From the words or group of words lettered A to D below the sentence.

Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as used in the sentence.

The famous politician was noted for his pragmatic approach to issues of national interest.

• A. idealistic
• B. romantic
• C. compromising
• D. practical

Which of the following irrigation schemes is the most successful in Nigeria?

• A. The Kiri Dam Project
• B. The Zobe Dam Project
• C. The Zobe Dam Project
• D. The Kano River Project

A certain radioisotope of \(^{235}_{92}U\) emits four alpha particles and three beta particles. The mass number and the atomic number of the resulting elements respectively are

• A. 219 and 87
• B. 84 and 223
• C. 223 and 87
• D. 219 and 81

Choose the most appropriate optionopposite in meaning to the word underlined word(s).

He devoted too much time to theperipheral aspects?

• A. unimportant
• B. superficial
• C. minor
• D. main

''Just call yourself Omar Esquire

Who makes this statement?

• A. Teemah
• B. Bint
• C. Jamila
• D. Ummi

Deborah instructed Barak to engage the forces of Jabin in a battle at

• A. River Kishon
• B. Mount Gerizim
• C. Mount Horeb
• D. River Tigris

A transistor function mainly as a

• A. switch and amplifier
• B. rectifier and an amplifier
• C. charge storer and an amplifier
• D. charge storer and a switch

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word. The lady was completely nonplussed when her suitor rejected her gifts?

• A. unpuzzled
• B. surprise
• C. unconscious
• D. disappointed

France introduced the policy of assimilation in her colonies primarily to

• A. teach them the art of leadership
• B. change their way of life
• C. give them a sound education
• D. discourage them from ritual killings

Which of the following statements best describes a limited liability company?

• A) In Jaw it is regarded as having separate existence from its owners
• B) It is normally owned and managed by the same persons
• C) It is normally a non-profit organization
• D) It is normally owned by just one person