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21

In the book "Independence" Tayo's uncle, Kayode, wanted to study Engineering in _______?

A
Britain
B
U.S.A
C
France
D
Germany
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22

Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed are written in capital letters

Judiciary

A
judiCIAry
B
judiciaRY
C
JUdiciary
D
juDIciary
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23

From the options, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word

He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is_____?

A
humorous
B
sober
C
taciturn
D
silent
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24

In the book "Independence" Wearing woolens, lamb cardigans, extra socks, gloves and Balliol scarf signified that Tayo was _______?

A
Cold
B
Going to a party
C
sick
D
walking in the rain
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25

The number of workers have increased steadily each year means _________

A
have increased steadily
B
steadily have increased
C
have been increasing steadily
D
has increased steadily
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26

From the options, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underline word

By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being ________

A
overshadowed
B
defeated
C
demoted
D
submerged
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27

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

The students received a mild reproof from the teacher

A
exhortation
B
opposition
C
commendation
D
appropriation
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28

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

Aisha impelled to the party

A
compelled
B
accompained
C
authority
D
finance
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29

When you ____ an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely

A
refute
B
rebuke
C
reject
D
refuse
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30

Choose the options that have the same consonant as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined

leisure

A
sure
B
ledger
C
treasure
D
judge
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