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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.

The posh cars were sandwiched between two .......... ones.
1. dented
2. rugged
3. rickety
4. modest
A trivial issue often becomes .......... when it is net properly handled.
1. valuable
2. serious
3. unbearable
4. ordinary
The rockstar’s stellar performance contrasted sharply with the .......... showing of the amateur group.
1. routine
2. woeful
3. mundane
4. awkward
Tolu was sanctioned for late coming but his friend was .........
1. pardoned
2. ignored
3. exempted
4. released
While other teachers’ support for the action was Victor was .......... dogged.
1. declining
2. woeful
3. disappointing
4. wavering
Some people are good at terminating other people’s projects but are not capable of .......... theirs.
1. initiating
2. organizing
3. executing
4. designing
The precarious terraces of the stadium have been transformed into a ........... walkway.
1. durable
2. secure
3. smooth
4. narrow
If one thing irritates you, it might ........... another.
1. delight
2. concern
3. invigorate
4. bother
Jane was loud as a teenager but ............ as an adult
1. peaceful
2. reserved
3. humble
4. respectful
Do not always reprimand your children; it is good to ..........them at times
1. advise
2. forgive
3. compliment
4. pamper

Section 2

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

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
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

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 5: / Line 5: @@
 ''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.''
 <ol start="1">
-   <li>The  '''<u>posh</u>'''  cars  were  sandwiched  between  two  ____ ones.
+   <li>The  '''<u>posh</u>'''  cars  were  sandwiched  between  two  .......... ones.
      <ol type="a">
        <li>dented</li>
@@ Line 13: / Line 13: @@
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>A  '''<u>trivial</u>'''  issue  often  becomes _____  when  it  is  net  properly  handled.
+   <li>A  '''<u>trivial</u>'''  issue  often  becomes ..........  when  it  is  net  properly  handled.
      <ol type="a">
        <li>valuable</li>
@@ Line 21: / Line 21: @@
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>The  rockstar’s  '''<u>stellar</u>'''  performance contrasted  sharply  with  the _____ showing  of  the  amateur  group.
+   <li>The  rockstar’s  '''<u>stellar</u>'''  performance contrasted  sharply  with  the .......... showing  of  the  amateur  group.
      <ol type="a">
        <li>routine</li>
@@ Line 29: / Line 29: @@
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 4
+   <li>Tolu  was  '''<u>sanctioned</u>'''  for  late  coming but  his  friend  was  .........
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>pardoned</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>ignored</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>exempted</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>released</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 5
+   <li>While  other  teachers’  support  for the  action  was  Victor  was .......... '''<u>dogged</u>'''.
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>declining</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>woeful</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>disappointing</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>wavering</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 6
+   <li>Some  people  are  good  at  '''<u>terminating</u>'''  other  people’s  projects  but  are  not  capable  of  ..........  theirs.
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>initiating</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>organizing</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>executing</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>designing</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 7
+   <li>The  '''<u>precarious</u>'''  terraces  of  the  stadium have  been  transformed  into  a  ........... walkway.
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>durable</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>secure</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>smooth</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>narrow</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 8
+   <li>If  one  thing  '''<u>irritates</u>'''  you,  it  might ........... another.
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>delight</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>concern</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>invigorate</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>bother</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 9
+   <li>Jane was '''<u>loud</u>''' as a teenager but ............ as an adult
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>peaceful</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>reserved</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>humble</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>respectful</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 10
+   <li>Do not always '''<u>reprimand</u>'''  your children; it is good to ..........them at times
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>advise</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>forgive</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>compliment</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>pamper</li>
      </ol>
    </li>