101.The new Headmaster hoped that his men would pull together.
- A. He expected that the men would cooperate with him.
- B. He thought that the men would compose themselves at work.
- C. He was certain that they would resign in masses.
- D. He was certain that their condition would improve under him.
102.If the trader paid in full, his order was not pruned down.
- A. The trader who made full payment did not have his order reduced
- B. The trader who made some payment did not have his order delayed.
- C. Unless the trader paid in full his order would be rejected
- D. As the trader did not increase his order, he did not need to pay in full.
103.The men were not pawns in someone else's political game
- A. The action they executed was their idea.
- B. The men used someone else's plan
- C. They were used by someone's political game.
- D. They loved playing political games
104.The crisis ended as suddenly as it began.
- A. The crisis had suddenly begun
- B. The crisis will not end suddenly
- C. The crisis stopped almost immediately.
- D. The crisis will stop immediately.
105.One thing I will not be complaining about in my new job is a lack of excitement.
- A. The job is bad
- B. The job is exciting.
- C. The job is not too exciting.
- D. The job has been previously done.
106.The Governor parried all the questions put to him by the journalist.
- A. The Governor answered all the questions brilliantly
- B. The Governor evaded all the questions.
- C. The Governor failed all the questions
- D. The Governor mastered all the questions.
107.If I visited England, I might go to Manchester City.
- A. When I go to England, I could go to Manchester City.
- B. Whenever I visit England, I must go to Manchester City
- C. I did not go to England and could not go to Manchester City
- D. I could not visit Manchester City because I did not want to go to England.
108.The man puts his foot down whenever he is convinced of his action.
- A. He desires to assert his will in the situation.
- B. He makes his mark wherever he goes
- C. His attitude demonstrates someone who likes to oppress others around him
- D. He demonstrates firmness of character
109.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in ''. No wonder Dekemi later became a detective; she has been very 'observant'
- A. curious
- B. perceptive
- C. inductive
- D. inquisitive
110.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in ''. Nigeria has been playing a 'vital' role in the political and economic development of Africa
- A. creditable
- B. crucial
- C. respectable
- D. laudable
111.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in ''. Emeka's painting was so 'realistic' that it could almost have been a photograph.
- A. picturesque
- B. concrete
- C. lively
- D. authentic
112.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in ''. 'Courteously' Ade stood back to let his teacher go first through the door.
- A. Patiently
- B. Politely
- C. Carefully
- D. Calmly
113.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in ''. Many people used to live in 'poverty'
- A. instability
- B. want
- C. difficulty
- D. the slums
114.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in ''. 'Accountability' is certainly a desirable quality in a politician.
- A. Respectability
- B. Courage
- C. Responsibility
- D. Diligence
115.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in ''. The 'common' practice among some media practitioners is to be sensational in their reporting.
- A. prevalent
- B. rampant
- C. ordinary
- D. cogent
116.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in ''. That 'fateful' decision changed the company's outlook in many ways
- A. wonderful
- B. disastrous
- C. uncontrollable
- D. unsuccessful
117.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in ''. The accident victim received 'a superficial' wound from the crash.
- A. a serious
- B. a painless
- C. an internal
- D. an external
118.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in ''. The boxer 'fizzled out' just in the sixth round.
- A. knocked out his opponent
- B. showed off his talents
- C. became tired but fought on spiritedly
- D. surrendered rather disappointingly
119.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in ''. The manager described Mfon as 'a man of vehement character'.
- A. weak and uninterested
- B. strong and insistent
- C. troublesome and noisy
- D. clever and helpful
120.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in ''. Obi's dog is old but still 'lively'
- A. attractive
- B. howling
- C. barking
- D. frisky