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Question 1 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
She set..........preparing lunch when I came
Answer Details
The correct answer is "about." "Set about" is an idiom that means to begin or start doing something with determination. Therefore, the sentence means "She started preparing lunch when I came."
Question 2 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The man preaches humility without matching it with action
Answer Details
The word "humility" means the quality of being humble, modest, or having a low view of one's importance. Among the options given, the word that is nearest in meaning to "humility" is "modesty." Therefore, the answer is option D - modesty.
Question 3 Report
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is ..........
Answer Details
The underlined word is "outspoken", which means expressing one's opinions or ideas in a very confident and often forceful way. To find the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning, we need to look for a word that means the opposite of "outspoken", which is "taciturn". "Taciturn" means reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. Therefore, the correct answer is "taciturn" as it will correctly fill the gap and is opposite in meaning to "outspoken".
Question 4 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
When she visited us we asked her if she......pounded yam for lunch
Answer Details
The sentence is in the past tense, and it refers to a specific point in time when the action took place. The correct option to use in this case is the past tense of the verb "want", which is "wanted". Therefore, the correct option is C - wanted.
Question 5 Report
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
my father advised us not to go with the crowd.This means that he advised us not to
Answer Details
The interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence "my father advised us not to go with the crowd" is to be unduly influenced by others. This means that the speaker's father advised them to make their own decisions and not blindly follow the opinions or actions of others just because it is the popular thing to do. It is a warning against groupthink or peer pressure.
Question 6 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Clara, your writing is difficult to read: you must try to make it..............
Answer Details
The correct answer is B, "legible." The sentence indicates that Clara's writing is difficult to read, so the speaker is suggesting that she make it more legible, or easier to read. "Legible" means that the letters are clear and easy to distinguish, so it is the best option to complete the sentence. Option A, "easier," could work in a broader sense, but it doesn't specifically address the issue of legibility. Option C, "large," suggests making the writing bigger in size, but this may not necessarily make it more legible. Option D, "eligible," is completely unrelated to the sentence and does not make sense in this context.
Question 7 Report
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
A gully, which is a natural phenomenon should not be mistaken for a tunnel, which is..........
Answer Details
The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "natural" is "artificial." Thus, the word that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence is "artificial." A gully is a natural occurrence, whereas a tunnel is made by human beings, so it is an artificial creation.
Question 8 Report
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Oil is perhaps the most sought – after of all -77- How ever, a major difficulty in its -78- is that oil -79- are very often below the sea -80-. As a result, the search for oil is very expensive, and unless oil is found there in -81- quantities the companies or governments involved are liable to lose heavily. Therefore before -82- starts, extensive surveys are carried out to see how much oil, or -83- gas the rock formation is likely to yield. If the results are favourable an oil rig is towed into position. The rig consists of a main -84- on which the men work and a derrick which supports the drill. This drill goes down thousands of feet until oil or a -85- of gas is reached. The next stage is to transport the gas or oil to the shore. In the case of gas this is normally done by laying a -86- below the sea, but oil on reaching the top of the well is more often transported in its -87- state by -88-. On shore it is -89- into different fuels or it is treated chemically to turn it into a variety of -90- materials such as polythene.
Publishing is a fast growing business and there are therefore many publishing houses all over the country. When -91- is submitted by an author, the publisher sends it to -92- to know if it is actually publishable. This step is important because the publisher wants to make sure that the book catches the -93- when it is actually published. In a good publishing house, there is -94- section which is concerned with -95- the manuscript and correcting both the spelling and typing errors. After this, the manuscript is -96- in readiness for -97-. The printed -98- are then stored in the warehouse and a few of them may be sent to the author as -99- copies. Since it is not just the aim of the publisher to offset the cost of production but also to make some profit, there is a strong marketing division which promotes sales. A certain percentage of the cover price of the book is paid to the author as 100-
Answer Details
The word that best completes the gap in question 84 is "platform." The passage is discussing the components of an oil rig and describes a "main" structure on which the workers operate, and a "derrick" that supports the drill. The missing word refers to another part of the rig, which would likely be a "platform," a raised horizontal surface where equipment can be placed and work can be performed. A ramp is a sloping surface, a foundation is a base structure, and a scaffold is a temporary structure used for support during construction. None of these options would be suitable for the missing word in this context.
Question 9 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The teacher asked.............will have the courage to try and lift that heavy log?
Answer Details
The word that best completes the sentence is 'who'. Explanation: The sentence is asking about the subject of the sentence, who will have the courage to try and lift the heavy log. 'Who' is used to refer to people and is the subject form of the relative pronoun. 'Whom' is used as the object form of the relative pronoun. 'Which' is used to refer to things and 'whomever' is used as the object form of 'whoever'.
Question 10 Report
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Oil is perhaps the most sought – after of all -77- How ever, a major difficulty in its -78- is that oil -79- are very often below the sea -80-. As a result, the search for oil is very expensive, and unless oil is found there in -81- quantities the companies or governments involved are liable to lose heavily. Therefore before -82- starts, extensive surveys are carried out to see how much oil, or -83- gas the rock formation is likely to yield. If the results are favourable an oil rig is towed into position. The rig consists of a main -84- on which the men work and a derrick which supports the drill. This drill goes down thousands of feet until oil or a -85- of gas is reached. The next stage is to transport the gas or oil to the shore. In the case of gas this is normally done by laying a -86- below the sea, but oil on reaching the top of the well is more often transported in its -87- state by -88-. On shore it is -89- into different fuels or it is treated chemically to turn it into a variety of -90- materials such as polythene.
Publishing is a fast growing business and there are therefore many publishing houses all over the country. When -91- is submitted by an author, the publisher sends it to -92- to know if it is actually publishable. This step is important because the publisher wants to make sure that the book catches the -93- when it is actually published. In a good publishing house, there is -94- section which is concerned with -95- the manuscript and correcting both the spelling and typing errors. After this, the manuscript is -96- in readiness for -97-. The printed -98- are then stored in the warehouse and a few of them may be sent to the author as -99- copies. Since it is not just the aim of the publisher to offset the cost of production but also to make some profit, there is a strong marketing division which promotes sales. A certain percentage of the cover price of the book is paid to the author as 100-
Answer Details
In the passage, it is stated that gas is normally transported by laying a "pipeline" below the sea. Therefore, the correct answer is option C, "pipeline". A pipeline is a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to transport liquids or gases over a long distance. In this case, the pipeline is used to transport gas from the oil rig to the shore.
Question 11 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
It was a long time before his surprise wore...........
Answer Details
The correct option is "off". "Wear off" is an idiomatic expression which means to diminish gradually or disappear after a period of time. In this context, the sentence implies that the person's surprise lasted for a long time before it eventually diminished or disappeared. Therefore, the appropriate word to complete the sentence is "off".
Question 12 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The visitor was very uncomfortable because of his.........nose
Answer Details
The correct answer is A, "runny." The sentence suggests that the visitor's discomfort is related to his nose. The word "runny" describes a nose that is producing excessive mucus, which can cause discomfort, congestion, and other symptoms. Option B, "watery," describes a nose that is producing an excessive amount of clear liquid, which is not necessarily related to discomfort. Option C, "flowing," describes a nose that is producing a continuous stream of mucus or liquid, which is not necessarily related to discomfort. Option D, "running," is similar in meaning to "runny" and could be considered a possible alternative, but "runny" is more commonly used to describe a nose that is producing excessive mucus.
Question 13 Report
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Oil is perhaps the most sought – after of all -77- How ever, a major difficulty in its -78- is that oil -79- are very often below the sea -80-. As a result, the search for oil is very expensive, and unless oil is found there in -81- quantities the companies or governments involved are liable to lose heavily. Therefore before -82- starts, extensive surveys are carried out to see how much oil, or -83- gas the rock formation is likely to yield. If the results are favourable an oil rig is towed into position. The rig consists of a main -84- on which the men work and a derrick which supports the drill. This drill goes down thousands of feet until oil or a -85- of gas is reached. The next stage is to transport the gas or oil to the shore. In the case of gas this is normally done by laying a -86- below the sea, but oil on reaching the top of the well is more often transported in its -87- state by -88-. On shore it is -89- into different fuels or it is treated chemically to turn it into a variety of -90- materials such as polythene.
Publishing is a fast growing business and there are therefore many publishing houses all over the country. When -91- is submitted by an author, the publisher sends it to -92- to know if it is actually publishable. This step is important because the publisher wants to make sure that the book catches the -93- when it is actually published. In a good publishing house, there is -94- section which is concerned with -95- the manuscript and correcting both the spelling and typing errors. After this, the manuscript is -96- in readiness for -97-. The printed -98- are then stored in the warehouse and a few of them may be sent to the author as -99- copies. Since it is not just the aim of the publisher to offset the cost of production but also to make some profit, there is a strong marketing division which promotes sales. A certain percentage of the cover price of the book is paid to the author as 100-
Answer Details
The word that best completes the gap in question numbered 98 is "copies" (option C). This is because the sentence is talking about the printed materials (books) being stored in the warehouse, and a few of them being sent to the author as copies. The other options don't fit the context of the sentence - "items" is too general, "bulletin" doesn't make sense in this context, and "specimen" implies a sample or prototype, which doesn't fit the context of the sentence either.
Question 14 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I am not going to the cinema tonight, neither ..........you
Answer Details
The correct option to complete the sentence is "are". The sentence is expressing negation for both the speaker and the person being addressed. The word "neither" is used to indicate this. The structure of the sentence is "neither + auxiliary verb + subject", so the auxiliary verb is needed to complete the sentence. Therefore, the complete sentence is "I am not going to the cinema tonight, neither are you?"
Question 15 Report
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Jumoke knew that her husband had had a drop too many when he asked her to pack out. This means that her husband was
Answer Details
The interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence "Jumoke knew that her husband had had a drop too many when he asked her to pack out" is that her husband was drunk. In the context of the sentence, the phrase "had had a drop too many" is a euphemism for being drunk. The fact that the husband asked Jumoke to pack out, which likely means to leave the house or end the relationship, indicates that he was not in the right state of mind to make such a decision. Therefore, the most appropriate interpretation for the sentence is that Jumoke's husband was drunk.
Question 16 Report
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Oil is perhaps the most sought – after of all -77- How ever, a major difficulty in its -78- is that oil -79- are very often below the sea -80-. As a result, the search for oil is very expensive, and unless oil is found there in -81- quantities the companies or governments involved are liable to lose heavily. Therefore before -82- starts, extensive surveys are carried out to see how much oil, or -83- gas the rock formation is likely to yield. If the results are favourable an oil rig is towed into position. The rig consists of a main -84- on which the men work and a derrick which supports the drill. This drill goes down thousands of feet until oil or a -85- of gas is reached. The next stage is to transport the gas or oil to the shore. In the case of gas this is normally done by laying a -86- below the sea, but oil on reaching the top of the well is more often transported in its -87- state by -88-. On shore it is -89- into different fuels or it is treated chemically to turn it into a variety of -90- materials such as polythene.
Publishing is a fast growing business and there are therefore many publishing houses all over the country. When -91- is submitted by an author, the publisher sends it to -92- to know if it is actually publishable. This step is important because the publisher wants to make sure that the book catches the -93- when it is actually published. In a good publishing house, there is -94- section which is concerned with -95- the manuscript and correcting both the spelling and typing errors. After this, the manuscript is -96- in readiness for -97-. The printed -98- are then stored in the warehouse and a few of them may be sent to the author as -99- copies. Since it is not just the aim of the publisher to offset the cost of production but also to make some profit, there is a strong marketing division which promotes sales. A certain percentage of the cover price of the book is paid to the author as 100-
Answer Details
The blank space in question 94 refers to the section in a publishing house that is responsible for checking and correcting the manuscript before it goes to print. The best option to complete the gap is letter B, "an editorial." An editorial department is responsible for reviewing and refining written materials, including books, articles, and other forms of written content, to ensure that they are of high quality and are free of errors before being published. Therefore, the option B, "an editorial," is the most suitable choice to complete the gap.
Question 17 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Ada had only........time to spend with her family before the plane took off.
Answer Details
The correct option is "little". In the sentence, the word "only" indicates a small amount of time. "Little" means a small amount or not much, so it is the best option to complete the sentence. "A little" means a small amount but implies some positivity or sufficiency, which doesn't fit the context here. "Some" means an unspecified amount, and "small" means little in size or amount, but not necessarily in time.
Question 18 Report
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
One of the twins was as daring as the other was..........
Answer Details
The correct answer is B, "timid." The sentence is comparing the level of daring between two twins. The word "daring" implies a sense of boldness, bravery, or courage. Therefore, the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "daring" is "timid," which means shy, hesitant, or lacking confidence. Option A, "morose," means sullen or gloomy, which is not opposite in meaning to "daring." Option C, "secretive," means keeping things hidden or confidential, which is not opposite in meaning to "daring." Option D, "rational," means logical or reasonable, which is not opposite in meaning to "daring."
Question 19 Report
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
It is curious how Bayo can be so carefree in his ways while his younger brother is so..........,,
Answer Details
The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "carefree" is "meticulous" because it means paying great attention to detail or being very careful and precise, while carefree means free from anxiety or responsibility. Therefore, the correct option to fill the gap in the sentence is A, "meticulous". The sentence means that Bayo is carefree while his younger brother is very careful or precise in his ways.
Question 20 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
............ride a bicycle but he also drives a car
Answer Details
The correct option is "Not only does he". This sentence follows the structure of "Not only...but also" to show two things that a person does. The first part of the sentence "Not only" introduces the first action, which is "ride a bicycle", and the second part "but also" introduces the second action, which is "drives a car". Therefore, the correct structure is "Not only does he ride a bicycle but also drives a car".
Question 21 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
When you...............an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely
Answer Details
The word that best completes the sentence is 'refute'. This is because to refute means to prove that a statement or argument is incorrect or false. In a debate, when you refute your opponent's point, you provide evidence or arguments that contradict their point in a polite manner.
Question 22 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I'm sorry I can't find..........of the two books you lent me.
Answer Details
The correct answer is "either". The sentence implies that there were two books lent, and the speaker is unable to find one of them. "Either" is used when referring to two things or people and means "one or the other of two".
Question 23 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The suspect............when I entered the office
Answer Details
The most suitable option to complete the sentence is "was being questioned." This is because the sentence is in the past tense, and the word "when" suggests that the action of the suspect being questioned happened at a specific point in the past. The phrase "was being questioned" is in the past continuous tense, which suggests that the action was ongoing at the time of entry into the office. The other options either use the wrong verb tense or the wrong subject-verb agreement.
Question 24 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The accident victim was bleeding profusely
Question 25 Report
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
If you do not drive with care you may be charged for..........
Answer Details
The word "charged" implies that someone may be accused of a wrongdoing. The opposite of the underlined word "recklessness" is "caution". Thus, the correct answer is "caution". Driving with care is the opposite of driving recklessly, and if you don't do so, you may be charged for recklessness.
Question 26 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
It's time we........for the party
Answer Details
The most appropriate word or group of words to complete the sentence is "left". "It's time we left for the party" means that it is getting late and we should depart now so that we can arrive at the party on time.
Question 27 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctor listened to my heart-beat with a ..........
Answer Details
The word that best completes the sentence is "stethoscope." A stethoscope is a medical instrument used to listen to sounds made by internal organs, especially the heart and lungs. Therefore, it is appropriate to use a stethoscope to listen to the heartbeat. The other options - microscope, scalpel, and chronometer - are not used for listening to the heartbeat.
Question 28 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Our plans for the trip fell..........because we had no money
Answer Details
The word that best completes the sentence is "through". "Our plans for the trip fell through because we had no money" means that our plans were canceled or did not happen because we lacked money.
Question 29 Report
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Oil is perhaps the most sought – after of all -77- How ever, a major difficulty in its -78- is that oil -79- are very often below the sea -80-. As a result, the search for oil is very expensive, and unless oil is found there in -81- quantities the companies or governments involved are liable to lose heavily. Therefore before -82- starts, extensive surveys are carried out to see how much oil, or -83- gas the rock formation is likely to yield. If the results are favourable an oil rig is towed into position. The rig consists of a main -84- on which the men work and a derrick which supports the drill. This drill goes down thousands of feet until oil or a -85- of gas is reached. The next stage is to transport the gas or oil to the shore. In the case of gas this is normally done by laying a -86- below the sea, but oil on reaching the top of the well is more often transported in its -87- state by -88-. On shore it is -89- into different fuels or it is treated chemically to turn it into a variety of -90- materials such as polythene.
Publishing is a fast growing business and there are therefore many publishing houses all over the country. When -91- is submitted by an author, the publisher sends it to -92- to know if it is actually publishable. This step is important because the publisher wants to make sure that the book catches the -93- when it is actually published. In a good publishing house, there is -94- section which is concerned with -95- the manuscript and correcting both the spelling and typing errors. After this, the manuscript is -96- in readiness for -97-. The printed -98- are then stored in the warehouse and a few of them may be sent to the author as -99- copies. Since it is not just the aim of the publisher to offset the cost of production but also to make some profit, there is a strong marketing division which promotes sales. A certain percentage of the cover price of the book is paid to the author as 100-
Answer Details
The best option to fill the gap in question 79 is "fields" (option A). The context of the passage is about the search for oil, which is difficult because the oil fields are often located below the sea. Option A, "fields," is the most appropriate word to complete the sentence as it refers to the underground location where oil is found. Options B, C, and D are not relevant in the context of the passage.
Question 30 Report
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
There is no question of either of you getting the job, the manager said, This means that
Answer Details
The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "There is no question of either of you getting the job, the manager said" is that neither of them would get the job.
Question 31 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Bassey was.............by the girl's story
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Question 32 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The government has approved a new salary structure as an incentive for workers
Answer Details
The word "incentive" in the sentence means something that motivates or encourages someone to do something. Among the options given, the word that is nearest in meaning to "incentive" is "an encouragement" (option B).
Question 33 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Everyone was disappointed to see the pastor doing those things that were............with the morals he preached
Answer Details
The word that best completes the sentence is "inconsistent." This is because the sentence describes a situation where the pastor was doing things that were not in agreement with the morals he preached. Therefore, the appropriate word to complete the sentence should indicate a lack of consistency or agreement.
Question 34 Report
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Oil is perhaps the most sought – after of all -77- How ever, a major difficulty in its -78- is that oil -79- are very often below the sea -80-. As a result, the search for oil is very expensive, and unless oil is found there in -81- quantities the companies or governments involved are liable to lose heavily. Therefore before -82- starts, extensive surveys are carried out to see how much oil, or -83- gas the rock formation is likely to yield. If the results are favourable an oil rig is towed into position. The rig consists of a main -84- on which the men work and a derrick which supports the drill. This drill goes down thousands of feet until oil or a -85- of gas is reached. The next stage is to transport the gas or oil to the shore. In the case of gas this is normally done by laying a -86- below the sea, but oil on reaching the top of the well is more often transported in its -87- state by -88-. On shore it is -89- into different fuels or it is treated chemically to turn it into a variety of -90- materials such as polythene.
Publishing is a fast growing business and there are therefore many publishing houses all over the country. When -91- is submitted by an author, the publisher sends it to -92- to know if it is actually publishable. This step is important because the publisher wants to make sure that the book catches the -93- when it is actually published. In a good publishing house, there is -94- section which is concerned with -95- the manuscript and correcting both the spelling and typing errors. After this, the manuscript is -96- in readiness for -97-. The printed -98- are then stored in the warehouse and a few of them may be sent to the author as -99- copies. Since it is not just the aim of the publisher to offset the cost of production but also to make some profit, there is a strong marketing division which promotes sales. A certain percentage of the cover price of the book is paid to the author as 100-
Question 35 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Though there is no riot on the campus, the students are restive
Answer Details
The word "restive" means being unable to stay still or silent and becoming increasingly difficult to control because of boredom or impatience. In the given sentence, "restive" means that the students are feeling restless or agitated, although there is no riot on the campus. Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning to "restive" is (C) restless.
Question 36 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I am not going to the stadium with you as I.........that team play before.
Answer Details
The correct answer is B, "have seen." The sentence is in the present tense, and the speaker is referring to a past experience of watching the team play. The present perfect tense "have seen" is used to indicate that the action was completed at some point in the past, and has relevance to the present moment. Option A, "am seeing," is in the present continuous tense, which would indicate that the action is currently in progress. This does not fit the context of the sentence. Option C, "had seen," is in the past perfect tense, which would indicate that the action was completed before another past action. There is no indication of another past action in the sentence, so this option is not appropriate. Option D, "was seeing," is in the past continuous tense, which would indicate that the action was ongoing in the past. This does not fit the context of the sentence either, as the speaker is referring to a past action that is now complete.
Question 37 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The bananas weren't.............ripe enough to use today
Question 38 Report
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialize. This means that
Answer Details
The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "The plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialize" is that the arrangements did not work out as wished. This means that the plan to upgrade the dispensary did not happen as intended or planned. Something went wrong with the arrangements or implementation of the plan, which led to it not materializing.
Question 39 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
She was.........and it was not clear to me what she meant.
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The best option that completes the sentence is "unintelligible". The word "unintelligible" means difficult to understand or comprehend. Therefore, in the sentence, it means that the speaker's words were not clear or easy to understand.
Question 40 Report
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
We would grant your request if we had money. This means that
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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "We would grant your request if we had money" is that we do not have the money and cannot grant your request. The use of the conditional "if" suggests that the granting of the request is dependent on having money, and the use of the past tense "had" suggests that currently, we do not have the necessary funds to grant the request.
Question 41 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
.................,you should put in some effort to show that you are interested.
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The best option that completes the sentence is "However tired you are". This is because the sentence is talking about making an effort to show interest, and the phrase "however tired you are" emphasizes that even if you are feeling exhausted or lacking energy, you should still try to show interest. The other options don't fit the sentence structure or convey the intended meaning.
Question 42 Report
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Sailors are usually dauntless in their exploits.
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The word "dauntless" means fearless or courageous. So, the option that is opposite in meaning to "dauntless" is "frightened".
Question 43 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My friend's car has...........to a halt.
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Question 44 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The president complained that too many doctors have..........for better remuneration.
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The word that best completes the sentence is "emigrated." To emigrate means to leave one's country or region to settle in another. In this sentence, the president is complaining that too many doctors have left the country in search of better pay, which fits the definition of emigrating. The other options, repatriated, exiled, and immigrated, do not accurately describe the situation in the sentence. Repatriated means to return to one's own country, exiled means to be forced to leave one's own country, and immigrated means to come into a new country to live permanently.
Question 45 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
It's been rough so far,..............?
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The correct option to complete the sentence is "hasn't it". The phrase "It's been rough so far" indicates that something has been difficult or challenging up until the present moment. The phrase "hasn't it" is a tag question that is used to confirm or seek agreement with a statement. In this context, "hasn't it" is seeking agreement that things have been difficult. For example, if someone says "It's been rough so far, hasn't it?" they are asking for confirmation that things have been difficult up until this point.
Question 46 Report
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Oil is perhaps the most sought – after of all -77- How ever, a major difficulty in its -78- is that oil -79- are very often below the sea -80-. As a result, the search for oil is very expensive, and unless oil is found there in -81- quantities the companies or governments involved are liable to lose heavily. Therefore before -82- starts, extensive surveys are carried out to see how much oil, or -83- gas the rock formation is likely to yield. If the results are favourable an oil rig is towed into position. The rig consists of a main -84- on which the men work and a derrick which supports the drill. This drill goes down thousands of feet until oil or a -85- of gas is reached. The next stage is to transport the gas or oil to the shore. In the case of gas this is normally done by laying a -86- below the sea, but oil on reaching the top of the well is more often transported in its -87- state by -88-. On shore it is -89- into different fuels or it is treated chemically to turn it into a variety of -90- materials such as polythene.
Publishing is a fast growing business and there are therefore many publishing houses all over the country. When -91- is submitted by an author, the publisher sends it to -92- to know if it is actually publishable. This step is important because the publisher wants to make sure that the book catches the -93- when it is actually published. In a good publishing house, there is -94- section which is concerned with -95- the manuscript and correcting both the spelling and typing errors. After this, the manuscript is -96- in readiness for -97-. The printed -98- are then stored in the warehouse and a few of them may be sent to the author as -99- copies. Since it is not just the aim of the publisher to offset the cost of production but also to make some profit, there is a strong marketing division which promotes sales. A certain percentage of the cover price of the book is paid to the author as 100-
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The missing word in the passage is related to the process that takes place before oil extraction. The sentence talks about extensive surveys that are carried out before the oil exploration starts. Therefore, the best option to complete the gap is "prospecting" which means the search for mineral deposits, especially by drilling and excavation. The correct option is letter B.
Question 47 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Amina said that she married a doting man
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The word "doting" means showing excessive love, attention, or fondness towards someone. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word is "loving."
Question 48 Report
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Oil is perhaps the most sought – after of all -77- How ever, a major difficulty in its -78- is that oil -79- are very often below the sea -80-. As a result, the search for oil is very expensive, and unless oil is found there in -81- quantities the companies or governments involved are liable to lose heavily. Therefore before -82- starts, extensive surveys are carried out to see how much oil, or -83- gas the rock formation is likely to yield. If the results are favourable an oil rig is towed into position. The rig consists of a main -84- on which the men work and a derrick which supports the drill. This drill goes down thousands of feet until oil or a -85- of gas is reached. The next stage is to transport the gas or oil to the shore. In the case of gas this is normally done by laying a -86- below the sea, but oil on reaching the top of the well is more often transported in its -87- state by -88-. On shore it is -89- into different fuels or it is treated chemically to turn it into a variety of -90- materials such as polythene.
Publishing is a fast growing business and there are therefore many publishing houses all over the country. When -91- is submitted by an author, the publisher sends it to -92- to know if it is actually publishable. This step is important because the publisher wants to make sure that the book catches the -93- when it is actually published. In a good publishing house, there is -94- section which is concerned with -95- the manuscript and correcting both the spelling and typing errors. After this, the manuscript is -96- in readiness for -97-. The printed -98- are then stored in the warehouse and a few of them may be sent to the author as -99- copies. Since it is not just the aim of the publisher to offset the cost of production but also to make some profit, there is a strong marketing division which promotes sales. A certain percentage of the cover price of the book is paid to the author as 100-
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The best option to fill the gap in question numbered 85 is "stratum" (option D). This is because the passage is describing the process of drilling for oil and gas, and the drill goes down thousands of feet until it reaches "oil or a stratum of gas." A stratum refers to a layer of rock or soil, so this option fits appropriately in the context of the sentence. The other options, such as "pocket," "marsh," and "balloon," do not make sense in the context of the passage.
Question 49 Report
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Oil is perhaps the most sought – after of all -77- How ever, a major difficulty in its -78- is that oil -79- are very often below the sea -80-. As a result, the search for oil is very expensive, and unless oil is found there in -81- quantities the companies or governments involved are liable to lose heavily. Therefore before -82- starts, extensive surveys are carried out to see how much oil, or -83- gas the rock formation is likely to yield. If the results are favourable an oil rig is towed into position. The rig consists of a main -84- on which the men work and a derrick which supports the drill. This drill goes down thousands of feet until oil or a -85- of gas is reached. The next stage is to transport the gas or oil to the shore. In the case of gas this is normally done by laying a -86- below the sea, but oil on reaching the top of the well is more often transported in its -87- state by -88-. On shore it is -89- into different fuels or it is treated chemically to turn it into a variety of -90- materials such as polythene.
Publishing is a fast growing business and there are therefore many publishing houses all over the country. When -91- is submitted by an author, the publisher sends it to -92- to know if it is actually publishable. This step is important because the publisher wants to make sure that the book catches the -93- when it is actually published. In a good publishing house, there is -94- section which is concerned with -95- the manuscript and correcting both the spelling and typing errors. After this, the manuscript is -96- in readiness for -97-. The printed -98- are then stored in the warehouse and a few of them may be sent to the author as -99- copies. Since it is not just the aim of the publisher to offset the cost of production but also to make some profit, there is a strong marketing division which promotes sales. A certain percentage of the cover price of the book is paid to the author as 100-
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The best option to fill the gap in question number 96 is "typeset". This is because after the manuscript has been corrected for spelling and typing errors, the next step is to typeset the manuscript, which involves arranging the text and formatting it into pages that will eventually be printed. The other options listed are not appropriate for this step in the publishing process.
Question 50 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The calculations looked ....simple that he thought he would not get any them wrong
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The word that best completes the sentence is "so". "So" is used to emphasize the degree or intensity of something. In this sentence, it emphasizes the simplicity of the calculations that the person thought he would not get any of them wrong.
Question 51 Report
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Despite their newness on the job, the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that
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The correct interpretation of the sentence is: "the salaries were attractive." The word "remunerated" means paid or compensated, and "rather handsomely" implies that the workers were paid well, despite being new on the job. Therefore, option C, "the salaries were attractive," is the most appropriate interpretation of the sentence.
Question 52 Report
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The robbery suspect said he made his earlier confessional statement under duress. This means that he made it
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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence is A, "because he was forced to." The phrase "under duress" means that the robbery suspect made his earlier confessional statement because he was coerced or threatened, and not necessarily because he believed it to be true. In other words, he made the statement under pressure or compulsion, rather than voluntarily or truthfully. Option B, "in the presence of a judge," is not necessarily related to the phrase "under duress" and is not a likely interpretation of the sentence. Option C, "because he took an oath," is also not related to the phrase "under duress" and is not a likely interpretation of the sentence. Option D, "with the help of his lawyer," is also not related to the phrase "under duress" and is not a likely interpretation of the sentence.
Question 53 Report
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Oil is perhaps the most sought – after of all -77- How ever, a major difficulty in its -78- is that oil -79- are very often below the sea -80-. As a result, the search for oil is very expensive, and unless oil is found there in -81- quantities the companies or governments involved are liable to lose heavily. Therefore before -82- starts, extensive surveys are carried out to see how much oil, or -83- gas the rock formation is likely to yield. If the results are favourable an oil rig is towed into position. The rig consists of a main -84- on which the men work and a derrick which supports the drill. This drill goes down thousands of feet until oil or a -85- of gas is reached. The next stage is to transport the gas or oil to the shore. In the case of gas this is normally done by laying a -86- below the sea, but oil on reaching the top of the well is more often transported in its -87- state by -88-. On shore it is -89- into different fuels or it is treated chemically to turn it into a variety of -90- materials such as polythene.
Publishing is a fast growing business and there are therefore many publishing houses all over the country. When -91- is submitted by an author, the publisher sends it to -92- to know if it is actually publishable. This step is important because the publisher wants to make sure that the book catches the -93- when it is actually published. In a good publishing house, there is -94- section which is concerned with -95- the manuscript and correcting both the spelling and typing errors. After this, the manuscript is -96- in readiness for -97-. The printed -98- are then stored in the warehouse and a few of them may be sent to the author as -99- copies. Since it is not just the aim of the publisher to offset the cost of production but also to make some profit, there is a strong marketing division which promotes sales. A certain percentage of the cover price of the book is paid to the author as 100-
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The correct option to fill the gap numbered 83 is "natural." In the context of the passage, the sentence discusses the extensive surveys carried out before oil drilling starts to determine how much oil or gas the rock formation is likely to yield. The most suitable word to describe the gas or oil that the rock formation is expected to yield is "natural." "Natural gas" and "natural oil" are terms used to describe fossil fuels that are formed naturally over millions of years. The word "natural" implies that the gas or oil is found in its original state, as opposed to being synthesized or manufactured artificially. Therefore, the correct option to fill the gap numbered 83 is "natural."
Question 54 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
.............people turned out for the rally because of the poor publicity
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The correct option to complete the sentence is "a few". The sentence is asking about the number of people who attended a rally, suggesting that perhaps not many people showed up. The phrase "a few" means "some, but not many." For example, if someone says "A few people turned out for the rally because of the poor publicity," they are suggesting that only a small number of people attended the rally due to a lack of publicity.
Question 55 Report
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Oil is perhaps the most sought – after of all -77- How ever, a major difficulty in its -78- is that oil -79- are very often below the sea -80-. As a result, the search for oil is very expensive, and unless oil is found there in -81- quantities the companies or governments involved are liable to lose heavily. Therefore before -82- starts, extensive surveys are carried out to see how much oil, or -83- gas the rock formation is likely to yield. If the results are favourable an oil rig is towed into position. The rig consists of a main -84- on which the men work and a derrick which supports the drill. This drill goes down thousands of feet until oil or a -85- of gas is reached. The next stage is to transport the gas or oil to the shore. In the case of gas this is normally done by laying a -86- below the sea, but oil on reaching the top of the well is more often transported in its -87- state by -88-. On shore it is -89- into different fuels or it is treated chemically to turn it into a variety of -90- materials such as polythene.
Publishing is a fast growing business and there are therefore many publishing houses all over the country. When -91- is submitted by an author, the publisher sends it to -92- to know if it is actually publishable. This step is important because the publisher wants to make sure that the book catches the -93- when it is actually published. In a good publishing house, there is -94- section which is concerned with -95- the manuscript and correcting both the spelling and typing errors. After this, the manuscript is -96- in readiness for -97-. The printed -98- are then stored in the warehouse and a few of them may be sent to the author as -99- copies. Since it is not just the aim of the publisher to offset the cost of production but also to make some profit, there is a strong marketing division which promotes sales. A certain percentage of the cover price of the book is paid to the author as 100-
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The correct answer is A - royalty. The passage talks about publishing and the business aspect of it. The sentence mentions that the aim of the publisher is not just to offset the cost of production but also to make some profit. In this context, the author is paid a certain percentage of the cover price of the book as a royalty. Therefore, option A - royalty, is the best option to fill the gap in question 100.
Question 56 Report
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Oil is perhaps the most sought – after of all -77- How ever, a major difficulty in its -78- is that oil -79- are very often below the sea -80-. As a result, the search for oil is very expensive, and unless oil is found there in -81- quantities the companies or governments involved are liable to lose heavily. Therefore before -82- starts, extensive surveys are carried out to see how much oil, or -83- gas the rock formation is likely to yield. If the results are favourable an oil rig is towed into position. The rig consists of a main -84- on which the men work and a derrick which supports the drill. This drill goes down thousands of feet until oil or a -85- of gas is reached. The next stage is to transport the gas or oil to the shore. In the case of gas this is normally done by laying a -86- below the sea, but oil on reaching the top of the well is more often transported in its -87- state by -88-. On shore it is -89- into different fuels or it is treated chemically to turn it into a variety of -90- materials such as polythene.
Publishing is a fast growing business and there are therefore many publishing houses all over the country. When -91- is submitted by an author, the publisher sends it to -92- to know if it is actually publishable. This step is important because the publisher wants to make sure that the book catches the -93- when it is actually published. In a good publishing house, there is -94- section which is concerned with -95- the manuscript and correcting both the spelling and typing errors. After this, the manuscript is -96- in readiness for -97-. The printed -98- are then stored in the warehouse and a few of them may be sent to the author as -99- copies. Since it is not just the aim of the publisher to offset the cost of production but also to make some profit, there is a strong marketing division which promotes sales. A certain percentage of the cover price of the book is paid to the author as 100-
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The best option to fill the gap numbered 78 is "exploitation". This is because the sentence is discussing the difficulty of accessing oil, which suggests that the process of extracting oil from the ground is being referred to. "Exploitation" refers to the act of utilizing and making use of a resource, which fits in the context of the sentence. Option A, "manufacture", does not make sense in this context as oil cannot be manufactured. Option C, "research", refers to the process of studying and investigating, but does not fit in the context of accessing oil. Option D, "investigation", is also not the best fit as it suggests a process of inquiry rather than the physical extraction of oil.
Question 57 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to ............the newspapers
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The correct answer is D, "censor." The sentence suggests that the press will no longer be free when the new government starts to take action against newspapers. The word "censor" means to examine, control, or suppress information that is considered harmful or sensitive, which would limit the freedom of the press. Option A, "censure," means to express strong disapproval or criticism, but it does not necessarily involve limiting freedom of the press. Option B, "edit," means to make changes or revisions to a text, but it does not necessarily involve limiting freedom of the press. Option C, "publish," means to release or make something available to the public, but it does not necessarily involve limiting freedom of the press.
Question 58 Report
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
It was quite impossible for him not to have noticed that Lola had arrived. This means that he
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Question 59 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I should be as .............as Kofi if I were so rejected by a close friend
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The correct answer is C, "aggrieved." The sentence suggests that Kofi has experienced rejection by a close friend and the speaker is comparing their own potential reaction to such an experience. The word "aggrieved" means to feel resentment, anger, or injustice, which is an appropriate response to being rejected by a close friend. Option A, "conscious," means aware or attentive, which is not appropriate in this context. Option B, "timid," means shy or hesitant, which does not make sense in this context. Option D, "courteous," means polite or respectful, which is not appropriate in this context.
Question 60 Report
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The crops the farmer planted will be........in three months' time
Question 61 Report
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Oil is perhaps the most sought – after of all -77- How ever, a major difficulty in its -78- is that oil -79- are very often below the sea -80-. As a result, the search for oil is very expensive, and unless oil is found there in -81- quantities the companies or governments involved are liable to lose heavily. Therefore before -82- starts, extensive surveys are carried out to see how much oil, or -83- gas the rock formation is likely to yield. If the results are favourable an oil rig is towed into position. The rig consists of a main -84- on which the men work and a derrick which supports the drill. This drill goes down thousands of feet until oil or a -85- of gas is reached. The next stage is to transport the gas or oil to the shore. In the case of gas this is normally done by laying a -86- below the sea, but oil on reaching the top of the well is more often transported in its -87- state by -88-. On shore it is -89- into different fuels or it is treated chemically to turn it into a variety of -90- materials such as polythene.
Publishing is a fast growing business and there are therefore many publishing houses all over the country. When -91- is submitted by an author, the publisher sends it to -92- to know if it is actually publishable. This step is important because the publisher wants to make sure that the book catches the -93- when it is actually published. In a good publishing house, there is -94- section which is concerned with -95- the manuscript and correcting both the spelling and typing errors. After this, the manuscript is -96- in readiness for -97-. The printed -98- are then stored in the warehouse and a few of them may be sent to the author as -99- copies. Since it is not just the aim of the publisher to offset the cost of production but also to make some profit, there is a strong marketing division which promotes sales. A certain percentage of the cover price of the book is paid to the author as 100-
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The correct answer for question 81 is "commercial". The sentence talks about the difficulty in oil exploration, which is that oil reserves are often below the sea, making it very expensive to search for oil. Therefore, before exploration starts, surveys are carried out to determine the quantity of oil or gas the rock formation is likely to yield. If the results are favorable, an oil rig is towed into position. The word "commercial" fits best in the gap because it refers to the economic aspect of oil exploration. Companies or governments involved in oil exploration need to make a profit, and unless oil is found in commercial quantities, they are liable to lose heavily.
Question 62 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
After two years of courtship, Jide is...........Nkechi next Sunday
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The correct option is "getting married to". This means that after two years of courtship, Jide will be marrying Nkechi next Sunday.
Question 63 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The...........engineer designed a new machine
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The correct option to complete the sentence is "brilliant young Nigerian". This is because the adjective 'brilliant' describes the engineer's intelligence, while the adjectives 'young' and 'Nigerian' provide additional information about the engineer's age and nationality respectively. When using multiple adjectives to describe a noun, the order is usually: opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, purpose, so the correct order in this case would be 'brilliant', 'young', and 'Nigerian'.
Question 64 Report
Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the other.
Question 65 Report
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Oil is perhaps the most sought – after of all -77- How ever, a major difficulty in its -78- is that oil -79- are very often below the sea -80-. As a result, the search for oil is very expensive, and unless oil is found there in -81- quantities the companies or governments involved are liable to lose heavily. Therefore before -82- starts, extensive surveys are carried out to see how much oil, or -83- gas the rock formation is likely to yield. If the results are favourable an oil rig is towed into position. The rig consists of a main -84- on which the men work and a derrick which supports the drill. This drill goes down thousands of feet until oil or a -85- of gas is reached. The next stage is to transport the gas or oil to the shore. In the case of gas this is normally done by laying a -86- below the sea, but oil on reaching the top of the well is more often transported in its -87- state by -88-. On shore it is -89- into different fuels or it is treated chemically to turn it into a variety of -90- materials such as polythene.
Publishing is a fast growing business and there are therefore many publishing houses all over the country. When -91- is submitted by an author, the publisher sends it to -92- to know if it is actually publishable. This step is important because the publisher wants to make sure that the book catches the -93- when it is actually published. In a good publishing house, there is -94- section which is concerned with -95- the manuscript and correcting both the spelling and typing errors. After this, the manuscript is -96- in readiness for -97-. The printed -98- are then stored in the warehouse and a few of them may be sent to the author as -99- copies. Since it is not just the aim of the publisher to offset the cost of production but also to make some profit, there is a strong marketing division which promotes sales. A certain percentage of the cover price of the book is paid to the author as 100-
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The best option to fill the gap in question numbered 97 is "printing". This is because the previous sentence mentions that the manuscript is prepared for printing, which means that the printed copies of the book are being produced. Therefore, the answer is printing.
Question 66 Report
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Oil is perhaps the most sought – after of all -77- How ever, a major difficulty in its -78- is that oil -79- are very often below the sea -80-. As a result, the search for oil is very expensive, and unless oil is found there in -81- quantities the companies or governments involved are liable to lose heavily. Therefore before -82- starts, extensive surveys are carried out to see how much oil, or -83- gas the rock formation is likely to yield. If the results are favourable an oil rig is towed into position. The rig consists of a main -84- on which the men work and a derrick which supports the drill. This drill goes down thousands of feet until oil or a -85- of gas is reached. The next stage is to transport the gas or oil to the shore. In the case of gas this is normally done by laying a -86- below the sea, but oil on reaching the top of the well is more often transported in its -87- state by -88-. On shore it is -89- into different fuels or it is treated chemically to turn it into a variety of -90- materials such as polythene.
Publishing is a fast growing business and there are therefore many publishing houses all over the country. When -91- is submitted by an author, the publisher sends it to -92- to know if it is actually publishable. This step is important because the publisher wants to make sure that the book catches the -93- when it is actually published. In a good publishing house, there is -94- section which is concerned with -95- the manuscript and correcting both the spelling and typing errors. After this, the manuscript is -96- in readiness for -97-. The printed -98- are then stored in the warehouse and a few of them may be sent to the author as -99- copies. Since it is not just the aim of the publisher to offset the cost of production but also to make some profit, there is a strong marketing division which promotes sales. A certain percentage of the cover price of the book is paid to the author as 100-
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Question 67 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with his philanthropy because he........... publicity
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The sentence talks about why Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with his philanthropy. The word that best completes the sentence is "detests". The sentence suggests that Mr Collins hates publicity, which is why he does not want his name to be published.
Question 68 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The company had satisfied itself that the project was feasible before embarking on it
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In this sentence, "feasible" means something that is capable of being done or achieved, that is, practical or possible. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to "feasible" is "practicable".
Question 69 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My brother............studying in England for two years now
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The sentence is in the present perfect tense, which refers to a completed action that occurred at an unspecified time before now or continues up to the present moment. The correct option to fill in the blank is "has been" (option B), which indicates that the brother has been studying in England for two years up to the present moment. Option A "is" is in the present simple tense and does not indicate a completed action in the past. Option C "was" is in the past simple tense and does not reflect the ongoing nature of the action. Option D "had been" is in the past perfect tense and implies that the brother stopped studying in England at some point in the past.
Question 70 Report
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
He didn't lose the fight because of his bravery but for his.............
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The underlined word in the sentence is "bravery", which refers to the quality of being brave, courageous, or fearless. The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "bravery" is "cowardice", which refers to the lack of courage or bravery. Therefore, the correct word to fill the gap in the sentence is "cowardice".
Question 71 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
No sooner had we started the journey..........we had a flat Tyre
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Question 72 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The plane...........at 2 o'clock yesterday
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The correct answer is "took off". This sentence is referring to a past event when an airplane left the ground and began to fly. The phrasal verb "took off" is commonly used to describe this action, while the other options don't have the same meaning. "Take off" means the plane leaves the ground, while "took up" means to begin a hobby or activity, and "take up" means to lift something or occupy space.
Question 73 Report
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Oil is perhaps the most sought – after of all -77- How ever, a major difficulty in its -78- is that oil -79- are very often below the sea -80-. As a result, the search for oil is very expensive, and unless oil is found there in -81- quantities the companies or governments involved are liable to lose heavily. Therefore before -82- starts, extensive surveys are carried out to see how much oil, or -83- gas the rock formation is likely to yield. If the results are favourable an oil rig is towed into position. The rig consists of a main -84- on which the men work and a derrick which supports the drill. This drill goes down thousands of feet until oil or a -85- of gas is reached. The next stage is to transport the gas or oil to the shore. In the case of gas this is normally done by laying a -86- below the sea, but oil on reaching the top of the well is more often transported in its -87- state by -88-. On shore it is -89- into different fuels or it is treated chemically to turn it into a variety of -90- materials such as polythene.
Publishing is a fast growing business and there are therefore many publishing houses all over the country. When -91- is submitted by an author, the publisher sends it to -92- to know if it is actually publishable. This step is important because the publisher wants to make sure that the book catches the -93- when it is actually published. In a good publishing house, there is -94- section which is concerned with -95- the manuscript and correcting both the spelling and typing errors. After this, the manuscript is -96- in readiness for -97-. The printed -98- are then stored in the warehouse and a few of them may be sent to the author as -99- copies. Since it is not just the aim of the publisher to offset the cost of production but also to make some profit, there is a strong marketing division which promotes sales. A certain percentage of the cover price of the book is paid to the author as 100-
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The correct option to fill the gap in question numbered 89 is "refined". In the context of the passage, "refined" means to process the oil into different fuels or chemicals. This is usually done after the oil has been transported to the shore. Option B, "refined", fits perfectly in the sentence grammatically and contextually, making it the most suitable option to complete the gap.
Question 74 Report
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Oil is perhaps the most sought – after of all -77- How ever, a major difficulty in its -78- is that oil -79- are very often below the sea -80-. As a result, the search for oil is very expensive, and unless oil is found there in -81- quantities the companies or governments involved are liable to lose heavily. Therefore before -82- starts, extensive surveys are carried out to see how much oil, or -83- gas the rock formation is likely to yield. If the results are favourable an oil rig is towed into position. The rig consists of a main -84- on which the men work and a derrick which supports the drill. This drill goes down thousands of feet until oil or a -85- of gas is reached. The next stage is to transport the gas or oil to the shore. In the case of gas this is normally done by laying a -86- below the sea, but oil on reaching the top of the well is more often transported in its -87- state by -88-. On shore it is -89- into different fuels or it is treated chemically to turn it into a variety of -90- materials such as polythene.
Publishing is a fast growing business and there are therefore many publishing houses all over the country. When -91- is submitted by an author, the publisher sends it to -92- to know if it is actually publishable. This step is important because the publisher wants to make sure that the book catches the -93- when it is actually published. In a good publishing house, there is -94- section which is concerned with -95- the manuscript and correcting both the spelling and typing errors. After this, the manuscript is -96- in readiness for -97-. The printed -98- are then stored in the warehouse and a few of them may be sent to the author as -99- copies. Since it is not just the aim of the publisher to offset the cost of production but also to make some profit, there is a strong marketing division which promotes sales. A certain percentage of the cover price of the book is paid to the author as 100-
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Question 75 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I won't be able to come to the party as the day's work has tired me..........
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The most appropriate option to complete the sentence is "out". When someone says they are "tired out", it means they are exhausted or completely worn out from physical or mental exertion. In this case, the speaker is unable to attend the party due to feeling completely exhausted after a long day's work.
Question 76 Report
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Oil is perhaps the most sought – after of all -77- How ever, a major difficulty in its -78- is that oil -79- are very often below the sea -80-. As a result, the search for oil is very expensive, and unless oil is found there in -81- quantities the companies or governments involved are liable to lose heavily. Therefore before -82- starts, extensive surveys are carried out to see how much oil, or -83- gas the rock formation is likely to yield. If the results are favourable an oil rig is towed into position. The rig consists of a main -84- on which the men work and a derrick which supports the drill. This drill goes down thousands of feet until oil or a -85- of gas is reached. The next stage is to transport the gas or oil to the shore. In the case of gas this is normally done by laying a -86- below the sea, but oil on reaching the top of the well is more often transported in its -87- state by -88-. On shore it is -89- into different fuels or it is treated chemically to turn it into a variety of -90- materials such as polythene.
Publishing is a fast growing business and there are therefore many publishing houses all over the country. When -91- is submitted by an author, the publisher sends it to -92- to know if it is actually publishable. This step is important because the publisher wants to make sure that the book catches the -93- when it is actually published. In a good publishing house, there is -94- section which is concerned with -95- the manuscript and correcting both the spelling and typing errors. After this, the manuscript is -96- in readiness for -97-. The printed -98- are then stored in the warehouse and a few of them may be sent to the author as -99- copies. Since it is not just the aim of the publisher to offset the cost of production but also to make some profit, there is a strong marketing division which promotes sales. A certain percentage of the cover price of the book is paid to the author as 100-
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The best option to complete the gap in question 95 is "proof-reading". This is because proof-reading involves carefully reading through a manuscript to check for errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. It is an important step in the publishing process to ensure that the final product is of high quality and error-free. The other options, such as "reading over", "scanning", and "skimming", do not accurately describe the thoroughness and attention to detail required for proof-reading.
Question 77 Report
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I shall have to start work...........I can after leaving school.