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From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Mountaineering is really an arduous exercise
Aa troublesome
Ba strenuous
Ca severe
Da heavy
Ean enjoyable
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Question 32
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From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
He worked very hard all through his life but he died in penury
Aaffluence
Bdisillusionment
Cpoverty
Ddisappointment
Esickness
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Question 33
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From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
We had to prevail upon him to accept the offer.
Apersuade
Bover-rule
Ccajole
Dprovoke
Edisappointment
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Question 34
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From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The clerk was dismissed for dereliction of duty
Ainsurbordination
Birresponsibility
Claziness
Ddishonesty
Enegligence
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Question 35
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From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The minister explained that the execution of the project had been impeded by lack of funds
Aterminated
Bsuspended
Cbanned
Dcancelled
Ehindered
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Question 36
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
By December this year, I shall have moved from Ibadan to Port Harcourt. This means that I will
Amove from Ibadan after this December
Bbe in Ibadan untill the end of December
Cbe in Port Harcourt this December
Dmove to Port Harcourt after this December
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Question 37
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Hassan should have had that promotion. This means that Hassan
Ahas had the promotion
Bwill not have had the promotion
Cwill have the promotion
Ddid not have the promotion
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Question 38
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
John is too courageous a man to be dispirited by that setback. This means that John.
Aexperienced some difficulties but is still determined to succeed
Bgave up after the setback
Clost the will to continue after the difficulties he encountered
Dgave up the struggle because he did not have enough courage
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Question 39
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Considering that he earns a very fat salary, the engineer ought to have built a house by now. This means that the engineer
Ahas not built a house because he is still considering his salary
Bhas not built a house though he earns a handsome salary
Cwill spend all the money he earns if he wants to build a house
Dwants to buld a house but he has not earned sufficient money
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Question 40
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
When Nosa applied for a loan, the bank manager requested him to put his cards on the table. This means that
Athe bank manager requested for a bribe
BNosa should show that he has ability to repay the money
CNosa should state openly and honestly what he needed the loan for
Dthe bank manager is unwilling to grant Nosa any loan
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Question 41
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
On a crucial issue like this, I am sure that Peter, as usual, will sit on the fence. This means that Peter will
Aspeak out his true feelings
Bnot commit himself to any side
Cbe relaxing in his house instead of speaking out
Dsit on the wall between the two parties
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Question 42
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Adamu just can't help giving alms to the poor. This means that Adamu.
Agives alms to the poor compulsively
Bthinks poor people do not deserve pity
Chelps the poor only
Ddoes and give alms to the poor
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Question 43
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Olu often goes about with a chip on his shoulder. This means that Olu
Abehaves in a very rude manner
Blooks exactly like his father
Cmoves about with the injury on his shoulder
Dwalk with an air of pride and defiance
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Question 44
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Amaka was the cynosure of all eyes at the party. This means that
Aeverybody looked down at her
Beveryboody was surprised that she attended the party
Cshe was notorious for her behaviour
Dshe attracted everbody's attention
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Question 45
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The journalist said his story on the minister was made from observation at close quarters. This means that the
Ajournalist wrote the story within short notice
Bstory was based on an interview conducted in the minister's quarters
Cjournalist had access to certain confidential materials
Djournalist observed the minister intimately
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Question 46
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The workers accused the manager of lying to take the bread out of their mouth. This means that the manager
Awanted to deprive them of their means of livelihood
Bwas very selfish
Cdid not tolerate lazy workers
Ddid not show enough sympathy with problems
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Question 47
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Contrary to our expectations, the principal rose to the occasion. This means that the principal
Awas the chairman of the occasion
Bmade the most beautiful speech at the occasion
Cproved himself able to handle the situation
Dwas invited as the guest-of -honour despite our objection
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Question 48
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Bola promised to pay Sade in her own coin. This means that Bola
Awill return Sade's coin
Bdefaulted in the repayment of a loan from Sade
Ctook a loan from Sade
Dthreatened to take revenge on Sade
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Question 49
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
I can make a little out of Tolu's story. This means that
AI don't understand Tolu's story
BI quite appreciate Tolu's story
CTolu's story is unreliable
DTolu's story is biased
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Question 50
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The judge warned that he would not tolerate any interruption of the .....of the court
