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• Question 1721:

  In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):

  We surely ought to have an _____ arrangement in case somebody discovers the presents strategy

  Options:
  A) alternate
  B) alternating
  C) alternative
  D) alternant
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1722:

  The passage below has gaps. Immediately following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

  PASSAGE IV

  With the most profound respect to the members of the Senate, I do not think that it is within the competence of that ...1... body to pass a motion to ...2... the executive action of the President. The Senate is ...3... of the National Assembly. But it is not by itself alone the National Assembly. One can imagine the confusion, which would be created if the ...4... were to take a view diametrically opposed to that reflected in the Senate resolution. The strongest objection to the action of the Senate in passing the resolution is the fact that it constituted itself the ...5... as well as the judge of the constitutionality of the action of the President. The function of the Senate is to ...6... laws. But the Senate has no authority or ...7... to control the President in the exercise of his ...8... powers. It cannot by a mere resolution or motion give any directive to the President regarding the exercise of his powers nor can it undo what the President has done in the exercise of those powers. The only way in which the exercise of the powers of the President can be ...9... is by ...10... of the National Assembly.
  Adapted from The Guardian of July 8, 1999, p. 8.

  ...10...

  Options:
  A) a Decree
  B) bill
  C) an Act
  D) a motion
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1723:

  For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:

  It is important not to let mistakes blight your life

  Options:
  A) damage
  B) impart
  C) improve
  D) ruin
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1724:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined.

  Ayodeji is an ardent supporter of education for the child.

  Options:
  A) cogent
  B) a passionate
  C) an ignorant
  D) an optimistic
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1725:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

  Many people used to live in poverty.

  Options:
  A) instability
  B) want
  C) difficulty
  D) the slums
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1726:

  Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

  As it relates to sex education, Aliya's father advised that

  Options:
  A) she should abstain totally from sex as this is the worst sin ever in the history of human civilisation
  B) she should wisely decide before letting go of her body
  C) she should be mindful of her company of friends and the media's influence on sexual affairs
  D) sexual affair is no longer a hidden issue and she should wisely make her choices
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1727: Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.The men were lardy in offering help? Options:
  A) brave
  B) generous
  C) slow
  D) quick
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1728:

  In the question below, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

  The presidential system is an antidote to some political ailments.

  Options:
  A) an answer
  B) an inquiry
  C) a reply
  D) an obstacle
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1729:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined.

  The Governor told the chief that he was only on a routine tour.

  Options:
  A) normal and regular visit
  B) unplanned encounter
  C) surprise and impromptu check
  D) working, visit and homage
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1730: Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.The quality of your questions which _____ always attracted attention _____ never in doubt? Options:
  A) have / has
  B) have / have
  C) has / has
  D) has / have
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  The correct answer is A .