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JAMB UTME English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers Free 2011 – Question Key

Questions: Numbered: 1 – 100

COMPREHENSION

PASSAGE I

Like a clock with the pendulum in full swing, the mind moves as fast as time. But we ought to mind our thoughts, for if they turn to be our enemies, they will be too many for us and will drag us down to ruin.

But some people may say that they cannot help having bad thoughts even though they sting like vipers. That may be true, but the question is do they hate them or not? We cannot keep thieves from looking in at our windows, but if we open our doors to them and receive them joyfully, we are as bad as they. We cannot help the birds flying over our heads; but we may keep them from building their nests in our hair. Vain thoughts will knock at the door but we must not open to them.

Though bad and evil thoughts rise in our hearts, they must not be allowed to reign. He who turns a morsel over and over in his mouth does so because he likes the flavour, and he who meditates upon evil, loves it, and is ripe to commit it. Think of the devil, and he will appear, turn your thoughts towards evil and your hands will soon follow. Snails leave their slime behind them, and so do vain thoughts. An arrow may fly through the air, and leave no trace, but an evil thought always leaves a trail like a serpent.

Where there is much traffic of bad thinking, there will be much mire and dirt. Every wave of wicked thought adds something to the corruption which rots upon the shore of life. It is dreadful to think that a vile imagination, once indulged, gets the key of our minds, and can get in again very easily, whether or not we let it in, and what may follow, no one knows. Nurse evil on the laps of thought, and it will grow into a giant.

Therefore, there is wisdom in watching every day, the thoughts and imaginations of our hearts. Good thoughts are blessed guests and should be welcomed, well fed, and much sought after, but bad thoughts must fly out as swiftly as they moved in.

Questions: 1 – 5

1. Which question paper type of use of English is given to you?

A. type A B. type B C. type C D. type D

2. Which of the following statements represents the view expressed by the writer in the first paragraph?

A. Evil thoughts will eventually ruin the evil man B. If we do not stop the pendulum of thoughts from swinging, our thoughts will soon become our enemies C. Too many evil thoughts have fatal consequences D. It is possible to decide what controls our thoughts

3. From the argument in the second paragraph, it can be concluded that evil thoughts control the lives of people who

A. are helpless because they fly out of their minds B. cherish idle and slothful ways C. are thieves with evil instincts D. treasure and ruminate on them

4. The expression “Think of the devil and he will appear…” as used in the passage, suggests that

A. like the devil thoughts must not reign in our hearts B. evil thoughts are fantasies which exist only in people’s minds C. uncontrolled evil thoughts may lead to evil deeds D. the devil gives evil thoughts only to those who invite him in

5. Which of the following statements summarizes the argument of the last paragraph?

A. Heavy traffic on a miry and dirty road may lead to evil thoughts B. The more evil we think, the more vile we are likely to become C. Evil people should not be welcomed as guests in our homes the same way as we welcome good people D. Evil thoughts control the key to the human heart and no one can keep them out

PASSAGE II

In 1962, a team of scientists produced a special radio station that had a range of fifteen miles. Even though communication was being accomplished in space at a range of more than a million times this distance, the new radio station caused more excitement among scientists. The reason: its power supply was a ‘battery’ made of bacteria. For the first time, practical amounts of electricity were being produced by a form of life and put to use.

The ‘bio cell’, the new power supply, had a liquid fuel containing tiny forms of life that changed the fuel directly into electric energy. This was far more than an interesting experiment. The bio cell is being developed as a producer of electricity for radios, for signals to guide ships, for lighting and for other uses. Though the working bio cell is only a few years old, some scientists feel that it will one day produce power as cheaply as is now being done by other methods, and that the bio cell will use materials that would otherwise be considered a waste. Early bio cells were powered with sugar, but a wide range of fuels can be used. Work is being done using sea water to feed the bacteria.

Electricity from living cells is no new idea. Man experienced the strange ‘shock’ produced by some fish even before electricity was really discovered. Then in time, there were other discoveries. Benjamin Franklin found that lightning in the sky was electricity. Luigi Galvani found some electricity in the muscles and nerves of animals. But the African catfish produces far more electricity than most other living creatures. And another fish, the electric eel, well named, for it has an even greater electric charge. Research workers also discovered that even humans produce small amounts of electricity in their bodies. Our hearts produce a very small amount that can be measured, so do our brains. The bio cell is completely new in the field of power production and, as yet, no mass-produced models have begun to replace the older types of batteries. It might be wondered, then, what the excitement is all about.

Questions: 6 – 10

6. A suitable title for the passage is

A. Energy from Living Things B. Electricity and Living Creatures C. Bio cell and Scientific Discoveries D. The Bio cell’s Future

7. The writer’s posture, as conveyed in the statement “Electricity from living cells is no new idea”, can be described as

A. ineffectual B. contentious C. logical D. unguarded

8. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. Scientists felt that bio cells would produce very costly energy B. Bio cells, at the beginning, derived their energy from sugar C. Sugar and fuel were initially used as sources of energy for bio cells D. Bio cells were forms of power used by the scientists

9. The inventors of bio cell justified the need for it by saying that it would

A. develop ways for changing bio cells into fuel for use B. yield a source of energy without much spending C. produce electricity for all types of machines D. produce signals to guide all ships and other vessels

10. According to the passage, electricity was first discovered in

A. hearts and brains B. muscles of animals C. lightning D. fish

PASSAGE III

Though assumption is the lowest level of knowledge, it is still a form of knowledge, and knowledge is key. Assumptions are the foundation upon which interpretations and conclusions are built. Everything in life operates under certain assumptions.

We make management decisions based on the assumptions we hold about how management ought to function and how people ought to be governed. For some, it is conscious, for others, it is unconscious but potent all the same. Our assumptions will either drown us or help us soar through life.

We have always seen life as an immense mansion with many rooms. Some rooms lead to wealth, others to the opposite. Ultimately, we decide where we end up; and life, thus far, has proved that every one of us decides well. We all behave differently where we have different levels of understanding, and behave the same way where our understanding is the same. We eat because we all understand the consequences of not eating. We all wear clothes because each of us comprehends decency. The list goes on and on. It is inevitable that some of us will make choices that get and keep us on the lower rung of the ladder by reason of exposure, training or some other variables. Life is about role-playing. We choose our roles wisely or foolishly, consciously or unconsciously. Some of us get wiser to new levels of self-awareness enough to redefine our roles. Others make no effort to build further capacity and therefore remain where they are.

It is based on these realities that we draw the conclusion that not everyone will be wealthy in life. We lead, inspire and motivate people to strive and succeed. It is also important that we paint the full and true picture of life so that we can discourage vain pursuits. Balance must be enthroned as a critical component of truth, and people should know, for instance, that ‘top’ is not a place that all must ascend.

Our greatest consolation lies in our deep conviction that true prosperity is in fulfillment through hard work rather than in intangible acquisitions. There are set roles that some of us have been wired up to playing in life but which we are not content enough to play because society esteems such roles to be inferior. Take the almost sacred office of a teacher for instance, there are people who have the natural gifts and inclinations to be school teachers. But the teaching profession, as it is, does not appear to be lucrative. So we have people who would have been fulfilled and effective working as school teachers serving in banks.

Questions: 11 – 15

11. According to the writer, people lead and motivate others because they want to

A. project individual contribution B. encourage selfless service C. make the world a home D. prevent empty search

12. According to the passage, balance must be enthroned because it is

A. a critical interdependent function B. an amazing help for conscience C. a critical part of fidelity D. a serious way of ensuring success

13. The word (inclinations), as used in the passage, means

A. creeds B. tendencies C. inhibitions D. power

14. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A. Greatness in life emerges when square pegs are put in round holes B. People do certain things in life because they know the repercussions C. People agree on all issues and behave the same way for the same reason D. Understanding life at different levels gives no account of visible acquisition

15. From the passage, it can be inferred that

A. people insincerely discuss facts that govern their behavior B. all managerial decisions are based on assumptions C. people make conscious efforts to acquire hidden knowledge D. all things in life exist on some beliefs

CLOZE

PASSAGE IV

The passage below has gaps numbered 16 to 25. Immediately following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap. Each question carries 2 marks.

Believe it or not, change is to human existence what the blood is to the human body. We live in an era of amazing …16… change spawned by advancing technology and industrialization. However, man’s …17… promoting and defending change in a deliberate effort to establish …18… that stimulate advancement for man’s concern is proving unfavorable to the climate with threatening …19…. Human-induced climate change has awakened widespread concern across the globe. As a matter of fact, climate change is now …20… global issue. It is a major test of Africa’s …21…! The fourth Assessment Report (AR4) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) confirmed that human actions are changing the earth’s climate and creating major disturbances in human …22… and ecosystems. The IPCC reports that the world has warmed by an average of 0.76°C since pre-industrial times. The rising global …23… for energy and the adverse changes in the climate put the earth and its inhabitants in a catch-22 situation. Again, if the effects of climate change on each were commensurate with the level of greenhouse …24… it spews out, perhaps Africa would have been spared and would probably be just an amused spectator. But as it is, this is not the case. Here again, we see well-meaning global citizens appealing for the rest of the world to take responsibility for the problems of Africa, a strategy that cannot, thus far, be termed …25….

16.

A. well-defined B. fast-paced C. favourable D. social

17.

A. knowledge of B. attitude to C. commitment to D. opinion of

18.

A. customs B. companies C. trade-zones D. variations

19.

A. repercussions B. clouds C. pressure D. implication

20.

A. an acceptable B. a foremost C. the only D. the last

21.

A. popularity B. energy C. ingenuity D. incapability

22.

A. geography B. societies C. systems D. life

23.

A. command B. demand C. warming D. supply

24.

A. structure B. paints C. emulsion D. emissions

25.

A. notable B. liable C. credible D. flexible

SENTENCE INTERPRETATION

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

26. If he were here, it could be more fun?

A. He was expected but did not show up to make the occasion lively B. There was no fun because he was not present C. He did not show up so the occasion lacked much fun D. He was being expected to supply more fun

27. The secretary said that the postponement of the meeting was due to unforeseen circumstances?

A. The date of the meeting was shifted as a result of unexpected reasons B. The meeting’s date was off for strange reasons C. The meeting was called as a result of obstacles hitherto unknown D. The meeting broke off as a result of unforeseen reasons

28. The hunter has a bird’s eye view of the animals.

A. He views animals from a high position B. He views the bird’s eye C. He views the bird on the tree with one eye D. He watches animals and birds closely

29. Even though Susan was the last in the examination, her result wasn’t too different from what had been expected.

A. Her result was poor B. Her result was a disappointment C. Her result was as expected D. She had not been serious with her studies

30. Mrs. Adamu does all her work with more haste, less speed.

A. She accepts whatever she does with more haste and speed B. She approaches whatever she does hurriedly C. She addresses everything she does very quickly to avoid mistakes D. She does everything carefully to avoid mistakes

31. She stopped her education as her uncle left her in the lurch?

A. Her uncle deceived her B. Her uncle disinherited her C. Her uncle refused to help her D. Her uncle disrespected her

32. The plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialize?

A. The plan did not meet the required specifications B. The arrangement did not work out as wished C. It was difficult to obtain the materials D. The materials purchased were not the right ones

33. Okon’s company took a hit last year?

A. His company improved last year B. His company made a huge success last year C. His company was badly damaged last year D. His company was established last year

34. My eldest son who is in Lagos is studying English

A. Only my son is in Lagos studying English B. My only son is in Lagos studying English C. One of my sons is in Lagos studying English D. My sons are in Lagos but one is studying English

35. If I went to the village I would visit the king

A. If I go to the village I would visit the king B. I did not go to the village and I did not visit the king C. All the times I went to the village I also visited the king D. I will visit the king when I go to the village

ANTONYMS (OPPOSITE IN MEANING)

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word(s) in brackets and italics.

36. The warring communities were coerced into negotiating a settlement?

A. driven B. compelled C. persuaded D. pressured

37. His father served as a (mercenary) in the army?

A. preacher B. regular C. recruit D. officer

38. Jummai is (cruel) to her husband?

A. harsh B. brutal C. compassionate D. ferocious

39. The teacher who beat the student was treated with (mercy)?

A. disrespect B. contempt C. vengeance D. kindness

40. His wife hates his (garrulous) attitude?

A. outspoken B. unfriendly C. reticent D. thoughtful

41. ‘Agoshito is a (callow) youth’, said the teacher?

A. an ignorant B. an experienced C. an idle D. an organized

42. What you are asking me to do is a (herculean) task?

A. a strenuous B. a demanding C. a lovely D. an easy

43. Nkechi was a (novice) when she was first employed?

A. manager B. clerk C. supervisor D. professional

44. ‘I do not trust him’, he said, in a rare moment of (candor)?

A. reproach B. dishonesty C. frankness D. fairness

45. Mrs. Akunilo looks (anemic) today?

A. strange B. sick C. weak D. strong

46. It is (inconceivable) that the sun shone in the night?

A. credible B. unthinkable C. impossible D. contestable

47. She only gives a (superficial) impression of warmth and friendliness?

A. a strong B. a fake C. deep D. an unrealistic

48. As a (prudent) businessman, Adeyi does not leave anything to chance.

A. frugal B. shrewd C. careless D. unsuccessful

49. His (antipathy) affected the growth of his business?

A. hatred B. receptiveness C. loyalty D. hostility

50. Okonkwo’s (lethal) right foot did the magic in the football match?

A. weak B. wicked C. fat D. harmless

SYNONYMS (NEAREST IN MEANING)

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) in brackets and italics.

51. Since its (inception) in 1983, the newspaper has attracted thousands of readers?

A. renaissance B. coming C. commencement D. publication

52. Mrs. Asio wanted her sister to stop being so (detached)?

A. friendly B. careless C. indifferent D. passionate

53. Lantana (dwelt) in a ruined cottage on the hillside?

A. sat B. worked C. slept D. lived

54. The mistake brought the show to an (ignominious) end?

A. a good B. a palatable C. a disgraceful D. a satisfactory

55. He (compliments) me on my way of doing things?

A. complements B. imitates C. disgusts D. praises

56. The girl is angry with her friend who had (ensnared) her into this relationship?

A. tricked B. encouraged C. forced D. enslaved

57. Their new house was roofed with (corrugated) sheets?

A. folded B. iron C. aluminum D. corrupted

58. The stockbroker said it was an (astute) move to sell the shares then?

A. a bad B. a shrewd C. an unprofitable D. an insincere

59. The principal described Oche as the most (tactful) person he had ever worked with?

A. passionate B. discreet C. hard-working D. innovative

60. The old woman is suffering from (dementia)?

A. lucidity B. senility C. insanity D. sagacity

61. Some drugs have a (deleterious) effect on a child’s development?

A. debilitating B. helpful C. harmful D. healing

62. Fila has always been described as (belligerent)?

A. beautiful B. attractive C. combative D. innocent

63. Laraba saw a (forlorn) little figure sitting outside the class?

A. wise and intelligent B. lonely and unhappy C. smart and healthy D. short and ugly

64. The circular (supersedes) all previous correspondence on the matter?

A. supports B. displaces C. eliminates D. circumvents

65. Her problem was (exacerbated) by the loss of her father?

A. exaggerated B. solved C. aggravated D. infuriated

SENTENCE COMPLETION

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

66. When his car tyre ……… on the way, he did not know what to do.

A. has burst B. had burst C. bursted D. burst

67. Lami’s father …….. as a gardener when he was young, but now he is a driver.

A. had been working B. used to work C. has worked D. used to work

68. …….. he switches on the light, the shadow disappears?

A. Whenever B. Except C. Since D. Until

69. The policemen became suspicious as the hoodlums ……in their office?

A. ferreted B. ferretted C. ferreted about D. ferretted about

70. It is important that you clear the refuse in front of your house every ……..?

A. fourtnight B. firtnight C. fourthnight D. fortnight

71. Suara needn’t come with us, …….?

A. does she B. will she C. can she D. need she

72. Unoka …. the whole house to find his missing wristwatch?

A. scourged B. scoured C. scored D. scouted

73. Ife asked me ……. ?

A. what time it was B. what is it by my time C. what time is it D. what time it is

74. There are many ways to kill a rat, so we should be….. in our approach to the task ahead of us?

A. ecletic B. eclectic C. eclektic D. eclectik

75. Audu took these actions purely …… his own career?

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

76. Here is Mr. Odumusu who teaches English ……. in our school?

A. pronuntiation B. pronounciation C. pronunciation D. pronountiation

77. Instead of ……., she lied?

A. pleading B. her to plead C. her pleading D. plead

78. Of the three girls, Uka is the ……..?

A. so much notorious B. notorious C. naughty D. naughtiest

79. I wonder how he will ……being absent from school for a long time.

A. make in B. make up for C. make off D. make out

80. Please sit on the ……. ?

A. carier B. career C. carrier D. carrear

81. I want to …….this chance to acquaint you with the latest development?

A. size B. seize C. sieze D. cease

82. Getting a well paid job nowadays is an …… task?

A. utmost B. upbeat C. uphill D. upfield

83. The secretary has no right to ……. my affairs?

A. spy from B. meddle in C. toy at D. complain into

84. Bola studiously avoided ……. the questions?

A. parrying B. answering C. projecting D. destroying

85. The school authority dismissed him for …… but I won’t tell you about it yet?

A. certain reason B. a reason C. more reason D. a certain reason

PHONETICS – VOWEL SOUND

Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) in brackets and italics.

86. B(u)bble?

A. guy B. bull C. bumper D. gurgle

87. W(ei)ght)?

A. whale B. white C. whet D. writhe

88. L(ea)ch?

A. gear B. cedar C. cheer D. death

PHONETICS – CONSONANT SOUND

Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) in brackets and italics.

89. Men(t)ion?

A. that B. machine C. church D. test

90. Presti(ge)?

A. bag B. badge C. reggae D. leisure

91. (Kn)ot?

A. cot B. keep C. nom D. king

WORD RHYME

Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.

92. Fuel?

A. cruel B. fool C. rule D. field

93. Match?

A. harsh B. batch C. such D. watch

94. Sheer?

A. sheila B. care C. ear D. sherry

STRESS PATTERN

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

95. termination?

A. terminaTION B. TERmination C. termiNAtion D. terMInation

96. meditative?

A. meDItative B. mediTAtive C. MEditative D. meditaTIVE

97. suggestible?

A. suggeSTIble B. SUggestible C. suGGEstible D. suggestiBLE

EMPHATIC STRESS

The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

98. Uche LOVES Toyota cars?

A. Who loves Toyota cars? B. What brand of car does Uche love? C. Does Uche hate Toyota cars? D. Does Uche love bicycles?

99. The POLICE arrested the suspect.

A. Did the police placate the suspect? B. Who arrested the suspect? C. Who did the police arrest? D. Did the police arrest the suspect?

100. Maiduguri is the CAPITAL of Borno State.

A. Is Maiduguri the capital of Plateau State? B. Which State is Maiduguri the capital of? C. Is Maiduguri a town in Borno State? D. What is the capital of Borno State?

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JAMB UTME English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers Free 2011 – Answer Key

Answers: Numbered 1 – 100

1. D
2. D
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. B
9. B
10. D
11. D
12. C
13. B
14. B
15. D
16. B
17. C
18. D
19. A
20. B
21. C
22. C
23. B
24. D
25. C
26. C
27. A
28. A
29. C
30. D
31. C
32. B
33. C
34. C
35. B
36. C
37. B
38. C
39. C
40. C
41. B
42. D
43. D
44. B
45. D
46. A
47. C
48. C
49. B
50. D
51. C
52. C
53. D
54. C
55. D
56. A
57. A
58. B
59. B
60. B
61. C
62. C
63. B
64. B
65. C
66. D
67. B
68. A
69. C
70. D
71. D
72. B
73. A
74. B
75. B
76. C
77. C
78. D
79. B
80. C
81. B
82. C
83. B
84. B
85. D
86. C
87. A
88. B
89. B
90. D
91. A
92. A
93. B
94. C
95. C
96. C
97. A
98. C
99. B
100. C

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JAMB UTME English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers Free 2011 – Answer Explanation Key

Answer Explanations: Numbered 1 – 100

1. D – type D: This is typically a question about identifying the paper type, which would be indicated on the actual test paper.
2. D – It is possible to decide what controls our thoughts: The passage emphasizes that while we cannot prevent bad thoughts from arising, we can control whether we entertain them or not.
3. D – treasure and ruminate on them: The passage explains that those who meditate on evil thoughts, turning them over like a morsel in the mouth, are controlled by them.
4. C – uncontrolled evil thoughts may lead to evil deeds: The expression suggests that dwelling on evil thoughts will lead to evil actions (“turn your thoughts towards evil and your hands will soon follow”).
5. B – The more evil we think, the more vile we are likely to become: The last paragraph warns that “every wave of wicked thought adds something to the corruption” and evil thoughts, once indulged, become easier to entertain.
6. A – Energy from Living Things: The passage discusses bio cells, electricity from fish, and other forms of energy produced by living organisms.
7. C – logical: The writer presents a logical progression of ideas, showing that the concept of electricity from living things has historical precedents.
8. B – Bio cells, at the beginning, derived their energy from sugar: The passage states “Early bio cells were powered with sugar.”
9. B – yield a source of energy without much spending: Scientists believed bio cells would “produce power as cheaply as is now being done by other methods.”
10. D – fish: The passage states that “Man experienced the strange ‘shock’ produced by some fish even before electricity was really discovered.”
11. D – prevent empty search: The passage mentions discouraging “vain pursuits” by painting the full picture of life.
12. C – a critical part of fidelity: Balance is described as “a critical component of truth.”
13. B – tendencies: Inclinations means natural tendencies or preferences.
14. B – People do certain things in life because they know the repercussions: The passage states “We eat because we all understand the consequences of not eating.”
15. D – all things in life exist on some beliefs: The passage opens with “Everything in life operates under certain assumptions.”
16. B – fast-paced: Describes rapid change driven by technology and industrialization.
17. C – commitment to: Refers to man’s dedication to promoting change.
18. D – variations: Refers to establishing different approaches that stimulate advancement.
19. A – repercussions: Threatening consequences of climate change.
20. B – a foremost: Climate change is a primary or leading global issue.
21. C – ingenuity: Tests Africa’s creativity and resourcefulness.
22. C – systems: Human systems (social, economic, etc.) are being disturbed.
23. B – demand: Rising global demand for energy.
24. D – emissions: Greenhouse gas emissions.
25. C – credible: A strategy that cannot be termed believable or trustworthy.
26. C – He did not show up so the occasion lacked much fun: The conditional sentence suggests his absence resulted in less fun.
27. A – The date of the meeting was shifted as a result of unexpected reasons: “Postponement due to unforeseen circumstances” means delay because of unexpected reasons.
28. A – He views animals from a high position: “Bird’s eye view” is an idiom meaning viewing from above.
29. C – Her result was as expected: “Wasn’t too different from what had been expected” means it matched expectations.
30. D – She does everything carefully to avoid mistakes: “More haste, less speed” is a proverb meaning rushing leads to mistakes, so doing things carefully is better.
31. C – Her uncle refused to help her: “Left her in the lurch” means abandoned her or failed to provide help when needed.
32. B – The arrangement did not work out as wished: “Did not materialize” means the plan failed to come to fruition.
33. C – His company was badly damaged last year: “Took a hit” means suffered damage or losses.
34. C – One of my sons is in Lagos studying English: The non-restrictive clause “who is in Lagos” identifies which son among multiple sons.
35. B – I did not go to the village and I did not visit the king: The past conditional “If I went…I would visit” suggests neither action happened.

    36. C – persuaded: Coerced means forced; the opposite is persuaded (convinced willingly).

    37. B – regular: A mercenary is a soldier hired for money; a regular is a permanent soldier in an army.
    38. C – compassionate: Cruel means unkind; compassionate means kind and caring.
    39. C – vengeance: Mercy means compassion or forgiveness; vengeance means revenge or retaliation.
    40. C – reticent: Garrulous means excessively talkative; reticent means reserved or quiet.
    41. B – an experienced: Callow means inexperienced or immature; experienced is the opposite.
    42. D – an easy: Herculean means requiring great strength or effort; easy is the opposite.
    43. D – professional: A novice is a beginner; a professional is an expert.
    44. B – dishonesty: Candor means honesty or frankness; dishonesty is the opposite.
    45. D – strong: Anemic means weak or lacking energy; strong is the opposite.
    46. A – credible: Inconceivable means unbelievable; credible means believable.
    47. C – deep: Superficial means shallow or surface-level; deep is the opposite.
    48. C – careless: Prudent means careful and wise; careless is the opposite.
    49. B – receptiveness: Antipathy means strong dislike; receptiveness means openness or acceptance.
    50. D – harmless: Lethal means deadly or dangerous; harmless is the opposite.
    51. C – commencement: Inception means beginning or start; commencement has the same meaning.
    52. C – indifferent: Detached means emotionally distant or indifferent.
    53. D – lived: Dwelt means resided or lived.
    54. C – a disgraceful: Ignominious means shameful or disgraceful.
    55. D – praises: Compliments means praises or expresses admiration.
    56. A – tricked: Ensnared means trapped or deceived; tricked is the closest meaning.
    57. A – folded: Corrugated means shaped into ridges and grooves, like folded material.
    58. B – a shrewd: Astute means clever or shrewd, showing good judgment.
    59. B – discreet: Tactful means diplomatic and discreet in dealing with others.
    60. B – senility: Dementia is a condition of mental decline, closely related to senility.
    61. C – harmful: Deleterious means harmful or damaging.
    62. C – combative: Belligerent means hostile or aggressive, ready to fight; combative has the same meaning.
    63. B – lonely and unhappy: Forlorn means sad, lonely, and abandoned.
    64. B – displaces: Supersedes means replaces or displaces something previously in effect.
    65. C – aggravated: Exacerbated means made worse or aggravated.
    66. D – burst: The simple past tense of burst is burst (not bursted). “When his car tyre burst” is correct.
    67. B – used to work: “Used to” indicates a past habit. This is the correct form for describing past regular actions.
    68. A – Whenever: This conjunction best fits the meaning that each time he switches on the light, the shadow disappears.
    69. C – ferreted about: “Ferreted about” means searched around thoroughly. The correct spelling is with one ‘t’.
    70. D – fortnight: A fortnight is a period of two weeks. This is the correct spelling.
    71. D – need she: In question tags with “needn’t,” we use “need” in the tag: “needn’t…need she?”
    72. B – scoured: Scoured means searched thoroughly; it fits the context of searching the house.
    73. A – what time it was: In reported speech, we change the present tense “is” to past tense “was.”
    74. B – eclectic: Eclectic means drawing from various sources or methods. This is the correct spelling.
    75. B – in furtherance of: “In furtherance of” is the correct prepositional phrase meaning “to advance or promote.”
    76. C – pronunciation: This is the correct spelling of the word referring to how words are spoken.
    77. C – her pleading: After “instead of,” we use a gerund (verb+ing) or possessive + gerund.
    78. D – naughtiest: With three girls being compared, we use the superlative form “naughtiest.”
    79. B – make up for: “Make up for” means compensate for something, which fits the context of compensating for absence.
    80. C – carrier: A carrier is something that carries or holds things. This is the correct spelling.
    81. B – seize: Seize means to take hold of an opportunity. This is the correct spelling.
    82. C – uphill: An uphill task means a difficult task requiring effort.
    83. B – meddle in: “Meddle in” means to interfere in someone’s affairs.
    84. B – answering: In the context, avoiding answering the questions makes the most sense.
    85. D – a certain reason: “A certain reason” means a specific but undisclosed reason.
    86. C – bumper: The ‘u’ sound in “bubble” /ʌ/ is the same as in “bumper.”
    87. A – whale: The ‘ei’ sound in “weight” /eɪ/ is the same as the ‘wh’ sound in “whale” /weɪl/.
    88. B – cedar: The ‘ea’ sound in “leach” /i:/ is the same as the ‘e’ sound in “cedar” /si:dər/.
    89. B – machine: The ‘ti’ sound in “mention” /ʃ/ is the same as the ‘ch’ sound in “machine” /ʃ/.
    90. D – leisure: The ‘ge’ sound in “prestige” /ʒ/ is the same as the ‘s’ sound in “leisure” /leʒər/.
    91. A – cot: The ‘k’ sound represented by ‘kn’ in “knot” is the same as the ‘c’ sound in “cot.”
    92. A – cruel: “Fuel” and “cruel” rhyme with the /u:əl/ sound.
    93. B – batch: “Match” and “batch” rhyme with the /ætʃ/ sound.
    94. C – ear: “Sheer” and “ear” rhyme with the /ɪə/ sound.
    95. C – termiNAtion: The stress in “termination” falls on the third syllable: ter-mi-NA-tion.
    96. C – MEditative: The stress in “meditative” falls on the first syllable: MED-i-ta-tive.
    97. A – suggeSTIble: The stress in “suggestible” falls on the second syllable: sug-GEST-i-ble.
    98. C – Does Uche hate Toyota cars?: The emphasis on “LOVES” contrasts with the opposite emotion (hate).
    99. B – Who arrested the suspect?: The emphasis on “POLICE” answers the question of who performed the action.
    100. C – Is Maiduguri a town in Borno State?: The emphasis on “CAPITAL” contrasts with just being a town, clarifying its status as the capital city. The warring communities were (coerced) into negotiating a settlement?