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Question 1
Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
….for the team for six years, he decided to join another
A. When he played
B. Playing
C. Having played
D. In playing
E. when he was playing
Question 2
Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
The bridge connecting the two cities was …. by the enemy
A. blown up
B. blown down
C. blown off
D. blown over
E. blown away
Question 3
Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
My little boy is suffering …. jaundice
A. from
B. of
C. for
D. with
E. by
Question 4
Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
They went to the market and bought a suitcase and …. bag
A. a big leather brown
B. a leather brown big
C. a big brown leather
D. a brown big leather
E. a leather big brown
Question 5
Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
By the end of this year, …. in this town for eleven years
A. i’m living
B. i’d be living
C. i’ll live
D. i’ll have lived
E. i have lived
Question 6
Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
If he had left home earlier, he …. late
A. would not be
B. would have not be
C. would not been
D. would have been not
E. would not have been
Question 7
Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
I saw you walking in that direction but i did not know exactly ….
A. where are you going
B. where you were going
C. where were you going to
D. to where were you going
E. where you are going
Question 8
Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
The hill behind the town was so steep ….
A. that no man could find a foot-hold on
B. that any man could find a foot-hold on it
C. for no man to find a foot-hold on
D. that no man could find a foot-hold on it
E. for any man to find a foot-hold on
Question 9
Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
Walking down the street ….
A. the boy was knocked down by a car
B. a car knocked the boy down
C. the boy was knocked down by car
D. a car collided with the boy
E. a serious accident happened
Question 10
Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
The project which seemed very near realization …. because of lack of funds
A. fell over
B. fell through
C. fell off
D. fell in
E. fell down
Question 11
Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
The chairman of the company was very sympathetic …. his staff
A. to
B. at
C. for
D. from
E. on
Question 12
Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:
Jane asked James ….
A. whether could she meet him later
B. could she meet him later
C. if she could meet him later
D. she could meet him later
E. that she could meet him later
Question 13
Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:
After our series of quarrels, it would be ….to pretend that i have any more regard for him
A. hypothetical
B. essential
C. hypocritical
D. necessary
E. inevitable
Question 14
Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:
If the company had any delay at the customs office, it was …. their own making
A. are
B. of
C. from
D. with
E. through
Question 15
Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:
There is an obvious need to ward …. enemy attacks
A. away
B. against
C. out
D. apart
E. off
Question 16
Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:
David can only become more mature through …. to life outside his home
A. posting
B. exposure
C. exposition
D. exposing
E. positioning
Question 17
Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:
Many of those who …. the country’s educational policy have taught for many years
A. develope
B. fabricate
C. organize
D. scheme
E. formulate
Question 18
Mr. Thomas talked …. about the successes of his institute in the past year
A. at a great length
B. for great length
C. at great length
D. for a great length
E. at great lengths
Question 19
What reward was Omar expecting for his achievement?
A. a bag
B. a shoe
C. a phone
D. a laptop
Question 20
From the novel; The Life Changer
What was Omar JAMB score?
A. 300
B. 250
C. 200
D. 230
Question 21
From the novel; The Life Changer
What was the double celebration in Lafayette?
A. The birth of Talle and his brother
B. Ummi’s admission and marriage
C. Omar’s
D. Salma’s admission and engagement
Question 22
From the novel; The Life Changer
According to Ummi, what is the first noticeable thing in the university?
A. Different people
B. lawlessness and injustice
C. Freedom of dressing
D. immoral relationships
Question 23
From the novel; The Life Changer
According to the novel, how would you describe Salma?
A. fair complexioned skin, tall and slim
B. fair complexioned, short and fat
C. dark-complexioned skin, tall and slim
D. dark-complexioned girl, short and fat.
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Questions from
1 Nearest and opposite in meaninig
2 lexis and structure
3 comprehension and questions
THE LIFE CHANGER
1. At the end of the novel, who was it decided that would break the news to the Dad?
2. When did the dad arrive in the novel?
3. Which of the following decribes Mohammed Kabir?
4. What did the author of the life changer study?
5. What is the full meaning of EMAL?
6. From the novel, Habib can be said to be a……….?
7. Until he lost the election, agbo ……. to be Student Union president?
Ans. had been hoping
-Choose the word that contains the same consonant sound
9. pleaSURE
A.Lecture
B.Texture
C.Moisture
D.Treasure
10. THink
A. That
B. Thin
C. Those
D. This
These questions are based on the Life Changer by Khadija Abubakar Jalli
11. When Omar said ‘there is always a silver lining in the Cloud’, he means that;
A. Every opportunity must be grabbed
B. Every silver has a lining
C. Every difficulty has some advantage
D. Every problem has a solution.
12. The author refers to Zaki as a;
A. Hustler
B. Thug
C. Student
D. Politician
13. According to the Novel, who was going to the University
A. Salma
B. Teemah
C. Ummi
D. Jamila
Choose the NEAREST IN MEANING to the word in Italics.
14. She is a woman of great WISDOM
A. Perception
B. Imprudence
C. Indiscretion
D. Comprehensibility
Choose the correct stress pattern
15. ‘Bureaucratic’
A. BU-reau-cra-tic
B. bu-REAU-cra-tic
C. bu-reau-CRA-tic
D. bu-reau-cra-TIC
16. The groom smiled at the Bride looking glamorous in her wedding… (A. Coat B. gown C. Cloth D. gown’s).
17. They have now achieved there…(A. lives B.life C. life’s D. lives’)
18. dream. Being husband and wife is what they… (A. have B. had C. had D. having)
19. been dreaming during the five years of… (A. love B. courtship C. likeness D. courtship).
20. This is indeed an important… (A. epochs B. episode C. event D. epoch)
21. in their history. The priest solemnized the marriage and the couple followed by the relatives and friends drove to the… (A. way B. house C. room D venue)
22. Of the reception, The…(A.way B.scene C. scenery D. sentry)
23. was spectacular. On each table there were… (assorts B. assorted C. soft D. hard)
24. drinks and water. There were also many ushers at the event. The evening was full of fun and entertainment. The musician played … ( A. Admonition B. appreciation C. estimation D. admiration)
25. of all while the invited guests danced to the rythm of the beat. It was… (A. glessfuness B. cheerfulness C. meriment D. jovialit)
26. They showed DISBAIN for the law (A. ajimiration B. scorn C. contempt D. concern)
27. The organismscan be divided into DISCRETE categories (A. ditached B. disconnected C. connected D. seperate)
28. We DISEMBARKED from the ship (A. left B. anchored C. boarded D. waved)
29. He was DEBARRED FROM holdinga public office (A. warned against B. praised for C. excluded D. licensedfor)
30. Several companiesare COMPETING for the contest ( A. collaborating B. battling C. contending D. fighting)
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31. Ans; The two friends are best of a feather.
32.Kabiru distanced himself from the allegations levelled against him
33. Do not rub salt into the wound
34. His powerful speech was enough to carry the Audience
35. Many people disenfranchised during the last election
_*THE LIFE CHANGER Questions*_
36. Omar immediate younger sisteris?
37. When Omar said “there is alwaysa silver lining in the cloud” what did he mean?
38. The way the girls in the university dress leave very little to the imagination” The above means that they dress?
39. ” Whether you’re right or wrong, just greese his palms” this exert refers to ?
40. The french expression’ C’est tres bien’ means ?
41. what does the acronym EMAL strands for in the novel?
42. Which institution did Omar secured admission in?
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43. Ummi left law to studt____
44. The author refers to Zika as a_____
45. According to the story, who was going to the university?
Opposite in meaning – Discrete
Debarred from
46. The companies were *contending* for the contract
A. Collaborating
B. Competing
C. Battling
D. Fighting
LIFE CHANGER-
47. ‘Whether right or wrong,grease his palms’
This excerpt refers to
A. Zaki
B. Honourable Habib
C. Dabo
D. Dr Kabir
48. Omar gained admission to which university
A. Ahmadu Bello University
B. Obafemi Awolowo University
C. University of Ibadan
D. Ogun State University
49. The term EMAL form in the novel means
A. Examination Maladministration Form
B. Examination Malpractice Form
C. Examination Malice Form
D. Examination Miscellaneous Form
50. Who was going to university in the story
A. Ummi
B. Salma
C. Jamila
D. Teemah
51. ‘My husband had wanted to read Law himself but Providence directed he read …..’
A. Business
B. Engineering
C. Marketing
D. Accounting
52. Identify the words that have the same consonant sounds
Thin
A. Think
B. Those
C. Then
D. They
53. Choose which option has a similar vowel sound
Cow
A. Now
B. Knew
C. No
D. Own
54. Key
A. Plead
B. Kay
C. Quay
D. Pay
55. The students had to stage a ….. for better hostel conditions
A. Disturbance
B. Demonstration
C. Riot
D. Campaign
56. Simon distanced himself from the allegations. This means
A. He accepted the allegations
B. The allegations were true
C. He denied the allegations
D. He did not know about the allegations
57. Do not rub salt into the wound
A. This means
B. Do not make things less difficult
Do not make things more difficult
C. Rub salt into the wound
D. Do not add salt into the wound
58. Many voters were disenfranchised during the elections. This means
A. They did not go to vote
B. They wanted to vote but were rejected by polling officers
C. They were not allowed to exercise their right to vote
D. They did not know how to vote
59. What does “C’est tres bien” mean?
a. good morning b. this is good c. that’s very good d. goodbye
60. What is Ummi’s full name?
a. Ahmed b.Ahmad c.Abdul d. Lawal.
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Question 1
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Since its inception 1983, the newspaper has attracted thousands of readers?
A. renaissance
B. coming
C. commencement
D. publication
Question 2
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Mrs. Asio wanted her sister to stop being so detached?
I’m
A. friendly
B. careless
C. indifferent
D. passionate
Question 3
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Lantana dwelt in a ruined cottage on the hillside?
A. sat
B. worked
C. slept
D. lived
Question 4
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The mistake brought the show to an ignominious end?
A. a good
B. a palatable
C. a disgraceful
D. a satisfactory
Question 5
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He compliments me on my way of doing things?
A. complements
B. imitates
C. disgusts
D. praises
Question 6
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:
Some workers went on rampage at a trade-fair.
A. turned violent
B. robbed
C. were angry
D. demostrated
Question 7
Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
….for the team for six years, he decided to join another
A. When he played
B. Playing
C. Having played
D. In playing
E. when he was playing
Question 8
Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five option:
The telephone …. in the nineteenth century and is now used in most countries in the world
A. had been invented
B. was invented
C. would have been invented
D. has been invented
E. was being invented
Question 9
Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options:
For their part in the unsuccessful …. the mutineers were court – martialled
A. coopes
B. coupes
C. coupe
D. coup
E. coupse
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Question 10
Fill in the blank spaces with the most appropriate of options A-E:
Monisola is sure to pass in September. She …. hard since the beginning of this term.
A. had been working
B. was working
C. is working
D. would work
E. has been working
Question 11
In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
The story has to be taken with a grain of salt. This means that
A. you need some salt to listen to the story
B. there is not salt in the story
C. the story is questionable
D. the story is true
E. you have too much salt in story
Question 12
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
The meeting was cancelled because of the convocation
A. brought up
B. called off
C. broke off
D. dropped out
E. phased out
Question 13
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The chief was generous in his award of university scholarships
A. nobel
B. considerate
C. liberal
D. mean
E. honest
Question 14
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
Mr Jack was most flexible in his instruction
A. rigid
B. correct
C. stiff
D. upright
Question 15
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
The house-wife was hard up before the end of each month
A. upset
B. penniless
C. borrowing
D. in no need
16 What is Ummi’s Occupation?
A. Nurse
B. Teacher
C. Businessperson
D. Accountant
17 “Money moves Mountains”
This statement was made by _________
A. Salma
B. Teemah
C. Bint
D. Ngozi
18 Talle was imprisoned for?
A. Murder
B. Kidnapping and Robbery
C. Kidnapping and extortion
D. smuggling
19 What brand of Phone did Salim buy?
A. Nokia
B. Iphone
C. Itel
D. Samsung
20 How did Omar check his admission status?
A. visiting a cyber cafe
B. through his phone
C. by visiting the university
D. through a friend’s phone
21 Who often says ” what you teach a child is like writing on a rock and when dried, it would be difficult to erase”
A. Ummi
B. Omar
C. Ummi’s Grandmother
D. Salma’s grandmother
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