ENGLISH

1. Why was Ngembele’s country not recognized?

A. It had never produced any Olympic medalist before

B. It was never listed formally as a country

C. It was not a big country, to begin with

D. it was not famous

2. It was easy for Ngembele to get adopted as......

A. he was already an orphan

B. he looked really cute

C. heAkonkwo family had no son

D. no one from his native village would miss him

3. What made it easier for him to run than to walk?

A. He had run from the jungle

B. He attracted the attention of the coach

C. He was physically suited for running

D. He had to run away from his siblings all the time

4. Which phrase tells you that the Olympics was not held in Africa

A. “Stadium broke into thunderous cheer”

B. “ran his way up the national level’

C. "a pair of eyes would follow"

D. "halfway across the world"

5. The stadium broke into thunderous applause when Ngembele came ...

A. third B. second C. first D. last

COMPREHENSION 2

INSTRUCTION: Read the passage carefully and answer the question

below it.

The post of the President Is the most important office in an organization. He is

more or less like the Prime Minister in a democratic government.

The candidates for the post of President are supposed to possess a lot of
good qualities.

In the first place, the would-be President has to possess an admirable

personality.

One could hardly expect the queens or girls to vote for a would-be President
who is as ugly as a scarecrow, but just having handsome features is not
enough. The candidate's social and educational background is also important.
Is he a wide traveller? Or, is he just a stay-at-home village President? Is he
alive to the national and international issues of contemporary life? Or, is he
merely an expert on community gossip and folktales?

What about his speaking ability? Does he have some oratorical power? Is he
eloquent? Is he dynamic and persuasive? Or, is he merely a hesitant and
nervous speaker?

There is also the important question of ethnic groups. Of what ethnic group is
the candidate? Is he from the majority ethnic group? There is a lot of ethnic
discrimination, ethnic groupings and regroupings.

The last but not the least quality the would-be president is Supposed to
possess is a good financial stand. Can he afford to throw a lavish party for the
members of his inner circle? etc.
The importance of having a solid financial stand can hardly be
overemphasized. Thus, no indigent person ever dreams of becoming a
president in any social organization.

(culled and adapted from: ‘The Weeping Undergraduate’ by S.M.OAka)

Questions

6. According to the passage, another word that can replace the word
indigent is.....

A.poor B.lazy C.proud D.hardworking

7. One of the qualities a president must possess is

A. ugliness B. community gossiper C. admirable personality D. dishonesty

8. Would-be Union president in an organization is more or less like a.....

in a democratic government.

A. Vice-Chancellor B. Prime Minister

C. Senator D. Professor -

9. According to the passage, a president must be a/an...

A. bad B. nervous C. hesitant D. eloquent

 10. The word “eloquent” as used in the passage belongs to which word
class?

A. Noun B. Adjective C. Verb D. Adverb

COMPREHENSION 3

INSTRUCTION: Read the passage below carefully and answer the

questions that follow.
In the past, the giant octopus was associated with tales of horror. Stories were
told of how the giant octopus would attack boats and men. These animals
would rise out of the sea and terrorize passing ships, even causing them to
sink. Yet in reality, octopuses are the exact opposite. They are very shy
creatures and also quite smart.

The octopus is actually a predator in the sea but not one that hunts for
people. The octopus feeds on a variety of sea creatures such as crabs. It gently
drops down into the sea bed, trapping crabs. It hunts by shooting out poison
into the water to stun the crab and then it uses its beak to crack the shell of
the crab and eat the meat. Between its many tentacles are pieces of skin called
web and this is used by the octopus to carry as many as a dozen crabs back to
its den. Apart from crabs, octopuses also eat other types of shellfish like
abalone. Under some circumstances, like when it is in captivity and under a lot
of stress, the octopus even eats its own tentacles. When other predators like
whales or sea lions hunt the octopus, it sometimes escapes by breaking off its
tentacles leaving them in the mouth of its hunter while it makes its escape.

Octopuses are also shy creatures that seem to prefer being left alone. Due to
the popularity of scuba diving, scientists have been able to prove that
everyone thought they were. In fact, for some divers, meeting an octopus has
become a special moment in their dive underwater, something to look forward
to.

A relative of the squid, the octopus defends itself in the same way. Both squirt
out black ink to evade predators. it is believed that the octopus squirts ink to
create a smokescreen before it escapes. It is also believed that the ink that is
squirted out floats lightly and takes the shape of an octopus, thus “perplexing”
the predator and allowing time for the octopus to make its escape.

Questions

11. When the octopus stuns an animal, it suggests that.....

A. the animal becomes too startled to escape

B. the octopus is able to corner the animal

C. the animal becomes too confused and starts moving in all directions

D. the octopus is intelligent enough to play tricks on its prey

12. Contrary to popular belief, the octopus...

A. is smart enough never to get caught by men

B.feeds on crabs only

C. doesn't shoot poison

D. is not fierce or aggressive in nature

13. An octopus escapes from its predators by...

A. shooting poison B. giving off smokes

C. shooting black ink D. breaking all its tentacles

 14. Octopuses are far from “fierce monsters". The underlined word is
a/an...

A.verb B.adjective C.adverb D.conjunction

 15. The use “perplexing” (paragraph 4) suggests that the predator is.....

A. complicated B. surprised C. nervous D. confused

COMPREHENSION 4

INSTRUCTION: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that
follow.

Communication can be defined as the system of passing messages across to

one another. Basically, the traditional system of transmitting messages made
use of the town criers who moved around the community to pass the king's
messages across to his subjects. This he did by beating his gongs or drums.
Leaves, pepper, honey and sticks were also used to send messages of peace or
war from town to town or person to person.

However, as the human race advances, there is the development of

information technology.

Radio, television and newspapers were used to send information through paid
announcements or advertisements. Now, the development of computers and
cell phones have made transmitting messages easier and faster. Messages can
be transmitted to a large number of people via e-mails and we are able to
chat on the internet. This modern telecommunication system has brought
improvement to the old system. The latter is faster and has wider coverage
than the former.

Questions

16. Information technology developed the use of..... to pass information.

A. cell phones

B. town criers

C. drum set

D. whistleblowers

17. Complete the following statement according to the Passage. The use
Of .... is a traditional means of transmitting messages.

A. computer B. newspaper

C. town crier D. television

18. The use of e-mail and the internet are ..... means of transmitting
messages.

A.archaic B.modern C.important D traditional

19. We use ..... to transmit messages to many people a t the same time.

A. leaves B. gong C. drum D. e-mail

20. Modern equipment for transmitting messages include the following

EXCEPT.....

A. gong B. television C. radio D. cellphone

INSTRUCTION: From the options lettered A - D, choose one that correctly

fills the numbered gaps.

For effective work in the library ....21.... is essential. Return ... 22... and books
you are using as soon as you are through with them so that others may use
them. The library materials are the .... 23 .... of your school. You should handle
them with care. .... 24 .... will be glad to help you whenever you need
their....25....

Options for questions 21 - 25

21. a. quietness b. hard c. work d. laziness relaxation

22. a. dictionaries b. things c. articles d. magazines

23. a. investment b. property c. catchment d. purchase

24. a. librarians b. teachers c. liberians d. volunteers

25. a. support b. actions c. power d. services

INSTRUCTION: Choose from the alternatives lettered A - D, one which

correctly fills the blank spaces in the questions below.

 26. The carriage was drawn by a..... of six white horses.

A. flock B. team C. gang D. herd

27. There was a large congress of ..... at the ECOWAS summit in Abuja.
A. participants

B. members

C. delegates

D. visitors

28. Mr James would visit all his ..... houses next week.

A. sons-in-hi8law's

B. son’s-in-law’s

C. son-in-law's

D. son-in-laws

29. I will visit Ayodeji, ..... are in the same class.

A. he and me

B. him and

C.him and me

D. he and I

30. The boy was sorry and begged his mother..... him.

A. for forgiving

B. to forgive k

C. that she forgave

D. if she would forgive

31. The teacher sent for you and Banke but neither of you
A. is B. were C. was D. are

32. All of them but Ahmed ..... absent from the last meeting.

A. was B. is C. are D. were

33. The boy..... that letter, but he had no time.

A. should had written

B. should be writing

C. should write

D. should have written

34. He slipped and...... fell into the gutter.

A. soon B. almost C. already D. often

35. Our heroes fought..... for the liberation of our country.

A. hastily B. strongly C. accidentally 0. dauntlessly

36. Mother bought ..... bag from the store.

A. an old brown leather

B. a leather old brown

C. a brown leather old

D. an old leather brown

37. Mt. Amodu’s house is a..... building.

A. three high stories

B. high three storeys

C. three storeys high

D. high storeys three

38. Food and drink are essential ..... life.

A. in B. to C. with D. of

39. Tunji must avail himself ..... the opportunity,

A. of B. with C. upon D. to

40. Mallam Shehu Is generous ..,.. he is poor.

A. although B. besides C. because D. since

LEXIS AND STRUCTURE

INSTRUCTION: From the options lettered A - D, choose the option that
correctly fills the blank spaces in the sentences below.

41. The apprentice had no respect..... his master.

A. on B. to C. with D. for

42...... of the players were late.

A. Much B. None C. Many D.Noone

 43. Kunle had no pencil, so Lekan offered to ..... him his own for some
time.

A. borrow B. present C. dash D. lend

44. Please, let Jenifer..... with me.

A.coming B.come C.comes D.tocome

45. I looked up and ..... the Oba’s Palace a few meters ahead.
A. was seeing B. saw C. have seen D. seen

INSTRUCTION: From the options lettered A - D, choose the word which is

nearly opposite in meaning to the highlighted or underlined words in the
sentences below.

46. Anthony likes to dwell on trivial issues.

A. popular B. frivolous C. weighty D. negligible

47. He has had an illustrious military career.

A.notable B.obscure C.victorious OD. prestigious

48. Open land is sparse around Lagos.

A.ample B.skimpy C.sparing D.meager

49. The beggar has many repulsive features.

A.abominable B.offensive C.alluring D. horrid

50. Bambo is slothful and irresponsible.

A.indolent B.idle C.diligent D.dormant

INSTRUCTION: From the options lettered A-D, choose the word which is
opposite in meaning to the highlighted or underlined words in these
sentences below.

51. This kitchen knife is blunt.

A.thin B.old C.sharp D.new

52. He was a powerful king.

A.weak B.strong C.miserable D.wretched

53. Yours is a modern house.

A. an old B. a respectable C. a beautiful D. a new

54. Shade received many presents on her birthday.

A.kept B.gave C.posted D.got

55. It could be dangerous to drive at night.

A.risky B.exciting C.safe D. delightful

INSTRUCTION: Choose from the options lettered A - D, the one that is

nearest in meaning to the highlighted or underlined words in the
sentences below.

56. Peter heard the news with an astonished smile.

A. adequate B. abundant C. courageous D. amazed

57. The little girl was given an antidote for the poison.

A. venom B. remedy C. toxin D. counsel

58. Mrs. Brown has an immaculate record of service.

A. obscene B. indecent C. inadequate D. chaste

59. The boys are full of juvenile pranks.

A. grown-up B. irresponsible C. adolescent D. matured

60. The teasing of the girls was spiteful.

A. cruel B. loving C. fair D. kind

61. He says we are going to have a bright day.

A.sunny B.raining C.dull D. cloudy

62. The teacher was annoyed with the class.

A. amused B. pleased C. angry D. confused

63. The man was of average height.

A. strange B. very small C. unusual D. medium

64. I used to see him frequently.

A. always B. generally C. sometimes D. quickly

65. Smith found a pen for Jane when he had lost hers.

A. bought B. sent C. provided D. sold

INSTRUCTION: From the options lettered A - D, choose one that gives the
correct interpretation of the highlighted or underlined expressions in the
sentences below.

66. The manager did not assign any job to the newcomer as he was wet
behind the ears.

A. stupid and slow-witted

B. young and inexperienced

C. drenched in the rain

D. unpunctual and lazy

67. I told the students to buckle down this term.

A. go for a vacation B. take it easy

C. sit quietly D. work seriously

68. “One has to feather one’s nest”. The man told his son.

A. To enrich oneself when the opportunity comes

B. To mind one’s business

C. To get something in abundance easily

D. To build one’s house

69. The young man doesn't care for his family, he wanted to gather roses
only.

A. to paint a rosy picture of the past

B. to obtain fame by hard work

C. to seek all enjoyment of life

D. to save money miserly

70. If Musa does not mend his ways, he is sure to go to the dogs.

A. To fight B. To be ruined C. To be rough D. To be wicked

INSTRUCTION: From the options lettered A - D, choose one that correctly

interprets the expression.

71. Ngozi is fond of picking quarrels with her friends. This means Ngozi
is.....

A.friendly B.stubborn C.selfish D. hostile

72. More power to your elbow. This could be interpreted as A. raise your
elbow up B. keep the flag flying

C. adjust your elbow D. your elbow is powerful

73. Kehinde will neither eat rice nor beans tonight. This means
Kehinde .....

A. will not eat anything tonight

B. will not eat rice but he will eat beans

C. will eat rice or he will eat beans

D. He will not eat rice and he will not eat beans

74. Be patient, we shall soon round off the discussion in due course. This
means the discussion will soon be...

A. concluded B. adopted C. moved D. shifted

75. The driver took to his heels before the police got to the scene of the
accident. This means the driver .....

A. confessed B. knelt down C. began to jump D. ran away

INSTRUCTION: From the options lettered A - D, choose the word that has
the same vowel or consonant sounds as the one represented in the
letter(s) highlighted or underlined.

76. Actor

A. About B. Lost C. Point D. Chord

77. Bait

A. Cake B. Bark C. Bath D. Cat

78. Caught

A. Laugh B. Cut C. Loud D. Lord

79. Onion

A. Cotton B. Ought C. Nurse D. Store

80. Bury

A. Fury B. Head C. Burn D. Bulb

81. King

A. Loan B. Manner C. Rinse D. Plank

82. Gnash

A. Rogue B. Sing C. Student D. Gang

83. Future

A. Show B. Catch C. Nation D. Tension

84. Sport

A. Cot B. Bought C. Spoil D. Dog

85. Chair

A. Shaw B. Lawyer C. Teacher D. Character

86. Mouth

A. Thanks B. This C. Father O. Though

INSTRUCTION: From the options lettered A - D, choose the word that

rhymes with each of the given words below.

87. Heart

A. Kate B. Cart C. Pack D. Kite

88. Base

A. Bag B. Cow C. House D. Chase

89. Meat

A. Might B. Height C. Myth D. Sight

INSTRUCTION: From the options lettered A - D, choose the one that
correctly answers the following questions.

90. The words, phrases and sentences used in any story to pass across the
writer's message is known as.....

A. mood B. theme C. diction D. point of view

91. The character that works against the hero/heroine in any story is
called.....

A.protagonist B.minorcharacter

C.antagonist D. flat character

92. A practice where actors of a play are selected to play specific roles is
called.....

A. production B. audition C. projection D. submission

93. The first eight (8) lines of a sonnet is called.....

A. sestet B. couplet C. quatrain D. octave

94. A Poem that tells a story is referred to as..... poem.

A. lyrical B. elergy C. narrative D. pastoral

95. A Poem that deals with shepherds or rural life is called...

A. dirge B. pastoral poem C. ballad D. couplet

96. “Even ten thousand oceans cannot wash away my guilt”. The figure of
speech used here is...

A. hyperbole B. personification C. assonance D. metaphor

97. Acting without speech in drama is known as...

A. miming B. yerse C. soliloquy D. conversation

98. Don't we all know that God exists? This is an example of..... question.

A. direct B. indirect C. rhetorical D. yes or no

99. The old man kicked the bucket is an example of...

A. irony B. euphemism C. hyperbole D. metaphor

100. The people that gather to watch a play are called...

A. audience B.spectators C.students D.congregation

SCIENCE

Short-sightedness can be corrected by wearing ...... lenses.

A 

convex

B 

plane

C 

rough

D 

 concave

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2

The chemical formula for ammonia is ...... 

A 

NH

B 

 NH2 

C 

NH3

D 

NH4

↪ SOLUTION

ln a normal human eye, images are formed on the ...... 

A 

retina 

 
B 

pupil 

C 

lens 

D 

cornea

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A specialized person in the treatment of human diseases is a...... 

A 

 pathologist

B 

physiotherapist 

C 

physiologist 
 

D 

psychiatrist 

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 Animal are different from plants because they 

A 

lack special excretory organs 

B 

respond spontaneously to stimuli 

C 

can manufacture their foods

D 

grow throughout their life span

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Which of the following animals has a spine?

A 

Millipede 

B 

 Crab 

C 

Duckling 

D 

Spider

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The first product of fractional distillation of crude oil is 

 
A 

petroleum gas 

B 

lubricating oil 

C 

 kerosene 

D 

diesel oil

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A man of mass 60kg runs with a constant velocity. He has kinetic energy of
750J. Calculate his velocity.

A 

0.005m/s 

B 
0.05m/s 

C 

0.5m/s 

D 

 5.0m/s

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Aluminium is preferred to iron as cooking utensils because it...... 

A 

conducts heat 

B 

 does not dust 

C 

is relatively soft 

 
D 

 has high melting point

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10

The nerve which takes messages from ear to the brain is 

A 

auditory

B 

nerve endings 

C 

optic 

D 

olfactory