Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). Beneath Ado'sgruff exterior, he's really very kind-hearted?

• A. nice
• B. harsh
• C. rough
• D. gentle

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.

We nearly lost the trend of his argument because of itscomplexity but the..............of his language was our saving grace

• A. simplicity
• B. correctness
• C. openness
• D. naivety

Writing for newspaper is exciting and lucrative especially when one is afreelancejournalist

• A. a forthright
• B. an eloquent
• C. an unattached
• D. a convincing

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The witnessaverred that had seen Dosun at the scene of the crime?

• A. argued
• B. confirmed
• C. denied
• D. affirmed

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.

Kunle is very pessimistic about our chance of success.

• A. sad
• B. despondent
• C. unconvinced
• D. worried

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

When he received the news that he had lost the election, he did not bat an eyelid. This means that he

• A. expected to lose the election
• B. stood perfectly still
• C. was shocked to have lost the election
• D. showed no feelings

Complete each of the following sentences by choosing the option that most suitably fills the space; He did not like .... leaving the class early

• A. we
• B. us
• C. our
• D. ourselves

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

The reason why he was not offered admission was ...... his results could not be found?

• A. that
• B. when
• B. when C. owing to
• D. because

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

Parents encourage their children to exercise financialprudence

• A. precision
• B. caution
• C. credence
• D. sincerity

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. Tenderly

• A. actually
• B. slenderly
• C. faithfully
• D. constantly