English Past Questions And Answers
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. Ayodeji is anardent supporter of education for the child
- A. cogent
- B. a passionate
- C. an ignorant
- D. an optimistic
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The kidnappers demanded a .......of N50,000 before they would release the rich business man.
- A. levy
- B. condition
- C. penalty
- D. ransom
An accused person is presumed ................. until proved guilty
- (a) acquitted
- (b) bailed
- (c) persecuted
- (d) innocent
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
chunk
- A. choir
- B. chemise
- C. matches
- D. show
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) whichbest fill(s) the gap: This section of the test will .... questions on set passages
- A. consist
- B. comprise of
- C. contain
- D. carry
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Corporal punishment is meant to be adeterrent to indiscipline.
- A. remedy
- B. measure
- C. discouragement
- D. prevention
In this question, identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.
- A. confirm
- B. intact
- C. resist
- D. salon
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word. there is now adearth of talent in the industry, she said?
- A. a lack
- B. an abundance
- C. a rebirth
- D. a shortage
Victor played the role of ahaughty prince.
- A. a haunted
- B. a modest
- C. a disturbed
- D. an angry
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined? The police are not happy with the growing number ofdepraved people around the politician?
- A. violet
- B. immoral
- C. indolent
- D. loquacious

