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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.
- Though my mother was convinced about the success of the business, her manager remained __________
- skeptical
- serious
- confused
- concerned
- Judgement should always be in favour of the innocent and not the _________
- guilty
- accused
- weak
- elderly
- Layi is quite reliable but his sister is _______
- unsweving
- untrustworthy
- deceptive
- pretentious
- The gullible and not the _______ usually fall prey to tricksters.
- unfriendly
- carefree
- brave
- discerning
- Tom's humility contrats with his brother's ________
- haughtiness
- stubborness
- gentleness
- quiteness
- The lifespan of man appears long but, in reality, it is _________
- brief
- quick
- shortened
- stunted
- in the interest of peace, it is better to dialogue than to be ________
- controversial
- rational
- confrontational
- forceful
- All the wealth amassed by a greedy father is often ______ by undisciplined children
- destroyed
- scattered
- squandered
- ruined
- Many people find cod liver oil disgusting but soldiers find it ________
- refreshing
- medicinal
- pleasant
- bitter
- The arrival of the riot police at our campus _________ the tesion rather than mitigate it.
- lengthened
- heightened
- prolonged
- created
Section 2
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
- Investigations revealed that the senior students _______ the juniors to throw stones at the Principal’s car.
- infuriated
- integrated
- instigated
- instituted
- The Supreme Court _______ the ruling of the lower court
- nullified
- abused
- proclaimed
- cancelled
- The board has________ the film because it contains some nude scenes.
- edited
- censored
- examined
- isolated
- Many young graduates have _______ to the West in search of greener pastures.
- hurried
- emigrated
- absconded
- flown
- The Committee let her go because they considered her explanation ________
- permissible
- clear
- plausible
- necessary
- The company has paid dividends to its ___________
- buyers
- wholesalers
- shareholders
- consumers
- Within’ one year, that country has ________ its currency five times.
- reduced
- devalued
- revamped
- defaced
- The man was arrested because he ________ in the repayment of the loan.
- paused
- delayed
- deferred
- defaulted
- Many members of political parties _________ to opposing parties just before electrons,
- depart
- change
- defect
- go
- The boy must have ________ the disease from the school.
- received
- taken
- contracted
- carried
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.
- The class captain got cold feet when he was asked to lead the protest. This means that the class captain became
- nervous
- afraid
- concerned
- calm
- Street traders often try to palm their customers off with faulty goods. This means that street traders
- trick customers into buying faulty goods
- assist customers in choosing perfect items
- ask for a lot ofmoney for faulty goods
- are ready to swap faulty items for good ones.
- He has broken new ground in cancer treatment with his drug. This means that he has
- been highly acclaimed
- introduced a new method in cancer treatment
- solved all cancer problems
- thought of a new drug for cancer treatment
- The Principal stood her ground even when the students revolted. This means that the Principal
- maintained her position
- remained standing
- refused to listen
- condemned the protest
- Looking after young children can tax one’s patience. This means that looking after children.
- is pleasant
- requires endurance
- is a lot of fun
- takes time
- When the show was about to begin, we were still at sixes and sevens. This means that we were
- confused
- in groups
- excited
- far away
- My aun's rough drving coud make one tear one’s hair out. This means that her driving could make one
- lose the hair on one's head
- feel very sad
- get very worried
- feel like crying
- We never expected that Father would read us the riot act. This means that our father
- taught us the riot act
- cautioned us not to be involved in riots
- warned us to stop making trouble
- encouraged us to make trouble
- You will certainly break his heart if you tell him that. This mearis that telling him that would
- make him sad
- meet his expectations
- greatly disappoint him
- make him confirm his suspicion
- He is at a crossroads of his life. This means that it is time for him to
- make a very important decision
- retrace his steps
- make peace with everyone
- take matters seriously
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.
- Amina is fond of making derogatory remarks about her brother.
- inconsiderate
- discreet
- unnecessary
- belittling
- His jail terms are to run concurrently.
- consistently
- alternately
- simultanously
- consecutively
- Here’s a man who comes from a background of entertainment
- an experience
- a place
- a culture
- a mood
- She has always been grateful that you save her from kidnappers.
- content
- comforted
- happy
- thankful
- The whole place was in turmoil when we got there
- confusion
- disturbance
- mourning
- agitation
- Charles’ concern for Anna is affected.
- insincere
- incorrect
- weak
- fair
- Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.
- remedy
- measure
- discouragement
- prevention
- The new bank is fast becoming insolvent.
- inactive
- ineffective
- bankrupt
- lax
- He did all he could to defend his master
- fortify
- secure
- protect
- cover
- I hope the Principal would be gracious enough to forgive us.
- cordial
- polite
- merciful
- gentle
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.
- You have no excuse _______ late
- in being
- to being
- been
- for being
- My phone is superior _________ yours
- to
- than
- from
- over
- You will surely help me with my work, _______?
- can you
- won't you
- would you
- you won't
- The trader tried to cash in _________ the customer's ignorance.
- by
- at
- on
- with
- She hated _________ waiting.
- to have been kept
- having been kept
- being kept
- to be keeping
- He took his share and gave them __________
- their
- there's
- there
- theirs
- It is advisable tomind your own business and not ___________
- somebody's else
- somebody else's
- somebody's else's
- somebody else
- Mike was very glad __________ that he had won the lottery.
- to hear
- for hearing
- at hearing
- on hearing
- Mr Kwesi bought ____________
- a cupboard attractive new
- attractive a new cupboard
- a new attractive cupboard
- an attractive new cupboard
- Don't let jack bully you: stand up ________ him
- for
- against
- above
- to
- The culprits ___________ when we entered the courtroom.
- were being interrogated
- are being interrogated
- will be interrogated
- would be interrogated
- The students had no choice __________ to do as they had been commanded
- except
- but
- rather
- even
- My submission __________ by the Council at the moment
- considering
- is being considered
- considers
- is considered
- If she had known, she wouldn't have come ___________?
- could she
- couldn't she
- wouldn't she
- would she
- Last week's assignmenr was __________ for me
- much too difficult
- too much difficult
- difficult too much
- much difficult too
- Could you please ________ a receipt for my purchase?
- make in
- make out
- make up
- make for
- This is an improvement ____________ the last report
- over
- on
- in
- of
- You can apply if you agree ___________ their terms
- upon
- to
- about
- in
- When wewere in boarding school, my parents usually came to check _________ us every week
- with
- on
- over
- for
- It is I who __________ to blame for the lapses.
- was
- am
- is
- are
- The holiay came to an end all __________ soon
- too
- rather
- much
- more
- The research was carried out ________ a sample population
- over
- in
- with
- on
- Though _______ by opposition from his own supporters, the Chairman pressed ahead with his plans.
- shaking
- shook
- shaken
- was shaken
- To avoid trouble, it is best to say very _________ on the case
- less
- little
- few
- small
- He offered no exlanation, __________ apology
- still less an
- and even less an
- not less the
- still less the
- Our school will _______________ one hundred and twenty students this year.
- turn in
- turn on
- turn out
- turn over
- At the last minute, Amidu _________ of the plan
- backed up
- backed for
- backed out
- backed in
- We need to ________ for lost ground
- make in
- make by
- make up
- make through
- Blood is usually screened __________ transfusion
- before
- in
- by
- upon
- I believe he'll be arrested _________
- some days
- many days
- many a day
- some day
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.
Th day of the great tournament arrived and -- 71 -- trooped into the stadium in their thousands. Meanwhile, the home team has arrived and was in the -- 72 --. The visiting team was late. With both teams now around, the referee -- 73 -- his whistle and the two teams emerged from the pitch. The referee, his assitants and players stood still while the national anthems of both countries were being played. After this, captains of both teams came forward for the -- 74 --. The home team won, they then exchanged -- 75 -- and shook hands.
At excatly 4.30pm, the refree signalled for the start of the match. The supporters were singing and dancing in the -- 76 -- . Both teams played very well but -- 77 -- a lot of chances. After playing for forty-five minutes, the referee stopped the match for the half-time break. During this brief break, the -- 78 -- of both teams came out to warm themselves up.
When the match resumed, the home team now played better. A -- 79 -- from the half-back at the opponent's goal was -- 80 -- into the net. There was a thunderous shout from the crowd. The match continued till the nineteth minute. The result at the end of the match was 1- 0. The home team had won.
A | B | C | D | |
---|---|---|---|---|
71 | audience | spectators | crowd | congregation |
72 | pitch | court | dressing room | rest room |
73 | signalled | blew | sounded | played |
74 | toss | kick-off | offside | throw- |
75 | gloves | pennants | jerseys | memoirs |
76 | stands | arena | tracks | steps |
77 | squandered | lost | diverted | dropped |
78 | coaches | supporters | managers | substitutes |
79 | shot | kick | play | dribble |
80 | pushed | headed | moved | swayed |
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.
- You are about to graduate from secondary school and you held the position of Library Prefect. Write a letter to your friend telling him/her your experiences and how they have contributed to your life in a positive way.
- Write an article suitable for publication in a national newspaper on the growing incidence of drug abuse among the youth, stating the causes and suggesting ways it can be curbed.
- A friend of yours was involved in a fight that took place in school and has been expelled by the school authorities. In a letter to your Principal, give an account of the fight, and why you think your friend should not have been expelled.
- As one of the outgoing prefects in your school, write a speech you will deliver at the send-off ceremony for prefects, on the topic: The Challenges of Prefectship.
- Write a story that ends with the statement: I wish I had listened to my parents.
Section B - Comprehension
You are advised to spend about 30 minutes on this section.
[Comprehension passage]
- Question 6
- Sub-question 1
- Sub-question 1
- Sub-question 1
- Sub-question 1
- Sub-question 1
- Sub-question 1
- Sub-question 1
- Sub-question 1
Section C - Summary
You are advised to spend about 40 minutes on this section.
[Summary passage]
- Question 7
- Sub-question 1
- 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.
- marry
- batter
- barter
- perk
- martyr
- litmus
- papa
- don
- rush
- bash
- hurdle
- hurray
- bird
- shop
- bundle
- wretch
- rickety
- remiss
- wean
- welter
- country
- around
- lock
- tongue
- talk
- bawl
- port
- cook
- pal
- lout
- familiar
- peeve
- stir
- theft
- slipped
- back
- flame
- pat
- bet
- lark
- canoe
- louse
- going
- brunt
- brew
- league
- dead
- critique
- willing
- fit
- flout
- follow
- plough
- light
- once
- kite
- pundit
- brighter
- dizzy
- litter
- protein
- potty
- chicken
- gobble
- go
- destroy
- poor
- boat
- poise
- idea
- waste
- wasn't
- poetry
- great
- fret
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.
- lamb
- lobby
- lamb
- baby
- dam
- king
- dig
- sin
- tag
- lung
- court
- censure
- quickly
- certain
- gratis
- rubber
- supper
- plumber
- copper
- thimble
- fashion
- passion
- save
- ivy
- trough
- truth
- teak
- trend
- Othrew
- though
- soilder
- shore
- society
- brush
- bees
- thatch
- path
- technical
- shin
- challenge
- shining
- chaffeur
- chilly
- bristle
- sighting
- badge
- vision
- tangible
- target
- brag
- Apron
- unkept
- plunder
- baton
- diesel
- boys
- dicey
- salty
- decor
- dream
- grid
- term
- guard
- thrill
- lolly
- balm
- carry
- calcium
- psalm
- water
- pewter
- wrong
- twirl
- brew
Section 3
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
- horde
- horse
- board
- hard
- bud
- file
- sigh
- pine
- blitz
- aisle
- treasure
- vapour
- treason
- leisure
- texture
- great
- hearty
- hay
- data
- weight
- message
- budget
- passage
- massgae
- ageing
Section 4
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
- constitution
- CON-sti-tu-tion
- con-STI-tu-tion
- con-sti-TU-tion
- con-sti-tu-TION
- extravagant
- EX-tra-va-gant
- ex-TRA-va-gant
- ex-tra-VA-gant
- ex-tar-va-GANT
- interrogate
- IN-ter-ro-gate
- in-TER-ro-gate
- in-ter-RO-gate
- in-ter-ro-GATE
- catastrophic
- CA-ta-stro-phic
- ca-TA-stro-phic
- ca-ta-STRO-phic
- ca-ta-stro-PHIC
- population
- PO-pu-la-tion
- po-PU-la-tion
- po-pu-LA-tion
- po-pu-la-TION
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.
-
- cleric
- allow
- classic
- patridge
-
- repellent
- publicly
- prevalent
- primary
-
- prevalent
- convalesce
- circumstance
- relegate
- sinister
- religion
- efficient
- encourage
-
- suggest
- obey
- denounce
- vehicle
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.
- John was a football LEGEND
- Was Ernest a football legend?
- Was John a football coach?
- Was John a kockey legend?
- Is John a football legend?
- Three top executives REQUESTED to see manager.
- Did three executives request to see the clerk?
- Did three execeutives decline to see the manager?
- Did three junoir executives request to see the manager?
- Did three top executives request to accompany the manager?
- DORIS is a meticulous worker
- Is James a meticulous worker?
- Is Doris a careless worker?
- is Doris a meticulous student?
- Was Doris a meticulous worker?
- The junoir BOY cleaned the floor?
- Did the junior boy sweep the floor?
- Did the junior girl clean the floor?
- Did the senior boy clean the floor?
- Dis the junior boy clean the compound?
- Omo's brother won a RADIO.
- Did Omo's brother lose a radio?
- Did Omo's sister win a radio?
- Did Omo's brother win a phone?
- Did Tayo's brother win a radio?
Section 7
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
- /iə/
- care
- delicate
- crate
- fears
- /ʌ/
- platform
- constant
- coloured
- cautious
- /aʊ/
- costume
- counsel
- badge
- aura
- /ɔ:/
- attribute
- wonder
- surrender
- authentic
- /a:/
- pack
- heart
- player
- alone
- /t/
- tidy
- catch
- portion
- thick
- /p/
- pneumonia
- compare
- cupboard
- psychology
- /ʒ/
- pressure
- patient
- charade
- leisure
- /dʒ/
- singer
- plumage
- dogged
- astound
- /tʃ/
- clutter
- furnish
- technical
- teacher
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