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*(A set of rules that govern how words are combined to form phrases and sentences.)*

1.Kennedy pretended not to………the woman.

A.beaten.          B.have hit

C. having hit. D.have beat

Correct answer: B. have hit

2. Steward……….argue with the principal again.

A.daringly.             B.dares not

C. dare not. D. not dare to

Correct answer:. C.dare not

3………the expertise of the artist, the judge would not grant the permit to the company.

A.Despite.            B. Although

C.Since.                D. But for

Correct answer: A. Despite

4. It is always advisable to turn yourself ……..before the police came after you.

A.up         B.in

C.out         D. into

Correct answer:    A. up

5.The minister was given a standing………

1. applaude. B.ovasion
2. position D. invitation

Correct answer: B. ovasion

6. The coming contester for the pageant has a …………presence .

.   A. biased          B. compelling

C. ravishing. D. comic

Correct answer:. C.ravishing

7…….. .  the intervention of God, I would have died in that car accident. A. But for    B. However  C. Although D. Nevertheless

Correct answer: A. But for

8.Jogging down the road every morning is……..for my grandfather at his age.

A.so much.       B. too much

C. many more.          D. much more

Correct answer: B. too much.

9. Jeremiah’s suggestions were accepted with…………approval.

A. united B. special

C. uncommon.        D. particular

Correct answer: A. united.

10. The circuit works perfectly when the components are……… perfectly to the power supply.

A. linked.      B. ajoined

C. connected .       D. absorbed

Correct answer: C. connected

11. About five………. got rotten.

A.dozens egg.         B.a dozen of eggs

C.dozen eggs.      D. dozens of egg

Correct answer:. C. dozen eggs

12. They were eagerly looking forward to…….. a suitable response from the ambassador.

A.received       B.have received

C.be receiving .   D. receiving

Correct answer:. D. receiving.

13. Haven’t the youth taken up football for the fun of it or because it has now become very…………  . A. lucrative B. involving. C. challenging D. disappointing

Correct answer:.    A. lucrative

14………..of the six ladies was able to direct the agents to the event

A. Few. B. None  C. Many D. Some

Correct answer : B. None

15. Janet is very ………in her views on Christianity so she will not join in on the interview. A. particular. B.innovative C. conservative D. cautious

Correct answer : C. conservative

16. Take the questions from ………site to help set the exams .A. whichever      B, what

C. whomever         D. which

Correct answer : A. whichever.

17. The drama was intriguing that the……….clapped for a long while at the final act  .A. mob B. congregation.  C. audience D. spectators.

Correct answer: C. audience

18. Now it doesn’t really matter,everyone ………….conform to the rules of the land.

A .   was to.         B.are to

C. have to D. has to

Corre.ct answer : D.has to

19.Eunice’s new poetry is……………interesting than the last one.

A.so much     B.much more

C.very much     D. more so

Correct answer : B. much more

20. Now, everyone knows why Don …….that awful attack on Martin

A.sprung     B. completed

C .caused.      D.launched

Correct answer :D. launched .

21.Seven lawyers sat……….. on this particular case

A .by.       B.in

C. off D. against

Correct answer : B. in.

22. It’s high time we all………for the office

A. left.          B. leaving

C. leave.        D. have left

Correct answer : A. left.                                   seekersnewsgh

23. After the court’s decree, the couple embraced ………..

A.one another     B . themselves

C. one other D. each other

Correct answer :     D. each other

24. The factions in the firm are advised to sink their………..in the interest of advancement.

A. individualism.       B. differences

C. opinions. D. consents

Correct answer : B. differences

25. The reference dictionary for French provides………answers to questions.

A. structural.   B. amazing

C. informative          D. satisfactory

Correct answer : C.  informative

26.Cathy’s honesty did ……..the attention of Brenda.

A. catch. B. arrest C. manipulate D. seize.

Correct answer : A. catch

27.These obnoxious ideas have been…….by the Director-in-chief.

A. annulled.     B. erased

C. cleansed.      D. abridge

Correct answer: A. annulled

28. I always ask my students to ……….their assignments before they submit.

A. annalyse.     B. seek

C. review.      D. judge

Correct answer : C. review

29. Screenshotting all those documents in full image must be gravely……… A. releasing. B. contending   C. weary. D. laborious.

Correct answer : D. laborious.

30………. for mothers’ scream, Ali would have been kidnapped

A. Then       B. But   B. Being. D. So

Correct answer : B.  But.

31. Attorney Green bought ………. of furniture at the trade-fair exhibition.
32. a set B. a mansion
33. a pair D. a bouquet

Correct answer : A. a pair

32. Besides admiring the play, the guest of honor made several……….remarks
33. arguing B. contending
34. complementary D. complimentary

Correct answer : D. complimentary

33. If we do not work harder,our………in life will amount to nothing

A.fate           B.   faith           C.purpose              D. lot

Correct answer : A fate

34…………speaking, I can’t allow you to enter his office

A. Affectionately B. Sincerely

C. Definitely                             D. Earnestly

Correct answer : D. Earnestly

35. Many years have passed but…….soldiers have joined the opposition to fight against the government. A. amazing B. courteous C. rebel D. rival

Correct answer :. C.rebel

36. I dislike your……….for extravagance.  A. liking B. likeness  C. likelihood D. like

Correct answer : A. liking

37. Of course I love the FM show on TV but dislike the……….of music A. interference B. intervalsC. interludes. D. mixture

Correct answer : C. interludes

38. Please tell me ………to lose a dear one. A. what is it B. how it is C. how is it D. what it is

Correct answer :. B. how it is

39. I have no other god………you A. for B. but C. and D. hence

Correct answer :. B. but

40.The society really appreciates his………efforts to promote the hygiene awareness.

A.compelling               B.simple

C. avenging D.moderate

Correct answer :.    D. moderate

41. Would you please gather the…….of firewood for cooking ? A. logs B. residue C planks D. pieces

Correct answer : C. planks

42. There is this school of people who think poverty can be……..from this country.

A . eradicated            B. pushed

C. deleted D. destroyed

Correct answer :. A. eradicated

43.Ella Brady is working too…………for my liking.

A. disturbingly B. intensely

B. distractedly D. hungrily

Correct answer:. B. intensely

44. The principal announced that she had heard……,..of the students’ complaints. A. so much B. too much C. many D. enough

Correct answer :. D. enough

45. The sixth former who derived ………from bulling the juniors has been suspended. A. wisdom B.  pleasure  C. merits D. calmness

Correct answer :  B. pleasure

46. Many parents find it difficult to ……… discuss about the opposite with their children.

A.openly.      B.truly

C. thoroughly D. delibrately

Correct answer :. A. openly

47. Mr.Isaac is the………owner of the his church .

A.sole              B.last

C.begining                   D. original

Correct answer :. B. original

48………..how intensely my mate studies ,she still can’t make the grades.

A. In spite B. Despite

1. Even D. No matter

Correct answer :.  D. No matter.

49. It was well noted when all the commercial vehicles without insurance policies were ……..by the soldiers .

A.impounded         B.arrested

C. managed D. examined

Correct answer :. A. impounded

50. The spammer asked me not to come ………..the police  A. on B. with C. by  D. of

Correct answer :. B. with

 

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ASPECT:  ANTONYMS ( WORDS OPPOSITE  IN MEANING).

1.Due to many months of extravagant  living, the young master has become…….

A.thrifty.          B.prodigal

C.exhorbitant.    D.wasteful

Correct answer: A. thrifty

2. I don’t have to accept lazy and ……. teachers together.

A.relaxed.          B. reluctant

1. diligent. D. indolent

Correct answer:. C. diligent

3. The patrons are supposed to distribute the maize, not ……..it.

A.dispend.           B.group

C.hoard.               D.gather

Correct answer:. C.hoard

4. When we face misfortunes, it is more advantageous to be……….than agitated.

A.annoyed.          B.disturbed

C.self-composed.     D.upset

Correct answer: C.self- composed

5. The culprit was already fidgeting in the dock while the victim stood in the box ………

A.unruffled.           B. trembling

C.restlessly.           D.disturbed

Correct answer:  A.unruffled

6. Isreal’s speech must not be………..,but rather long-winded.

A.edited.           B.rambling

C. wordy D. concise

Correct answer: D.concise

7. In the Accra library,the books should be well……….not jumbled.

A.organised.          B.messed up C. rumbled.           D. dislocated.

Correct answer: A. organised

8. For his recklessness, he fell from affluence to ……….

A.flux.          B.beggary

1. deceit. D.starvation

Correct answer: B. beggary

9. The headmistress is really good at terminating people’s projects but not able to………. her own

A.discontinue.       B.elapse

C. organise D.take on

Correct answer: D.take on

10. Now,there are too many theories which don’t help,we have to be……..

A.practical.        B.eloquent

C.sober.           D.logical

Correct answer: A.practical

11. People tend to give evasive answers when they notice that questions asked are…….

A . interesting                   B.direct

C. persuasive. D.firm

Correct answer:.    B. direct

12. I must have heard some innocuous comments but my mom considered them……

A.mild.        B. gracious

C.healthy.      D. hurtful

Correct answer: D. hurtful

13. Many customers became conversant with the new procedure however, others were……. A. acquainted. B. ignorant C. familiar. D. informed

Correct answer:. B. ignorant

14. Your dormant attitude of the past contrasts deeply with present day………issues.

A.fallow.       B.idle

C.hectic.       D. inoperative

Correct answer : C. hectic

15. The forever audible voices of the choir has suddenly become…………. A. muted. B. distinct.C. plain. D. noticeable

Correct answer : A. muted

16. Too far from being provocative, Alexander’s answer was rather………..A. triggering. B. angering B. conciliatory. D.teasing

Correct answer :. C. conciliatory

17. The Examination Council must ratify the mistakened marks it had earlier………

A.approved.        B.annulled

C.validate.         D.endorse

Correct answer: B. annulled

18. All this while we assumed Peter was the instigator, he was rather the….. ……. A. cool-head. B. provoker  C. advisor. D. troublemaker

Correct answer : A.cool-head

19. An inspiration it was when the protagonist rose from obscurity into……..

A.vagueness.          B.dimness

C. mysteriousness D. brightness

Correct answer : D. brightness

20.The Council of Elders could not rescind their judgement because the Chief had……..it.

A.nullified           B.invalidated

C. confirmed. D.dissolved

Correct answer : C. confirmed

21. Among my superiors, the eldest is ………while the youngest is haughty.

A.braggy.        B. humble

C. lofty. D. arrogant

Correct answer :  B. humble

22. Can any one afford sumptuous meals in this economy? We have to make do with the

……………ones

A.yummy.         B. splendid

C. rich. D. unpalatable

Correct answer :     D. unpalatable

23. Madam’s knowledge in the sciences is only superficial but not…………..

A.external.             B. profound

C.skin-deep.          D.satisfaciiry

Correct answer :    B. profound

24. In a place where there is discord,………..will never reign. A. harmony. B. enimity

C.friction.                D. disaccord

Correct answer : A. harmony

25. This tranquility we live in now is nothing compared to the………life we have been through .

A.undisturbed       B.unshaken

C.unrest.               D.damaged

Correct answer : C.unrest

26. It buffles me at how crimes which were rare in the past years are now………..

A.rife.            B.perculiar

C.odd      D.uncommon

Correct answer : A. rife

27. The wilting flowers were just……….by the recent rains.

A.eroded.       B. weakened

1. revived. D. dismissed

Correct answer:.  C. revived

28. Neighbours must learn to give hearty welcome to each other and do away with the ……….. reception. A. cold. B. genuine

C wholehearted.      D. keen

Correct answer : A. cold

29.The leader will lay off the experienced followers and ………..new ones

A.suspend.         B.cut off C. promote.        D.engage.

Correct answer : D.engage

30. Do not indulge in this malpractice again;……….from it

A.disfavour.        B. resolve

C. withdraw. D. abstain

Correct answer : D. abstain

 

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ASPECT:  SYNONYMS ( WORDS SIMILAR IN MEANING).

1. It is the pressure of work that has necessitated his early retirement. A. volume     B. bitterness. C. strain D. weight.

Correct answer: A. volume

2. The connection between the event and an earlier attack on the president was described as very remote

A.vague.                B. distant. C. real D.unknown

Correct answer:. D. unknown

3. The church was eager to reward Awudu for his enthusiasm        A. Loyalty.  B. Obedience   C. Zeal  D. Faith.

Correct answer: C. zeal

4. How else could we have gone through the spate of harassment? A Suffered. B. Sustained C. Escaped. D. Endured

Correct answer: A. suffered

5. How come Sebastian is so ill-mannered? A. arrogant.  B. Bad-tempered  C. Rough  D. Rude

Correct answer: D. rude

6. Abena made derogatory remarks about the standard of my work. A. Uncomplimentary.  B. Unsupportive  C. Senseless.       D. Ignorant

Correct answer: A. Uncomplimentary.

7. It is possible to draw a parallel between the two positions. A. Agreement. B. Line C. liking. D. Similarity

Correct answer: D. Similarity.

8. Irish Catherine would stop pestering me about decorating the house. A. Compelling. B. Reminding C. Bothering. D. Involving                           Correct answer: C. bothering.

 

9. Space travelers set sterling examples of endurance.

A. Outstanding. B. Surpassing C. Motivating. D. Promising

Correct answer: A. outstanding.

10. She vowed to avenge the inhuman treatment meted out to her.

A. Reciprocate. B. Retaliate C. repay. D. Return

Correct answer: B. Retaliate

11. My mother was annoyed with me; apparently she had not received my letter.   A. certainly. B. Sadly C. Obviously. D. Really

Correct answer:. C. Obviously

 

12. These two women are always together gossiping about their neighbours.

A. Chatting. B. clamouring C. Discussing. D. Declaring

Correct answer: A. Chatting.

13. No company can thrive in a depressed economy.  A. grow. subside. C. mature        D. ripen

Correct answer:. A. Grow

14. Many mothers still fret about their grown-up children. A. Complain. B. Boast C. Think. D. Worry

Correct answer :  D. Worry

15. Nobody expects a son to treat his father so shabbily. A. freely. B. disrespectfully C. annoyingly  D. deceitfully

Correct answer : B. disrespectfully

16. Our search for her failed so we abandoned

A. stopped.        B. rounded  C. deserted.         D. avoided.

Correct answer : A. stopped.

17. The penalty for rape in some countries is life imprisonment.

A . fine      B. punishment. C. payment D. atonement.

Correct answer: B. punishment

18. I was very serious but my friend dismissed my points. A.rejected. abonded C.cleared.      D.sacked .

Correct answer : A. rejected

19. some teachers are endowed with great tolerance. A. honoured.  B. blessed. C. old.       D. left

Correct answer : B. blessed

20. Mr Brown is so captivated by his wife’s beauty that he has sworn never to come home late again. A. compelled. B. captured C.changed          D.charmed

Correct answer : D. charmed .

21. Instead of being aggressive the culprit was conciliatory.

A . assertive.       B forceful. C. violent D. insistent

Correct answer : C. violent.

22. There is something about this man is that’s most people find odious.   A. impolite. B. odd C. replusive . D. funny

Correct answer : C. replusive.

23. Stanley was caught by Mr. Jones when he tried to mimic A. colour. B.imitate.

C.mock.            D.joke

Correct answer :    B. imitate

24. In an angry disposition, the guard rushed at the thief. A.stature.  B. behaviour

C.mind.          D.mood.

Correct answer : D. mood

25. As soon as he heard the news, he became motionless with shock  A. transfixed B. unwilling C. dreadful. D. redundant

Correct answer : A. transfixed

26. The innocent boy was lured by his peers into drug addiction.

A.enticed.    B.pulled C.forced.     D.dragged.

Correct answer : A. enticed

27. Esinam pursued prudent financial policies in her ccompany..

A.amazing.     B. clear C. sound.      D. cooperative.

Correct answer : C. sound

28. We have to meet again because they are still some outstanding matters .

A. prominent.     B. unsettled C. not-easy. D. difficult

Correct answer : A. prominent

29.The mob challenged Peter’s audacious  behaviour.

A.irritative.       B.friendly C. daring. D. lenient.

Correct answer : C. daring.

30. The Executive Committee had to summon an emergency meeting to address the cries .A. assemble. B. allow C. conduct. D. call

Correct answer : D. call.

31. After accepting his appointment as a History professor, they discovered that he was a complete sham.  A. rude person                B. imposter  C. disgrace D. failure

Correct answer : B. imposter

32. He resented any criticism of the way he worked.

A. felt annoyed about     B.disagreed with

C. always ignored D. doubted

Correct answer : A. felt annoyed about

33. Many people loathe working on Sundays.

A. love B. hate C. fret D. disregard

Correct answer : B. hate

34. His financial situation is so precarious that very soon he may be insolvent.

A. dependant                      B. bankrupt C. begging D. lending

Correct answer : B. bankrupt

35. Many public officers are sometimes defamed by the press. A. libelled B. praised C. celebrated D.mocked

Correct answer :. A. libelled

 

36. Many listeners disliked the haughty manner in which the minister spoke.

A. welcoming B. harsh C. arrogant D. insulting.

Correct answer : C. arrogant

37. His face gleamed with excitement when he received the award. A. shone B. filled C. grew D. moved

Correct answer : A. shone

38. We won the match because our defense was impregnable. A. qualified B. unbeatable C. faithful D. skilled

Correct answer :. B. unbeatable

39.Some bosses are fond of harassing their staff.

A. fighting B. beating C. condemning D. intimidating

Correct answer :. D. intimidating

40. Adabla couldn’t entrust his business to the first son because of the latter’s erratic behaviour .

A.unstable               B.care-free C.  inflexible                     D.extravagant

Correct answer :.     A.unstable.

41. I dislike John for being loquacious   A. understanding B. inquisitive C talkative D. fanciful

Correct answer : C talkative

42. The accused prayed the judge for leniency . A. asked                 B. thanked C. praised D. begged

Correct answer :. D. begged

43. For Esi to run the 800 metres in 9 minutes, she must be endowed with prodigious strength. A. tremendous B. horrible C. awful D. magnanimous

Correct answer :. A. tremendous

44. Amaziah has few pals because his actions are often inimical to his mates’ interests. A. deadly B. harmful  entertaining D. sincere

Correct answer :. B. harmful

45. The rebels feared reprisal from the village they had attacked earlier in the week. A. refusal B. response  C. retaliation D. rejection

Correct answer : C. retaliation

46. To reveal a loved one’s secrets is treachery. A. cowardice B. deadly C. faithfulness D. betrayal

Correct answer :. D. betrayal

47. We are prepared to support any ideas which catch our fancy. A. desire B. imagination C. mode D. thoughts

Correct answer :. B. imagination

48. The fans were ardent in their support for the team. A. passionate B. eager C. careful D. fierce

Correct answer :. A. passionate

49. They were so engrossed in the movie that they forgot it was time for dinner. A. spirited B. interested  C. absorbed D. hidden

Correct answer :. C. absorbed

50. Stealing is considered scandalous in all societies.

A. reasonable                   B. disgraceful  C. unhealthy D. evil

Correct answer :. B. disgraceful

 

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