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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.
The members of staff told the principal that they took exception to his comments. This means that the members of staff
Aapproved of the principle's comments
Bobjected to the principal's comments
Cwanted to be exempted from the principal's comments
Dwarned the principal about his comments
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Question 32
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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 Ibrahim was provoked, he ought to have controlled himself . That means that Ibrahim
Ashould have exercised some restraint
Bwas the aggressor
Ctook the provocation with calmness
Dwas found guilty of committing the offence
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Question 33
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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.
If Kunle hadn't been transferred to Kano his wife would not have resigned her teaching job. This means that
AKunle was not transferred yet his wife resigned her job
BKunle was transferred and his wife thought of resigning her job
CKunle was transferred and so his wife had to resign her job
DKunle's wife resigned though her husband wasn't transferred
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Question 34
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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.
Kunle is very pessimistic about our chance of success.
Asad
Bdespondent
Cunconvinced
Dworried
Econcerned
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Question 35
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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 famous politician was noted for his pragmatic approach to issues of national interest.
Aidealistic
Bromantic
Ccompromising
Dpractical
Einconsistent
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Question 36
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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 chairman is of the opinion that accepting the proposal would be inimical to the objectives of the association.
Aharmful
Brelevant
Cirrelevant
Dindispensable
Ehelpful
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Question 37
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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 38
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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 39
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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 40
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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 41
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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 42
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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 43
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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 44
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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 45
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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 46
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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 47
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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 48
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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 49
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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 50
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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
