From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as used in the sentence.
The famous politician was noted for his pragmatic approach to issues of national interest.
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as used in the sentence.
Kunle is very pessimistic about our chance of success.
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
If Kunle hadn't been transferred to Kano his wife would not have resigned her teaching job. This means that
A.
Kunle was not transferred yet his wife resigned her job
B.
Kunle was transferred and his wife thought of resigning her job
C.
Kunle was transferred and so his wife had to resign her job
D.
Kunle's wife resigned though her husband wasn't transferred
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Though Ibrahim was provoked, he ought to have controlled himself . That means that Ibrahim
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The members of staff told the principal that they took exception to his comments. This means that the members of staff
A.
approved of the principle's comments
B.
objected to the principal's comments
C.
wanted to be exempted from the principal's comments
