Q1.Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: The government is making 'concerted' efforts at providing essential social facilities in the rural areas.
dissipated
B.unconcerned
C.unsuccessful
D.uncontrolled
Explanation: 'Concerted' means coordinated, so the opposite is 'dissipated,' meaning scattered, fitting the context of government efforts.
Q2.Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: The girl is very intelligent, but her jokes are rather 'outrageous'.
A.offensive
B.courageous
pleasant
D.unwholesome
Explanation: 'Outrageous' implies offensive, so the opposite is 'pleasant,' fitting the context of her jokes.
Q3.Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: This fertility figure, of course, 'conceals' wide individual variations among the people.
A.attracts
B.covers
exposes
D.concludes
Explanation: 'Conceals' means hides, so the opposite is 'exposes,' meaning reveals, fitting the context of the fertility figure.
Q4.Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: The appearance of the pall-bearers was 'extremely fascinating'.
A.magnetic
B.unorganized
C.interesting
repulsive
Explanation: 'Extremely fascinating' means attractive, so the opposite is 'repulsive,' fitting the context of their appearance.
Q5.Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: The hasty action will bring nothing but 'discredit' to them.
honor
B.shame
C.reward
D.disgrace
Explanation: 'Discredit' means loss of reputation, so the opposite is 'honor,' fitting the context of the action’s outcome.
Q6.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The boss made a 'clean sweep' of all old hands in the office.
completely got rid
B.cleanly swept the office
C.made a quick change
D.made an adjustment
Explanation: 'Clean sweep' means to remove completely, so 'completely got rid' fits the context of the old hands.
Q7.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: Our experience on board the aircraft is 'nothing to write home about'.
not remarkable
B.not unpleasant
C.nobody's business
D.not a home affair
Explanation: 'Nothing to write home about' means not noteworthy, so 'not remarkable' fits the context of the experience.
Q8.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The governor advised his people to 'get off the beaten tracks' in their approach to community matters.
A.use the old roads
B.make the track better
find new ways
D.avoid beating about the bush
Explanation: 'Get off the beaten tracks' means to try new methods, so 'find new ways' fits the context of the advice.
Q9.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The president made a 'passionate' appeal for calm.
A.inflamed
B.disturbing
intense
D.lively
Explanation: 'Passionate' means deeply felt, so 'intense' fits the context of the appeal.
Q10.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: You do not need to 'stutter' in order to show your excitement.
A.jump about
B.shout
C.sob
stammer
Explanation: 'Stutter' means to speak hesitantly, so 'stammer' fits the context of showing excitement.
Q11.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: I have never been accustomed to seeing my brother in such a 'pensive' mood.
A.merry
B.infuriated
thoughtful
D.hostile
Explanation: 'Pensive' means deeply thoughtful, so 'thoughtful' fits the context of the brother’s mood.
Q12.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The administrator’s 'apathy' was soon noticed by all his subordinates.
indifference
B.kindness
C.concern
D.inefficiency
Explanation: 'Apathy' means lack of interest, so 'indifference' fits the context of the administrator’s attitude.
Q13.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The 'authenticity' of the reporter’s claims should be established before taking further actions on the matter.
A.facts
B.source
C.evidence
genuineness
Explanation: 'Authenticity' means being genuine, so 'genuineness' fits the context of the claims.
Q14.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The chief will 'launch' the fund-raising appeal.
A.make a speech at
B.eat his afternoon meal during
C.travel by boat
start off
Explanation: 'Launch' means to start, so 'start off' fits the context of the fund-raising appeal.
Q15.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: As the wedding day approached, the bride began to develop 'cold feet'.
A.fall sick
B.feel cold
be reluctant
D.become aggressive
Explanation: 'Cold feet' means hesitation, so 'be reluctant' fits the context of the bride’s feelings.
Q16.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: He has a 'big heart', but he is inept at following a witty conversation.
A.large
B.huge
warm
D.fragile
Explanation: 'Big heart' means generous, so 'warm' fits the context of his personality.
Q17.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: Most of his observations were 'wide of the mark'.
A.comprehensible
irrelevant
C.pertinent
D.unacceptable
Explanation: 'Wide of the mark' means off-target, so 'irrelevant' fits the context of the observations.
Q18.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: Do you have the same 'aversion' as I do for war films?
A.bitterness
dislike
C.criticism
D.preference
Explanation: 'Aversion' means strong dislike, so 'dislike' fits the context of feelings toward war films.
Q19.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The minister 'hit on' a plan to retain his post after many months of lobbying.
A.drew up a plan
discovered a plan
C.selected a plan
D.designed a plan
Explanation: 'Hit on' means to discover, so 'discovered a plan' fits the context of the minister’s strategy.
Q20.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: Our school prefect is too 'officious' and we all hate him because of his behavior.
A.efficient
B.efficacious
over-zealous
D.active
Explanation: 'Officious' means overly interfering, so 'over-zealous' fits the context of the prefect’s behavior.
Q21.Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: When I met Amadi yesterday, it was the first time I .... him for six months.
had seen
B.saw
C.have seen
D.have been seeing
Explanation: 'Had seen' uses past perfect for an event prior to another past event, fitting the context of meeting Amadi.
Q22.Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: Many unrelated issues were touched upon in the .... of the discussion.
A.cause
course
C.coarse
D.curse
Explanation: 'In the course of' means during, fitting the context of the discussion.
Q23.Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: When the driver lost control of his vehicle, the pedestrians began to run for ....
their dear lives
B.their dear life
C.dears lives
D.dear life
Explanation: 'Run for their dear lives' is the correct idiom for escaping danger, fitting the context of the pedestrians.
Q24.Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: The new singlet factory is built on the .... of Aba township.
A.outstretch
B.outskates
outskirts
D.outskirt
Explanation: 'On the outskirts' means on the edge, fitting the context of the factory’s location.
Q25.Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: The soldiers were sufficiently equipped with ....
arms and ammunition
B.arms and ammunitions
C.arm and ammunitions
D.arm and ammunition
Explanation: 'Arms and ammunition' uses correct plural forms, fitting the context of equipping soldiers.
Q26.Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: Okoro intends to wear his .... dress to the zoo this afternoon.
A.white cotton new
B.white new cotton
new white cotton
D.cotton white new
Explanation: 'New white cotton' follows adjective order (age, color, material), fitting the context of Okoro’s attire.
Q27.Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: If we go hunting this weekend, we’ll have to .... with scratch meals and sleep in a hut in the forest.
A.make up
make do
C.make out
D.make good
Explanation: 'Make do' means to manage with what’s available, fitting the context of hunting.
Q28.Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: The committee was disgusted .... the way the office was being run.
A.at
B.by
with
D.over
Explanation: 'Disgusted with' is the correct preposition, fitting the context of the committee’s reaction.
Q29.Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: The .... car is the center of attraction.
A.small racing light green
B.racing small light-green
small light-green racing
D.light-green small racing
Explanation: 'Small light-green racing' follows adjective order (size, color, type), fitting the context of the car.
Q30.Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: You had better .... what the doctor recommended this morning.
A.done
do
C.did
D.be doing
Explanation: 'Had better do' uses the base verb form, fitting the context of the doctor’s advice.
Q31.Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: This is the kind of stew ....
A.which its taste I do not like
B.which I do not like the taste of it
C.of which taste I do not like
the taste of which I do not like
Explanation: 'The taste of which I do not like' uses correct relative pronoun structure, fitting the context of disliking the stew.
Q32.Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: I looked for you all over the campus but I could not .... you.
find
B.see
C.meet
D.catch
Explanation: 'Could not find' means to locate, fitting the context of searching on campus.
Q33.Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: The government has provided new .... for the local government polls.
A.guard lines
B.guide lines
C.guardlines
guidelines
Explanation: 'Guidelines' means instructions, fitting the context of the polls.
Q34.Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: The teacher invited Akpan and .... to his office.
A.myself
me
C.I
D.himself
Explanation: 'Akpan and me' uses the object pronoun, fitting the context of the invitation.
Q35.Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: His 'meticulous' planning ensured the event’s success.
A.careful
careless
C.thorough
D.precise
Explanation: 'Meticulous' means careful, so the opposite is 'careless,' fitting the context of planning.
Q36.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined: His 'audacious' decision shocked the team.
A.timid
bold
C.cautious
D.predictable
Explanation: 'Audacious' means daring, so 'bold' fits the context of the decision.
Q37.Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: The lecturer insisted that all students .... their assignments by Friday.
submit
B.submitted
C.submits
D.are submitting
Explanation: 'Insisted that all students submit' uses the subjunctive for directives, fitting the context of the instruction.
Q38.Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: Neither of the candidates .... suitable for the position.
is
B.are
C.were
D.have been
Explanation: 'Neither of the candidates is' uses the singular verb for 'neither,' fitting the context of suitability.
Q39.Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: The company was accused .... polluting the river.
A.for
B.with
of
D.about
Explanation: 'Accused of' is the correct preposition, fitting the context of the accusation.
Q40.Read the passage and answer the question: Urbanization has led to rapid development but also to challenges like overcrowding and pollution. Efforts are being made to create sustainable cities. What is one challenge mentioned in the passage?
A.Slow development
Overcrowding
C.Lack of technology
D.Low population
Explanation: The passage mentions overcrowding as a challenge of urbanization, making option B correct.