Your answers are shown below:

1. SECTION 1

• burdensome
• tiring
• disturbing
• boring

2. By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being

• overshadowed
• defeated
• demoted
• submerged
• 3. When we were busy discussing weighty matters, James introduced a….issue
• light
• meaningless
• common
• trivial

4. The delegates found it better to resort to consultation rather than conflict

• conflict
• confrontation
• reconciliation
• consent

5. This house which was sealed off years ago has now been

• re-opened
• rebuilt
• re-roofed
• restored

6. The government has decided that, from next year mili­tary service will no longer be compulsory; it will be…..

• free
• optional
• open
• conditional

7. Co-operating with teachers promotes learning, it does not help to be.

• destructive
• confrontational
• defensive
• irrational

8. Only two months after the honour was conferred on the Minister, his dishonesty made the Head of State….. it.

• recall
• reverse
• revoke
• reclaim

9. Despite all my attempts to refute the charges against me, my sister tried to.. them.

• defend
• prove
• investigate
• maintain

10. The government’s efforts to improve the economy of the country rather it.

• destroyed
• spoilt
• complicated
• worsened

11. SECTION 2

• om the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. 11. I really like working in that office; I found the….very friendly.
• condition
• atmosphere
• air
• situation

12. Our teacher’s main aim was to….us with his good work.

• impress
• influence
• instruct
• improve

13. Problems in the city have multiplied with the……. of people from the rural areas.

• entrance
• influx
• intrusion
• admission

14. It was so hot in the house that the boys rushed to the beach to enjoy the………..

• breath
• wind
• breeze
• air

15. The thief ran so fast that my attempt to get him was in….

• failure
• waste
• futile
• vain

16. The hungry refugees had to queue for their …

• allowance
• needs
• supplies
• parcels

17. This land is very dry; we have to……….. the plants.

• wet
• sprinkle
• shower
• water

18. It is not right for you to insult your parents; you will just….trouble for yourself

• invite
• increase
• create
• produce

19. The meeting of the warring factions ended on a……. note.

• cautious
• prosperous
• conciliatory
• definite

20. We cannot tell which of the historian’s…… is true.

• narrations
• versions
• comments
• suggestions

Question was not answered

21. SECTION 3

• now values Michael
• now gets a lot of money from Michael
• only recently married Michael
• no longer wants to leave Michael

22. We wanted to arrive early sc we decided to leave at 10 o’clock at the latest. This means that we

• must leave at 10 oâ€clock exactly.
• should not leave later than 10 oâ€clock
• should not leave before 10 oâ€clock
• must leave about 10 o†clock.

23. My brother’s drunkenness often got on my nerves. This means that my brother’s drunkenness

• disgraced him
• made him ill
• made me angry
• offended me

24. The government has decided to freeze student grants. This means that the government intends to

• reduce grants meant for students.
• resume paying grants to students.
• make students repay the grants.
• stop paying grants to students.

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

• Ngozi admired Paul.
• Paul recognized Ngozi.
• Ngozi attracted Paul.
• Paul surprised Ngozi. –

26. Mr. Juma kept his class on their toes so that they might not fail the examination. This means that Mr. Juma made his pupils

• work very hard to pass
• keep standing in class.
• prepare for the examination.
• eager to take examinations.

27. The President did everything he could not to lose face with Parliament. This means that the President tried to

• retain his governmentâ€s popularity.
• continue looking very attractive.
• win the respect of the people.
• gain more seats in the next elections.

28. Drought, for the first time, brought the poor farmers face-to-face with famine. This means that the farmers had nerver

• expected to meet hungry people.
• thought the season would be dry.
• prepared for famine.
• experienced hunger in their lives.

29. You can be sure that Sule will hold his own in this dis­pute. This means that Sule will

• claim victory in the case.
• insist that he owns the property.
• maintain that his opinion is right.
• prove that he won the argument.

30. The captain must have been really ill to ask the coach not to include him in the team. This means that the

• captain demanded not to be excluded by the coach.
• coach would not have dropped the captain.
• coach had decided to exclude the captain.
• captain requested to be dropped from the top

31. SECTION 4

• om the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
• was callous of you to have turned down the poor man’s request
• heartless
• stupid
• rude
• skillful

Question was not answered

32. After a long walk the travellers suddenly saw lights blazing ahead.

• burning
• shining
• glowing
• beaming

33. John said nothing during the meeting; he just sat there fuming

• thinking
• lonely
• mumbling
• anger

34. The employees hated him because he often abused his authority.

• insulted
• misdirect
• misapplied
• exaggerated

35. The minister abridged his speech since he had to leave early.

• shortened
• hurried
• abandoned
• stopped

36. For rescuing the boy. the policewoman was promoted for her gallantry.

• generosity
• bravery
• risk
• duty

37. Nora’s goal was to become a doctor.

• intention
• vision
• ambition
• mission

38. Our staff was very proud when the school clinched all the prizes.

• took
• won
• possessed
• cornered

39. Mamie complains that her husband often relegates her to the position of a housemaid.

• compares
• relates
• forces
• reduces

40. There is no vacancy so the company no longer recruits staff.

• position
• opening
• room
• place

41. SECTION 5

• om the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
• e police are committed to……. safety of citizens.
• ensure
• have ensured
• ensuring
• be ensuring

42. No sooner had the thief seen the policemen….he escaped.

• then
• when
• that
• than

43. Our teacher kept us kneeling….. the whole period.

• since
• for
• in
• from

44. I know you now: 1 …………..that you could be trusted

• am thinking
• think
• had thought
• have been thinking

45. The chief, together with his elders,…….welcomed to the durbar.

• was
• is
• were
• are

46. Our car broke down so we had to go….foot.

• by
• with

47. Funke’s mother prefers Jane…… Aina.

• for
• than
• from
• to

48. You haven’t shown any interest………pro­viding for yourself

• towards
• for
• in
• at

49. All workers are expected to be answerable…..their bosses.

• for
• to
• through
• towards

Q50. The hall was virtually empty; we had expected one hundred people at the very…..

• lowest
• most
• least
• highest

51. We did not have enough room so daddy turned the garage……an additional bedroom

• into
• as
• for
• to

52. I was looking forward to…… from you.

• hear
• be hearing
• have heard
• hearing

53. Most governments sink large sums of money……developing their countries

• for
• into
• by
• in

54. It was on Wednesday that we met in Accra?

• wasn’t it
• didn’t we
• haven’t we
• Isn’t it

55. We have waited for too long; its high time we

• have left
• leave
• left
• had left

56. I don’t believe Banjul is far from here; it must be ten kilometres,………..

• more and less
• more or less
• more than less
• less or more

57. You should not blame me; it is no fault of

• me
• I
• my
• mine

58. Our mother asked whether we… our meal.

• will be having
• will have
• have had
• had had

59. The coffee is still bitter; you have not added….sugar.

• plenty
• some
• enough
• much

60. You haven’t seen them for a long time,. ?

• have you
• did you
• had you
• isn’t it

61. ……..taxes is a civic responsibility.

• to be paying
• to have paid
• having paid
• paying

62. John and James are good friends; they are very fond of…..

• themselves
• each other
• one and anothe
• them

63. No wonder Pabi is now in the national team; he….. very well since his youth.

• is playing
• played
• has been playing
• had played

64. You may hate Mathematics but you must stick…it if you intend to study Physics.

• by
• to
• at
• on

65. I never knew I could be so fast…..I entered the competition.

• if
• unless
• while
• until

66. The students are complaining…….management’s high-handedness.

• for
• on
• about
• after

67. My aunt said that she would not buy me…. of those two books for school.

• nswer]A
• neither
• either
• all
• each

68. I am quite sure that I did not see….. in the classroom last night.

• nothing
• anyone
• none
• no one

69. I pointed to an object in the sky, but they…..it.

• can’t see
• weren’t seeing
• aren’t seeing
• couldn’t see

70. …..average, 1000 vehicles cross this bridge daily

• in
• on
• by
• with

71. A dictator often lives……. fear of assassination.

• in
• to
• with
• for

72. Jumai lives in a small street…..Muritala Mu-hammed Way.

• in
• off
• from
• on

73. I impressed………him the necessity of his going overseas.

• with
• upon
• towards
• to

74. In the following passages, the numbered gaps indicate miss­ing words. Against each number in the list below each pas­sage, four options are. offered in columns lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in, the passages. PASSAGE A

• e radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days. At any time, we can -74-to different local and interna­tional stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day’s events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-. The announcer’s job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- . If you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
• tune-up
• tune on
• dial on
• tune in

75. A. entertainment

• bulletin
• announcement
• event

76. A. items

• programmes
• plans
• schemes

77. A. crowd

• spectators
• public
• assembly

78. A. microphone

• megaphone
• telephone
• amplifier

79. A. send out

• despatch
• put out
• send in

80. A. answers

• inquires
• queries
• requests

81. A. colours

• loud-speakers
• wave-bands
• metres

82. A. aerial

• ear-phone
• indicator
• element

83. A. pick off

• pick up
• collect
• turn out

84. A. voices

• stations
• operators
• systems

85. A. transferred

• sent
• transmitted
• spread

86. A. caught

• perceived
• glimpsed
• watched

87. PASSAGE B

• lly and Jake had to share the same house because of-87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves – 88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relation ­ship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91-. Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95-to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then left on their -100-.
• accommodation
• residence
• house
• rents

88. A. comparable

• adorable
• compatible
• admiration

89. A. cooperate

• unite
• join
• marry

90. A. introduced

• disclosed
• revealed
• invited

91. A. connected

• engaged
• admitted
• accepted
• 92. A. companion
• fiancee
• partner
• colleague

93. A. unfication

• blessing
• marriage
• wedding

94. A. presiding

• praying
• officiating
• celebration

95. A. lovers

• friends
• couple
• two

96. A. withdrawn

• close
• loving
• faithful

97. A. collapse

• divide
• divorce
• break

98. A. celebration

• reception
• party
• get-together

99. A. gifts

• prizes
• valuables
• offerings

100. A. holiday

• retreat
• leave
• honeymoon

ANSWERS

1. C
2. D
3. D
4. B
5. A
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. D
10. D
11. B
12. D
13. B
14. C
15. D
16. C
17. A
18. C
19. C
20. A
21. A
22. B
23. C
24. D
25. B
26. A
27. A
28. B
29. C
30. D
31. A
32. B
33. D
34. C
35. A
36. B
37. C
38. B
39. D
40. D
41. C
42. D
43. B
44. C
45. A
46. C
47. D
48. C
49. B
50. C
51. A
52. D
53. B
54. A
55. C
56. B
57. D
58. D
59. C
60. A
61. D
62. B
63. C
64. B
65. D
66. C
67. D
68. B
69. D
70. B
71. A
72. D
73. B
74. D
75. A
76. A
77. B
78. –
79. C
80. C
81. B
82. –
83. A
84. A
85. B
86. C
87. A
88. B
89. C
90. –
91. A
92. A
93. C
94. B
95. B
96. C
97. B
98. A
99. –
100. C