Everybody in Nigeria ____ to be rich by hook or by crook

• (A) want
• (B) wants
• (C) is wanting
• (D) are waiting

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.

Many people objected to thedemolition of the toll gates whose.............cost millions of dollars

• A. construction
• B. formation
• C. maintenance
• D. design

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

If I have erred, I hope the error is pardonable

• A. excusable
• B. intelligible
• C. reparable
• D. redeemable

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

The former chairman has no moral right to criticize the present chairman because he too has a skeleton in the cupboard. This means that the

• A. former chairman has an unpleasant secret that is hidden
• B. present chairman has not done anything wrog so far
• C. former chairman maintained a very low moral standard during his tenure
• D. former chairman kept a very terrifying skeleton in a large cupoard

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.

The decision I have taken is irrevocable

• A. inapplicable
• B. unacceptable
• C. irreversible
• D. irregular

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

Chief Koko never allows his name to be published in connection with his philanthropic activities because he..............publicity

• A. lacks
• B. cherishes
• C. detests
• D. understands

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

The students cocked their ears at the principal's speech. This means that they listened with

• A. no understanding
• B. rapt attention
• C. no interest
• D. little interest

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The footballers moved with their tails between their legs?

• A. They moved happily because they won the match
• B. They were unhappy because they had been despised by their opponents
• C. They were ashamed because they had been defeated
• D. They moved with their tails between their legs

elect the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Only two ministers survived the recent cabinet reshuffle?

• A. In the recent changes in government, only two ministers were sacked
• B. In the recent changes in government, all but two ministers remained alive
• C. In recent changes in government, all but two ministers retained their posts
• D. In recent changes in government, all but two ministers were sacked

Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below. The jollof rice served at the wedding reception was [malodorous]

• A. small but palatable
• B. unpalatably big
• C. pleasant
• D. stale and smelly