A thousand ways to pass basic english examination

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