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Question 1 Report
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).The chairman's conduct redounds to the image of the company?
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The underlined word "redounds" means that the chairman's conduct has a positive effect on the image of the company. Therefore, the option opposite in meaning would be "detracts from" because it means that the chairman's conduct has a negative effect on the image of the company. In other words, it takes away from the company's positive image rather than adding to it.
Question 2 Report
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).Adigun's jokes are always puerile?
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The word 'puerile' means childish or immature. Therefore, the option nearest in meaning is 'childish.'
Question 3 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.As election day draws near, the party looks _____ because many of its members have _____ other parties?
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The correct options to fill the gaps are "vulnerable / defected to". The phrase "election day draws near" suggests that the party is facing an upcoming election. The word "vulnerable" means susceptible to attack or harm, which implies that the party is at risk of losing the election. The phrase "many of its members have defected to other parties" means that a significant number of party members have left to join other political parties, which weakens the party's support base and makes it more vulnerable to defeat. Therefore, the option "vulnerable / defected to" best fits the context of the sentence.
Question 4 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.Whenever we have _____ we feel better?
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The correct option is "a good long talk together." The sentence expresses the idea that having a "good long talk together" makes us feel better. The words "good" and "long" are both adjectives that modify the noun "talk," indicating that the talk should be both enjoyable and extended in duration. The word "together" indicates that this conversation is something that occurs between two or more people. Among the given options, "a good long talk together" is the only one that uses both adjectives in the correct order and puts the word "together" in the right position to show that the talk is a shared experience. The other options either reverse the order of the adjectives or place the word "together" in the wrong place in the sentence, making them grammatically incorrect.
Question 5 Report
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).They are considered to be legal luminaries
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The underlined word "luminaries" refers to individuals who are respected and recognized for their expertise, particularly in the field of law. The option that is nearest in meaning to "luminaries" is "experts". So, the sentence could be rephrased as "They are considered to be legal experts."
Question 6 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.The officer described the comments as _____. because it was very amusing?
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The officer described the comments as "ludicrous" because they were very amusing. "Ludicrous" means something that is ridiculous or absurd, often to the point of being humorous. In this context, the officer found the comments to be amusing and therefore described them as ludicrous. The other options do not fit the context since they suggest negative connotations, such as danger, sadness, or defamation.
Question 7 Report
Those who have been following the argument for and against the deregulation of the oil industry in Nigeria may have got the impression that deregulation connotes lack of control or indifference on the part of the government. But there is nothing so far from official quarters to suggest that deregulation will cause the government to relinquish its control of the oil industry because the absence of direct control does not mean that it will surrender all its rights to the entrepreneurs who may want to participate in the industry. Yet the opposition expressed so far against stems from the fear that the government would leave Nigerians at the mercy of a heartless cartel who would command the heights of the oil industry and cause pump price of fuel to rise above the means of most Nigerians.
`As a result of such fears, many Nigerians have become resentful of deregulation and in fact the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to ‘deregulate’ the government if it should go ahead with the deregulation plan. But Nigerians have not fared any better with the economy totally in government control. Until recently, the most important sectors of the economy were in the hands of the government. Today, the deregulation of some of these sectors has broken its monopoly and introduced healthy competition to make a little easier for Nigerians. A good example is the breaking of the stifling monopoly of Nigeria Airways. Today, the traveller is king at the domestic airports as opposed to the struggle that air travels used to be under Nigeria Airways monopoly. Before, it was almost easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for travellers to board a plane.
Following from this, the apostles of deregulation rightly heap all the blame for the problems associated with petroleum products distribution in this country squarely on the government, which owns all the refineries and which sells fuel to local consumers through its agency, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). In the same way, the government argues that if the current NNPC monopoly were broken with the introduction of entrepreneurs to the refining and sale of petroleum products in the country, the Nigerian people would be all the better for it. It stands to reason that once the government continues to fix maximum prices would be all the better for it. It stands to reason that once the government continues to fix maximum prices for petroleum products in this country, the deregulation of the oil sector should bring some relief to the people by ensuring that wastage, corruption and inefficiency are reduced to the minimum. Consumers will also have the last laugh because competition will result in the availability of the products at reasonable prices. This appears to be the sense in deregulation.
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The advocate of deregulation is arguing that competition should be allowed in the production and distribution of petroleum products, and that it will benefit several Nigerians. The argument is that the government's control of the industry has led to inefficiency, corruption, and high prices, and that deregulation will reduce wastage, corruption and inefficiency while also ensuring that the products are available at reasonable prices. Therefore, the correct option that summarizes the advocate's arguments is "competition in the oil industry will be beneficial to several Nigerians."
Question 8 Report
Identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.
Question 9 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.Musa has lived here for five years but he does not seem able to get over the enormously _____. and elaborate rules that govern the society?
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Question 10 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.The quality of your questions which _____ always attracted attention _____ never in doubt?
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Question 11 Report
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).The evidence the leader gave was incontrovertible?
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The opposite of "incontrovertible" is "contestable." When something is described as "incontrovertible," it means that it is indisputable, impossible to argue against or deny, or beyond doubt. In other words, there is no room for disagreement or debate. On the other hand, when something is "contestable," it means that it is open to challenge, debate, or disagreement. In this case, the evidence presented by the leader could be questioned or argued against. "Practicable" means something is practical or feasible; "logical" means something is reasonable and makes sense. These words do not convey the opposite meaning of "incontrovertible."
Question 12 Report
Identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.
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The word that has the stress on the first syllable is "export" when used as a noun. When "export" is used as a noun, it refers to a product or service that is produced in one country and sold in another. In this case, the stress is on the first syllable: ex-PORT. The other options have the stress on different syllables. "Commute" has stress on the second syllable: co-MUTE. "Intend" has stress on the second syllable: in-TEND. "Import" has stress on the second syllable when used as a verb: im-PORT.
Question 13 Report
Choose the option that has a different vowel sound from the others.
Question 14 Report
In each of the following questions, the word in capital letter has the emphatic stress. Choose the option that best fits the expression in the sentence.
The chief RAN to the place
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Question 15 Report
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.His meteoric rise to fame surprise everyone?
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The sentence means that he became successful very suddenly and people were amazed at his rapid success. Therefore, the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence is "People were amazed at his rapid success."
Question 16 Report
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option that best fits the expression in the sentence.
The king RAN to the palace?
Question 17 Report
It is business of the scientist to accumulate knowledge about the universe and all that is in it and to find if he is able, common……11…..[A. experiment B. instruments C. approaches D. factors] which underlie and account for the facts that he knows. He chooses when he can, the method of the controlled…….12…..[A. respondent B. experiment C. system D. data]. If he wants to find out the effect of light on growing plants, he takes many plants, as alike as possible. Some he stand in the sun, some in the shade, some in the dark, all the time keeping all other (temperature, moisture, nourishment) the same. In this way, by keeping other variables……..14……[A. constant B. good C. dark D. natural] and by varying the light only, the effect of light on plants can be clearly seen. This …….15…..[A. research B. method C. tool D. rationale] of using ‘controls’ can be applied to a variety of situation and can be used to find the answers to questions as widely different as ‘must moisture be present if…….16….[A. an alloy B. gold C. bar D. iron] is to rust?’ and which variety of beans give the greatest yield in one……17…..[A. climate B. period C. season D. weather]?
In the course of his……18…..[A. finding B. queries C. experiment D. inquiries], the scientist may find what he thinks is one common explanation for an increasing number of facts the explanation, if it seems consistently to fit the various facts, is called…….19……[A. an antithesis B. a principle C. a thesis D. a hypothesis]. If this continues to stand the test of numerous experiments and remains unshaken, it becomes a……20…..[A. deduction B. law C. notion D. thesis].
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Question 18 Report
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).Her phlegmatic temperament endears her to her friends?
Question 19 Report
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option that best fits the expression in the sentence.
The man BOUGHT the newspaper.
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In answering questions on emphatic stress, the correct answer is usually the one that contradicts the statement.
option A clearly state the newspaper was bought by the man
option B has emphasis on the word read
option C has its emphasis on the person who bought the paper
option D has its emphatic stress on what was bought (newspaper). All the options except B has the emphasis of buying the newspaper. Therefore option B best explains the above statement.
Question 20 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.Ali has been cured of his amnesia, he no longer suffers from _____ ?
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Ali has been cured of his amnesia, he no longer suffers from loss of memory. Amnesia is a medical condition characterized by partial or complete loss of memory. The person affected by amnesia may have difficulty remembering past events or forming new memories. Therefore, when we say Ali was cured of his amnesia, it means that his memory has been restored, and he is no longer experiencing the loss of memory associated with amnesia. Hence, the correct option to fill in the blank is "loss of memory".
Question 21 Report
Choose the options that has the same consonant sounds as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
Sing
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The consonant sound represented by the underlined letter "S" in "Sing" is /s/. The option that has the same consonant sound is "Sink," as it also starts with the /s/ sound. The other options start with different consonant sounds (/g/, /m/, and /f/) and do not match the consonant sound in "Sing."
Question 22 Report
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).The manager made disparaging remarks about the retiring officer?
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The option nearest in meaning to "disparaging" is "derogatory". "Disparaging" means expressing the opinion that something is of little worth or quality, or showing disrespect towards something or someone. Therefore, if the manager made disparaging remarks about the retiring officer, it means that the manager said something that was disrespectful or critical of the officer. "Derogatory" means showing a critical or disrespectful attitude towards something or someone, or intended to lower the reputation of something or someone. Therefore, "derogatory" is the option nearest in meaning to "disparaging" because they both have similar definitions and describe the same type of behavior.
Question 23 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.The army officer said that more _____ would be needed to prosecute the war?
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The correct option is "guerrillas". "Guerrillas" are fighters who engage in irregular warfare tactics, such as ambushes, sabotage, and hit-and-run attacks. This term is commonly used to describe fighters who oppose a larger, more conventional military force. The sentence suggests that the army officer believes that more guerrillas are needed to prosecute the war. This could mean that the officer believes that the current number of guerrillas is insufficient to achieve victory or that the military needs to recruit or train additional guerrilla fighters.
Question 24 Report
If our thoughts is to be clear and we are to succeed in communicating it to other people, we must have some method of fixing the meaning of the words we use. When we use a word whose meaning is not certain, we may well be asked to define it. There is a usual traditional device for doing this by indicating the class to which whatever is indicated by the term belongs and also other particular property which distinguishes it from all other members of the same class. Thus we may define a whale as a ‘marine animal that spouts’. ‘Marine animals’ in this definition indicates the general class to which the whale belongs and ‘spouts’ indicates the particular property that distinguishes whales from other such marine animals as fishes, seals, jellyfish and lobsters. In the same way, we can define an even number as a finite integer divisible by two or a democracy as a system of government in which the people themselves rule.
there are other ways, of course of indicating the meaning of words. We may for example, find it hard to make a suitable definition of the word ‘animal’, as we say that an animal is such a thing as a rabbit, dog fish or goat. Similarly, we may say that religion is such a system as Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Buddhism. This way of indicating the meaning of a term by enumerating examples of what it includes is obviously of limited usefulness. If we indicate our use of the word ‘animal’ as above, our hearers might for example be doubtful whether a sea-anemone or a slug was to be included in the class of animals. It is however, a useful way of supplementing a definition if the definition itself id definite without being easily understandable. Failure of an attempt at definition to serve its purpose may result from giving as distinguishing mark one which either does not belong to all the things the definition id intended to include, or does belong to some members of the same general class which the definition is intended to exclude.
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Question 25 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.These _____. must have _____. the World Bank officials?
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These analyses must have attracted the World Bank officials. The correct answer is "analyses/attracted". The sentence is in the past tense and requires the past tense form of the verb "attract". The subject "these analyses" is plural and requires the plural form of the verb "attract", which is "attracted". Therefore, the correct sentence is "These analyses must have attracted the World Bank officials."
Question 26 Report
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).Let us not indulge in recrimination?
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The word "recrimination" refers to the act of accusing someone of wrongdoing in response to their own accusation. In this context, the speaker is suggesting that they should avoid blaming or accusing each other for past events or mistakes. The option nearest in meaning to "recrimination" is "counter-accusation". This is because both words refer to the act of accusing someone in response to an accusation. However, "recrimination" implies a more back-and-forth exchange of accusations between two parties, while "counter-accusation" simply means responding to an accusation with another accusation. The other options - "indictment", "accusation", and "unfounded allegation" - do not fully capture the meaning of "recrimination" in this context. An indictment refers specifically to a formal accusation of a crime, while an accusation can be more general. "Unfounded allegation" implies that the original accusation is baseless or untrue, which is not necessarily the case in this context.
Question 27 Report
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).The athlete has unexpectedly become indomitable?
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The option opposite in meaning to the underlined word "indomitable" is "weak".
Question 28 Report
Those who have been following the argument for and against the deregulation of the oil industry in Nigeria may have got the impression that deregulation connotes lack of control or indifference on the part of the government. But there is nothing so far from official quarters to suggest that deregulation will cause the government to relinquish its control of the oil industry because the absence of direct control does not mean that it will surrender all its rights to the entrepreneurs who may want to participate in the industry. Yet the opposition expressed so far against stems from the fear that the government would leave Nigerians at the mercy of a heartless cartel who would command the heights of the oil industry and cause pump price of fuel to rise above the means of most Nigerians.
`As a result of such fears, many Nigerians have become resentful of deregulation and in fact the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to ‘deregulate’ the government if it should go ahead with the deregulation plan. But Nigerians have not fared any better with the economy totally in government control. Until recently, the most important sectors of the economy were in the hands of the government. Today, the deregulation of some of these sectors has broken its monopoly and introduced healthy competition to make a little easier for Nigerians. A good example is the breaking of the stifling monopoly of Nigeria Airways. Today, the traveller is king at the domestic airports as opposed to the struggle that air travels used to be under Nigeria Airways monopoly. Before, it was almost easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for travellers to board a plane.
Following from this, the apostles of deregulation rightly heap all the blame for the problems associated with petroleum products distribution in this country squarely on the government, which owns all the refineries and which sells fuel to local consumers through its agency, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). In the same way, the government argues that if the current NNPC monopoly were broken with the introduction of entrepreneurs to the refining and sale of petroleum products in the country, the Nigerian people would be all the better for it. It stands to reason that once the government continues to fix maximum prices would be all the better for it. It stands to reason that once the government continues to fix maximum prices for petroleum products in this country, the deregulation of the oil sector should bring some relief to the people by ensuring that wastage, corruption and inefficiency are reduced to the minimum. Consumers will also have the last laugh because competition will result in the availability of the products at reasonable prices. This appears to be the sense in deregulation.
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According to the passage, the true statement is that the opposition to the deregulation of the oil industry is not unanimous. While some Nigerians are resentful of deregulation due to fears of being at the mercy of a heartless cartel, others see it as a way to introduce healthy competition and reduce wastage, corruption, and inefficiency in the industry. The passage also mentions that the Nigeria Labour Congress has threatened to "deregulate" the government if it goes ahead with the plan, indicating that there is opposition to deregulation.
Question 29 Report
Choose the option that has a different vowel sound from the others?
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The word 'weird' has a different vowel sound from the others. The vowel sound in 'weird' is pronounced as /ɪə/ while the other words have the same vowel sound pronounced as /iə/.
Question 30 Report
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).The President gave another extemporaneous speech last Friday?
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The word "extemporaneous" means "done without any preparation." So, the opposite of "extemporaneous" would be "planned" or "prepared." Therefore, the correct option is "planned."
Question 31 Report
Recgnizing the need for objectivity in their work, the early report writers to develop a writing style which convey this attitude. They reasoned that the source of the subjective quality in a report is the human being. And they reasoned that objectivity is best attained by emphasizing the factual material of a report rather 5than the personalities involved. So they worked to remove the human being from their writing. Impersonal writing style was the result. By impersonal writing is meant writing in the third person-without I’s, we’s or you’s.
In recent years, impersonal writing has been strenuously questioned by many writers. These writers point out that personal writing is more forceful and direct than is impersonal writing. They contend that writing which brings both reader and writer into the picture is more like conversation and therefore more interesting. And the answer to the point on objectivity when written in personal style as when in impersonal style. Frequently, they counter with the argument that impersonal writing leads to an overuse of passive voice and a generally dull writing style. This last argument however lacks substances. Impersonal writing can and should be interesting. Any dullness it may have is wholly the fault of the writer. As proof, one has only to look at the lovely styles used by the writers for newspapers, news magazines and journals. Most of this writing is impersonal and usually it is not dull.
As in most cases of controversy, there is some merit to the arguments on both sides. There are situations in which personal writing is best. There are situations in which impersonal writing is best. And there are situations in which either style is appropriate. The writer must decide at the outset of his work which style is best for his own situation.
Her decision should be based on the circumstances of each report situation. First, he should consider the expectations or desires of those for whom he is preparing the report. More than likely he will find a preference for impersonal style for like most human beings; businessman has been slow to break tradition. Next, the writer should consider the formality of the report situation. If the situation is informal, as when the report is really a personal communication of information between business associates, personal writing is appropriate. But if the situation is formal, as is case with most reports, the conventional impersonal style is best.
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The appropriateness of a writing style depends on the situation in which it will be used. The writer should consider the expectations and preferences of the reader, as well as the formality of the report situation. If the situation is formal, impersonal writing is usually best. However, if the situation is informal and the report is more like a personal communication, personal writing may be appropriate. Ultimately, the writer must decide which style is best suited for the specific circumstances of each report situation.
Question 32 Report
Recgnizing the need for objectivity in their work, the early report writers to develop a writing style which convey this attitude. They reasoned that the source of the subjective quality in a report is the human being. And they reasoned that objectivity is best attained by emphasizing the factual material of a report rather 5than the personalities involved. So they worked to remove the human being from their writing. Impersonal writing style was the result. By impersonal writing is meant writing in the third person-without I’s, we’s or you’s.
In recent years, impersonal writing has been strenuously questioned by many writers. These writers point out that personal writing is more forceful and direct than is impersonal writing. They contend that writing which brings both reader and writer into the picture is more like conversation and therefore more interesting. And the answer to the point on objectivity when written in personal style as when in impersonal style. Frequently, they counter with the argument that impersonal writing leads to an overuse of passive voice and a generally dull writing style. This last argument however lacks substances. Impersonal writing can and should be interesting. Any dullness it may have is wholly the fault of the writer. As proof, one has only to look at the lovely styles used by the writers for newspapers, news magazines and journals. Most of this writing is impersonal and usually it is not dull.
As in most cases of controversy, there is some merit to the arguments on both sides. There are situations in which personal writing is best. There are situations in which impersonal writing is best. And there are situations in which either style is appropriate. The writer must decide at the outset of his work which style is best for his own situation.
Her decision should be based on the circumstances of each report situation. First, he should consider the expectations or desires of those for whom he is preparing the report. More than likely he will find a preference for impersonal style for like most human beings; businessman has been slow to break tradition. Next, the writer should consider the formality of the report situation. If the situation is informal, as when the report is really a personal communication of information between business associates, personal writing is appropriate. But if the situation is formal, as is case with most reports, the conventional impersonal style is best.
Which of the following best describes the writer of the passage?
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The writer of the passage recognizes that there is a controversy over the use of personal and impersonal writing styles in report writing. The writer presents arguments in favor of both styles and acknowledges that there are situations where either style can be appropriate. The writer is not completely non-committal, as they provide guidance for when to use each style based on the circumstances of the report situation. However, the writer cannot be said to be completely objective, as they express their own opinion that impersonal writing can be interesting and any dullness is the fault of the writer. Therefore, the best description of the writer is that they recognize the need to consider both personal and impersonal writing styles in report writing and provide guidance for when to use each, but also express their own opinion on the matter.
Question 33 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.
He is _____ Kaduna ______ an official assignment?
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He is _____ Kaduna ______ an official assignment. The most appropriate options to fill in the blanks are "in" and "on", respectively. Therefore, the correct sentence is: "He is in Kaduna on an official assignment." "In" is used to indicate a location or place where someone or something is situated. "On" is used to indicate the purpose or reason for which someone is present at a particular location. So, in this sentence, "in Kaduna" indicates the location where the person is, and "on an official assignment" indicates the purpose or reason for which he is there.
Question 34 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.The match gave the team a chance to show their _____.?
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Question 35 Report
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).Teachers of music believes in its therap.eutic effect?
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The underlined word "therapeutic" suggests that music has a healing effect. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to "therapeutic" is "healing."
Question 36 Report
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).Tunde's reaction underscores the point I was making?
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The option opposite in meaning to "underscores" is "contradicts". "Underscores" means to emphasize or highlight the importance of something, typically by drawing attention to it or emphasizing its significance. Therefore, if Tunde's reaction underscored the point, it means his reaction helped to emphasize the point the speaker was making. On the other hand, "contradicts" means to deny or oppose something, to be in conflict with it, or to assert the opposite. Therefore, if Tunde's reaction contradicts the point, it means that his reaction goes against or opposes the point that the speaker was making.
Question 37 Report
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.The politician was pilloried by the press for his inflammatory remarks?
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Question 38 Report
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option that best fits the expression in the sentence.The university has been TEMPORARY closed.
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Question 39 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.One advantage of the English language in Nigeria is that it puts everyone _____. a common _____. ?
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The correct option to fill in the first gap is "on", and the correct option for the second gap is "footing". To put everyone "on footing" means to give everyone an equal or level playing field, a fair and equal opportunity to compete or participate. Therefore, the sentence implies that the English language in Nigeria provides a common means of communication that allows everyone to be on equal footing, that is, to have equal access to opportunities, regardless of their background or socio-economic status.
Question 40 Report
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.After the successful operation, he recovered by leaps and bounds?
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The sentence means that the person's recovery was very rapid and they improved quickly after a successful operation. - "He got well very rapidly" - best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Question 41 Report
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
Preached?
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Question 42 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.We did not understand what the magistrate said about _____. and battery?
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We did not understand what the magistrate said about assault and battery. Explanation: The statement mentions that the magistrate said something about a crime that involved both assault and battery. Assault refers to an act that causes fear of an imminent harm, while battery refers to the actual physical contact or harm caused to the victim. Therefore, it is likely that the magistrate was discussing a case that involved an assault followed by a battery. The other options (acid, insult, and touching) are not directly related to the crime of assault and battery.
Question 43 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.The members of the team agree _____. all the members of the contract?
Question 44 Report
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).The hardline posture of the labour leader has not helped matters?
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The opposite meaning of the underlined word "hardline" is "compromising". In the sentence, the phrase "hardline posture" suggests that the labour leader is taking a strict and inflexible position, which is not helping to resolve the issue. On the other hand, if the leader were to take a more compromising position, they would be more willing to negotiate and find a mutually beneficial solution. Therefore, the option opposite in meaning to "hardline" is "compromising".
Question 45 Report
It is business of the scientist to accumulate knowledge about the universe and all that is in it and to find if he is able, common……11…..[A. experiment B. instruments C. approaches D. factors] which underlie and account for the facts that he knows. He chooses when he can, the method of the controlled…….12…..[A. respondent B. experiment C. system D. data]. If he wants to find out the effect of light on growing plants, he takes many plants, as alike as possible. Some he stand in the sun, some in the shade, some in the dark, all the time keeping all other (temperature, moisture, nourishment) the same. In this way, by keeping other variables……..14……[A. constant B. good C. dark D. natural] and by varying the light only, the effect of light on plants can be clearly seen. This …….15…..[A. research B. method C. tool D. rationale] of using ‘controls’ can be applied to a variety of situation and can be used to find the answers to questions as widely different as ‘must moisture be present if…….16….[A. an alloy B. gold C. bar D. iron] is to rust?’ and which variety of beans give the greatest yield in one……17…..[A. climate B. period C. season D. weather]?
In the course of his……18…..[A. finding B. queries C. experiment D. inquiries], the scientist may find what he thinks is one common explanation for an increasing number of facts the explanation, if it seems consistently to fit the various facts, is called…….19……[A. an antithesis B. a principle C. a thesis D. a hypothesis]. If this continues to stand the test of numerous experiments and remains unshaken, it becomes a……20…..[A. deduction B. law C. notion D. thesis].
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The best option to complete the gap is "constant" (option A). This is because the sentence is discussing how the scientist keeps other variables the same while varying only one variable (light) in order to clearly see the effect of light on plants. "Constant" means "unchanging" or "unchanged", which fits in the context of the sentence. The other options, "good", "dark", and "natural" do not fit the context of the sentence and do not make sense in the given context.
Question 46 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.The members elected Baba _____ of the committee?
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Question 47 Report
It is business of the scientist to accumulate knowledge about the universe and all that is in it and to find if he is able, common……11…..[A. experiment B. instruments C. approaches D. factors] which underlie and account for the facts that he knows. He chooses when he can, the method of the controlled…….12…..[A. respondent B. experiment C. system D. data]. If he wants to find out the effect of light on growing plants, he takes many plants, as alike as possible. Some he stand in the sun, some in the shade, some in the dark, all the time keeping all other
In the course of his……18…..[A. finding B. queries C. experiment D. inquiries], the scientist may find what he thinks is one common explanation for an increasing number of facts the explanation, if it seems consistently to fit the various facts, is called…….19……[A. an antithesis B. a principle C. a thesis D. a hypothesis]. If this continues to stand the test of numerous experiments and remains unshaken, it becomes a……20…..[A. deduction B. law C. notion D. thesis].
Question 48 Report
Choose the option that has a different vowel sound from the others?
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The word that has a different vowel sound from the others is "dog". The other three options have the same vowel sound, which is the 'uh' sound as in "cup". "Dog" has the 'aw' sound as in "law".
Question 49 Report
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.The organization is constantly in a state of flux?
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The best option that explains the information conveyed in the sentence is "There are periodic changes in the organization." The phrase "in a state of flux" means that something is constantly changing or in a state of continuous motion or instability. Therefore, the sentence implies that the organization is undergoing frequent changes, which could be due to several reasons such as growth, restructuring, or adaptation to new environments.
Question 50 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided. _____ a motor cycle can be harmful _____ your health.
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"Riding a motorcycle can be harmful to your health." This is the most appropriate option because it correctly uses the verb "riding" to describe the action of operating a motorcycle, and the preposition "to" to indicate the potential negative impact on one's health. Motorcycles are fun and convenient to ride, but they also pose significant risks to riders. Motorcyclists are more likely to be involved in accidents than drivers of cars and trucks, and injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents can be severe and life-threatening. Common injuries include broken bones, head trauma, and road rash, among others. To minimize the risks associated with riding a motorcycle, it's essential to wear appropriate safety gear, including a helmet, protective clothing, and footwear. Riders should also take motorcycle safety courses to learn how to operate their bikes safely and defensively on the road. By taking these precautions, riders can reduce the likelihood of accidents and injuries, and enjoy the freedom of the open road safely.
Question 51 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.Despite all preparations, the wedding did not _____ ?
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Question 52 Report
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.Audu was taken bad in the middle of the night?
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The correct answer is: He was ill. The sentence "Audu was taken bad in the middle of the night" implies that something negative happened to Audu during the night. The phrase "taken bad" is an idiom commonly used to mean "become ill." Therefore, the sentence indicates that Audu fell ill during the middle of the night.
Question 53 Report
Those who have been following the argument for and against the deregulation of the oil industry in Nigeria may have got the impression that deregulation connotes lack of control or indifference on the part of the government. But there is nothing so far from official quarters to suggest that deregulation will cause the government to relinquish its control of the oil industry because the absence of direct control does not mean that it will surrender all its rights to the entrepreneurs who may want to participate in the industry. Yet the opposition expressed so far against stems from the fear that the government would leave Nigerians at the mercy of a heartless cartel who would command the heights of the oil industry and cause pump price of fuel to rise above the means of most Nigerians.
`As a result of such fears, many Nigerians have become resentful of deregulation and in fact the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to ‘deregulate’ the government if it should go ahead with the deregulation plan. But Nigerians have not fared any better with the economy totally in government control. Until recently, the most important sectors of the economy were in the hands of the government. Today, the deregulation of some of these sectors has broken its monopoly and introduced healthy competition to make a little easier for Nigerians. A good example is the breaking of the stifling monopoly of Nigeria Airways. Today, the traveller is king at the domestic airports as opposed to the struggle that air travels used to be under Nigeria Airways monopoly. Before, it was almost easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for travellers to board a plane.
Following from this, the apostles of deregulation rightly heap all the blame for the problems associated with petroleum products distribution in this country squarely on the government, which owns all the refineries and which sells fuel to local consumers through its agency, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). In the same way, the government argues that if the current NNPC monopoly were broken with the introduction of entrepreneurs to the refining and sale of petroleum products in the country, the Nigerian people would be all the better for it. It stands to reason that once the government continues to fix maximum prices would be all the better for it. It stands to reason that once the government continues to fix maximum prices for petroleum products in this country, the deregulation of the oil sector should bring some relief to the people by ensuring that wastage, corruption and inefficiency are reduced to the minimum. Consumers will also have the last laugh because competition will result in the availability of the products at reasonable prices. This appears to be the sense in deregulation.
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Question 54 Report
It is business of the scientist to accumulate knowledge about the universe and all that is in it and to find if he is able, common……11…..[A. experiment B. instruments C. approaches D. factors] which underlie and account for the facts that he knows. He chooses when he can, the method of the controlled…….12…..[A. respondent B. experiment C. system D. data]. If he wants to find out the effect of light on growing plants, he takes many plants, as alike as possible. Some he stand in the sun, some in the shade, some in the dark, all the time keeping all other
In the course of his……18…..[A. finding B. queries C. experiment D. inquiries], the scientist may find what he thinks is one common explanation for an increasing number of facts the explanation, if it seems consistently to fit the various facts, is called…….19……[A. an antithesis B. a principle C. a thesis D. a hypothesis]. If this continues to stand the test of numerous experiments and remains unshaken, it becomes a……20…..[A. deduction B. law C. notion D. thesis].
Question 55 Report
If our thoughts is to be clear and we are to succeed in communicating it to other people, we must have some method of fixing the meaning of the words we use. When we use a word whose meaning is not certain, we may well be asked to define it. There is a usual traditional device for doing this by indicating the class to which whatever is indicated by the term belongs and also other particular property which distinguishes it from all other members of the same class. Thus we may define a whale as a ‘marine animal that spouts’. ‘Marine animals’ in this definition indicates the general class to which the whale belongs and ‘spouts’ indicates the particular property that distinguishes whales from other such marine animals as fishes, seals, jellyfish and lobsters. In the same way, we can define an even number as a finite integer divisible by two or a democracy as a system of government in which the people themselves rule.
there are other ways, of course of indicating the meaning of words. We may for example, find it hard to make a suitable definition of the word ‘animal’, as we say that an animal is such a thing as a rabbit, dog fish or goat. Similarly, we may say that religion is such a system as Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Buddhism. This way of indicating the meaning of a term by enumerating examples of what it includes is obviously of limited usefulness. If we indicate our use of the word ‘animal’ as above, our hearers might for example be doubtful whether a sea-anemone or a slug was to be included in the class of animals. It is however, a useful way of supplementing a definition if the definition itself id definite without being easily understandable. Failure of an attempt at definition to serve its purpose may result from giving as distinguishing mark one which either does not belong to all the things the definition id intended to include, or does belong to some members of the same general class which the definition is intended to exclude.
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The statement that can be deduced from the passage is: accurate definition is invaluable to communication but difficult to achieve. The passage explains that in order to communicate effectively, we must have a method of fixing the meaning of the words we use, and that definitions can be used to accomplish this. However, the passage also notes that defining words accurately can be difficult, and that some methods of defining words are more effective than others. The passage discusses traditional methods of defining words, such as indicating the class to which something belongs and its distinguishing properties, as well as other methods, such as enumeration. It also notes that definitions may fail if they include a distinguishing mark that does not apply to all members of the defined class or excludes some members that should be included. Therefore, the correct statement is that accurate definition is invaluable to communication but difficult to achieve.
Question 56 Report
Recgnizing the need for objectivity in their work, the early report writers to develop a writing style which convey this attitude. They reasoned that the source of the subjective quality in a report is the human being. And they reasoned that objectivity is best attained by emphasizing the factual material of a report rather 5than the personalities involved. So they worked to remove the human being from their writing. Impersonal writing style was the result. By impersonal writing is meant writing in the third person-without I’s, we’s or you’s.
In recent years, impersonal writing has been strenuously questioned by many writers. These writers point out that personal writing is more forceful and direct than is impersonal writing. They contend that writing which brings both reader and writer into the picture is more like conversation and therefore more interesting. And the answer to the point on objectivity when written in personal style as when in impersonal style. Frequently, they counter with the argument that impersonal writing leads to an overuse of passive voice and a generally dull writing style. This last argument however lacks substances. Impersonal writing can and should be interesting. Any dullness it may have is wholly the fault of the writer. As proof, one has only to look at the lovely styles used by the writers for newspapers, news magazines and journals. Most of this writing is impersonal and usually it is not dull.
As in most cases of controversy, there is some merit to the arguments on both sides. There are situations in which personal writing is best. There are situations in which impersonal writing is best. And there are situations in which either style is appropriate. The writer must decide at the outset of his work which style is best for his own situation.
Her decision should be based on the circumstances of each report situation. First, he should consider the expectations or desires of those for whom he is preparing the report. More than likely he will find a preference for impersonal style for like most human beings; businessman has been slow to break tradition. Next, the writer should consider the formality of the report situation. If the situation is informal, as when the report is really a personal communication of information between business associates, personal writing is appropriate. But if the situation is formal, as is case with most reports, the conventional impersonal style is best.
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The statement that is true according to the passage is that the impersonal style helps to achieve a measure of objectivity in report writing. The passage explains how early report writers developed an impersonal writing style to emphasize factual material over personalities and achieve objectivity. However, in recent years, there has been a debate on the effectiveness of the impersonal style, with some writers advocating for personal writing as more forceful and direct. Nonetheless, the writer must decide which style is best for each report situation based on expectations, formality, and circumstance.
Question 57 Report
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).The high cost of living these days calls for a lot of frugality?
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The word "frugality" in the sentence means being careful with money and not wasting it. An option that is opposite in meaning to this word would be "extravagance," which means spending money in a wasteful or excessive manner.
Question 58 Report
It is business of the scientist to accumulate knowledge about the universe and all that is in it and to find if he is able, common……11…..[A. experiment B. instruments C. approaches D. factors] which underlie and account for the facts that he knows. He chooses when he can, the method of the controlled…….12…..[A. respondent B. experiment C. system D. data]. If he wants to find out the effect of light on growing plants, he takes many plants, as alike as possible. Some he stand in the sun, some in the shade, some in the dark, all the time keeping all other (temperature, moisture, nourishment) the same. In this way, by keeping other variables……..14……[A. constant B. good C. dark D. natural] and by varying the light only, the effect of light on plants can be clearly seen. This …….15…..[A. research B. method C. tool D. rationale] of using ‘controls’ can be applied to a variety of situation and can be used to find the answers to questions as widely different as ‘must moisture be present if…….16….[A. an alloy B. gold C. bar D. iron] is to rust?’ and which variety of beans give the greatest yield in one……17…..[A. climate B. period C. season D. weather]?
In the course of his……18…..[A. finding B. queries C. experiment D. inquiries], the scientist may find what he thinks is one common explanation for an increasing number of facts the explanation, if it seems consistently to fit the various facts, is called…….19……[A. an antithesis B. a principle C. a thesis D. a hypothesis]. If this continues to stand the test of numerous experiments and remains unshaken, it becomes a……20…..[A. deduction B. law C. notion D. thesis].
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The blank space refers to a term that describes the technique of using controls to find answers to scientific questions. Out of the four options given, the best word to fill the gap is "method" (option B). This is because the sentence is discussing the methodology that scientists use to conduct experiments and answer questions. Option A ("research") is incorrect because it does not accurately describe the specific technique being discussed. Option C ("tool") and option D ("rationale") are also incorrect because they do not accurately describe the technique being discussed or the purpose of using controls in scientific experiments.
Question 59 Report
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).He is a stringer for a newspaper?
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The option nearest in meaning to the underlined word "stringer" is "a freelancer for". This is because a stringer is a freelance journalist or photographer who is not employed on a regular basis by a news organization, but who is paid for each individual piece of work that they produce.
Question 60 Report
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
cough?
Question 61 Report
Those who have been following the argument for and against the deregulation of the oil industry in Nigeria may have got the impression that deregulation connotes lack of control or indifference on the part of the government. But there is nothing so far from official quarters to suggest that deregulation will cause the government to relinquish its control of the oil industry because the absence of direct control does not mean that it will surrender all its rights to the entrepreneurs who may want to participate in the industry. Yet the opposition expressed so far against stems from the fear that the government would leave Nigerians at the mercy of a heartless cartel who would command the heights of the oil industry and cause pump price of fuel to rise above the means of most Nigerians.
`As a result of such fears, many Nigerians have become resentful of deregulation and in fact the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to ‘deregulate’ the government if it should go ahead with the deregulation plan. But Nigerians have not fared any better with the economy totally in government control. Until recently, the most important sectors of the economy were in the hands of the government. Today, the deregulation of some of these sectors has broken its monopoly and introduced healthy competition to make a little easier for Nigerians. A good example is the breaking of the stifling monopoly of Nigeria Airways. Today, the traveller is king at the domestic airports as opposed to the struggle that air travels used to be under Nigeria Airways monopoly. Before, it was almost easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for travellers to board a plane.
Following from this, the apostles of deregulation rightly heap all the blame for the problems associated with petroleum products distribution in this country squarely on the government, which owns all the refineries and which sells fuel to local consumers through its agency, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). In the same way, the government argues that if the current NNPC monopoly were broken with the introduction of entrepreneurs to the refining and sale of petroleum products in the country, the Nigerian people would be all the better for it. It stands to reason that once the government continues to fix maximum prices would be all the better for it. It stands to reason that once the government continues to fix maximum prices for petroleum products in this country, the deregulation of the oil sector should bring some relief to the people by ensuring that wastage, corruption and inefficiency are reduced to the minimum. Consumers will also have the last laugh because competition will result in the availability of the products at reasonable prices. This appears to be the sense in deregulation.
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The conclusion that can be reached from the passage is that the deregulation of the oil industry in Nigeria does not necessarily mean that the government will relinquish its control over the industry. The absence of direct control does not imply that the government will surrender all its rights to entrepreneurs who may want to participate in the industry. The opposition to deregulation is mainly due to the fear that the government will leave Nigerians at the mercy of a heartless cartel who would command the heights of the oil industry and cause the pump price of fuel to rise above the means of most Nigerians. The government argues that if the current NNPC monopoly were broken with the introduction of entrepreneurs to the refining and sale of petroleum products in the country, the Nigerian people would be all the better for it. The deregulation of the oil sector should bring some relief to the people by ensuring that wastage, corruption, and inefficiency are reduced to the minimum. Competition will also result in the availability of petroleum products at reasonable prices, which will benefit the consumers. Therefore, the conclusion is that the deregulation of the oil industry does not preclude the government from exerting its influence.
Question 62 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.If one perseveres _____ will surely succeed?
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The most appropriate option to fill the gap is "one." The sentence "If one perseveres, one will surely succeed" is a commonly used phrase that encourages persistence and determination towards a goal. Using "she" or "he" in the sentence could imply a gender-specific context, which may not be relevant or inclusive for all readers. On the other hand, "they" is a plural pronoun, which would not be grammatically correct in this sentence since it refers to more than one person. Therefore, "one" is the best option to use as it is gender-neutral and refers to a single individual.
Question 63 Report
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).Tortoises need cool climates and must have places where they can hibernate?
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The word "hibernate" refers to a state of inactivity that animals go into during the winter months, to conserve energy and survive the cold. It is similar to a deep sleep or a state of relaxation, but it is specifically associated with cold weather and the need to survive in extreme temperatures. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to "hibernate" is "sleep deeply".
Question 64 Report
Instruction: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The principal took exception to the ignoble role the prefect played in the matter.
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The option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word is "honourable." Ignoble means dishonorable or not worthy of respect, so the opposite of ignoble is honorable, which means worthy of respect and admiration.
Question 65 Report
In each of the following questions, the word in capital letter has the emphatic stress. Choose the option that best fits the expression in the sentence.
The man BOUGHT the newspaper
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Question 66 Report
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).The witness averred that had seen Dosun at the scene of the crime?
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The option opposite in meaning to the underlined word "averred" is "denied". "Averred" means to declare or state something as true, so the opposite would be to deny or reject the truth of the statement.
Question 67 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.By this time next year, I _____ twenty years old?
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The most appropriate option to fill in the gap is "will be". The speaker is talking about a future event, which is their age in a year's time. "Will be" is the simple future tense and it's the most appropriate option to indicate a future event that is certain to happen.
Question 68 Report
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).The workers suddenly became restive?
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The option opposite in meaning to "restive" is "calm". "Restive" means to be restless, uneasy, or anxious, and can refer to a state of dissatisfaction or resistance. Therefore, if the workers suddenly became restive, it means they became restless or dissatisfied and were potentially showing signs of resistance to the situation. On the other hand, "calm" means to be peaceful, relaxed, and composed, with no signs of agitation or anxiety. So if the workers were calm, they would be displaying no signs of restlessness or resistance, and would be acting in a peaceful and composed manner.
Question 69 Report
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).His success may be described as a Pyrrhic victory?
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The term "Pyrrhic victory" refers to a victory that comes at such a high cost that it almost feels like a defeat. It is a situation where the winner has lost so much in the process of winning that it's difficult to see it as a true victory. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to "Pyrrhic victory" is "costly."
Question 70 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided. _____ any problems, I shall travel to London tomorrow on a business trip?
Question 71 Report
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
clothe?
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lothe - /kləʊð/
they - /ðeɪ/
Thomas - /tɔməs/
three - /θriː/
mouth - /maʊθ/
Question 72 Report
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).The teacher's apparent nonchalant attitude was misconstrued by his students?
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The option nearest in meaning to the underlined word is "misinterpreted". This is because "misconstrued" means to interpret something in the wrong way, so the students did not understand the teacher's attitude correctly. "Misrepresented" means to give a false or misleading representation of something, while "misquoted" means to repeat something someone said inaccurately. "Condoned" means to approve or allow something, which is not the intended meaning of the sentence.
Question 73 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.Didn't ______ draw your attention to the entry requirements?
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Didn't anyone draw your attention to the entry requirements? Explanation: The use of the word "anyone" in the sentence indicates that the speaker is asking if no person drew attention to the entry requirements. The other options "someone," "somebody," and "everyone" would change the meaning of the sentence if they were used instead of "anyone."
Question 74 Report
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
Question 75 Report
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).The warming tribes have told been told to parley with each other?
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The phrase "parley with each other" means to hold talks or negotiations with each other. So, the option nearest in meaning is "hold talks."
Question 76 Report
It is business of the scientist to accumulate knowledge about the universe and all that is in it and to find if he is able, common……11…..[A. experiment B. instruments C. approaches D. factors] which underlie and account for the facts that he knows. He chooses when he can, the method of the controlled…….12…..[A. respondent B. experiment C. system D. data]. If he wants to find out the effect of light on growing plants, he takes many plants, as alike as possible. Some he stand in the sun, some in the shade, some in the dark, all the time keeping all other
In the course of his……18…..[A. finding B. queries C. experiment D. inquiries], the scientist may find what he thinks is one common explanation for an increasing number of facts the explanation, if it seems consistently to fit the various facts, is called…….19……[A. an antithesis B. a principle C. a thesis D. a hypothesis]. If this continues to stand the test of numerous experiments and remains unshaken, it becomes a……20…..[A. deduction B. law C. notion D. thesis].
In question number 17 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
Question 77 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.You are free to solicit _____ support from the board?
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The correct answer is: "financial" Explanation: The sentence is discussing the type of support that can be requested from the board. The word "financial" indicates that the support being sought is related to money or finances, which is the appropriate option to use in this sentence. None of the other options are grammatically correct or contextually appropriate in this sentence.
Question 78 Report
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).The man outran his wife when they heard the eerie sound?
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The option that best fits the meaning of the underlined word “eerie” is “scary”. The use of the word “eerie” in the sentence implies that the sound was strange and spooky, causing fear or apprehension.
Question 79 Report
Recgnizing the need for objectivity in their work, the early report writers to develop a writing style which convey this attitude. They reasoned that the source of the subjective quality in a report is the human being. And they reasoned that objectivity is best attained by emphasizing the factual material of a report rather 5than the personalities involved. So they worked to remove the human being from their writing. Impersonal writing style was the result. By impersonal writing is meant writing in the third person-without I’s, we’s or you’s.
In recent years, impersonal writing has been strenuously questioned by many writers. These writers point out that personal writing is more forceful and direct than is impersonal writing. They contend that writing which brings both reader and writer into the picture is more like conversation and therefore more interesting. And the answer to the point on objectivity when written in personal style as when in impersonal style. Frequently, they counter with the argument that impersonal writing leads to an overuse of passive voice and a generally dull writing style. This last argument however lacks substances. Impersonal writing can and should be interesting. Any dullness it may have is wholly the fault of the writer. As proof, one has only to look at the lovely styles used by the writers for newspapers, news magazines and journals. Most of this writing is impersonal and usually it is not dull.
As in most cases of controversy, there is some merit to the arguments on both sides. There are situations in which personal writing is best. There are situations in which impersonal writing is best. And there are situations in which either style is appropriate. The writer must decide at the outset of his work which style is best for his own situation.
Her decision should be based on the circumstances of each report situation. First, he should consider the expectations or desires of those for whom he is preparing the report. More than likely he will find a preference for impersonal style for like most human beings; businessman has been slow to break tradition. Next, the writer should consider the formality of the report situation. If the situation is informal, as when the report is really a personal communication of information between business associates, personal writing is appropriate. But if the situation is formal, as is case with most reports, the conventional impersonal style is best.
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According to the passage, most of the writing in newspapers, news magazines, and journals is impersonal and usually it is not dull. This means that the writing style used by most newspapers, news magazines, and journals is not personal, but instead focuses on factual material and is written in the third person, without I’s, we’s, or you’s. However, the passage also notes that impersonal writing can and should be interesting, and that any dullness in the writing is the fault of the writer.
Question 80 Report
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).Practicing medicine is not as lucrative as many people think?
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The option nearest in meaning to the underlined words "think" is "assume." In the sentence, the word "lucrative" means profitable or moneymaking, and the phrase "not as" suggests that people have a perception that practicing medicine is highly profitable. The word "assume" means to suppose something without verification or to take something for granted, which is the closest in meaning to "think" in this context. Therefore, the correct option is "assume," as it conveys the idea that many people believe that practicing medicine is very profitable without having verified the actual facts.
Question 81 Report
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).I wish the commander were less adamant about his proposed reprisal attack on the enemy?
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The option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s) is "unyielding about / retaliatory". The word "adamant" means unyielding or uncompromising, while "reprisal" means retaliatory action taken in response to an attack or injury. Therefore, the sentence implies that the commander is stubbornly insistent on carrying out a retaliatory attack on the enemy, and the speaker wishes he would be less so.
Question 82 Report
Recgnizing the need for objectivity in their work, the early report writers to develop a writing style which convey this attitude. They reasoned that the source of the subjective quality in a report is the human being. And they reasoned that objectivity is best attained by emphasizing the factual material of a report rather 5than the personalities involved. So they worked to remove the human being from their writing. Impersonal writing style was the result. By impersonal writing is meant writing in the third person-without I’s, we’s or you’s.
In recent years, impersonal writing has been strenuously questioned by many writers. These writers point out that personal writing is more forceful and direct than is impersonal writing. They contend that writing which brings both reader and writer into the picture is more like conversation and therefore more interesting. And the answer to the point on objectivity when written in personal style as when in impersonal style. Frequently, they counter with the argument that impersonal writing leads to an overuse of passive voice and a generally dull writing style. This last argument however lacks substances. Impersonal writing can and should be interesting. Any dullness it may have is wholly the fault of the writer. As proof, one has only to look at the lovely styles used by the writers for newspapers, news magazines and journals. Most of this writing is impersonal and usually it is not dull.
As in most cases of controversy, there is some merit to the arguments on both sides. There are situations in which personal writing is best. There are situations in which impersonal writing is best. And there are situations in which either style is appropriate. The writer must decide at the outset of his work which style is best for his own situation.
Her decision should be based on the circumstances of each report situation. First, he should consider the expectations or desires of those for whom he is preparing the report. More than likely he will find a preference for impersonal style for like most human beings; businessman has been slow to break tradition. Next, the writer should consider the formality of the report situation. If the situation is informal, as when the report is really a personal communication of information between business associates, personal writing is appropriate. But if the situation is formal, as is case with most reports, the conventional impersonal style is best.
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Question 83 Report
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).He is notorious for his drunkenness?
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The option opposite in meaning to the underlined word "notorious" is "unknown." "Notorious" has a negative connotation and refers to something or someone who is widely known, usually for something negative, such as being notorious for criminal activity. Therefore, the opposite of "notorious" would be "unknown," which means that the person or thing is not well-known or recognized by others. The other options are not the best fit for the sentence. "Popular" suggests that the person is well-liked, which is not the same as being notorious. "Well known" and "renowned" also suggest that the person is widely recognized, which is the same as being notorious, and thus are not opposite in meaning.
Question 84 Report
Those who have been following the argument for and against the deregulation of the oil industry in Nigeria may have got the impression that deregulation connotes lack of control or indifference on the part of the government. But there is nothing so far from official quarters to suggest that deregulation will cause the government to relinquish its control of the oil industry because the absence of direct control does not mean that it will surrender all its rights to the entrepreneurs who may want to participate in the industry. Yet the opposition expressed so far against stems from the fear that the government would leave Nigerians at the mercy of a heartless cartel who would command the heights of the oil industry and cause pump price of fuel to rise above the means of most Nigerians.
`As a result of such fears, many Nigerians have become resentful of deregulation and in fact the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to ‘deregulate’ the government if it should go ahead with the deregulation plan. But Nigerians have not fared any better with the economy totally in government control. Until recently, the most important sectors of the economy were in the hands of the government. Today, the deregulation of some of these sectors has broken its monopoly and introduced healthy competition to make a little easier for Nigerians. A good example is the breaking of the stifling monopoly of Nigeria Airways. Today, the traveller is king at the domestic airports as opposed to the struggle that air travels used to be under Nigeria Airways monopoly. Before, it was almost easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for travellers to board a plane.
Following from this, the apostles of deregulation rightly heap all the blame for the problems associated with petroleum products distribution in this country squarely on the government, which owns all the refineries and which sells fuel to local consumers through its agency, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). In the same way, the government argues that if the current NNPC monopoly were broken with the introduction of entrepreneurs to the refining and sale of petroleum products in the country, the Nigerian people would be all the better for it. It stands to reason that once the government continues to fix maximum prices would be all the better for it. It stands to reason that once the government continues to fix maximum prices for petroleum products in this country, the deregulation of the oil sector should bring some relief to the people by ensuring that wastage, corruption and inefficiency are reduced to the minimum. Consumers will also have the last laugh because competition will result in the availability of the products at reasonable prices. This appears to be the sense in deregulation.
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The most appropriate title for this passage is "Making a Case for Deregulation". The passage argues in favor of deregulation of the oil industry in Nigeria and presents examples of how deregulation has benefited other sectors of the economy in the country. It also addresses the fears and opposition to deregulation and presents a case for how it can bring relief to consumers and reduce inefficiencies in the industry.
Question 85 Report
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option that best fits the expression in the sentence.He travelled ONLY 20 kilometres before his car stopped?
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Question 86 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.The future of the company is _____ though many seem _____about it?
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Question 87 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.The operations of the bank _____. not _____ cottage and small-scale industries?
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The appropriate option to fill the gaps is: "The operations of the bank do not cover cottage and small-scale industries." The verb should be in the present tense to agree with "bank" as a singular noun, and "cover" should be used instead of "covered" to show that the bank currently does not offer services to cottage and small-scale industries. So, the correct sentence is: "The operations of the bank do not cover cottage and small-scale industries."
Question 88 Report
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
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Question 89 Report
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
business?
Question 90 Report
It is business of the scientist to accumulate knowledge about the universe and all that is in it and to find if he is able, common……11…..[A. experiment B. instruments C. approaches D. factors] which underlie and account for the facts that he knows. He chooses when he can, the method of the controlled…….12…..[A. respondent B. experiment C. system D. data]. If he wants to find out the effect of light on growing plants, he takes many plants, as alike as possible. Some he stand in the sun, some in the shade, some in the dark, all the time keeping all other (temperature, moisture, nourishment) the same. In this way, by keeping other variables……..14……[A. constant B. good C. dark D. natural] and by varying the light only, the effect of light on plants can be clearly seen. This …….15…..[A. research B. method C. tool D. rationale] of using ‘controls’ can be applied to a variety of situation and can be used to find the answers to questions as widely different as ‘must moisture be present if…….16….[A. an alloy B. gold C. bar D. iron] is to rust?’ and which variety of beans give the greatest yield in one……17…..[A. climate B. period C. season D. weather]?
In the course of his……18…..[A. finding B. queries C. experiment D. inquiries], the scientist may find what he thinks is one common explanation for an increasing number of facts the explanation, if it seems consistently to fit the various facts, is called…….19……[A. an antithesis B. a principle C. a thesis D. a hypothesis]. If this continues to stand the test of numerous experiments and remains unshaken, it becomes a……20…..[A. deduction B. law C. notion D. thesis].
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The correct answer to the question is option D, "conditions". The passage talks about how scientists conduct experiments by controlling certain variables to isolate the effect of one variable. To achieve this, the scientist has to keep all other variables, such as temperature, moisture, and nourishment, the same. The word that best completes the gap is "conditions" because the sentence is referring to the factors that need to be kept constant in the experiment to isolate the effect of the variable being studied. Therefore, the option "conditions" is the most appropriate option for the gap.
Question 91 Report
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.The highly appreciative audience clapped _____. hands and showered ______ on the lecturer?
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The correct answer is "their / encomiums". The sentence suggests that the lecturer received a positive response from the audience, and the two options provided are "encomiums" and "invectives". "Encomiums" means praises or compliments, while "invectives" means insults or criticism. Therefore, the most appropriate option to complete the sentence is "their / encomiums" since it fits the context of the sentence by indicating that the audience responded positively to the lecture by clapping their hands and showering the lecturer with praise and compliments.
Question 92 Report
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option that best fits the expression in the sentence.
My UNCLE retired from the police?
Question 93 Report
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).I wonder what will be left of his essay when the extraneous material is deleted?
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The best option nearest in meaning to the underlined word "extraneous" is "superfluous". "Extraneous" means irrelevant or unnecessary, while "superfluous" means more than necessary or surplus to requirements.
Question 94 Report
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).The governor's visit is an unprecedented event in the history of the social club?
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The opposite of "unprecedented" is "an insignificant". "Unprecedented" means never done or known before, which implies that the event is very significant. Therefore, "an insignificant" is the opposite of "unprecedented".
Question 95 Report
Choose the option that has a different vowel sound from the others?
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does /dʌz/, flood /flʌd/, world /wəːld/, son /sʌn/
Question 96 Report
If our thoughts is to be clear and we are to succeed in communicating it to other people, we must have some method of fixing the meaning of the words we use. When we use a word whose meaning is not certain, we may well be asked to define it. There is a usual traditional device for doing this by indicating the class to which whatever is indicated by the term belongs and also other particular property which distinguishes it from all other members of the same class. Thus we may define a whale as a ‘marine animal that spouts’. ‘Marine animals’ in this definition indicates the general class to which the whale belongs and ‘spouts’ indicates the particular property that distinguishes whales from other such marine animals as fishes, seals, jellyfish and lobsters. In the same way, we can define an even number as a finite integer divisible by two or a democracy as a system of government in which the people themselves rule.
there are other ways, of course of indicating the meaning of words. We may for example, find it hard to make a suitable definition of the word ‘animal’, as we say that an animal is such a thing as a rabbit, dog fish or goat. Similarly, we may say that religion is such a system as Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Buddhism. This way of indicating the meaning of a term by enumerating examples of what it includes is obviously of limited usefulness. If we indicate our use of the word ‘animal’ as above, our hearers might for example be doubtful whether a sea-anemone or a slug was to be included in the class of animals. It is however, a useful way of supplementing a definition if the definition itself id definite without being easily understandable. Failure of an attempt at definition to serve its purpose may result from giving as distinguishing mark one which either does not belong to all the things the definition id intended to include, or does belong to some members of the same general class which the definition is intended to exclude.
The expression 'we may well be asked' as used in the passage means
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In the passage, the expression "we may well be asked" means that it is quite likely that we will be asked to define a word whose meaning is not certain. It suggests that the possibility of being asked to define a word is significant enough that we should have some method of fixing the meaning of words in order to communicate effectively with other people.
Question 97 Report
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).He gave an unsatisfactory excuse but the boss swallowed it hook, line and sinker?
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The phrase "hook, line and sinker" means to believe something completely or without any doubt. Therefore, the option that is opposite in meaning would be "with a pinch of salt," which means to doubt or not completely believe something.
Question 98 Report
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).Everyone admired the manager's adroit handling of the crises in the company?
Question 99 Report
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).The Executive Secretary has just assumed office?
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The option nearest in meaning to the underlined word "assumed office" is "started work." The phrase "assumed office" means that someone has officially taken on a new position or role. When someone "assumes office," it suggests that they have taken over responsibilities from someone else who previously held the position. Therefore, "started work" is the option nearest in meaning to "assumed office" because it indicates that the person has just started working in their new role. The other options are not the best fit for the sentence. "Resumed work" implies that the person had previously stopped working and then returned to work. "Returned" does not convey the official nature of assuming office. Finally, "been sworn in" refers specifically to a legal or official ceremony, which may not always be the case when someone assumes office.
Question 100 Report
It is business of the scientist to accumulate knowledge about the universe and all that is in it and to find if he is able, common……11…..[A. experiment B. instruments C. approaches D. factors] which underlie and account for the facts that he knows. He chooses when he can, the method of the controlled…….12…..[A. respondent B. experiment C. system D. data]. If he wants to find out the effect of light on growing plants, he takes many plants, as alike as possible. Some he stand in the sun, some in the shade, some in the dark, all the time keeping all other (temperature, moisture, nourishment) the same. In this way, by keeping other variables……..14……[A. constant B. good C. dark D. natural] and by varying the light only, the effect of light on plants can be clearly seen. This …….15…..[A. research B. method C. tool D. rationale] of using ‘controls’ can be applied to a variety of situation and can be used to find the answers to questions as widely different as ‘must moisture be present if…….16….[A. an alloy B. gold C. bar D. iron] is to rust?’ and which variety of beans give the greatest yield in one……17…..[A. climate B. period C. season D. weather]?
In the course of his……18…..[A. finding B. queries C. experiment D. inquiries], the scientist may find what he thinks is one common explanation for an increasing number of facts the explanation, if it seems consistently to fit the various facts, is called…….19……[A. an antithesis B. a principle C. a thesis D. a hypothesis]. If this continues to stand the test of numerous experiments and remains unshaken, it becomes a……20…..[A. deduction B. law C. notion D. thesis].
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The best option to complete the gap is "experiment". The sentence talks about the method of the controlled experiment chosen by the scientist to find out the effect of light on growing plants. Therefore, the answer is B, experiment.
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