2012 English Language Objective Past Questions

In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Although the atmosphere was hostile, the meeting ended on…….terms.

In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The company had to……..the restaurant in order to construct a hotel.

In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Five years ago the economy of our country was buoyant but nowadays it has become………

In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

We enjoy real stories not those that are………

In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Ann’s efficiency earned her promotion while Jane’s……..caused her dismissal.

In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

While Rashida’s business is flourishing. Ida’s is……

In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Clara is full admiration for Lena but she treats me with………

In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The contributions should be……..not compulsory

In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

In those societies, the……. and the cultured lived together.

In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Some people live in abject poverty while others live in……..

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

When you…….someone’s point of view, you should do so politely.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

One should …………… the land very well if one expects a bumper harvest.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

His lecture was……..and so the students did not understand it

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

In Botany, one is bound to……..flowers.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

Harry cannot do without his…….of short stories because he loves reading.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

Can you……..the result of tomorrow’s match?

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

The river ……..across the plain

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

Since the army was no longer needed, it was………

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

It is most……..that the company spent five million naira on that fragile fence.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

Matters that are confidential must not be made……………

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose, the interpretations that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

The boy went scot-free even though he insulted his teacher. This means that the boy was

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose, the interpretations that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

The driver escaped death by a hair’s breadth. This means that the driver escaped death

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose, the interpretations that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

I am given a free hand to run this business. This means that I

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose, the interpretations that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

In every good transaction, there should be some give-and -take. This means that

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose, the interpretations that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

That account of the incident is true to a degree. This means that the account is

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose, the interpretations that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Moses won the contest hands down. This means that Moses won

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose, the interpretations that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

They vowed to win the race by hook or by crook. This means that vowed to win by

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose, the interpretations that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Williams spent the first three months learning the ropes. This means that he

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose, the interpretations that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Our teacher advised us not to go with the crowd. This means that he advised us not to

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose, the interpretations that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Although the men were foreigners, they were given preferential treatment. This means that the men were treated

From 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 words as it is used in the sentence

John bled profusely as a result of the accident.

From 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 words as it is used in the sentence

What you are suggesting is not feasible.

From 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 words as it is used in the sentence

A Baker augmented his income by selling firewood.

From 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 words as it is used in the sentence

He plays the kora with dexterity.

From 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 words as it is used in the sentence

The police could not apprehend all the gamblers.

From 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 words as it is used in the sentence

Fafa has a conspicuous nose

From 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 words as it is used in the sentence

Many parents are upset by the laxity with which children treat academic work nowadays.

From 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 words as it is used in the sentence

In order to keep the peace I had to retract my statement

From 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 words as it is used in the sentence

Their father is so vigilant that it is not possible for his children to play truant.

From 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 words as it is used in the sentence

The principal endorsed my travelling documents without delay.

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Please run………fifty copies of this report for me.

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

My father’s seventieth birthday………a celebration.

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Kojo succeeded in passing his examination………the odds he faced

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

If the police had not intervened quickly, the suspected thief…..by the mob

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Harry hates……..in suspense

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

We are not bound to believe all……..he said.

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Margret forgot to buy……….

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

He was charged…….. stealing from the company’s safe

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

The teacher had hardly turned his back……the class became noisy.

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

The hardened criminal was convicted………breaking into Danso’s house.

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

This is Kunle’s handwriting: there……..be no argument about it

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

In Matamina no one is………the law.

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Luckily, Frank arrived just………..time to catch the plane.

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Those boys will have to blame…………….. For not

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

This is not your book. It is……….

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

John said he had never……..insulted in his life.

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

I asked Panda to stand…….for me since i could not attend the meeting.

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Femi, Tom is Aka’s son,……..?

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

You will help me lift this box,…

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Sally assisted me in buying my……….. yesterday,

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

The cook had………..oil and so could not prepare the soup

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

We will have to set up a………panel to investigate this matter

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

The workers could not move the heavy stone…………….they tried.

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

The friendly match will kick……..at 4.00p.m.today as scheduled.

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

The boys…….football when the teacher entered the class.

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Our teacher is…………….To make such a mistake.

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Some people find it difficult not to give…….to temptation.

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

If your argument is not strong enough, you…….your claim to your father’s property.

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

While he was, in prison he had………time to read a lot of books.

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Anyone who wants to succeed in any endeavour should………his lazy habits.

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

No sooner had they arrived………we left the hall.

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Any good newspaper will cater for the needs of the…….public.

In the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

The little boy found it difficult to keep pace…………. his father.

In the following passage, 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 

Fred loves the weekends because they afford him the opportunity to visit the popular —74— where his friend, the — 75—, always allows him to go through the newspapers at no cost to him. There are usually many daily and weekly —76— of newspapers, magazines, and journals on sale. Fred’s habit is quickly note from the —77— the papers that had arrived. Next, he glances at the —78—of the leading stories and then the—79— that are printed underneath the pictures on the front and back pages. Thereafter, he decides on which one to read. He has his favourite —80— and he especially loves to read the—81—which are usually written by editors. He also enjoys the —82— sent in by the —83—journalists because he believes that they write objectively. The—84— sadden him that life is transient. However, whatever gloominess these bring about is quickly wiped away by the excitement from the —85— pages. These pages keep him informed of his favourite clubs, players, and match fixtures.

In number 74 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Fred loves the weekends because they afford him the opportunity to visit the popular —74— where his friend, the — 75—, always allows him to go through the newspapers at no cost to him. There are usually many daily and weekly —76— of newspapers, magazines, and journals on sale. Fred’s habit is quickly note from the —77— the papers that had arrived. Next, he glances at the —78—of the leading stories and then the—79— that are printed underneath the pictures on the front and back pages. Thereafter, he decides on which one to read. He has his favourite —80— and he especially loves to read the—81—which are usually written by editors. He also enjoys the —82— sent in by the —83—journalists because he believes that they write objectively. The—84— sadden him that life is transient. However, whatever gloominess these bring about is quickly wiped away by the excitement from the —85— pages. These pages keep him informed of his favourite clubs, players, and match fixtures.

In number 75 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Fred loves the weekends because they afford him the opportunity to visit the popular —74— where his friend, the — 75—, always allows him to go through the newspapers at no cost to him. There are usually many daily and weekly —76— of newspapers, magazines, and journals on sale. Fred’s habit is quickly note from the —77— the papers that had arrived. Next, he glances at the —78—of the leading stories and then the—79— that are printed underneath the pictures on the front and back pages. Thereafter, he decides on which one to read. He has his favourite —80— and he especially loves to read the—81—which are usually written by editors. He also enjoys the —82— sent in by the —83—journalists because he believes that they write objectively. The—84— sadden him that life is transient. However, whatever gloominess these bring about is quickly wiped away by the excitement from the —85— pages. These pages keep him informed of his favourite clubs, players, and match fixtures.

In number 76 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Fred loves the weekends because they afford him the opportunity to visit the popular —74— where his friend, the — 75—, always allows him to go through the newspapers at no cost to him. There are usually many daily and weekly —76— of newspapers, magazines, and journals on sale. Fred’s habit is quickly note from the —77— the papers that had arrived. Next, he glances at the —78—of the leading stories and then the—79— that are printed underneath the pictures on the front and back pages. Thereafter, he decides on which one to read. He has his favourite —80— and he especially loves to read the—81—which are usually written by editors. He also enjoys the —82— sent in by the —83—journalists because he believes that they write objectively. The—84— sadden him that life is transient. However, whatever gloominess these bring about is quickly wiped away by the excitement from the —85— pages. These pages keep him informed of his favourite clubs, players, and match fixtures.

In number 77 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Fred loves the weekends because they afford him the opportunity to visit the popular —74— where his friend, the — 75—, always allows him to go through the newspapers at no cost to him. There are usually many daily and weekly —76— of newspapers, magazines, and journals on sale. Fred’s habit is quickly note from the —77— the papers that had arrived. Next, he glances at the —78—of the leading stories and then the—79— that are printed underneath the pictures on the front and back pages. Thereafter, he decides on which one to read. He has his favourite —80— and he especially loves to read the—81—which are usually written by editors. He also enjoys the —82— sent in by the —83—journalists because he believes that they write objectively. The—84— sadden him that life is transient. However, whatever gloominess these bring about is quickly wiped away by the excitement from the —85— pages. These pages keep him informed of his favourite clubs, players, and match fixtures.

In number 78 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Fred loves the weekends because they afford him the opportunity to visit the popular —74— where his friend, the — 75—, always allows him to go through the newspapers at no cost to him. There are usually many daily and weekly —76— of newspapers, magazines, and journals on sale. Fred’s habit is quickly note from the —77— the papers that had arrived. Next, he glances at the —78—of the leading stories and then the—79— that are printed underneath the pictures on the front and back pages. Thereafter, he decides on which one to read. He has his favourite —80— and he especially loves to read the—81—which are usually written by editors. He also enjoys the —82— sent in by the —83—journalists because he believes that they write objectively. The—84— sadden him that life is transient. However, whatever gloominess these bring about is quickly wiped away by the excitement from the —85— pages. These pages keep him informed of his favourite clubs, players, and match fixtures.

In number 79 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Fred loves the weekends because they afford him the opportunity to visit the popular —74— where his friend, the — 75—, always allows him to go through the newspapers at no cost to him. There are usually many daily and weekly —76— of newspapers, magazines, and journals on sale. Fred’s habit is quickly note from the —77— the papers that had arrived. Next, he glances at the —78—of the leading stories and then the—79— that are printed underneath the pictures on the front and back pages. Thereafter, he decides on which one to read. He has his favourite —80— and he especially loves to read the—81—which are usually written by editors. He also enjoys the —82— sent in by the —83—journalists because he believes that they write objectively. The—84— sadden him that life is transient. However, whatever gloominess these bring about is quickly wiped away by the excitement from the —85— pages. These pages keep him informed of his favourite clubs, players, and match fixtures.

In number 80 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Fred loves the weekends because they afford him the opportunity to visit the popular —74— where his friend, the — 75—, always allows him to go through the newspapers at no cost to him. There are usually many daily and weekly —76— of newspapers, magazines, and journals on sale. Fred’s habit is quickly note from the —77— the papers that had arrived. Next, he glances at the —78—of the leading stories and then the—79— that are printed underneath the pictures on the front and back pages. Thereafter, he decides on which one to read. He has his favourite —80— and he especially loves to read the—81—which are usually written by editors. He also enjoys the —82— sent in by the —83—journalists because he believes that they write objectively. The—84— sadden him that life is transient. However, whatever gloominess these bring about is quickly wiped away by the excitement from the —85— pages. These pages keep him informed of his favourite clubs, players, and match fixtures.

In number 81 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Fred loves the weekends because they afford him the opportunity to visit the popular —74— where his friend, the — 75—, always allows him to go through the newspapers at no cost to him. There are usually many daily and weekly —76— of newspapers, magazines, and journals on sale. Fred’s habit is quickly note from the —77— the papers that had arrived. Next, he glances at the —78—of the leading stories and then the—79— that are printed underneath the pictures on the front and back pages. Thereafter, he decides on which one to read. He has his favourite —80— and he especially loves to read the—81—which are usually written by editors. He also enjoys the —82— sent in by the —83—journalists because he believes that they write objectively. The—84— sadden him that life is transient. However, whatever gloominess these bring about is quickly wiped away by the excitement from the —85— pages. These pages keep him informed of his favourite clubs, players, and match fixtures.

In number 82 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Fred loves the weekends because they afford him the opportunity to visit the popular —74— where his friend, the — 75—, always allows him to go through the newspapers at no cost to him. There are usually many daily and weekly —76— of newspapers, magazines, and journals on sale. Fred’s habit is quickly note from the —77— the papers that had arrived. Next, he glances at the —78—of the leading stories and then the—79— that are printed underneath the pictures on the front and back pages. Thereafter, he decides on which one to read. He has his favourite —80— and he especially loves to read the—81—which are usually written by editors. He also enjoys the —82— sent in by the —83—journalists because he believes that they write objectively. The—84— sadden him that life is transient. However, whatever gloominess these bring about is quickly wiped away by the excitement from the —85— pages. These pages keep him informed of his favourite clubs, players, and match fixtures.

In number 83 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Fred loves the weekends because they afford him the opportunity to visit the popular —74— where his friend, the — 75—, always allows him to go through the newspapers at no cost to him. There are usually many daily and weekly —76— of newspapers, magazines, and journals on sale. Fred’s habit is quickly note from the —77— the papers that had arrived. Next, he glances at the —78—of the leading stories and then the—79— that are printed underneath the pictures on the front and back pages. Thereafter, he decides on which one to read. He has his favourite —80— and he especially loves to read the—81—which are usually written by editors. He also enjoys the —82— sent in by the —83—journalists because he believes that they write objectively. The—84— sadden him that life is transient. However, whatever gloominess these bring about is quickly wiped away by the excitement from the —85— pages. These pages keep him informed of his favourite clubs, players, and match fixtures.

In number 84 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Fred loves the weekends because they afford him the opportunity to visit the popular —74— where his friend, the — 75—, always allows him to go through the newspapers at no cost to him. There are usually many daily and weekly —76— of newspapers, magazines, and journals on sale. Fred’s habit is quickly note from the —77— the papers that had arrived. Next, he glances at the —78—of the leading stories and then the—79— that are printed underneath the pictures on the front and back pages. Thereafter, he decides on which one to read. He has his favourite —80— and he especially loves to read the—81—which are usually written by editors. He also enjoys the —82— sent in by the —83—journalists because he believes that they write objectively. The—84— sadden him that life is transient. However, whatever gloominess these bring about is quickly wiped away by the excitement from the —85— pages. These pages keep him informed of his favourite clubs, players, and match fixtures.

In number 85 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Last week Mrs. Coker took her sick daughter to the hospital. After examining her, the doctor said that the child didn’t have much —86—to the parasites, which the laboratory —87— discovered in her blood —88. He advised her to give the child the prescribed drugs and to keep out the flies that—89—the disease. He told Mrs. Coker that the disease was in its early – -90— and that the obvious symptom was the—91— of the eye membrane. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a—92— because it is smaller than bacterial —93—. He made her realize that trachoma could cause blindness. Therefore, Mrs. Coker should protect her family from this—94— disease. She should maintain a high standard of —95— by —96— her towels and face cloths. The doctor then wrote out a —97— of antibiotic drugs and tablets, which should be obtained from a —98—. He assured Mrs. Coker that the treatment he had prescribed would — 99— the child to good —100—in two or three days.

In number 86 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Last week Mrs. Coker took her sick daughter to the hospital. After examining her, the doctor said that the child didn’t have much —86—to the parasites, which the laboratory —87— discovered in her blood —88. He advised her to give the child the prescribed drugs and to keep out the flies that—89—the disease. He told Mrs. Coker that the disease was in its early – -90— and that the obvious symptom was the—91— of the eye membrane. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a—92— because it is smaller than bacterial —93—. He made her realize that trachoma could cause blindness. Therefore, Mrs. Coker should protect her family from this—94— disease. She should maintain a high standard of —95— by —96— her towels and face cloths. The doctor then wrote out a —97— of antibiotic drugs and tablets, which should be obtained from a —98—. He assured Mrs. Coker that the treatment he had prescribed would — 99— the child to good —100—in two or three days.

In number 87 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Last week Mrs. Coker took her sick daughter to the hospital. After examining her, the doctor said that the child didn’t have much —86—to the parasites, which the laboratory —87— discovered in her blood —88. He advised her to give the child the prescribed drugs and to keep out the flies that—89—the disease. He told Mrs. Coker that the disease was in its early – -90— and that the obvious symptom was the—91— of the eye membrane. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a—92— because it is smaller than bacterial —93—. He made her realize that trachoma could cause blindness. Therefore, Mrs. Coker should protect her family from this—94— disease. She should maintain a high standard of —95— by —96— her towels and face cloths. The doctor then wrote out a —97— of antibiotic drugs and tablets, which should be obtained from a —98—. He assured Mrs. Coker that the treatment he had prescribed would — 99— the child to good —100—in two or three days.

In number 88 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Last week Mrs. Coker took her sick daughter to the hospital. After examining her, the doctor said that the child didn’t have much —86—to the parasites, which the laboratory —87— discovered in her blood —88. He advised her to give the child the prescribed drugs and to keep out the flies that—89—the disease. He told Mrs. Coker that the disease was in its early – -90— and that the obvious symptom was the—91— of the eye membrane. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a—92— because it is smaller than bacterial —93—. He made her realize that trachoma could cause blindness. Therefore, Mrs. Coker should protect her family from this—94— disease. She should maintain a high standard of —95— by —96— her towels and face cloths. The doctor then wrote out a —97— of antibiotic drugs and tablets, which should be obtained from a —98—. He assured Mrs. Coker that the treatment he had prescribed would — 99— the child to good —100—in two or three days.

In number 89 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Last week Mrs. Coker took her sick daughter to the hospital. After examining her, the doctor said that the child didn’t have much —86—to the parasites, which the laboratory —87— discovered in her blood —88. He advised her to give the child the prescribed drugs and to keep out the flies that—89—the disease. He told Mrs. Coker that the disease was in its early – -90— and that the obvious symptom was the—91— of the eye membrane. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a—92— because it is smaller than bacterial —93—. He made her realize that trachoma could cause blindness. Therefore, Mrs. Coker should protect her family from this—94— disease. She should maintain a high standard of —95— by —96— her towels and face cloths. The doctor then wrote out a —97— of antibiotic drugs and tablets, which should be obtained from a —98—. He assured Mrs. Coker that the treatment he had prescribed would — 99— the child to good —100—in two or three days.

In number 90 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Last week Mrs. Coker took her sick daughter to the hospital. After examining her, the doctor said that the child didn’t have much —86—to the parasites, which the laboratory —87— discovered in her blood —88. He advised her to give the child the prescribed drugs and to keep out the flies that—89—the disease. He told Mrs. Coker that the disease was in its early – -90— and that the obvious symptom was the—91— of the eye membrane. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a—92— because it is smaller than bacterial —93—. He made her realize that trachoma could cause blindness. Therefore, Mrs. Coker should protect her family from this—94— disease. She should maintain a high standard of —95— by —96— her towels and face cloths. The doctor then wrote out a —97— of antibiotic drugs and tablets, which should be obtained from a —98—. He assured Mrs. Coker that the treatment he had prescribed would — 99— the child to good —100—in two or three days.

In number 91 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Last week Mrs. Coker took her sick daughter to the hospital. After examining her, the doctor said that the child didn’t have much —86—to the parasites, which the laboratory —87— discovered in her blood —88. He advised her to give the child the prescribed drugs and to keep out the flies that—89—the disease. He told Mrs. Coker that the disease was in its early – -90— and that the obvious symptom was the—91— of the eye membrane. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a—92— because it is smaller than bacterial —93—. He made her realize that trachoma could cause blindness. Therefore, Mrs. Coker should protect her family from this—94— disease. She should maintain a high standard of —95— by —96— her towels and face cloths. The doctor then wrote out a —97— of antibiotic drugs and tablets, which should be obtained from a —98—. He assured Mrs. Coker that the treatment he had prescribed would — 99— the child to good —100—in two or three days.

In number 92 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Last week Mrs. Coker took her sick daughter to the hospital. After examining her, the doctor said that the child didn’t have much —86—to the parasites, which the laboratory —87— discovered in her blood —88. He advised her to give the child the prescribed drugs and to keep out the flies that—89—the disease. He told Mrs. Coker that the disease was in its early – -90— and that the obvious symptom was the—91— of the eye membrane. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a—92— because it is smaller than bacterial —93—. He made her realize that trachoma could cause blindness. Therefore, Mrs. Coker should protect her family from this—94— disease. She should maintain a high standard of —95— by —96— her towels and face cloths. The doctor then wrote out a —97— of antibiotic drugs and tablets, which should be obtained from a —98—. He assured Mrs. Coker that the treatment he had prescribed would — 99— the child to good —100—in two or three days.

In number 93 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Last week Mrs. Coker took her sick daughter to the hospital. After examining her, the doctor said that the child didn’t have much —86—to the parasites, which the laboratory —87— discovered in her blood —88. He advised her to give the child the prescribed drugs and to keep out the flies that—89—the disease. He told Mrs. Coker that the disease was in its early – -90— and that the obvious symptom was the—91— of the eye membrane. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a—92— because it is smaller than bacterial —93—. He made her realize that trachoma could cause blindness. Therefore, Mrs. Coker should protect her family from this—94— disease. She should maintain a high standard of —95— by —96— her towels and face cloths. The doctor then wrote out a —97— of antibiotic drugs and tablets, which should be obtained from a —98—. He assured Mrs. Coker that the treatment he had prescribed would — 99— the child to good —100—in two or three days.

In number 94 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Last week Mrs. Coker took her sick daughter to the hospital. After examining her, the doctor said that the child didn’t have much —86—to the parasites, which the laboratory —87— discovered in her blood —88. He advised her to give the child the prescribed drugs and to keep out the flies that—89—the disease. He told Mrs. Coker that the disease was in its early – -90— and that the obvious symptom was the—91— of the eye membrane. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a—92— because it is smaller than bacterial —93—. He made her realize that trachoma could cause blindness. Therefore, Mrs. Coker should protect her family from this—94— disease. She should maintain a high standard of —95— by —96— her towels and face cloths. The doctor then wrote out a —97— of antibiotic drugs and tablets, which should be obtained from a —98—. He assured Mrs. Coker that the treatment he had prescribed would — 99— the child to good —100—in two or three days.

In number 95 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Last week Mrs. Coker took her sick daughter to the hospital. After examining her, the doctor said that the child didn’t have much —86—to the parasites, which the laboratory —87— discovered in her blood —88. He advised her to give the child the prescribed drugs and to keep out the flies that—89—the disease. He told Mrs. Coker that the disease was in its early – -90— and that the obvious symptom was the—91— of the eye membrane. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a—92— because it is smaller than bacterial —93—. He made her realize that trachoma could cause blindness. Therefore, Mrs. Coker should protect her family from this—94— disease. She should maintain a high standard of —95— by —96— her towels and face cloths. The doctor then wrote out a —97— of antibiotic drugs and tablets, which should be obtained from a —98—. He assured Mrs. Coker that the treatment he had prescribed would — 99— the child to good —100—in two or three days.

In number 96 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Last week Mrs. Coker took her sick daughter to the hospital. After examining her, the doctor said that the child didn’t have much —86—to the parasites, which the laboratory —87— discovered in her blood —88. He advised her to give the child the prescribed drugs and to keep out the flies that—89—the disease. He told Mrs. Coker that the disease was in its early – -90— and that the obvious symptom was the—91— of the eye membrane. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a—92— because it is smaller than bacterial —93—. He made her realize that trachoma could cause blindness. Therefore, Mrs. Coker should protect her family from this—94— disease. She should maintain a high standard of —95— by —96— her towels and face cloths. The doctor then wrote out a —97— of antibiotic drugs and tablets, which should be obtained from a —98—. He assured Mrs. Coker that the treatment he had prescribed would — 99— the child to good —100—in two or three days.

In number 97 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Last week Mrs. Coker took her sick daughter to the hospital. After examining her, the doctor said that the child didn’t have much —86—to the parasites, which the laboratory —87— discovered in her blood —88. He advised her to give the child the prescribed drugs and to keep out the flies that—89—the disease. He told Mrs. Coker that the disease was in its early – -90— and that the obvious symptom was the—91— of the eye membrane. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a—92— because it is smaller than bacterial —93—. He made her realize that trachoma could cause blindness. Therefore, Mrs. Coker should protect her family from this—94— disease. She should maintain a high standard of —95— by —96— her towels and face cloths. The doctor then wrote out a —97— of antibiotic drugs and tablets, which should be obtained from a —98—. He assured Mrs. Coker that the treatment he had prescribed would — 99— the child to good —100—in two or three days.

In number 98 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Last week Mrs. Coker took her sick daughter to the hospital. After examining her, the doctor said that the child didn’t have much —86—to the parasites, which the laboratory —87— discovered in her blood —88. He advised her to give the child the prescribed drugs and to keep out the flies that—89—the disease. He told Mrs. Coker that the disease was in its early – -90— and that the obvious symptom was the—91— of the eye membrane. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a—92— because it is smaller than bacterial —93—. He made her realize that trachoma could cause blindness. Therefore, Mrs. Coker should protect her family from this—94— disease. She should maintain a high standard of —95— by —96— her towels and face cloths. The doctor then wrote out a —97— of antibiotic drugs and tablets, which should be obtained from a —98—. He assured Mrs. Coker that the treatment he had prescribed would — 99— the child to good —100—in two or three days.

In number 99 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

In the following passage, 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 

Last week Mrs. Coker took her sick daughter to the hospital. After examining her, the doctor said that the child didn’t have much —86—to the parasites, which the laboratory —87— discovered in her blood —88. He advised her to give the child the prescribed drugs and to keep out the flies that—89—the disease. He told Mrs. Coker that the disease was in its early – -90— and that the obvious symptom was the—91— of the eye membrane. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a—92— because it is smaller than bacterial —93—. He made her realize that trachoma could cause blindness. Therefore, Mrs. Coker should protect her family from this—94— disease. She should maintain a high standard of —95— by —96— her towels and face cloths. The doctor then wrote out a —97— of antibiotic drugs and tablets, which should be obtained from a —98—. He assured Mrs. Coker that the treatment he had prescribed would — 99— the child to good —100—in two or three days.

In number 100 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.