A thousand ways to pass basic english examination

161.From the words letter A to D, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence: The police announced that they were yet to apprehend the criminals
  • A. interrogated
  • B. charge
  • C. prosecute
  • D. arrest
162.From the words letter A to D, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence: He is easily recognizable because of a conspicuous birthmark on his face
  • A. dark
  • B. beautiful
  • C. prominent
  • D. natural
163.From the words letter A to D, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence: The fishing boat was imperiled by high winds, but it management to reach port safely
  • A. pushed
  • B. endangered
  • C. disturbed
  • D. blown
164.From options A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the following sentence: Surprisingly, Musa turned ….. the job offer
  • A. away
  • B. in
  • C. out
  • D. down
165.From options A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the following sentence: We have no choice………to do what they demand.
  • A. except
  • B. than
  • C. unless
  • D. but
166.From options A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the following sentence: The committee has submitted its report…… the students
  • A. in
  • B. for
  • C. about
  • D. on
167.From options A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the following sentence: The chairman told members that he was open ….. suggestions
  • A. to
  • B. for
  • C. about
  • D. on
168.From options A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the following sentence: The policeman shot the escaping robber ………. the leg
  • A. on
  • B. in
  • C. at
  • D. into
169.From options A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the following sentence: For the management, your remarks amount to a slap…….. the face
  • A. on
  • B. upon
  • C. at
  • D. in
170.From options A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the following sentence: She does not remember……. to anyone at the park
  • A. to talk
  • B. to be talking
  • C. talking
  • D. to have talked
171.From options A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the following sentence: This portion is to be shared between………
  • A. us and them
  • B. we and them
  • C. us and they
  • D. we and they
172.Select the option that has a different consonant sound from the others.
  • A. of
  • B. enough
  • C. fight
  • D. life
173.Fill the gap with the appropriate option from the list of options. Sir, I’m not lying about the matter, I know nothing of it. If I knew,.....
  • A. I would tell you
  • B. I must tell you
  • C. I can tell you
  • D. I shall tell you
174.Choose the option that best completes the gap=> University students ……………..behave well.
  • A. can
  • B. should
  • C. may
  • D. must
175.Choose the option that best completes the gap=> Gloria ………….. have finished the project two days ago.
  • A. must
  • B. may
  • C. can
  • D. supposed to
176.Choose the option that best completes the gap=> You are Goodluck, .....?
  • A. are you?
  • B. aren’t you?
  • C. are’nt you?
  • D. don’t you?
177.Choose the option that best completes the gap=> He ……………. not come now
  • A. needs
  • B. needed
  • C. need
  • D. will need
178.Choose the option that best completes the gap=> Janet .....to know that we are all here.
  • A. suppose
  • B. supposes
  • C. is supposed
  • D. should suppose
179.Choose the option that best completes the gap=> Let it be ..... that there was no king in Ayegun.
  • A. know
  • B. knew
  • C. known
  • D. knows
180.Choose the option that best completes the gap=> We shall see you soon, .....?
  • A. shall we?
  • B. shan’t we?
  • C. shouldn’t we
  • D. shouldn’t we