LANGUAGE ARTS PAPER 1
In questions 92-119, look for errors in capitalization, punctuation, or usage.
The sentence that contains an error is the “correct” answer. If you find no mistake, choose (E).
Place the letter of your answer on the blank space before each number.
SAMPLES:
I
(A) Even with the help of his brother, Tom failed.
(B) The unfortunate man was taken to the hospital.
(C) The girls books could not be found.
(D) I won’t be able to go tomorrow.
(E) No mistakes.
II
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Do you like nigerian food?
During the hot weather it is important to keep the plants watered.
They have drunk two cups of water.
The tiger is a wild and ferocious animal.
No mistakes.
The correct answer to I is: (C)
The correct answer to II is: (A)
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_____ 92.
_____ 96.
(A) The storm increased until all the air was a powdery
white and every trace of road was obliterated.
(B) Our clothing was insufficient to protect us from the
cold.
(C) Suddenly there was a loud explosion.
(D) Running to the scene of the crime as fast as he could.
(E) No mistakes.
(A) The cold water helping to clear her head.
(B) He caught himself puzzling over problems that
hitherto he had ignored.
(C) Thinking she was in difficulty, he hastened toward
her.
(D) The girl shivered, empty with fear.
(E) No mistakes.
_____ 93.
(A) I grasped quite soon what was going on.
(B) They are doing everything possible to take care of
you.
(C) Many of the audience walked out through sheer
boredom.
(D) The assembly murmured in subdued agreement.
(E) No mistakes.
_____ 97.
(A) I tried so many times I just gave up.
(B) The weary travelers rested under the shade of a
mango tree.
(C) “If I’ve told you once,” he exclaimed, “I’ve told you
a thousand times!”
(D) Underneath the bed there was a collection of broken
toys.
(E) No mistakes.
_____ 94.
(A) Both the room and its occupants looked incredibly
peaceful.
(B) The trees began softly to sing a hymn of twilight.
(C) Neither of them have the slightest interest in music.
(D) She had doused herself with perfume and stunk to
high heaven.
(E) No mistakes.
_____ 98.
(A)
(B)
(C)
They were practically giving away the merchandise.
I missed my flight, the rush hour traffic was bad.
He lifted the heavy desk with all the strength he
could muster.
(D) She was not the least bit jealous.
(E) No mistakes.
_____ 95.
(A) The poor man was exhausted and famished.
(B) Illiteracy is widespread in many villages.
(C) Disabled people at work should have preferential
treatment.
(D) They accused the army of committing atrocities
against civilians.
(E) No mistakes.
_____ 99.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
The story is open to a number of interpretations.
It is imperative that I deliver this message at once!
The children were griefstricken when their mother
died.
(E) No mistakes.
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_____ 100.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
_____ 101.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(C) It’s much too early to leave for the airport.
(D) There are twenty eight students in my class.
(E) No mistakes.
Other people’s secrets bursting to be told.
She is always looking for an opportunity to gossip.
The road leading to the city is under repair.
All throughout the service, Charles was nodding off.
No mistakes.
_____ 108.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Panic broke out from one end of town to the other.
Without making a sound, he slipped out of the room.
Sometimes it is better to quit while you are ahead.
Try as he might, Ebuka could not open the door.
No mistakes.
We should have went to the park with you.
Of all the boys on the team, Ezugo runs fastest.
For their punishment the boys had to rake the leaves.
Mary volunteered to erase the chalkboard.
No mistakes.
_____ 109.
(A) The planet Earth is divided into seven separate
layers.
(B) Dele is the smallest boy in the first year class.
(C) The rain was so heavy we couldn’t hardly see.
(D) We have to run the generator all the time.
(E) No mistakes.
_____ 102.
(A) Without warning the robber jumped from the bushes
and attacked the pedestrian.
(B) There always seems to be a problem with this car.
(C) How I wish I could go to the movies with you!
(D) “Do you know what I think,” he said quietly.
(E) No mistakes.
_____ 110.
(A) She would not condescend to speak with me.
(B) These countries are all burdened by massive foreign
debt.
(C) The wounded soldier was covered in bandages.
(D) Part of the requirement was to write a personal essay.
(E) No mistakes.
_____ 103.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Often Susan would sit by the fire daydreaming.
“There aren’t enough hours in the day,” sighed Joe.
They placed the blame on Chuka and I.
Because of the severe flooding, the streets were
closed.
(E) No mistakes.
_____ 111.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
_____ 104.
(A) Each night before he goes to sleep, Victor says his
prayers.
(B) We’ll leave when the storm is over.
(C) No matter what happens you must tell the truth.
(D) During the long vacation my family is planning to go
to London.
(E) No mistakes.
“Ready or not, here I come,” shouted Tommy.
They never completely understood the explanation.
The handle of the saucepan can be detached.
That car is so fast it’s amazing.
No mistakes.
_____ 112.
(A) Children often confuse fantasy with fact.
(B) The special effects in the movie was done by
computer.
(C) After years of study, Jide had acquired a mastery of
the French language.
(D) Sally could not attend the party because she had a
previous commitment..
(E) No mistakes.
_____ 105.
(A) It was so hot yesterday that I thought I was going to
die.
(B) The two friends sitting quietly on the bench.
(C) The fog was so dense that I could barely see the
person in front of me.
(D) Rice is a staple food in many parts of the world.
(E) No mistakes.
_____ 113.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
_____ 106.
(A) Quite unexpectedly the doorbell rang and in walked
Grandfather.
(B) “I’ve been trying to tell you,” she said, “but you
seem so distracted.”
(C) The president will give a press conference this
afternoon.
(D) The policeman shouted, “Drop your gun!”
(E) No mistakes.
My cousin got a ticket for reckless driving.
If the drought continues, the crops will be destroyed.
The doctor was sued for negligence.
“Some times you can be so thoughtful,” she said.
No mistakes.
_____ 114.
(A) The boy had told so many lies that no one believed
anything he said.
(B) The egyptians were a highly developed people.
(C) Where is Loyola Jesuit College located?
(D) The student suddenly realized the full import of what
the teacher had said.
(E) No mistakes.
_____ 107.
(A) Two wax candles stood lighted on the table.
(B) My favourite subjects are English, biology and
African history.
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_____ 115.
(A) It was a shameless peace of plagiarism.
(B) She was running, off-balance, with her feet wrongly
positioned.
(C) Lagos is notorious for crime and traffic jams.
(D) I sat there and tried to mull things over in my mind.
(E) No mistakes.
_____ 116.
(A) Is there any difference between a zoo and a
menagerie?
(B) Nanu and Dolu are long-time friends.
(C) The teacher lectured the students on their
responsibilities.
(D) It would be futile to look for a solution at this stage.
(E) No mistakes.
_____ 117.
(A) We should avoid making generalizations about
others.
(B) Standing on the corner watching all the girls go by.
(C) Eau de cologne is a fairly weak, sweet-smelling
perfume.
(D) The robber held up the bank in broad daylight.
(E) No mistakes.
_____ 118.
(A) I wouldn’t do that if I was you.
(B) They achieved their ends through non-violent
demonstrations and civil disobedience.
(C) Many people don’t understand the difference
between a saloon and a salon.
(D) “It’s all the same to me,” said Toby.
(E) No mistakes.
_____ 119.
(A) The number of applications doubled from last year.
(B) The surgery, which lasted for ten hours, was
successful.
(C) The birds in the trees were making quite a racket.
(D) Funsho decided to not tell her parents.
(E) No mistakes.
_____ 120.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Do you have any proof of that allegation?
He wasn’t speaking slow enough to be understood.
Mother was cooking something delicious for dinner.
The army won’t be sending supplies by parachute.
No mistakes.
Go on to the next page.
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(B) They achieved their ends through non-violent
demonstrations and civil disobedience.
(C) Many people don’t understand the difference between a saloon and a salon.
(D) “It’s all the same to me,” said Toby.
(E) No mistakes.
_____ 119.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Do you have any proof of that allegation?
Mother was cooking something delicious for dinner.
He wasn’t speaking slow enough to be understood.
The army won’t be sending supplies by parachute.
No mistakes.
Go on to the next page.
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LANGUAGE ARTS PAPER 2
In questions 106-145, look for errors in capitalization, punctuation, or usage.
The sentence that contains an error is the “correct” answer. If you find no mistake, choose (E).
SAMPLES:
I
(F) Even with the help of his brother, Tom failed.
(G) The unfortunate man was taken to the hospital.
(H) The girls books could not be found.
(I) I won’t be able to go tomorrow.
(J) No mistakes.
II
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
Do you like nigerian food?
During the hot weather it is important to keep the plants watered.
They have drunk two cups of water.
The tiger is a wild and ferocious animal.
No mistakes.
The correct answer to I is: (C)
The correct answer to II is: (A)
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(E) No mistakes.
106.
(F) Iron has a greater density than tin.
(G) I can’t believe you ate the entire pie yourself?
(H) The nicest way for things to happen is when they
come as a surprise.
(I) Every Saturday I play football with my friends.
(J) No mistakes.
111.
(E) To whom is the letter addressed?
(F) What you don’t know won’t hurt you.
(G) “I was late,” he explained, “Because of the rain.”
(H) Still waters run deep.
(E) No mistakes.
107.
112.
(F) I don’t like baseball it’s so boring.
(G) During our long vacation we are going to London.
(H) People can’t tell the difference between my brother
and me.
(I) Are you the one who took the ruler from my locker?
(J) No mistakes.
(E)
(F)
At the end of the day when I am falling asleep.
There’s nothing more exhilarating than an early
morning swim in the lake.
(G) Two heads are better than one.
(H) It’s not for me to say.
(E) No mistakes.
108.
113.
(F) The poor man had neither silver nor gold to give.
(G) Gozie can make her bed, but she can never make up
her mind.
(H) This ticket will enable me enter the amusement park.
(I) I just don’t know what to do with myself.
(J) No mistakes.
(E) I am quite tired, actually.
(F) We could have went to the concert with you last
night.
(G) Don’t just stand there!
(H) If you don’t know me by now, then you never will.
(E) No mistakes.
114.
109.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
Maria could not find anything she liked in the store.
Mrs Dalloway said she would buy the flowers herself.
The breeze at night is so pleasant and cool.
I looked everywhere I just couldn’t find the missing pin.
No mistakes.
110.
A ruler and a biro is what you will need for the test.
Such are the dreams of an everyday housewife!
She can never remember what day of the week it is.
We have been expecting rain for several days.
No mistakes.
115.
(F) Henry was finding it difficult to keep up with the
others.
(G) Worrying will not help the situation any.
(H) We should always do as we are told.
(I) A bird in the hand is worth too in the bush.
(F) Some people want to fill the world with silly love
songs.
(G) The mango tree was laden with fruit.
(H) Suddenly and quite remarkably, I came upon my lost
key.
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(I)
(J)
If it was not for my friend’s help, I would never have
finished on time.
No mistakes.
123.
(F) Our trip to the National Assembly was a very
educational experience.
(G) When it comes to racing, you are not as fast as me.
(H) The first place winner was awarded a full
scholarship.
(I) Sylvester read all the Harry Potter books in record
time.
(J) No mistakes.
116.
(F) Place the package in the corner near the end of the
table.
(G) Reply me as soon as you get the documents I mailed.
(H) The early morning sun beamed through the window.
(I) After finishing the race, Chuka collapsed on the
field.
(J) No mistakes.
124.
(F) The teacher addressed the class in a most serious
manner.
(G) My grandfather was such a kind and gentle soul.
(H) The price of inflation was crippling the nation’s
economy.
(I) It is extremely difficult to find a manual typewriter
anywhere these days.
(J) No mistakes.
117.
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
What will I do without you?
Nanu and Jide seen that movie several times already.
Precious and few are the moments we two can share.
They overslept because the alarm clock wasn’t
working.
No mistakes.
125.
118.
(F) The athletes were sweating profusely under the
blistering sun.
(G) Atop the highest branch, a majestic eagle was
perched.
(H) When we were little, we used to play cops and
robbers.
(I) There were all together too many people to fit in the
elevator.
(J) No mistakes.
(F) She keeps forgetting to brush her teeth after meals.
(G) The snake slithered through the tall grass silently.
(H) A man hears what he wants to hear and disregards
the rest.
(I) Our parents said it was alright for us to stay over at
your house.
(J) No mistakes.
119.
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
Blood is thicker than water.
How many letters did you get last week?
The chairs, not the table, is broken.
A surgeon must have steady hands and keen eyes.
No mistakes.
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
It is for you and I to decide what to do.
Inside, the people were laughing and singing.
A stitch in time saves nine.
The parents of this girl have been searching for her.
No mistakes.
126.
(F) Kazeem my youngest cousin passed the entrance
exam with flying colours.
(G) The child was so innocent and untouched by the
world.
(H) Never underestimate the abilities of your opponent.
(I) Try as he might, Jimmy could not open the drawer.
(J) No mistakes.
120.
127.
(F) We may be having a fire drill this afternoon.
(G) After finishing the last question, Chuka went back
and reviewed his work.
(H) Every one sitting at my table got malaria last term.
(I) He is coming to the party, isn’t he?
(J) No mistakes.
121.
(F) The students couldn’t wait until Easter vacation.
(G) Sometimes you can be so exasperating!
(H) Which section did you find more simple to do: the
English or the mathematics?
(I) All things considered, it was a lovely party.
(J) No mistakes.
128.
(F) Are there any lions in north America?
(G) The man, who is crossing the street, is my Uncle
Charles.
(H) Do you have any siblings at Loyola Jesuit College?
(I) The problem has gotten much worse.
(J) No mistakes.
122.
(F) The rainbow painted a colourful smile across the
sky.
(G) Many Fulani people herd cattle.
(H) Every one of the students were punished for their
disobedience.
(I) The pauper inherited a great fortune from a distant
relative.
(J) No mistakes.
129.
(F) Where in the world have you been?
(G) “I have absolutely nothing to wear to the ball,”
Cinderella said with a sigh.
(H) We gave our cousin porcelain ware for her wedding
gift.
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(I) Are you a ware of the school rules?
(J) No mistakes.
(D) His absence at the meeting was conspicuous.
(E) No mistakes.
130.
138.
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
There is no way I can finish this test on time!
They’re many tailors in the marketplace.
The storekeepers were busy opening their shops.
There many people coming for the festival.
No mistakes.
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
The teacher gave us sometime to think it over.
There was enough evidence to convict the felon.
When will I see you again?
The car speeding along the highway nearly crashed.
No mistakes.
(A) The sound of a closing door broke the silence.
(B) The moonlight seemed to cast a spell upon the sleepy
village.
(C) As soon as the bell rang, the children left hurriedly for
dinner.
(D) Thanks alot for all your help yesterday.
(E) No mistakes.
131.
139.
132.
(A) The late afternoon sun had long vanished behind the
nearby hills.
(B) You look real pretty in that dress.
(C) The lilting sound of a violin drifted through the window.
(D) “Please accept my apologies,” he said. “There were
extenuating circumstances.”
(E) No mistakes.
(F) The children scurried from the football field as the
rain began to fall.
(G) Had I only known, I will have chosen differently.
(H) Without rain the crops started to wither and die.
(I) Toby’s uncle recently returned from a business trip.
(J) No mistakes.
133.
140.
(F) She was carrying an umbrella not because it was
raining, but because the sun was too strong.
(G) We had an amazing tour of the ruins of ancient
Greece.
(H) The package is finally on it’s way; I just mailed it
this morning.
(I) I love you more today than yesterday, but not as
much as tomorrow.
(J) No mistakes.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
141.
(A) The children waited expectantly, hoping their names
would be called.
(B) My family and I have never been to Australia before.
(C) By the time the white blizzard darkness came.
(D) Before going to bed, he knelt down and said his prayers.
(E) No mistakes.
134.
(F) He stood in the doorway, watching.
(G) The table was adorned with a bouquet of garden
flowers.
(H) The scent of cinnamon and apples filled the air.
(I) I feel badly about what happened last night.
(J) No mistakes.
142.
(A) The waiter came to our table and cleared away the dishes.
(B) I promise to do better on the next report card.
(C) The banquet proceeded with cheer and a good share of
noise.
(D) The boy entered the room, walked to his seat, and plopped
himself down.
(E) No mistakes.
135.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a thousand times!
It is better to be safe then sorry.
The truth of the matter is we’re all in this together.
You had better do all your homework tonight!
No mistakes.
143.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
136.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Bobo laid in bed all day yesterday because he was sick.
There were so many flavours from which to choose.
A herd of cattle was grazing lazily in the meadow.
The thunderstorm continued for several hours.
No mistakes.
He wasn’t able to solve all the problems.
As time wore on, the crowd began to disperse.
I am going to try and do a better job next time.
Nothing is more inevitable than death.
No mistakes.
The fatigued hunter came back empty-handed.
Final exams were over, summer vacation had arrived.
My poor grandmother suffers terribly from indigestion.
Once people retire they cease to be union members.
No mistakes.
144.
(A) Aren’t groundnuts and peanuts basically the same thing?
(B) We have no cause to rest on our laurels.
(C) The student left the classroom, ostensibly to visit the
clinic.
(D) May I go to the bathroom please?
137.
(A) The students took a short break to go to the latrine.
(B) Neither Tola nor Zeze have done their assignment.
(C) The firemen tried valiantly to fight the roaring blaze.
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(E) No mistakes.
145.
(A) Changes come slowly and are generally impermanent.
(B) After awhile, my eyes became accustomed to the
darkness.
(C) Tony is going to have two teeth extracted tomorrow.
(D) The townspeople brought their grievances to the mayor.
(E) No mistakes.
Go on to the next page.
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LANGUAGE ARTS PAPER 3
In questions 31-40, look for errors in capitalization, punctuation, or usage.
The sentence that contains an error is the “correct” answer. If you find no mistake, choose (E).
SAMPLES:
I
(K) Even with the help of his brother, Tom failed.
(L) The unfortunate man was taken to the hospital.
(M) The girls books could not be found.
(N) I won’t be able to go tomorrow.
(O) No mistakes.
II
(K) Do you like nigerian food?
(L) During the hot weather it is important to keep the plants watered.
(M) They have drunk two cups of water.
(N) The tiger is a wild and ferocious animal.
(O) No mistakes.
The correct answer to I is: (C)
The correct answer to II is: (A)
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(N) No mistakes.
31.
(K)
(L)
(M)
(N)
(O)
The storm destroyed several houses in the village.
I just got my results I can’t wait to tell you.
Every day we water the plants during the dry season.
Felim is an excellent basketball player.
No mistakes.
36.
(I) To who is the letter addressed?
(J) Nengi is a rather accomplished artist.
(K) Michael’s party was a resounding success.
(L) They sat under the shade of the mango tree.
(E) No mistakes.
32.
(K) Ada does very well in Biology and French.
(L) Can you believe that Dapo and Dipo are twins?
(M) Sally sat down by the stream and dangled her foot in
the cool water.
(N) “When you are older,” she said, “I will tell you the
story.”
(O) No mistakes.
37.
(I)
The sunlight bathed the street in golden beauty.
(J) I don’t like this movie it’s so boring.
(K) “How sad it is,” she sighed, “to live alone.”
(L) The banquet hall was splendidly decorated.
(E) No mistakes.
33.
38.
(K) There is so much pain and suffering in the world.
(L) Charles Dickens was a great British writer.
(C) We should just grin and bear it.
(D) We go out to the movies alot when we’re on vacation.
(E) No mistakes.
(I)
(J)
They eventually gave up waiting and returned home.
The crowd filled the room and spilled into the
hallway.
(K) I can’t believe you didn’t turn in your assignment!
(L) What is so amazing is that he knew all the answers.
(E) No mistakes.
34.
(A)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
39.
Have you ever been to China or Japan?
At boarding school life is very hectic and stressful.
The first place was a tie between James and I.
You should not be disrespectful to your teachers.
No mistakes.
(K) The conduct of the students and their families were
exemplary.
(L) In the darkness of twilight it was not easy to make
out her features.
(M) When was the last time you saw your grandparents?
(N) The clouds are so beautiful at this time of the year.
(O) No mistakes.
35.
(J) I was to excited to fall asleep last night.
(K) The school grounds were beautifully maintained.
(L) How many students are taking the entrance exam
today?
(M) Having finished his chores, Henry collapsed on his
bed.
40.
(K) My cousin is coming to spend two weeks with us.
(L) If I was you, I would obey the teacher.
(M) Slowly and carefully, he opened the door.
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(N) Sometimes it is difficult to know who is telling the
truth.
(O) No mistakes.
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