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101

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).

Even though there is no obvious riot on the campus, the atmosphere is restive?

A
quiet
B
chaotic
C
restless
D
tense
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102

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).



Mr. Dzokoto plays the piano with great dexterity?

A
wisdom
B
power
C
force
D
skill
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103

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).

The government is not opening up to the unions in the negotiations; it must have something up its sleeve?

A
be nursing a hidden a last agenda
B
be hoping to trap them
C
be hiding a last minute package
D
be intending to dissolve the unions
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104

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).

Adamu woke up with a start a took to his heels, claiming that something was on his trail?

A
in his food
B
giving him the chase
C
hiding near the bed
D
staring at him
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105

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).

When he found himself in a difficult situation, he tried to double-talk his way through?

A
talk to two people to help him
B
mix up issues to sound nervous
C
mix up facts to confuse people
D
talk twice to gain sympathy
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106

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).

They have tried circumvent the restriction on the importation of the commodities?

A
bypass
B
confront
C
oppose
D
challenge
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107

The word in capital letters has an emphatic stress, Choose the option that best fits the expression in the sentence?

The accused hasn't even been TRIED yet?

A
Was the accuse sentenced to life imprisonment ?
B
Has the suspect been apprehended?
C
Why hasn't the accused been tried yet?
D
Was the accused handed over to the
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108

The word in capital letters has an emphatic stress, Choose the option that best fits the expression in the sentence?

The fire destroyed MANY lives?

A
Did the fire destroy the village?
B
Did the fire destroy some houses?
C
Did the fire destroy any lives?
D
Did the fire spare any lives?
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109

The word in capital letters has an emphatic stress, Choose the option that best fits the expression in the sentence?

The electricity in OUR premises comes from a generator?

A
Is the electricity in your compound supplied by a generator
B
Is the electricity in your neighbour's premises supplied by a generator
C
Does the electricity in your premises come from NEPA
D
Does everybody in your street receive electricity from generator
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110

Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others?

A
interrupt
B
Contribute
C
Harmattan
D
Entertain
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