In the question below choose the optionnearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: It is advisable to administer the test in the morning when students are fresh

• A. perform
• B. set
• C. undertake
• D. give

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

Inflation has caused the cost of goods to _________

• A. escalate
• B. ascend
• C. intensify
• D. progress

Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.

• A. integral
• B. intimate
• C. discourse
• D. accelerate

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.

Although Etiebet had earlier insisted that he was right, he later ate his words. This means that he later

• A. denied saying so
• B. admitted that he was wrong
• C. apologized for being so rude
• D. realized that he was more correct than he taught

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) whichbest fill(s) the gap: We are not surprised he was not elected; every one of his constituents .... that he is unreliable

• A. know
• B. knows
• C. will know
• D. do know

Choose the optionopposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). Asabe bought aglossy pair of shoes?

• A. smooth and shiny
• B. rough and dull
• C. smooth and shining
• D. rough and gummy

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

Unfortunately, corruption is the _______ of most African countries.

• A. venom
• B. bane
• C. disaster
• D. backbone

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The stockbroker said it was anastute move to sell the shares then? A. a bad

• A. a bad
• B. a shrewd
• C. an unprofitable
• D. an insincere

____ has grown rapidly

• A. City of Ilorin
• B. A city of Ilorin
• C. The city Of Ilorin
• D. The city of Ilorin

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

Emeka is now a ..... student but it took him years to .......?

• A. matured / mature
• B. mature / mature
• C. mature / matured
• D. matured / matured