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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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The politician was given a tumultuous welcome when he came to address the rally.
Apleasant
Bnoisy
Cdiscouraging
Dstrange
Ewell-organized
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Question 32
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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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Her eloping with the man is a stigma to the family
Adisgrace
Bpride
Ccalamity
Ddisappointment
Edisaster
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Question 33
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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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
He poured out a lot of invectives in a speech that was supposed to be a vote of thanks.
Apraises
Brequests
Cdenials
Dcurses
Eapologies
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Question 34
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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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The General's response to the question on whether or not he would retire from the army was evasive
Adefinite
Bannoyed
Celusive
Dclear
Eundecided
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Question 35
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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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The retiring officer's contribution towards the growth of the company was invaluable
Ainestimable
Bunnoticeable
Cnegligible
Dinconsequential
Emeasurable
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Question 36
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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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
His approach to work is rather perfunctory
Acareful
Bserious
Ccareless
Dencouraging
Ebad
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Question 37
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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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The minister announced that the government would soon make a law to prohibit the showing of obscene films.
Aviolent
Bdangerous
Cimmoral
Dfrightful
Ejuvenile
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Question 38
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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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The ornament should be handled with care because it is fragile
Aexpensive
Buncommon
Cgolden
Dimported
Edelicate
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Question 39
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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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The supreme court set aside the ruling of the High Court
Aupheld
Bnullified
Cagreed with
Djustified
Erebuked
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Question 40
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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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The testimony of the witness absolved the accused of the charges.
Acondemned
Bimplicated
Ccriticized
Dblamed
Ecleared
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Question 41
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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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Femi's comments were germane to the issue under discussion.
Aconfidential
Bredundant
Ccrucial
Dcritical
Erelevant
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Question 42
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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 former chairman has no moral right to criticize the present chairman because he too has a skeleton in the cupboard. This means that the
Aformer chairman has an unpleasant secret that is hidden
Bpresent chairman has not done anything wrog so far
Cformer chairman maintained a very low moral standard during his tenure
Dformer chairman kept a very terrifying skeleton in a large cupoard
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Question 43
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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 way the young pupils were chasing the poor mad woman made my blood boil. This means that
Athe pupils were made to chase the poor woman
BI was agitated about the action of the pupils
Cthe woman was angry with the pupils
Dmy blood was actually boiling becasue the pupils maltreated the mad woman
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Question 44
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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 45
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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 46
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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 47
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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 48
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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 49
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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 50
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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
