From the alternative answers, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

The supervisor will ask the ………….to come and repair the pipe in the bath room.

SECTION C
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives answers the one that best explains the underlined group of words.

The headmaster took the students’ version of the theft with a pinch of salt.

From the alternative answers, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

The stone fell into the river with a loud ………………

SECTION D
From the list of Answers, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each sentence.

The judge acquitted four of the accused but …………….the rest.

From the alternative answers, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

Aggie got …………mark for French in the examination.

SECTION D
From the list of Answers, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each sentence.

It pays to be courteous rather than being …………..

From the alternative answers, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

We won the school debating contest, …………we?

SECTION D
From the list of Answers, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each sentence.

Drivers who do not drive with care are sometimes charged with ………….

From the alternative answers, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

Kwame looks very handsome, …………..?

SECTION D
From the list of Answers, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each sentence.

King David was the heir to the throne while the brother was the ……………..

From the alternative answers, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

Nana Yaa was suffering ……………measles.

SECTION D
From the list of Answers, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each sentence.

The secretary intentionally hid the documents but the clerk …………burnt them.

From the alternative answers, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

He is …………….poor that he cannot pay his bills.

From the alternative answers, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

The suspect was charged …………….pickpocketing.

PART B
LITERATURE
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that correctly answers each question or completes the sentence.

A poem of six lines is called a/an …………..

From the alternative answers, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

You will be late …………..you hurry.

SECTION B
Choose from the alternatives answers the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.

One essential item for making local soap is soda ash.

Read the following extract below and answer;

The sudden change in the weather frightened Araba.
The bright orange colour of the sunset sky had
quickly turned dull as the grey clouds gathered,
rumbling, dark and angry.
The booming voice of thunder was intimidating.
Lightning flashed shards of light from his formidable torch.
Araba was a cornered rat.
How would she get home if the worst happened?

The atmosphere is ……………..

From the alternative answers, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

Aminu has been absent from class ……………..one month.

SECTION B
Choose from the alternatives answers the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.

Pupils are to read the instructions carefully.

Read the following extract below and answer Questions;

The sudden change in the weather frightened Araba.
The bright orange colour of the sunset sky had
quickly turned dull as the grey clouds gathered,
rumbling, dark and angry.
The booming voice of thunder was intimidating.
Lightning flashed shards of light from his formidable torch.
Araba was a cornered rat.
How would she get home if the worst happened?

The state of the weather is emphasized by the word ………….

From the alternative answers, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

Many people have been invited, but ……………..will be employed.

SECTION B
Choose from the alternatives answers the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.

The dog saw its image in the water.

Read the following extract below and answer Questions

The sudden change in the weather frightened Araba.
The bright orange colour of the sunset sky had
quickly turned dull as the grey clouds gathered,
rumbling, dark and angry.
The booming voice of thunder was intimidating.
Lightning flashed shards of light from his formidable torch.
Araba was a cornered rat.
How would she get home if the worst happened?

‘Lightning flashed …light from …..torch.’ is an example of …………

From the alternative answers, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

The teacher told the girl he had received …………of the two exercises.

SECTION B
Choose from the alternative answers the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.

We shall have the final rehearsal for the play tonight

Read the following extract below and answer;

The sudden change in the weather frightened Araba.
The bright orange colour of the sunset sky had
quickly turned dull as the grey clouds gathered,
rumbling, dark and angry.
The booming voice of thunder was intimidating.
Lightning flashed shards of light from his formidable torch.
Araba was a cornered rat.
How would she get home if the worst happened?

What is being referred to by the question, ‘How would she ……..happened?’

From the alternative answers, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

My father has bought a …………..car

SECTION B
Choose from the alternative answers the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.

My mother is skilled in domestic affairs

Read the following extract below and answer Questions;

The sudden change in the weather frightened Araba.
The bright orange colour of the sunset sky had
quickly turned dull as the grey clouds gathered,
rumbling, dark and angry.
The booming voice of thunder was intimidating.
Lightning flashed shards of light from his formidable torch.
Araba was a cornered rat.
How would she get home if the worst happened?

The extract is …………

From the alternative answers, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

Mama is never ………..ready for anything.

SECTION C
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives answers the one that best explains the underlined group of words.

Akweley was taken aback on seeing a stranger in her room. This means Akweley was very

One special feature of prose is the ………….

From the alternative answers, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

Akua was …………..that she won four prizes.

SECTION C
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives answers the one that best explains the underlined group of words.

The employees saw eye to eye with their manager.

This means that the employees

The work of the novelist is in ………….

From the alternative answers, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

Before he entered the classroom, we ……….the chalkboard.

SECTION C
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives answers the one that best explains the underlined group of words.

The priest was in high spirits during the sermon.

This means that he was

From the alternative answers, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

I have forgotten all …………my friend told me.

SECTION C
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives answers the one that best explains the underlined group of words.

The opponents decided to bury the hatchet .

This means that they decided to