In the question below choose theoption nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined: Our teacherseldom comes late to school

• A. very often
• B. always
• C. frequently
• D. hardly ever

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

Emeka had a field day at the dancing competition. This means that Emeka

• A. performed woefully
• B. fell down on the field while others were dancing
• C. triumphed in all aspects of the competition
• D. withdrew from the competition at the last minute.

You should make an ............... to improve the situation

• A. effect
• B. efficiency
• C. effectiveness
• D. effort

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

She added .......... vegetables to her stew.

• A. little
• B. some
• C. plenty
• D. much

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

When all the items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was ______

• A. dismissed
• B. postponed
• C. adjourned
• D. dissolved

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. >br> The Vice-Chancellor's speech at the occasion wasmisconstrued.

• A. misrepresented
• B. misquoted
• C. misunderstood
• D. misreported

Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others

• A. shun
• B. son
• C. sun
• D. short

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

The threat that he would be expelled from school if he failed his examination again........him into seriousness.

• A. coaxed
• B. lured
• C. jolted
• D. hypnotized

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 Chairman is of the opinion that laying off workers ispernicious to the growth of the company.

• A. crucial
• B. irrelevant
• C. indispensable
• D. harmful

In West Africa, jalis have traditionally been keepers of information about family histories and records of important events. They have often served as teachers and advisers, too. New technologies may have changed some aspects of the role today, but jalis continue to be valued for knowing and protecting their peoples’ stories. Which choice best states the main idea of the text?

• A) Even though there have been some changes in their role, jalis continue to preserve their communities
• B) Although jalis have many roles, many of them like teaching best.
• C) Jalis have been entertaining the people within their communities for centuries.
• D) Technology can now do some of the things jalis used to be responsible for.