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• Question 1351: Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.The man puts his foot down whenever he is convinced of his action? Options:
  A) He desires to assert his will in the situation
  B) He makes his mark whereever he goes
  C) His attitude demonstrates someone who likes to oppress others around him
  D) He demonstrates firmness of character
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1352: Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.The future of the company is _____ though many seem _____about it? Options:
  A) okay / optimistic
  B) promising / nostalgic
  C) rosy / pessimistic
  D) dicy / unsatisfied
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1353:

  Choose the option that best convey the meaning of the underlined portion in each of the following sentence;

  I have been able to observe him at close quarters

  Options:
  A) in government house nearby
  B) within a short space of time
  C) in a small family house
  D) at close range
  E) at regular intervals
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1354: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?The striking workers have vowed not to return to work until the decision is reversed? Options:
  A) rescinded
  B) dismissed
  C) implemented
  D) reverted
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1355:

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

  Only two ministers survived the recent cabinet reshuffle.

  Options:
  A) In recent changes in government, all but two ministers retained their posts
  B) In the recent changes in government, all but two ministers remained alive
  C) In recent changes in government, all but two ministers were sacked
  D) In the recent changes in government, only two ministers were sacked
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1356:

  Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.

  Measures were taken to authenticate the number of the booklets received?

  Options:
  A) reaffirm
  B) discredit
  C) discountenance
  D) count
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1357:

  Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

  Before announcing his retirement, Ochima resolved to settle an account with the bank?

  Options:
  A) get back at
  B) pay back all he owes
  C) close his account with
  D) retire his loans from
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1358:

  Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).

  He was angry with me _____ being treated nonchalantly?

  Options:
  A) on
  B) for
  C) of
  D) at
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1359:

  The coach has asked the Bright Rangers to be paid their --6-- salaries and --7-- so as to --8-- them to victory against Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in Saturday'sall-importantCAF Champions League Match. Bright Rangers are the third in group B with four points --9-- many matches and need to --10-- defeat at second-placed Al - Ahly to stay in the --11-- for a place in the semi-final of Africa's most prestigious club competition. The Coach told MTN Football.com that the team would be better motivated if they at leastreceive their August salaries before the Al-Ahly --12--. We have to make sure that they are paid their salaries --13-- so that they can play the game of their lives. The government has done very well, but it will be a big morale --14-- to get paid for them to go out there and play. The Coach informed MTN Football.com that the Bright Rangers plan to employ the counter --15-- to get a result in Cario.

  --13--

  Options:
  A) on time
  B) as due
  C) as and when due
  D) for time
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1360:

  Choose the option to which the given sentence relates:

  Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy.

  Options:
  A) Did Omowunmi state she had a right to her privacy?
  B) Did Aderonke lament she had a right to her privacy?
  C) Did Aderonke state she had a right to her openness?
  D) did Aderonke state she had a right to his privacy
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  The correct answer is B .