2017 English Past Questions CBT
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Question 1 of 50
1. Question
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 _______
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Question 2 of 50
2. Question
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The chairman is Parsimonious.
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Question 3 of 50
3. Question
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
This event was a watershed in the company
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Question 4 of 50
4. Question
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word
The delegates found it better to resort to consultation rather than __________
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Question 5 of 50
5. Question
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 _______
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Question 6 of 50
6. Question
From the options, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word
He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is_____?
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Question 7 of 50
7. Question
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The students received a mild reproof from the teacher
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Question 8 of 50
8. Question
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
Aisha impelled to the party
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Question 9 of 50
9. Question
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
They come here on bootless errand
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Question 10 of 50
10. Question
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined
One of the twins was as daring as the other was ______
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Question 11 of 50
11. Question
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
Snakes and ladders always______ me happy these days
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Question 12 of 50
12. Question
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
I really like working in that office: I find the ______ very friendly
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Question 13 of 50
13. Question
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
The delegates were given_____CorrectIncorrect -
Question 14 of 50
14. Question
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
When you ____ an opponent’s point in a debate, you must do so politely
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Question 15 of 50
15. Question
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
The crops the farmer planted will be ____ in three months time.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 16 of 50
16. Question
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
Garba acquiesced ______ their decision
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Question 17 of 50
17. Question
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
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Question 18 of 50
18. Question
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to _____ newspapersCorrectIncorrect -
Question 19 of 50
19. Question
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
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Question 20 of 50
20. Question
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with the philanthropy because he _____ publicityCorrectIncorrect -
Question 21 of 50
21. Question
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
The man’s Achilles’ heel is women ________
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Question 22 of 50
22. Question
Choose the option to which the given sentence relatesMy Boss has an amiable DISPOSITION
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Question 23 of 50
23. Question
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 _________?
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Question 24 of 50
24. Question
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 _________?
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Question 25 of 50
25. Question
Choose the option nearest to the statement
My brother’s drunkenness often got on my nerves. This means
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Question 26 of 50
26. Question
Choose the option to which the given sentence relates
Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy
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Question 27 of 50
27. Question
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
The painting was beautifully faked
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Question 28 of 50
28. Question
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
The letter was being written by the principal
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Question 29 of 50
29. Question
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence
Advising Olu to break his bad habit is like knocking your head against a brick wall
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Question 30 of 50
30. Question
Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that _________CorrectIncorrect -
Question 31 of 50
31. Question
Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.The number of workers have increased steadily each year means _________CorrectIncorrect -
Question 32 of 50
32. Question
Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.The government has decided to freeze student’s grants. This means that government intends toCorrectIncorrect -
Question 33 of 50
33. Question
From the options, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underline word
By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being ________
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Question 34 of 50
34. Question
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The children received gifts from doting parents
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Question 35 of 50
35. Question
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
This case is within the jurisdiction of the council
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Question 36 of 50
36. Question
Choose the option that has the same consonant as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
Clash
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Question 37 of 50
37. Question
Choose the option that has the same consonant as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
Who
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Question 38 of 50
38. Question
Choose the options that have the same consonant as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined
Leisure
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Question 39 of 50
39. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s)Strange
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Question 40 of 50
40. Question
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options below
Constitution
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Question 41 of 50
41. Question
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options belowPalatable
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Question 42 of 50
42. Question
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed are written in capital letters
Judiciary
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Question 43 of 50
43. Question
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed are written in capital letters
Departmental
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Question 44 of 50
44. Question
In the Novel “Independence”
Tayo wrote a biography of ______?
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Question 45 of 50
45. Question
In the Novel “Independence”Wearing woolens, lamb cardigans, extra socks, gloves and Balliol scarf signified that Tayo was _______?CorrectIncorrect -
Question 46 of 50
46. Question
In the Novel “Independence”Tayo lied to Vanessa that Christine was his ______?CorrectIncorrect -
Question 47 of 50
47. Question
In the Novel “Independence”This question is based on S. L. Manyika’s IN DEFENCEAccording to Tayo the two major problems of Nigeria were
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Question 48 of 50
48. Question
In the Novel “Independence”Tayo’s uncle, Kayode, wanted to study Engineering in _______?CorrectIncorrect -
Question 49 of 50
49. Question
In the Novel “Independence”Tayo opted to remain in Nigeria because he had a duty to serve hisCorrectIncorrect -
Question 50 of 50
50. Question
Suleiman’s reason for becoming a Muslim in the novel is because Islam brings sense of ______?
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