   2. Dejected
   3. Pitiful
   4. Frightened
10. That engineer was said to have used inferior rather than ............ materials in the construction of the collapsed building.
    1. Excellent
    2. Recommended
    3. Quality
    4. Exceptional

Section 2

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

11. I could not read what he wrote because his handwriting was ............. .
    1. Tiny
    2. Eligible
    3. Untidy
    4. Illegible
12. When all the items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was ............. .
    1. Dismissed
    2. Postponed
    3. Adjourned
    4. Dissolved
13. Occasionally, universities award .............. degrees to outstanding personalities.
    1. Ceremonial
    2. Honorary
    3. Temporary
    4. Respectable
14. His thoughtlessness is simply beyond ............. .
    1. Idea
    2. Assurance
    3. Belief
    4. Fate
15. Many doctors have ............ to western countries for better opportunities.
    1. Migrated
    2. Travelled
    3. Immigration
    4. Fled
16. The younger brother insisted that he should be a ............ to the account.
    1. Partner
    2. Signatory
    3. Guarantor
    4. Participant
17. The military was able to ........... the plan to overthrow the government.
    1. Fight
    2. Disrupt
    3. Thwart
    4. Disturb
18. She gave her poem to her teacher to ............. for the school magazine.
    1. Read
    2. Edit
    3. Correct
    4. Label
19. Freedom of movement is a ............ right of every citizen.
    1. Negotiated
    2. Fundamental
    3. Privileged
    4. Foremost
20. The governor granted the political prisoners ............. .
    1. Asylum
    2. Acquittal
    3. Amnesty
    4. Bail

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.

21. The recruits are under his tutelage. This means that he
    1. Assigns work to them.
    2. Trains them.
    3. Disciplines them at work.
    4. protects them.
22. He listened attentively to her cock- and-bull story. This means that she told
    1. a terrifying story.
    2. an interesting story.
    3. an incredible story.
    4. a lot of folktales.
23. He has left the country for good this time. This means that he A
    1. will never come back.
    2. left for better conditions.
    3. became an adventurer.
    4. will improve his credentials.
24. The bus driver smelt a rat when an unregistered vehicle trailed him for several kilometres. This means that the bus driver
    1. increases his speed.
    2. became nervous.
    3. became suspicious.
    4. alerted the passengers.
25. The newly employed workers were remunerated handsomely. This means that
    1. both old and new workers were paid.
    2. only newly employed workers were paid.
    3. the salaries of the new workers were attractive.
    4. the salaries of the new workers were paid promptly.
26. The chairman has come under fire over this project. This means that the chairman bas been
    1. severely criticised.
    2. highly praised.
    3. given the go-ahead.
    4. charged to court.
27. The ugly incidents of the Civil War are water under the bridge. This means that the incidents
    1. continue to haunt us.
    2. have been experienced again.
    3. have been forgotten.
    4. cannot be wished away.
28. My heart was in my mouth as I tried to open the envelope. This means that as I opened the envelope, I was
    1. very happy.
    2. quite eager.
    3. deeply disappointed.
    4. extremely afraid.
29. Throughout the long argument, the minister maintained his ground over the claims. This means that the minister
    1. accepted his error.
    2. refused to change his stand.
    3. said different things.
    4. did not consider every view.
30. John may be sincere, but I suspect that he has an axe to grind. This means that john has a
    1. selfish motive.
    2. different opinion.
    3. matter to attend to.
    4. solution to the problem.

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.

31. So much effluent has been poured into the stream that its water has become unsafe for drinking
    1. sewage
    2. disinfectant
    3. oil
    4. concoction
32. The students became restive after the authorities increased their tuition fees.
    1. alarmed
    2. hostile
    3. noisy
    4. agitated
33. Ali plays the guitar with great dexterity
    1. wisdom
    2. experience
    3. pride
    4. skill
34. Obi’s behaviour is questionable.
    1. disputable
    2. worrisome
    3. dubious
    4. refutable
35. The electricity supply in this community is erratic.
    1. unpredictable
    2. disorderly
    3. low
    4. temporary
36. He became really disheartened when he heard the news.
    1. defamed
    2. dishevelled
    3. depressed
    4. disturbed
37. The office has taken stringent measures to protect its facilities.
    1. suitable
    2. right
    3. strict
    4. complete
38. Adaobi was appalled by the shabby appearance of the man who brought her the message from home.
    1. shocked
    2. discouraged
    3. annoyed
    4. humiliated
39. Henry likes to be involved in shady deals.
    1. unknown
    2. undisclosed
    3. dishonest
    4. doubtful
40. A good student should be inquisitive.
    1. hardworking
    2. busy
    3. curious
    4. studious

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.

41. Life in the city is ............ expensive for most people.
    1. too much
    2. much very
    3. very much
    4. much too
42. My father made me ............ at home.
    1. stay
    2. stayed
    3. to be staying
    4. to stay
43. The fireman managed to put ........... the raging fire.
    1. off
    2. out
    3. down
    4. away
44. The long-awaited match was called ............ at the last moment.
    1. off
    2. out
    3. on
    4. up
45. Get to work! Don’t sit ......:..... doing nothing.
    1. about
    2. up
    3. on
    4. by
46. We promised to tell the truth, .......... ?
    1. isn't it
    2. didn't we
    3. shouldn't we
    4. wasn't it
47. No sooner had we set off ........... it started to rain.
    1. that
    2. when
    3. than
    4. as
48. I cannot put up ............ his saucy behaviour.
    1. on
    2. with
    3. from
    4. by
49. Several ........... attended the two-day economic summit.
    1. head of state
    2. heads of states
    3. heads of state
    4. head of states
50. I won't go to the cinema with you, I .......... the movie.
    1. seeing
    2. have seen
    3. seen
    4. had seen
51. The committee has submitted its re- port ............ the students’ riot,
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
52. Question 52
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
53. Question 53
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
54. Question 54
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
55. Question 55
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
56. Question 56
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
57. Question 57
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
58. Question 58
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
59. Question 59
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
60. Question 60
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
61. Question 61
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
62. Question 62
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
63. Question 63
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
64. Question 64
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
65. Question 65
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
66. Question 66
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
67. Question 67
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
68. Question 68
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
69. Question 69
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
70. 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.

1. Question 1
2. Question 2
3. Question 3
4. Question 4
5. Question 5

Section B - Comprehension

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

[Comprehension passage]

6. 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]

7. 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.

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

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

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

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

41. 1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
42. 1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
43. 1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
44. 1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
45. 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.

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

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