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A Wolf seeing a Lamb drinking from a river, wanted to find a pretext for devouring him.
He stood higher up the stream and accused the Lamb of muddying the water so that he could
not drink. The Lamb said that he drank only with the tip of his tongue, and that in any case he
was standing lower down the river, and could not possibly disturb the water, higher up. When
this excuses failed him, the wolf said: 'well, last year you insulted my father. I wasn't even born
then,' replied the Lamb.
'You are good at finding answers,' said the wolf,' 'but what do you mean by taking up so
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much of the path where I am walking? The lamb, frightened at the wolf's angry tone and
terrible aspect, told him, with all due submission, that he could not conceive how his walking
on such a wide path could occasion him any inconvenience. 'What!' exclaimed the wolf,
seemingly in great anger and indignation. 'You are as impudent as your father who seized me
by the throat last year, and caused me to be kept in a cage for three months.
'If you will believe me,' said the lamb, 'my parents are poor simple creatures who live
entirely by green stuff; we are none of hunters of your species.' Ah! I see it's no use talking to
you, 'said the wolf, drawing up close to him. It runs in the blood of your family to hate us
Wolves, and therefore, as we have come so conveniently together, I'll just pay off a few of your
forefathers' scores before we part.' So saying, he leapt at the Lamb from behind and garroted
him.
1. The charges leveled against the Lamb are___
A. Pollution, insolence, obstruction and aggression B. Exuberance, pollution,
wickedness and Stubbornness C. Garrulity, loquacity, pride and arrogance D. greed,
wandering, insolence and disrespect. E. pollution, indolence, obstruction and parental
sins.
2. From the way the story ended, it can be concluded that the ____
A. Wolf and Lamb parted amicably B. Lamb did not survive the encounter
B. Wolf had encountered the Lamb's parents D. Lamb offended the wolf quite seriously E.
The ancestors of the Lamb have been predators.
3. Which of the following aptly describes the moral of the story?
A. No matter how highly placed he is in society, the unmindful lawbreaker will always
meet his nemesis. B. the law is weak in defense of the poor against the rich and mighty
C. The sins of the forefathers are visited upon the children no matter how long it takes.
D. if you have made up your mind to hang your dog, any rope will do for the purpose.
E. Quiet and innocent people will always prevail in the end.
4. The expression when this excuse failed him suggests that the .......
A. Lamb was prepared for the charges levelled against him. B. Wolf was uncertain of the
charges levelled against the lamb C. the Wolf only made the charges levelled against
the Lamb
D. the Lamb was more intelligent than the wolf. E. the Lamb was never prepared for a
war.
5. The expression ‘’angry tone and terrible aspect’’ refers to the Wolf's ... A. towering size
and thunderous voice B. harsh voice and menacing posture C. Sonorous voice and
overbearing attitude. D. Loud voice and fretting movement. E. hungry and harsh
disposition
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6. Teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases can be prevented through -----
(A). Abstainance (B) Abstenence (C) Abstinance (D) Abstinence (E) Abstenence
7. A patriotic citizen must always avoid ---------------- remark about his country.
(A). contemptious (B) Contemptuous (C) contempteous (D) Contenteous (E)
Contemptous .
8. An --------------- error from a medical practitioner may cost a life.
(A) infinitecimal (B) infinitessimal (C) infinidecimal (D) infinitesimal (E) infinidesimal
9. Her decision to study law has been ------------ by her father
(A) Acquiesced (B) Acqueinsed (C) Acquissed (D) Acqueisced (E)
Acquirsced
10. The ----------- lifestyle of our political leaders will naturally trigger hatred from the masses.
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(A) Ostenstatcous (B) Ostentatious (C) Ostentatuous (D) Ostentateous (E)

Ostentacious
11. The new student found it hard to comprehend the -------------- of chemical compounds.
(A) Normencliture (B) Nomencleture (C) Nomenclature (D) Normecleature (E) Nomencleature
12. The Supreme Court has insisted that the ----------------- lacks merit in his case.
(A) Appealant (B) Appenllant (C) Appellant (D) Appeallent (E) Appallant
13. Former President Goodluck Jonathan was ----- absent at the just concluded PDP convention.
(A) Conspicuously (B) Conspiciously (C) Conspicously (D) Conspitiously (E) Conspiteously
14. A -----was released to the media explaining the reason for the postponement of the olympiad exams.
(A)Communiquay (B) Communiquie (C) Communique (D) Communiquee (E) Communiquae
15. The commissioner for education has been accused of misappropriation and -------
(A) Malfaesance (B) Malfeasence (C) Malfiscence (D) Malfeasance (E) Malfiesence
16. Children suffering from malnutrition and acute food shortage are often victims of --
(A) Kwashoikor (B) Kwashiorko (C) Kwashiorkor (D) Kwarshiokor (E) Kwashiorko
17. The decision of the trial judge was ------------- by a plea bargain.
(A) Preceeded (B) Preseeded (C) Preseded (D) Presidded (E) Preceded
18. The heretic preacher was murdered in cold blood for his --------------
(A) Mathyardom (B) Marthyrdom (C) Marthydrom (D) Mathyrdom (E) Martyrdom
19. Misleading advertisement will always ------------ customers
(A) Exasperete (B) Exarsperetion (C) Exasperation (D) Exerspiratie (E) Exaspirate
20. The Canadian government has granted the rebel leader a diplomatic ---------
(A) Asyllum (B) Assylum (C) Assyllum (D) Asylum (E) Assylom
21. The ruling class often determines the economic survival of the ------------
(A) Proletarate (B) Proletariate (C) Prolitariat (D) Prolateriat (E) Proletariat
22. Modern technology has significantly improved ------------- lighting system.
(A) Flouresent (B) Flourescent (C) Fluorescent (D) Flouriscent (E) Fluoriscent
23. ----------- is a figure of speech which uses a part of something to represent a whole.
(A) Synnecdoche (B) Synecdochie (C) Synecdoche (D) Synecdochey (E) Synnecdochee
24. The drowning child has been ------------ by the medic on duty.
(A) Resursitated (B) Resoursitated (C) Resusicated (D) Resuscitated (E) Resucitated
25. A natural juice contains less -----------------
(A) Sarcharine (B) Saccarine (C) Saccharine (D) Sacharine (E) Sarccarine
26. The boys were loud in their ------------- of occult practices.
(A) Denounciation (B) Denounciausion (C) Denonciation (D) Denunciation (E) Denouciation
27. His consignment attracted a significant ---- after he defaulted on the official time limit.
(A) Demurrage (B) Demourage (C) Demurrhage (D) Demurage (E) Demorhege
28. ------------ movies are becoming more interesting lately.
(A) Ghanian (B) Ghanaian (C) Ghananian (D) Ghanain (E) Ghaninian
29. Smoking can be ----------------to the human health.
(A) Delitereous (B) Deletirious (C) Deleterious (D) Deleteruous (E) Deletireous
30. An Israeli ............ has been engaged to counter the growing insurgency in the country.
(A) Machinary (B) mercinery (C) mercenary (D) Mercenery (E) marcenery
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30.The CONVALESCENT mother was advised to rest and eat healthy diets.
(A) Sick (B) Recuperating (C) Fasting (D) Hungry (E) nursing
31. The Olympic medalists have attributed their successes to the CAMARADERIE existing in the team.
(A) Friendship (B) Fighting spirit (C) Hard work (D) Training (E) Bravery
32. The Federal government ban on twitter was a SURREPTITIOUS attempt to silent critics.
(A) Bold (B) Cruel (C) Secret (D) Wicked (E) Clever
33.The end SARS protest was borne out of the INCESSANT arrest of youths in their prime.
(A) Unlawful (B) Brutal (C) Planned (D) Innocent (E) Constant
34. Her decision to study medicine was considered OBSTINATE even after several failed attempt.
(A) Shocking (B) Brave (C) Surprising (D) Stubborn (E) Reasonable
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35. Her father is the BUREAUCRAT who lives next door.

(A) Administrator (B) Politician (C) Legislator (D) Judge (E) Diplomat
36. The contractor's desperate attempt to justify his failure to deliver the project within the stipulated time
EXACERBATED the already tensed situation.
(A) Aggravated (B) Exaggerated (C) Calmed (D) soothed (E) Saved
37. Global leaders have continued to work against the ANNIHILATION of wild life by poachers.
(A) Retribution (B) Restitution (C) Reclamation (D) extermination (E) Colonization
38. A court of coordinate JURISDICTION cannot review decisions made by another court of the
same hierarchy.
(A) Administration (B) Authority (C) Location (D) Information (E) Resource
39. Mr Adekunle has a reputation for coming early to the weekly RENDEZVOUS.
(A) Prayers (B) Celebration (C) Debates (D) Appointment (E) Party
40.The teenager accused of misconducts have been INCARCERATED.
(A) Imprisoned (B) Sanctioned (C) Ostracized (D) Executed (E) Freed
41. The leadership of the fourth assembly was OUSTED by a majority resolution.
(A) Supported (B) Elected (C) Recommended (D) Suspended (E) Expelled
42. Our Journey towards nationhood is plagued by some SURMOUNTABLE challenges.
(A) Threatening (B) Teething (C) Avoidable (D) Solvable (E) Obvious
43. Insecurity UNDERSCORES the argument for state policing in the country.
(A) Negates (B) contradicts (C) justifies (D) nullifies (E) opposed
44. The high cost of living these days have called for CONSERVATION in the use of scarce
resources. (A) Generosity (B) frugality (C) largesse (D) opulence (E) inaction
45. She is a GREENHORN in the volleyball team.
(A) Coach (B) Team player (C) Novice (D) Veteran (E) Captain
CHOOSE THE WORD OPPOSITE IN MEANING TO THE WORD UNDERLINED IN
CAPITAL LETTER FROM THE OPTIONS LETTERED A-E -(15 MARKS)
46. Military dictators have finally bowed to the notion that power is TRANSIENT.
(A) Permanent (B) Corruptible (C) Influential (D) Transferable (E)
Wealth
47. The graphic designs were made with ANIMATED colours.
(A) Artificial (B) Mixed (C) Lively (D) Photo shopped (E) Dull
48. Psychologist have suggested that children are often associated with ERRATIC behaviors
(A) Irritating (B) plausible (C) Stubborn (D) Predictable (E) Playful
49. Criminal elements in some parts of the nation still wonder the streets with IMPUNITY.
(A) Impetus (B) Boldness (C) Immunity (D) Liability (E) Precaution
50. Captain Bala is one of the most INDISPENSABLE ministers in the previous administration.
(A) Committed (B) Brave (C) unimportant (D) loyal (E) cunning
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51. The priest has been EQUIVOCAL in his condemnation of the community violence.
(A) apologetic (B) Indecisive (C) Commendable (D) biased` (E) clear
52. Amaka has UNWITTINGLY revealed the evidence for the murder trial.
(A) Inadvertently (B) Intentionally (C) forcefully (D) reluctantly (E) regrettably
53. The civilian administration has brought about economic AUSTERITY.
(A) Corruption (B) prosperity (C) misfortune (D) miscarry (E) recession
54. Dangote company's LIABILITIES have risen up significantly over the past few years.
(A) Assets (C) accruals (D) Debt (E) interest (E) Equity
55. Sara’s valedictory speech threw the audience in a FRENZY
(A) an excitement (B) an ecstasy (C) a panic (D) a calm (E) an amusement
56. The violence that erupted in the south coast was EVITABLE.
(A) Imminent (B) unavoidable (C) unnecessary (D) uncalled for(E) preventable
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57. Kunle SELDOMLY attends night parties.

(A) Never (B) rarely (C) occasionally (D) always (E) often
58. The PLAINTIFF was dissatisfied with the decision of the trial judge.
(A) Complainant (B) bailiff (C) respondent (D) witness (E) defendant
59.The writer’s INGENUITY was widely noticeable in his publications
(A) Creativity (B) insight (C) mastery (D) suppliant (E) clumsiness
60. The business man was SHREWD in his investment decision.
(A) excellent (B) ingenuous (C) astute (D) conservative (E) wise
SELECT THE OPTION THAT BEST COMPLETES THE GAPS IN EACH
OF THE SENTENCES NUMBERED 61-75 -(15 MARKS)
61. The football coach charged his players to ‘’break a leg’’. This means that the players should .....
(A) attack opposition (B) be aggressive (C) be defensive (D) succeed (E) be merciless
62. The principal asserted that he was not unaware of the plights of the students. This Means he was .....of
their issues. (A) unfazed (B) ignorant (C) unconcerned (D) indifferent (E) knowledgeable
63. Mr Musa has thrown his hat into the ring in the presidential election. This means that he ---- the
presidential election. (A) Contested (B) won (C) lost (D) ignored (E) Regretted
64. The police are searching for -------(A) Six big cars blue (B) six cars big blue (C) six big blue cars
(D) six blue big cars (E) blue six big cars
65. A survey of opinion on how pupils feel about their teachers ----------- carried out.
(A) have been (B) has been (C) is been (D) are been (E) will been
66. Father and the chairman of the occasion --------just arrived.
(A) has (B) have (C) had (D) having (E) will
67. The concept of ‘’REBUTTAL’’ is a skill best applied in -------
(A) Letters (B) essay (C) debates (D) quiz (E) comprehension.
68. A relative clause can also be called ---------- (A) Noun clause (B) Adverbial clause
(C) Adjective clause (D) Prepositional clause (E) independent clause
69. Olu is not very strong, he’s not ---------- a rough life.
(A) Cut up for (B) cut for (C) cut off for (D) cut out for (E) cut in for
70. They spent the last holiday with their -------------
(A) brothers in law (B) brother-in-law (C) brother-in-laws (D) brothers-in-law (E) brother in laws
71.Whoever cleaned the house deserves a reward. The underlined expression is a ............
(A) Noun clause (B) adjectival clause (C) adverbial clause (D) noun phrase (E) independent clause
72. The man BOUGHT a radio. (A) who bought a radio? (B) did the woman buy a radio? (C) did the man
steal a radio? (D) did the boy borrowed the radio? (E) the did man bough a computer?
73. Identify the primary stress in MELODRAMATIC
(A) MElodramatic (B) meLOdramatic (C) meloDRAmatic (D) melodraMAtic (E) melodramaTIC
74. Identify the primary stress in ADMINISTRATIVE
(A) ADministrative (B) adMINistrative (C) adminIStrative (D) adminisTRAtive (E) administraTIVE
75. thatch : (A) brother (B) then (C) clothing (D) method (E) those