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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Matters came to a head when the man accused his wife of infidelity. This means that the
Aaccusation worsened the relationship between the couple
Bcouple were living peacefull before the accusation
Cwife had been proved to be unfaithful by the husband
Dhusband hit the wife on the head because of her misbehaviour
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Question 3582
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Segun held the audience spellbound with his superb performance. This means that
Athe play was a good one
Ball the actors put up a good performance
Call the actors, except Segun, performed very well
Dmembers of the audience were captivated by Segun's performance
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Question 3583
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
When Mr. Ojo, the first principal, suddenly left the school it became a regular bedlam. This means that
Athere was noise and confusion everywhere
Beverybody started coming to school regularly
Ceverybody was happy with his departure
Ddiscipline was restored to the school
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Question 3584
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Getting six distinctions in your mock examinations is praiseworthy but do not allow it to get into year head. This means that the good result
Ahas made you mad
Bhas not bothered you
Ccould be better
Dshould not make you conceited
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Question 3585
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Due to poor visibility all aircraft were grounded at the Kano Airport for two days. This means that.
Aall aircraft had mechanical problems
Bthe runway at Kano Airport was damaged
Cno aircraft could take off
Dthere was a visible disturbance at Kano Airport
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Question 3586
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
He was retrenched last year and now he is only the shadow of his former self. This means that he
Alooks very well
Bis just like his shadow
Cis very thin and weak
Dis very fearful
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Question 3587
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Though we lost the match, we will get even with our opponents in the next round. This means that
Aour opponents were just lucky to win
Bwe will win the next match
Cwe will not play again
Dthe two teams are not evenly matched
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Question 3588
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The officers pledged their.....loyalty to the new government
Aindefatigable
Bcomplete
Cquestionable
Dunalloyed
Eindiscriminate
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Question 3589
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The out-going leader warned his successor to beware of....who praise every activity of government, whether good or bad.
Acritics
Bfavourities
Centhusiasts
Dparasites
Esycophants
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Question 3590
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He was....to have escaped unhurt from the collapsed building.
Afortunate
Bbrilliant
Cagile
Dunfortunate
Eenergetic
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Question 3591
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The local government election result was cancelled because of widespread.....during voting.
Aoffences
Baccusations
Cviolence
Dfighting
Eirregularities
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Question 3592
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The........ceremony of the new Oba had to be postponed because of the sudden death of his mother
Ainitiation
Bcoronation
Ccultural
Dremembrance
Eresurrection
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Question 3593
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is most...that despite the huge amount spent on health care, most hospitals lack basic medical equipment
Awonderful
Bungrateful
Cwicked
Dastonishing
Eremarkable
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Question 3594
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Besides being a qualified nurse, my mother is also good in accounting, hair-dressing and sewing; she is very....indeed.
Aversatile
Bskilled
Cclever
Dpushful
Ehard-working
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Question 3595
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many students had good results in the examination but Kola's performance was .....
Atolerable
Bbest
Cfair
Dunacceptable
Ewoeful
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Question 3596
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The notorious robber was finally....by the police after a three-month search
Asurrounded
Boverwhelmed
Carrested
Dentangled
Elocated
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Question 3597
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
After his defeat in the war, the General....his army and went into retirement
Afired
Bretried
Cdisbanded
Dexecuted
Edisgraced
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Question 3598
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The earthquake that struck Mexico........the city
Aconfused
Bdevastated
Cdemarcated
Dtroubled
Edemolished
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Question 3599
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Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The government was accused of implementing policies that favoured the elite instead of the …
Amasses
Boppressed
Cexecutive
Dworker
Ejobless
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Question 3600
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Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The taxi driver pleaded that the splashing of water was accidental but the lady insisted that it was……
