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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.

The aggrieved customers staged a fierce .......... on the street.
1. fight
2. protest
3. argument
4. contest
The accused was brought before the jury for a court ..........
1. sitting
2. hearing
3. judging
4. proceeding
From his ........ , One can tell that he is an athlete.
1. physique
2. stature
3. gait
4. anatomy
The death of the journalist is still ............ in mystery.
1. conveyed
2. shadowed
3. shrouded
4. confined
The defendant was charged. with ......... because he caused his neighbour’s death.
1. fratricide
2. patricide
3. genocide
4. homicide
Seeing a young crop ......... from the soil is a rare experience.
1. trail
2. sprout
3. project
4. creep
Lawyers are still making efforts to interpret the new ..............
1. language
2. technique
3. system
4. statue
The cargo was intercepted on sea by ..................
1. pirates
2. thieves
3. terrorists
4. robbers
The doctors ........ .. Bola's grandmother after the heart atttack
1. regenerated
2. resuscitated
3. resurrected
4. revived
Because the couple cannot agree on many things, their relationship is now .................
1. stressed
2. uneasy
3. strained
4. tensed

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.

Revealing that information will cut the ground from under my feet. This means that it will
1. expose my plans
2. ruin my plans
3. support my plans
4. promote my plans
Mother always tells me to keep my nose clean. This means that she tells me to
1. stay healthy
2. do what pleases me
3. stay out of trouble
4. be focused
This action effectively puts the mockers on the project. This means that the project will
1. take off soon
2. not be executed
3. be delayed
4. not begin well
You can see clearly that we are surpassed in numerical Strength. This means that we are
1. by far stronger than they
2. much weaker than they
3. more than they are
4. fewer than they are.
One of the athletes was disqualified because she jumped the gun. This means that she started
1. too soon
2. on time
3. hurriedly
4. without permission
Be careful of what you Say; there are no flies on the boss: This means that the boss is
1. neat
2. gullible
3. smart
4. strict
The students cocked their ears at the principal’s speech. This means that they listened with
1. little interest
2. rapt attention
3. no understanding
4. no interest
Your daughter will do very well in school. ‘She has a good head on her shoulders: .This means that she
1. very beautiful
2. thinks fast
3. is sensible
4. is well behaved and diligent
The accountant has been under a cloud since the fraud scandal. This means that the accountant is A
1. worried
2. under supervision
3. unhappy
4. under suspicion
Immediately the truth was revealed, Ngozi flew into a rage, This means that Ngozi
1. suddenly became angry
2. became sad
3. became desperate
4. ran away

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 89: / Line 89: @@
 ''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  aggrieved  customers  staged  a fierce  ..........  on  the  street.
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>fight</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>protest</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>argument</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>contest</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 12
+   <li>The  accused  was  brought  before  the jury  for  a  court  ..........
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>sitting</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>hearing</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>judging</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>proceeding</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 13
+   <li>From  his  ........ ,  One  can  tell  that  he is  an  athlete.
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>physique</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>stature</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>gait</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>anatomy</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 14
+   <li>The death of the journalist is still ............ in mystery.
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>conveyed</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>shadowed</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>shrouded</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>confined</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 15
+   <li>The  defendant  was  charged.  with ......... because  he  caused  his  neighbour’s  death.
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>fratricide</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>patricide</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>genocide</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>homicide</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 16
+   <li>Seeing  a  young  crop  .........  from the  soil  is  a  rare  experience.
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>trail</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>sprout</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>project</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>creep</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 17
+   <li>Lawyers are still making efforts to interpret the new ..............
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>language</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>technique</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>system</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>statue</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 18
+   <li>The cargo was intercepted on sea by ..................
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>pirates</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>thieves</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>terrorists</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>robbers</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 19
+   <li>The  doctors  ........  ..  Bola's grandmother  after  the  heart  atttack
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>regenerated</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>resuscitated</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>resurrected</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>revived</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 20
+   <li>Because  the  couple  cannot  agree  on many  things,  their  relationship  is  now .................
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>stressed</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>uneasy</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>strained</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>tensed</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
@@ Line 173: / Line 173: @@
 ''After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is '''most appropriate''' for each sentence.''
 <ol start="21">
-<li>Question 21
+<li>Revealing  that  information  will  cut the  ground  from  under  my  feet.  This means  that  it  will
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>expose my plans</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>ruin my plans</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>support my plans</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>promote my plans</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 22
+   <li>Mother  always  tells  me  to  keep  my nose  clean.  This  means  that  she  tells me  to
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>stay healthy</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>do what pleases me</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>stay out of trouble</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>be focused</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 23
+   <li>This  action  effectively  puts  the  mockers  on  the  project.  This  means  that  the project  will
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>take off soon</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>not be executed</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>be delayed</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>not begin well</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 24
+   <li>You  can  see  clearly  that  we  are  surpassed  in  numerical  Strength.  This means  that  we  are
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>by far stronger than they</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>much weaker than they</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>more than they are</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>fewer than they are.</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 25
+   <li>One  of  the  athletes  was  disqualified because  she  jumped the gun. This  means  that  she  started
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>too soon</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>on time</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>hurriedly</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>without permission</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 26
+   <li>Be  careful  of  what  you  Say;  there  are no  flies  on  the  boss:  This  means  that  the  boss  is
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>neat</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>gullible</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>smart</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>strict</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 27
+   <li>The  students  cocked  their  ears  at  the principal’s  speech.  This  means  that they  listened  with
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>little interest</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>rapt attention</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>no understanding</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>no interest</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 28
+   <li>Your  daughter  will  do  very  well  in school.  ‘She  has  a  good  head  on  her shoulders:  .This  means  that  she
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>very beautiful</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>thinks fast</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>is sensible</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>is well behaved and diligent</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 29
+   <li>The  accountant  has  been  under  a  cloud since  the fraud  scandal.  This  means that  the  accountant  is  A
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>worried</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>under supervision</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>unhappy</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>under suspicion</li>
      </ol>
    </li>
-   <li>Question 30
+   <li>Immediately  the  truth  was  revealed, Ngozi  flew  into  a  rage,  This  means  that Ngozi
      <ol type="a">
-       <li>Option 1</li>
+       <li>suddenly became angry</li>
-       <li>Option 2</li>
+       <li>became sad</li>
-       <li>Option 3</li>
+       <li>became desperate</li>
-       <li>Option 4</li>
+       <li>ran away</li>
      </ol>
    </li>