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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. The  posh  cars  were  sandwiched  between  two  .......... ones.
   1. dented
   2. rugged
   3. rickety
   4. modest
2. A  trivial  issue  often  becomes .......... when  it  is  net  properly  handled.  
   1. valuable
   2. serious
   3. unbearable
   4. ordinary
3. The  rockstar’s  stellar  performance contrasted  sharply  with  the .......... showing  of  the  amateur  group.
   1. routine
   2. woeful
   3. mundane
   4. awkward
4. Tolu  was  sanctioned  for  late  coming but  his  friend  was  .........  
   1. pardoned
   2. ignored
   3. exempted
   4. released
5. While  other  teachers’  support  for the  action  was  Victor  was .......... dogged.  
   1. declining
   2. woeful
   3. disappointing
   4. wavering
6. Some  people  are  good  at  terminating other  people’s  projects  but  are  not  capable  of  ..........  theirs.
   1. initiating
   2. organizing
   3. executing
   4. designing
7. The  precarious  terraces  of  the  stadium have  been  transformed  into  a  ........... walkway.
   1. durable
   2. secure
   3. smooth
   4. narrow
8. If  one  thing  irritates  you,  it  might ........... another.  
   1. delight
   2. concern
   3. invigorate
   4. bother
9. Jane was loud as a teenager but ............ as an adult
   1. peaceful
   2. reserved
   3. humble
   4. respectful
10. 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.

11. The  aggrieved  customers  staged  a fierce  ..........  on  the  street.
    1. fight
    2. protest
    3. argument
    4. contest
12. The  accused  was  brought  before  the jury  for  a  court  ..........
    1. sitting
    2. hearing
    3. judging
    4. proceeding
13. From  his  ........ ,  One  can  tell  that  he is  an  athlete.
    1. physique
    2. stature
    3. gait
    4. anatomy
14. The death of the journalist is still ............ in mystery.
    1. conveyed
    2. shadowed
    3. shrouded
    4. confined
15. The  defendant  was  charged.  with ......... because  he  caused  his  neighbour’s  death.
    1. fratricide
    2. patricide
    3. genocide
    4. homicide
16. Seeing  a  young  crop  .........  from the  soil  is  a  rare  experience.  
    1. trail
    2. sprout
    3. project
    4. creep
17. Lawyers are still making efforts to interpret the new ..............
    1. language
    2. technique
    3. system
    4. statue
18. The cargo was intercepted on sea by ..................
    1. pirates
    2. thieves
    3. terrorists
    4. robbers
19. The  doctors  ........  ..  Bola's grandmother  after  the  heart  atttack
    1. regenerated
    2. resuscitated
    3. resurrected
    4. revived
20. 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.

21. 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
22. 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
23. 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
24. 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.
25. 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
26. 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
27. 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
28. 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
29. 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
30. 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.

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
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

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