He looked ............. everyone in authority as an enemy

• A. on
• B. at
• C. in
• D. against

In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. 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.

Giraffes areattractive animals but snakes are _____

• A. repulsive
• B. ugly
• C. poisonous
• D. offensive

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). The weather was still very heavy andsultry?

• A. wintry and shadowy
• B. cold and friendly
• C. cloudly and thundery
• D. hot and uncomfortable

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

After years ofhostility the two communities now live in...........

• A. bondage
• B. security
• C. enmity
• D. amity

In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: It is usually hard to change the course of action when one crosses the rubicon. The underlined expression, as used in this sentence means to

• A. pass through a place called rubicon
• B. cross a river called rubicon
• C. cross a bridge called rubicon
• D. be irrevocably committed

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap. My ...... is for you to refuse the ....... of the wicked?

• A. advise / advice
• B. advice / advice
• C. advice / advise
• D. advise / advise

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.

Some youths of this generation are oftenhard-heartedcompared to those of past generations who were.................

• A. indifferent
• B. fastidious
• C. proficient
• D. compassionate

Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

I had hardly ...... down to sleep when i heard the gunshot?

• A. lay
• B. lied
• C. lain
• D. laid

Who among Salma's roommate was reserved and withdrawn yet generous to a fault?

• A. Ngozi
• B. Tomiwa
• C. Ada
• D. none of them

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.

The General's response to the question on whether or not he would retire from the army was evasive

• A. definite
• B. annoyed
• C. elusive
• D. clear E. undecided