J English 17

In the Novel "Independence" Tayo wrote a biography of _____.

From the options, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underline word:
By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being _____.

Tayo opted to remain in Nigeria because he had a duty to serve his

Fill in the gap:
Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with the philanthropy because he _________ publicity.

When you ________ an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely.

Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options below:
palatable

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined:
One of the twins was as daring as the other was _____.

Choose the option to which the given sentence relates:
My Boss has an amiable DISPOSITION.

From the options given, choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.:
This house which was sealed off years ago has now been ________.

Choose the option that has the same consonant as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined:

clash

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence:
The letter was being written by the principal.

Choose the options that have the same consonant as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined:
leisure

Suleiman's reason for becoming a Muslim in the novel is because Islam brings sense of _____.

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s):
The crops the farmer planted will be ________ in three months time.

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence:
I really like working in that office: I find the _____ very friendly

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s):
Garba acquiesced _____ their decision.

Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed are written in capital letters:
Judiciary

The number of workers have increased steadily each year means _____.

From the options, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word:
He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is ________.

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence:
Advising Olu to break his bad habit is like knocking your head against a brick wall.

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:
This case is within the jurisdiction of the council.

Choose the option to which the given sentence relates:
Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy.

In the novel "Independence" Tayo lied to Vanassa that Christine was his ____

Choose the option nearest to the statement:
My brother's drunkenness often got on my nerves. This means.

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence:
The man's Achilles' heel is women _____

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:
The students received a mild reproof from the teacher.

Choose the option that has the same consonant as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined:
who

Fill in the gap:
The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to _____ newspapers.

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s):
The _____ event takes place every two years.

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:
They come here on bootless errand.

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence:
The painting was beautifully faked.

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:
This event was a watershed in the company.

Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options below:

Constitution

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s):
Snakes and ladders always _____ me happy these days.

This question is based on S. L. Manyika's IN DEFENCE:
According to Tayo the two major problems of Nigeria were

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s):
_____ a good boy, he was given a prize.

In the book "Independence" Wearing woolens, lamb cardigans, extra socks, gloves and Balliol scarf signified that Tayo was _____.

Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in the meaning to the underlined word or group of words that will fill in the sentence.
At first we found life in the town very exciting but soon it became rather _____.

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:
Aisha impelled to the party.

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:
The children received gifts from doting parents.

In the book "Independence" Tayo's uncle, Kayode, wanted to study Engineering in _____.

The government has decided to freeze student's grants. This means that government intends to

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:
Aisha impelled to the party.

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word:
The delegates found it better to resort to consultation rather than _____.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s):
Strange

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:
The chairman is parsimonious.

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s):
The delegates were given _____ .

Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Despite their newness on the job, the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that _____.

The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that _____.

Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Now that Michael has become rich, Nancy has begun to make much of him. This means _____.