From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The audienceapplauded the last speaker, but the first was

• A. booed
• B. rejected
• C. abused
• D. scorned

The first term of a Geometric Progression (GP) is \(\frac{3}{4}\), If the product of the second and third terms of the sequence is 972, find its common ratio.

• A. 3
• B. 4
• C. 6
• D. 12

The reduction in the value of a country’s currency in relation to the value of the currencies of other nation is known as____________

• A. Deflation
• B. Inflation
• C. Devaluation
• D. Revaluation

Each of the interior angles of a regular polygon is 140°. How many sides has the polygon?

• A. 9
• B. 8
• C. 7
• D. 5

In the Niger Delta, the features that are clearly visible are?

• A. white sandy beaches, tall trees and salt-water swamps
• B. white sandy beaches, reddish sandy beaches and mangrove trees
• C. white sandy beaches, tall trees and reddish sandy beaches
• D. white sandy beaches, salt-water swaps and mangrove trees

Pick the odd item out of the options listed

• A. the joys of the motherhood
• B. sons and daughters
• C. a man for all seasons
• D. the last duty

The earth lies between

• A. Mercury and Venus
• B. Mars and Jupiter
• C. Venus and Mars
• D. Jupiter and Saturn

A situation in which an increase in demand for certain goods leads to a fall in demand for other goods is known as

• A. joint supply
• B. derived demand
• C. competitive demand
• D. competitive supply

Which of the following sales promotional tools is aimed at the middleman?

• A. coupon
• B. sampling
• C. premium offers
• D. sales contests

Given the statements:

p : the subject is difficult

q : I will do my best

Which of the following is equivalent to 'Although the subject is difficult, I will do my best'?

• A. \(p \vee q\)
• B. \(\sim p \vee q\)
• C. \(p \wedge (\sim q)\)
• D. \( p \wedge q\)