Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

What should have been a source ofmotivation for him proved a terrible source of

• A. failure
• B. harm
• C. discouragement
• D. uncertainty

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

I am given a free hand to run this business. This means that I

• A. am allowed to make my own decisions
• B. make my own appointments.
• C. assist the workers willingly.
• D. alone can choose my executives

Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence; Mrs. Dada has been deserted by her husband because he feels she has a heart of stone

• A. she has a heavy heart
• B. she has little warmth of feeling
• C. she has a hard heart
• D. she is hard hearted

All the trees in the park are flowering trees. Some of the trees in the park are dogwoods. All dogwoods in the park are flowering trees. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

• A. true
• B. false
• C. uncertain
• D. None of the above

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word. The speaker was ratherbold in his presentation of the case?

• A. unfair
• B. reserved
• C. ashamed
• D. formal

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

Segun held the audience spellbound with his superb performance. This means that

• A. the play was a good one
• B. all the actors put up a good performance
• C. all the actors, except Segun, performed very well
• D. members of the audience were captivated by Segun's performance

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

His thoughtlessness is simply beyond _____.

• A. idea
• B. assurance
• C. belief
• D. fate

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

It is always good to live _____ one's means.

• A. within
• B. under
• C. with
• D. through

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The committee has submitted its report...........the students' riot

• A. in
• B. for
• C. about
• D. on

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

Four weeks ....... enough for the police to conclude their investigation?

• A. were
• B. is
• C. are
• D. has been