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From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as used in the sentence.
My financial situation is so precarious that very soon I may be insolvent
Aborrowing
Bstealing
Csoluble
Ddependent
Ebankrupt
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Question 1932
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From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as used in the sentence.
The military Governor called for a concerted effort in solving the problems of the state.
Aa dramatic
Ban agitated
Ca joint
Da directed
Ean unfalling
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Question 1933
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From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as used in the sentence.
The detective was perplexed when the clues in the murder case pointed to at least a dozen different suspects.
Asurprised
Bconfused
Cexcited
Ddiscouraged
Edisaappointed
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Question 1934
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From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as used in the sentence.
An open car has no protection against the elements
Aweather
Bemergency
Cmolecule
Datoms
Eatmosphere
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Question 1935
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From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as used in the sentence.
But for the principal actor the play would have been dull.
Aimportant
Bhead
Cmaster
Dfamous
Emain
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Question 1936
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From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as used in the sentence.
It takes a great deal of stamina to run the marathon race
Acourage
Bdetermination
Cenergy
Dintelligence
Ecleverness
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Question 1937
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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.
Okon is quite hardworking but his problem is that he has too many irons in the fire . This means that Okon
Ais a blacksmith
Btakes on more problems than he can cope with
Cis very good at solving problem
Dis a very successful businessman
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Question 1938
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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.
This masquerade appears once in a blue moon. This means that the masquerade appears
Aon very rare occasions
Bwhen the moon is blue
Cwhenever a special request is made
Donce a month
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Question 1939
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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.
Little Sheila is always as lively as a kitten. This means that Sheila is always
Awearing bright dresses
Bvery realistic in what she does
Cmoving quickly like a kitten
Dgay and cheerful
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Question 1940
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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.
It appears Sade's success at the last examination has gone to her head. This means that Sade is
Aconceited
Btoo happy
Ccrazy
Dimpudent
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Question 1941
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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.
I want you to keep an eye on that child. This means that I want you to
Adiscipline the child
Bkeep the child busy all the time
Cpunish the child if he misbehaves
Dwatch the child all the time
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Question 1942
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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.
The wedding was attended by the cream of the society. This means that the wedding was attended by
Aeverybody in the society
Bonly those who were invited
Cvery important people
Donly the educated people
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Question 1943
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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.
For us to accomplish the task successfully, all hands must be on deck. This means that every body
Ashould push with his hands
Bwill have to travel by sea
Cmust cooperate
Dshould take a test before continuing the task
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Question 1944
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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.
Telling lies has become second nature of Kunle. This means that Kunle
Ararely tells lies
Balways tells lies
Ctells lies has become second thoughts
Dlearnt to tell lies from childhood
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Question 1945
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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.
Mrs. Alabi was not around when her case was called and none of her colleague was willing to hold brief for her. This means that
Aher colleagues were afraid
Bshe was not trusted
Cher colleagues did not want to represent her
Dshe had quarelled with her colleagues
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Question 1946
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From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Since the writer did not indicate his name, the editor decided not to publish such ...article.
Aa discourteous
Ban anonymous
Ca scandalous
Da libellous
Ea cowardly
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Question 1947
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From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
His doctor ...the illness as yellow fever, not malaria.
Aprescribed
Bexamined
Cdiscovered
Dannounced
Ediagnosed
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Question 1948
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From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The governor frowned at the ....which slowed down the implementation of policy decisions.
Aautocracy
Bopposition
Cconvention
Disecurity
Ebureaucracy
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Question 1949
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From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Many people reacted to the brutal murder of the popular journalist with strong ...
Aindignation
Bdemonstration
Cmobilization
Dcondemnation
Eaccusation
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Question 1950
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From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The magazine was ...by the government for an offensive publication.
