WAEC SSCE - English Language - 1995 (Objective)

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Doctor: "How is the ulcer patient? Nurse: He's recovering.....faster than we expected"

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is really a ......the more you look, the less you see.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Ahmadu would have arrived earlier but he was.....in heavy traffic

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
As Siaka was a first offender, the magistrate merely.....and discharged him

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
He is a very brilliant student so it is not surprising that he got a.....

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The policeman has gathered ......to complete the investigation

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The children inherited many houses from their father but they have sold off.......

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The journalist refused to divulge the source of his information

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The deputy's loyalty to the boss is unalloyed but the confidence of the boss in him is ............

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The eventual implementation of the plan deviated much from the ......conception

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
To have gone through a civil war...... a terrible experience.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The taxi-driver smelt a rat when the policeman waved him to stop and so he sped off. This means that the taxi driver

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mrs Coker had an accident because she was.....

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The kidnappers demanded a .......of N50,000 before they would release the rich business man.

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The labour leaders described the newly-introduced economic measures as obnoxious

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The exotic bird looked resplendent; its bright plumage contrasted with the rather.........undergrowth.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
There were.....infant deaths in the town last year than in previous years

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Umar and Yusuf went hunting today......?

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The boss is quite inflexible once she has made up her mind

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The new car is strikingly attractive but I very much doubt its..........

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
It appears that this government is not ready to tolerate any adverse criticism

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I ....at the hotel for two days when I was suddenly asked to leave

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Bunmi should not have taken offence at Emeka's seemingly........comments

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Chukwu's appraisal was one of the....in the department

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The proscription of the students' union was to nip the planned demonstration in the bud. This means that the proscription was meant to

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
As soon as Shehu realized that he has made a mistake,he did everything to rectify it

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The post-war generation were born in an era of scarcity but grew up in a period of .........

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Dupe...to havespoken so rudely to her mother

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Udoh was....hasty in his decision to resign

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
.........are seven female teachers in our school

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Spain was once a very powerful nation but her influence has waned over the years

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The mineral resources of the country are yet to be fully tapped

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The lawyer remarked that the fact that the accused did nothing when the innocent boy was being lynched made him culpable

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
His cloths were not only tattered but also.....with oil

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
........all the contestants, the judges then announced the winner

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
His decision to terminate the agreement was.....as he did not consult the other party

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The cashier wanted to pull the wool over my eyes by making me sign for the money I didn't receive. This means that the cashier wanted to

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
.........are seven female teachers in our school.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
It was reveled that the drainage system of the town has been.....of use since it was constructed

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Perhaps what Ade told us.....true after all

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The two cats are so similar that I cannot tell whether that one is

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The politician made very scurrilous remarks about his opponent.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The new manager found the bustle and excitement of city life difficult to adjust to after living for almost a decade in a relatively.....village

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Ibrahim was full of admiration for Amina but she treated him with.........

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mr Johnson instructed his driver to ensure that the tank of the car is filled with.....for the long journey the next day

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I found out recently that one can enjoy....without drinking

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The uncompromising politician remained.......a political wilderness for almost a decade

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
More often than not, the law......on individual freedom

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The old man's illness was so serious that he was not expected to..........

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Femi is very presumptuous quite unlike his late father who was a rather......man

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The man's decision to withdraw his daughter from school because of her misbehaviour really amounts to cutting off his own nose and face. This means that

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Jimmy is good company, but he sometimes blows his own trumpet. This means that Jimmy

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Customers are advised to settle their electricity bills promptly, otherwise supply may be........

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Bola is a good friend of mine, but I am sometimes......by her careless attitude.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The governor scolded the contractors for the poor ....of the project

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The policeman's statement was explicit while that of the suspect was.........

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The boy needs a broad piece of paper and.......to practice his drawing.

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The threat that he would be expelled from school if he failed his examination again........him into seriousness.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The principal sent them home because they did not pay .......school fees

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The school boys were told to refrain...smoking

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The economist argued that the apparently inconsequential rise in the price of petrol had a .......effect on the cost of living

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The last book is the.......interesting of the books we have read this term

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Because of the hard times, many workers now live in a state of .....poverty.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The minister warned his officers to be frugal and avoid.........expenditure

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Bose shouldn't have interrupted the teacher.....?

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
When the managing director promised to increase the wages of the workers in the new year, everybody knew that he was talking with his tongue in his cheek. This means that the managing director

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The government introduced belt tightening measures in the budget for the new year, This means that the measures were

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Ada was sceptical about the story Ifeoma told her

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Farming is a very common -73- among the rural dwellers in the West African sub-region. Most often, this is practised at -74- level with little if any -75- outlay involved. Year in year out, the farmers eke out their -76- from the land tilled with hoes and such other simple implements. Many of these rural dwellers have never heard about -77- farming let alone the prerequisites for the successful operation of such -78- enterprises. -79- cultivation is widely practised. This is a process where farmers abandon their parcels of land for a period of four to five years to allow such land to recover its natural -80- for better -81- -82- such as yam, maize, rice, cow pea which serve as -83- food are planted on -84- basis, while -85- crops are hardly grown. Invariably the -86- are inherited and passed from one generation to another. Where -87- are paid at all, they are usually in kind.
The -88- has just completed his -89- into a case of -90- brought by a -91-, but was undecided as to whether or not there was enough evidence to -92- the -93-. However, his inspector felt that there were sufficient ingredients in the case to warrant -94- . Not only ere there witnesses to -95- the evidence of the complainant but the accused had virtually confessed to the offence. The courtroom was filled to capacity during the ensuing -96-, as the accused had employed the service of a legal luminary for his defence. During the -97- it became clear to all present that the -98-relied upon by the prosecution was very weak. The defence counsel successfully tore the evidence of the witnesses into shreds. The presiding -99- had no choice but to -100- and accused for want of evidence.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The young man came to Lagos...the intention of staying with his friend

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The accountant falsified the records in order to feather his own nest. This means that the accountant tried to

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The officer urged the soldiers to gird up their loins for the task ahead. This means that soldiers should

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The new bakery will ....one thousand loaves of bread daily

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The teacher was reprimanded for turning a blind eye to the acts of rudeness of his pupils. This means that the teacher