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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 appropriate for each sentence.
When the principal was asked what his opinion was on the controversial issue, his reply was ambiguous. This means that the principal's reply was not
Aconvincing
Baudible
Cintelligent
Dclear
Ecomprehensible
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Question 1982
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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 appropriate for each sentence..
The plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialize. This means that
Athe arrangement did not work out as wished
Bthe plan was badly executed
Cit was difficult to obtain the materials
Dthe materials purchased were not the right ones
Ethe plan did not meet the required specifications
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Question 1983
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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 appropriate for each sentence.
Despite their newness on the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that
Athe sum paid was poor
Bthose paid were handsome in appearance
Cthe system of payment was quite attractive
Dthe sum paid out was quite attractive
Ethe workers were paid by handsome officials
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Question 1984
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The monk lived an ascetic life in order to discipline himself.
Aa holy
Ban enjoyable
Ca religious
Da prayerful
Ean austere
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Question 1985
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
Okon attempted to entice Eno with the promise of a handsome sum of money
Adeceive
Benchant
Cforce
Dtrick
Etempt
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Question 1986
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
She tried to settle the quarrel but the man remained obstinate to listen to her.
Aoffensive
Bangry
Cstubborn
Dunstable
Eimpolite
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Question 1987
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
I am very proud to speak before this august assembly.
Aignominious
Bundignified
Cmonthly
Duntrue
Epopular
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Question 1988
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
It is absurd to suggest that Tunde should marry that saucy lady.
Apitiable
Bhopeless
Chumorous
Duntrue
Eridiculous
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Question 1989
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The principal's orders are imperative.
Alenient
Bauthoritative
Cgenuine
Doptional
Enecessary
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Question 1990
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The suspect was made to walk in front of the anxious crowds
Asurprised
Bastonished
Cengrossed
Dcurious
Equestionable
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Question 1991
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The lawyer's argument of the case was exhaustive
Ainteresting
Bexaggerating
Cexhilarating
Dthorough
Efascinating
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Question 1992
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The superintendent was appalled by the attitude of some of the employees towards their work.
Aannoyed
Bdisappointed
Cshocked
Dprovoked
Edepressed
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Question 1993
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
Death is inevitable for man
Aunavoidable
Bessential
Cnecessary
Dimmortal
Eimminent
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Question 1994
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The decision taken by the panel is irrevocable
Airreversible
Bunexpected
Caccepted
Dirresponsible
Eunacceptable
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Question 1995
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for each sentence .
Chika escaped the accident by a hair's breadth
Anarrowly
Bjumping
Cseriously injured
Dholding on to another person's hair
Ecrying for help
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Question 1996
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Chika escaped the accident by a hair's breadth
Anarrowly
Bjumping
Cseriously injured
Dholding on to another person's hair
Ecrying for help
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Question 1997
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Amina used to be hand in glove with her boyfriend
Acheat her boyfriend
Badmire her boyfriend
Cfight her boyfriend
Dwear her boyfriend's glove
Ebe close relations with her boyfriend
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Question 1998
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
The runners-up trophy which our school had won was cold comfort for all the efforts we made
Abefitting reward
Bwet comfort
Can affectionate consideration
Dwell deserved
Ea poor consolation
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Question 1999
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
The runners-up trophy which our school had won was cold comfort for all the efforts we made.
Abefitting reward
Bwet comfort
Can affectionate consideration
Dwell deserved
Ea poor consolation
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Question 2000
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Soyinka has made his mark in the literary world.
