Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: The chief was 'generous' in his award of university scholarships
'Generous' means giving freely, so the opposite is 'mean,' meaning stingy, fitting the context of awarding scholarships.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: Chidi is naturally 'taciturn'
'Taciturn' means silent or reserved, so the opposite is 'garrulous,' meaning talkative, fitting the context of Chidi’s nature.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: The military Governor 'upheld' the decision of his cabinet
'Upheld' means supported or maintained, so the opposite is 'reversed,' meaning to overturn, fitting the context of the decision. 'Opposed' is less precise, as it suggests disagreement rather than annulment.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: The deafening noise of the two jet planes which flew across our compound yesterday made people fear that an assault on the country might be 'imminent'
'Imminent' means about to happen, so the opposite is 'remote,' meaning far off or unlikely, fitting the context of an assault.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: The 'severity' of the harmattan helped me to complete my writing assignment in record time because I had no choice but to lock myself indoors
'Severity' means harshness, so the opposite is 'mildness,' meaning gentleness, fitting the context of the harmattan weather.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: This card 'entitles' you to attend the film show
'Entitles' means gives the right, so the opposite is 'disqualifies,' meaning removes the right, fitting the context of attending the show.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: Victor will not attend the dinner party tonight; he is 'afraid of his own shadow'
'Afraid of his own shadow' means overly fearful, so 'scared of imaginary things' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of Victor’s absence.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: The manager often quarrels with his staff because he goes around with 'a chip on his shoulder'
'A chip on his shoulder' means being easily provoked, so 'readiness to be angered' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of the manager’s behavior.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: Kelechi 'hardly ever' falls sick
'Hardly ever' means rarely, so 'very seldom' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of Kelechi’s health.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: The ceiling of my bedroom 'fell in' and knocked me out
'Fell in' means collapsed, and 'knocked me out' means rendered unconscious, so 'made me unconscious' fits the context.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: The class as a whole will have a 'lecture' on scarce commodities tomorrow
'Lecture' means a formal talk, so 'talk' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of a class session.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: He lost his voice 'momentarily'
'Momentarily' means for a short time, so 'for a brief period of time' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of losing his voice.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: The 'penultimate' paragraph of my essay
'Penultimate' means second to last, so 'last but one' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of the essay.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: Stephen was blamed for leaving his door 'ajar' during the heavy rainfall
'Ajar' means slightly open, so 'open' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of the door during rainfall.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: Despite increasingly 'punitive' laws against hemp smoking, it is still rising at an alarming rate
'Punitive' means harsh or punishing, so 'severe' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of strict laws. 'Fair' is unrelated to punitive.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: Since his father's death, Osita has not been able to 'cope with' the tasks of a family head
'Cope with' means to manage or handle, so 'perform adequately' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of Osita’s responsibilities.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: To be 'above board' is to be
'Above board' means honest and transparent, so 'above suspicion' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of integrity.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: Bankole was a man 'given to much wine'
'Given to much wine' means habitually indulging, so 'addicted to' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of Bankole’s behavior.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: The principal advised the boy to 'come to grips with' himself if he wanted to do well at the end of his course
'Come to grips with' means to confront and deal with, so 'master his difficulties' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of self-improvement.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: Employees have been urged to 'desist from witch-hunting and character assassination'
'Desist from witch-hunting and character assassination' means to stop falsely accusing others, so 'entreated not to accuse individuals unjustly and maliciously' is the closest in meaning.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: The officer refused to be 'taken in' by the report given by the private
'Taken in' means to be fooled, so 'deceived' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of the officer’s reaction to the report.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence: Mary goes to school .... bus
'Goes to school by bus' is the standard preposition for mode of transport, fitting the context of Mary’s travel.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence: Little children are usually afraid .... thunder
'Afraid of' is the correct preposition for fear, fitting the context of children and thunder.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence: The principal advised that we pursue this case cautiously, otherwise we are bound to be taken .... by Ada's lies
'Taken in' means to be deceived, fitting the context of being fooled by lies.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence: When you are faced with an examination of this nature, endeavor to keep your mind .... the job and not be distracted for one moment
'Keep your mind on' means to focus, fitting the context of concentrating on the exam.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence: Samuel: Would you please come here, John? John: No, I'm busy .... in my farm
'I'm busy working' uses the present continuous for a current activity, fitting the context of John’s response.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence: After the team had conceded two goals, their enthusiasm ....
'Was waning' uses the past continuous to describe a gradual decline in enthusiasm after conceding goals, fitting the context.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence: The dull student took a correspondence course as a means .... his standard in the class
'As a means of improving' is the correct phrase for indicating purpose, fitting the context.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence: I don't want .... from such a friend as Jimoh
'No more advice' is the standard phrase in a negative context, indicating refusal of further advice from Jimoh.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence: The old politicians were discredited because they tried to .... the people's ignorance
'Cash in on' means to exploit, fitting the context of taking advantage of ignorance.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence: The single .... was enough to spoil a whole lifetime of good living
'Occurrence' is the correct spelling, fitting the context of a single event.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence: Whilst the thief was .... the passengers, he kept apologizing for the inconvenience he was causing them
'Was robbing' uses the continuous tense for an ongoing action, fitting the context of the thief’s actions.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence: The court ordered the lorry driver to pay for the .... to my car
'Damage' is the correct uncountable noun for harm to the car, fitting the context.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence: He received a pat .... the back for his brilliant success in the examination
'A pat on the back' is the correct phrase for praise, fitting the context of success.
Read the passage and answer the question: Climate change poses a significant threat to global ecosystems, altering weather patterns and impacting biodiversity. Agriculture faces challenges from climate change due to unstable weather. Erratic rainfall disrupts planting and harvesting, reducing crop yields. Farmers in developing nations, lacking advanced irrigation, are hit hardest. Key Efforts to combat climate change include policies and grassroots actions. What is one impact of climate change on agriculture mentioned in the passage?
The passage states that erratic rainfall disrupts planting and harvesting, reducing crop yields, making 'Reduced crop yields' the correct answer.
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