51. Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracketThis type of response is [typical] of a lazy teacher
A. symptomatic
B. characteristic
C. universal
D. incontestable
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
Typical; having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing.
Characteristic is closest in meaning to the word typical. it means a feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify them.
52. Choose the word with the same vowel sound as the one in bracket
Cacoph[o]ny
A. Sole
B. sun
C. scissors
D. comb
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The vowel sound /∂/ here is perceivable in the syllable in block form, e.g. bro-thER. In the same vein, the 'OR' in 'scissors' has the same sound.
53. Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket
Non[ch]alant
A. television
B. arch
C. champagne
D. chest
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
Champagne is the correct answer. The /∫/ sound prevalent here is evidenced in the pronunciation of the 'SH' of 'shout' of which the 'CH' in Champagne belongs to.
54. Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket;
Smoo[th]
A. worth
B. wealthy
C. brother
D. dress
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
Brother is the correct answer. The sound present here is pronounceable from the 'TH' in 'these' (not /d/ as in 'drug' or /∅/ as in 'thanks')
55. Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket
Ask[ed]
A. whistle
B. bed
C. set
D. Third
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
Set is the correct answer. The sound /t/ as in 'tank' is present here.
56. Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket;
Lo[s]e
A. loose
B. sue
C. refuse
D. phones
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
Refuse is the correct answer. The sound /z/ is pronounciable here as it is in either the verb or noun form pronunciation of 'refuse'. E.g. 'Zip'.
57. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern
A. calender
B. aloud
C. mechanic
D. convivial
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
Calender is the correct answer. The first syllable i.e the 'CA' of 'calender' is stressed while rest are stressed in their second syllables respectively.
58. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern
A. enlighten
B. unwanted
C. agitate
D. Informal
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The first syllable in 'agitate' is stressed, the other options are stressed differently
59. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern
A. incinerator
B. indicate
C. increase
D. euphemism
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
Its second syllable is stressed unlike the rest of the options where the first syllable is stressed.
60. Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme.
Dice
A. mint
B. rice
C. fried
D. case
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
The sound is obtainable in the pronunciation of 'dice' and 'rice'.
61. In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress, Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.
The traditional chief NARRATED the story to the children
A. the children heard the story from the traditional chief
B. who narrated the story to the children
C. the children could not listen to the story by the traditional chief
D. did the chief hide the story from the children
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
By way of juxtaposition, and recurring emphatic importance, Did the chief hide the story from the children is the most preferred answer.
62. In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress, Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.
The ACCOUNTANT paid the workers july salary in september
A. when were the workers paid
B. did the cashier pay the workers salary in september
C. workers received their july salary in september
D. the september salary was paid in july
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
In answering questions on emphatic stress, the answer in direct reversal to the one in block form and that seeks to clearly restate and provoke the statement is the most suitable. This is why did the cashier pay the workers salary in september is right.
63. In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress, Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.
The cat DEVOURED the rat
A. did the rat devour the cat
B. what devoured the rat
C. did the cat pet the rat
D. is this rat that the cat devoured
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
Did the cat pet the rat is the correct answer. The same reasoning in the authoritative answer to Question 59 is also relevant here to support Option as the most suitable answer.
Passage
READ THE PASSAGE CAREFULLY AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.
With its radiant color and plant-like shape, the sea anemone looks more like a flower than animal. More specifically, the sea anemone is formed quite like a flower for which is named, with body like a stem and tentacles like petals in brilliant shades; blue, pink, green and red. Its diameters vary from about six millimeters in some species to more than ninety centimeters in the giant verities of Australia. Like corals, hydras and jelly fish, sea anemones are coelenterates. They can move slowly, but more often they attach the lower part of their cylindrical bodies to rocks, shells or wharf pilings.
The upper and end of the sea anemone has a mouth surrounded by tentacles which the animal uses to capture its food. Stinging cells in the tentacles throw out tiny poison threads that paralyze other small sea animals. The tentacles then drag this prey into the sea anemone's mouth.The food is digested in the large inner body cavity. When disturbed, a sea anemone retracts its lump on a rock. Anemones may reproduce by forming eggs. dividing in half or developing buds that grow and break off as independent animals.
64.Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?
A. The characteristics of sea anemones
B. The variation of sea life
C. The defense of coelenterates
D. A comparison of land and sea animals
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
The extract plainly is an exposition to the nature and attributes of sea anemones.
65. The word 'shapes' in line 1 is closest meaning to
A. Nature
B. Length
C. Form
D. Grace
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The plant-like of the sea anemone is descriptive of its form or structure.
Passage
READ THE PASSAGE CAREFULLY AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.
With its radiant color and plant-like shape, the sea anemone looks more like a flower than animal. More specifically, the sea anemone is formed quite like a flower for which is named, with body like a stem and tentacles like petals in brilliant shades; blue, pink, green and red. Its diameters vary from about six millimeters in some species to more than ninety centimeters in the giant verities of Australia. Like corals, hydras and jelly fish, sea anemones are coelenterates. They can move slowly, but more often they attach the lower part of their cylindrical bodies to rocks, shells or wharf pilings.
The upper and end of the sea anemone has a mouth surrounded by tentacles which the animal uses to capture its food. Stinging cells in the tentacles throw out tiny poison threads that paralyze other small sea animals. The tentacles then drag this prey into the sea anemone's mouth.The food is digested in the large inner body cavity. When disturbed, a sea anemone retracts its lump on a rock. Anemones may reproduce by forming eggs. dividing in half or developing buds that grow and break off as independent animals.
66. The author compares sea anemone's tentacles to a flower
A. Stem
A. Petals
B. leaves
D. roots
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
The sea anemones tentacles are compared to petals in brilliant shades.
67. It can be inferred from the passage that sea anemones are
A. attached to stationary surfaces
B. hidden inside cylindrical objects
C. searching for food
D. floating among underwater flowers
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
The writer indicates that sea anemones often move slowly but attach their bodies rocks, shells or wharf pilings- the stationary surfaces.
68. The word 'capture' as used in the passage means
A. cover
B. catch
C. clean
D. control
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
Sea anemones used their mouth surrounded by tentacles to 'capture' i.e 'catch' foods.
Passage
Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed. The pilot, from the ..2...... activated the emergency sheet to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3.... At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the airplane ....4.... north-east He called the control ....5.... to report the misshaped requested clearance for emergency ....6....The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ....7....to stop on a ....8.... ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle and were soon perched on the ....10.... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.
69. Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed.
A. Departure
A. take off
C. leaving
D. flying
Correct Answer: Option A
70. The pilot, from the .....2... activated the emergency sheet
A. cabin
B. cubicle
C. cockpit
D. cab
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The Cockpit is the area, usually near the front of an aircraft from which a pilot controls the aircraft.
Passage
Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed. The pilot, from the ..2...... activated the emergency sheet to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3.... At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the airplane ....4.... north-east He called the control ....5.... to report the misshaped requested clearance for emergency ....6....The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ....7....to stop on a ....8.... ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle and were soon perched on the ....10.... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.
71. ...to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3....
A. hatch
B. door
C. entrance
D. gate
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
The hatch is the trap door in the cockpit ceiling which allows the pilot to evacuate the flight control area in case of an emergency.
72. At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the aeroplane ....4.... north-east
A. faced
B. moved
C. switched
D. veered
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
Veering here means that the aircraft suddenly changes direction.
73. He called the control ....5.... to report the mishap
A. office
B. Department
C. Building
D. Tower
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
The Control tower is the air traffic control, and service provider unit which directs aircrafts and advise in non-controlled airspace.
74. and requested clearance for emergency ...6.....
A. return
B. landing
C. stopping
D. arrival
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
An emergency landing is a prioritized form of landing made by an aircraft in an emergency situation.
75. The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ...7.....
A. ran
B. eased
C. taxied
D. skied
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
An airport tarmac is the area where the aircrafts are parked, unloaded or loaded, refueled, or boarded
Passage
Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed. The pilot, from the ..2...... activated the emergency sheet to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3.... At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the airplane ....4.... north-east He called the control ....5.... to report the misshaped requested clearance for emergency ....6....The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ....7....to stop on a ....8.... ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle and were soon perched on the ....10.... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.
76. to stop on a ...8.....
A. park
B. field
C. tarmac
D. runway
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
An airport tarmac is the area where the aircrafts are parked, unloaded or loaded, refueled, or boarded.
77....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle
A. workers
B. engineers
C. fitters
D. repairers
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
The flight engineers are the members of an aircraft's crew responsible for monitoring and operating its complex aircraft systems.
78. and were soon perched on the ...10..... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.
A. apex
B. nose
C. tip
D. front
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The Wingtip is simply a part of the wing of an aircraft.
79. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
The stereotypical act in the book centres
A. terrorism
B. religious intolerance
C. food insecurity
D. the lifestyle of a teenager
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
Aliya asks her Dad if it is true that all Muslims are terrorists and that they all perish. Her father corrects this stereotypical notion or unfounded generalised belief of some members of the society as regards their religion.
80. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
The novel places emphasis on the
A. need for strict parenting and schooling for children
B. social disparity between the rich and the poor in the society
C. relevance of bridging the communication gap between children and their parents
D. abnormalities of the society and the confusion that comes with childishness
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The writer appreciates the maintenance of close relationship between Aliya and her father. Her father was more or less her friend. This made for a fine balance of personal development for Aliya as her father guides her constantly on the realities of life, sexual maturity and exposition as well the need to excel in life.
81. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
Aliya was advised to be mindless of popular perception about her...
A. when it comes to her self esteem
B. when it comes to applying
C. whenever she is in love with anyone
D. eventhough she craves for freedom like the hawking girls
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
Bunmi continously made jest of Aliya as fat, her father however, encouraged her (Aliya) to be proud of her body structure as beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder and not in what people ordinarily think.
82. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
In the novel, we learnt that
A. it pays to be diligent and hardworking
B. beauty without character is nothing
C. love and companionship are a no-go-area for teenagers
D. one should follow the propagation of the media
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
Among other things, Aliya's father emphasized that beauty is a relative word and as a matter of fact, beauty without good deeds is all vanity and worthless on the long run. As per dating, the advice is for teenagers to act patiently, this nullifies Option C.
83. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
Aliya's sixteenth birthday is special because
A. she receives birthday cards from her father every year since age twelve
B. she was already matured to fully understand the realities of life stories told by her father
C. her father gave her a birthday card and a digital camera
D. of her father's sixteen-page letter detailing her life journey thus far
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
The specialty in Aliya's sixteenth birthday is a result of the sixteen-page letter which her father wrote to her, dedicating each page to each year of her life.
84. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
As it relates to sex education, Aliya's father advised that
A. she should abstain totally from sex as this is the worst sin ever in the history of human civilisation
B. she should wisely decide before letting go of her body
C. she should be mindful of her company of friends and the media's influence on sexual affairs
D. sexual affair is no longer a hidden issue and she should wisely make her choices
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
Mr Bello warned Aliya to be careful as regarding the kind of movies, books and progammes she entertain as well the company of friends she keeps.
85. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
Which of one the following critically relates to the novel's subject of concern
A. youthful ambition and confusion
B. socialization
C. religious bigotry
D. the futility of life
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
The novelist placed emphatic importance on the value of home training and socialisation. This is exemplified in the information and communication gap between Aliya and her father.
86. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
A child's choice of career is matter of
A. glamorous desire
B. passion
C. public perception as to the success rate and earnings of a profession
D. parental discretion
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
The novelist noted that the choice of career of a child shouldn't be based on parental discretion as what is sellable and commands respect in the society but as to their child's interest in the course, with a bit of parental guidance.
87. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
The novelist noted that stereoscopic people should be
A. condemned for their bad thinking
B. encouraged by admonition
C. corrected of their bad thinking
D. challenged to take up social responsibilities
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The novelist acclaimed that stereoscopic persons are only victims of bad thinking and shouldn't be condemned in return for their ignorance. They should rather be corrected.
88. Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
All in all, Aliya has ...
A. the inheritance of her parents both in knowledge and assets
B. been challenged to be exceptional in all her endeavors
C. the responsibility to pass on the lessons of her father to her own children
D. been portrayed as the definition of beauty and character
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The most important thing is not only for Aliya to abide by her father's advise built to as well lead such legacies for her children and the generations to come.
89.The employer, not the sales boy and his partner ........ responsible for the loss
A. are
B. are being
C. are never
D. is
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
Going by the rule of concord, the phrase 'not his sales boy or his partner' is not part of the subject 'the employer'. Therefore, the singular verb should be used.
90.Both questions are alternatives; you answer ........ one ........ the other
A. either/or
B. neither/nor
C. either/nor
D. neither/or
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
Option A is the best answer. Note that 'either' goes with 'or' and the usage of both creates an impression as to alternatives.
91. It is high time we ........ seeing her
A. stop
B. will stop
C. stopped
D. stops
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
'It is high time' suggests that something should be done and that it is already a bit late.
92. You can have ........ of these two books
A. either
B. none
C. any
D. some
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
'Either' is used when there is an alternative choice or decision to be made.
93. Either Buntu or you ........ to go
A. was
B. are
C. has
D. is
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
'is' is the best answer, as the sentence is still in its present state, and the verb 'is' best goes here.
94.The prisoner finally ........ that he drank to ........ on the night he committed the murder
A. acceded/access
B. conceded/excess
C. exceeded/extreme
D. eluded/escape
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
To concede is to admit and the excessive drinking of the prisoner caused the murder.
95. Choose the correct interpretations of the statement given, for questions below
I know my onions
A. I know my job very well
B. I know my rights
C. I am clever because of experience
D. I am aware of my position
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
'To know one's onions' is to be fully acquainted with a subject or the parctice in a field.
96. Choose the correct interpretations of the statement given, for questions below
America is the Mecca of the world
A. America is the commercial garden of the world
B. America is a beautiful place in the world
C. America is a place where people like to visit
D. America accepts assorted races throughout the world
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The representative quality or title of Mecca indicates here that America is a sought after State by most people to visit.
97. Choose the correct interpretations of the statement given, for questions below
All the Nigerian footballers have itchy feet
A. the footballers have insured feet
B. the footballers use their feet to steer
C. the footballers like to travel
D. the footballers like play skillfully
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The footballers like to travel is the best answer. 'Itchy' means not static, by implication.
98. Choose the correct interpretations of the statement given, for questions below
Bobrisky is a fashion victim
A. he/she likes fashionable things more than anything else
B. he/she dresses gorgeously without any fitting
C. he/she wears low quality dresses of his/her pauperized status
D. he/she likes things that are indisputably translucent
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
someone who always wears very fashionable clothes even if the clothes sometimes make them look silly.
99. Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.
Mr Santos Laliga is a [dipsomaniac]
A. teetotaler
B. a drunkard
C. an hater of women
D. a promiscuous man
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
A teetotaller is a person who never drinks alcohol, the antonym of a dipsomaniac.
100. Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.
The jollof rice served at the wedding reception was [malodorous]
A. small but palatable
B. unpalatably big
C. pleasant
D. stale and smelly
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
Malodorous is an adjective for an odorous or unpleasant smell.
101. Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.
When it comes to playing the piano, I am a complete [ignoramus]
A. Idiot
B. virtuoso
C. novice
D. nonentity
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
A virtuoso is an expert in a field while an ignoramus is a novice.
102. Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.
The [prodigious] building was razed to the carpet level yesterday
A. ramshackle
B. modern
C. colossal
D. mini-sized
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
As 'prodigious' from the context of usage means big.
103. Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.
The sick man is now [ambulatory]
A. recovering gradually
B. walking
C. sound in health
D. immobile
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
To ambulatory as in this context is to be able to move or walk around.
104. CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE WORD(S) IN BRACKET, FOR QUESTIONS below.
Every human being is [vulnerable] to communicable disease
A. liable
B. lifted
C. immune
D. closed
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
Vulnerability means here that one is open or susceptible to something. 'Liable' best fits this here.
105. CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE WORD(S) IN BRACKET, FOR QUESTIONS below.
The student's union leader delivered his speech [extempore]
A. out-of-hand
B. accurately
C. off the cuff
D. courageously
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
An extempore speech is made at the spur of the moment i.e without previous preparation.
106. CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE WORD(S) IN BRACKET, FOR QUESTIONS below.
These policies have been [espoused] by the ruling party
A. condemned
B. rejected
C. supported
D. outlined
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
To espouse is to adopt or support a belief or strategy.
107.CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE WORD(S) IN BRACKET, FOR QUESTIONS below.
Her findings [exploded] widely held beliefs about learning
A. challenged
B. debunked
C. projected
D. confirmed
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
Exploded as used in this context means to refute or criticise.
108. CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE WORD(S) IN BRACKET, FOR QUESTIONS below.
We must not [foreclose] reconciliation as the purpose of his trip
A. exclude
B. consider
C. underestimate
D. forgo
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
To foreclose is to leave out the consideration of an option or alternative to something.
109. Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one in bracket, from questions below
G[ua]rantee
A. plait
B. far
C. guard
D. aunt
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
The vowel sound here is pronounceable from 'pat', 'apple' etc. Plait is the therefore the right answer.
110. Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one in bracket, from questions below
B[oo]k
A. shoe
B. group
C. blue
D. full
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
The vowel sound obtainable here is the short /u/ sound as in 'put'. The rest of the options have elongated pronunciation than 'full'
111. Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one in bracket, from questions below
Neighb[our]
A. blood
B. standard
C. board
D. source
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
The vowel sound obtainable here is the /∂/ sound as in 'brother'. Stand[ar]d qualifies in this regard.
112. Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one in bracket, from questions below
H[ei]r
A. Care
B. Near
C. mere
D. weird
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
The vowel sound here is /e∂/ which perceivable in 'Care', 'air'.
113. Choose the word that has the consonant sound as the one in bracket, from questions below.
A[d]just
A. Diary
B. judge
C. Dynasty
D. Anticipate
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
The sound obtainable here is evidenced in 'journey', 'gender'. Ju[d]ge has the consonant as these ones previously mentioned.
114. Choose the word that has the consonant sound as the one in bracket, from questions below.
A[n]kle
A. Tongue
B. New
C. Pneumatic
D. Photosynthesis
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
The consonant sound obtainable here may be seen in 'gang', 'sing'. To[n]gue has the same consonant sound.
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