From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The Politician is afluent speaker.

• A. an eloquent
• B. a superficial
• C. an insightful
• D. a persuasive

The process by which plants manufacture food from carbon dioxide and water using energy from the sun is called

• A. chemosynthesis
• B. photosynthesis
• C. anabolism
• D. catabolism

In the Old Oyo Empire, the Ajele

• A. was the one led by the army
• B. ensured the safety of all trade routes
• C. ensured good governance of the districts
• D. mobilised the army

Which Jewish party was bitterly opposed to the disciples for preaching the Resurrection of Jesus

• A. The Pharisees
• B. The Sadducees
• C. The Zealots
• D. The Sanhendrin

Which of the following is a safest way of sending important documents through the post

• A. Registered mail
• B. Parcel post
• C. Letter post
• D. Express mail

The towns that owe their origin and growth to the presence of localized mineral resources are?

• A. Jos and Abeokuta
• B. Kano and Enugu
• C. Jos and Enugu
• D. Port Harcourt and Onitsha

An alternating current with a peak value of 5A passes through a resistor of resistance 10Ω. Calculate the rate at which energy is dissipated in the resistor

• A. 250W
• B. 125W
• C. 50W
• D. 35.4W

Two mirrors are inclined as shown in the diagram. A ray of light RO strikes the arrangement at O and emerges along PO. The emergent ray has been deviated through

• A. 240°
• B. 180°
• C. 120°
• D. 60°

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

Ali plays the guitar with greatdexterity.

• A. wisdom
• B. experience
• C. pride
• D. skill

The Cerebellum of the Brain controls

• A. Reflex Action
• B. Muscular Activity
• C. Emotional Expressions
• D. the Endocrine System