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In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:
The body is sensitive to changes in velocity which, if too sudden ....
  • A. consciousness may be lost
  • B. it may lose consciousnesss
  • C. one may become unconscious
  • D. may cause loss of consciousness
  • E. may lose consciousness
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In the question below select the option which best express the meaning of the phrase or word underlined:
The thought of his admission to the university keyed Olu up to state of great excitement
  • A. stimulated Olu
  • B. ushered Olu
  • C. opened Olu
  • D. frightened Olu
  • E. allowed Olu
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In the question below select the option which best express the meaning of the phrase or word underlined:
After a careful review of Adamu's last examination result, the principal concluded that his performance left much to be desired
  • A. was very unsatisfactory
  • B. was very satisfactory
  • C. was extremely desirable
  • D. was very brilliant
  • E. was extremely commendable
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In the question below, select the option which best expresses the meaning of the phrase or word underlined:
The president stood his ground because the committee member would not be persuaded to arrive at a compromise on the issue being debated.

  • A. yield his position
  • B. shifted his position
  • C. maintained his position
  • D. defended his position
  • E. resisted his position
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In the question below select the option which best express the meaning of the phrase or word underlined:
The take home pay for many workers is such that they can hardly make both ends meet
  • A. live an honest live
  • B. finish their schedule of work
  • C. keep two jobs at a time
  • D. live within their income
  • E. live on both ends
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