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WorksheetsENGLISH YEAR 8
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Choose the best interpretation to the underlined words
After the riot, Mike was called by the school authorities to face the music. This means that…......
a)
Mike should sing a song
b)
Mike should accept blame or consequences of his actions
c)
Mike must organize music classes
d)
Mike must compose riot song
2.
Ahmed let the cat out of the bag when he was arrested for wandering. This means that he........
a)
was carrying the bag
b)
revealed the secret
c)
removes the bag containing the cat
d)
allowed the cat to escape
3.
He visits us once in a blue moon. This means that…......
a)
He visits us when the blue moon appears.
b)
He visits us very rarely.
c)
He visits us during the moon light.
d)
He visits us once a month.
4.
Since I went there last, the new shop has changed hands. This means ….......
a)
It has closed down
b)
It has a new owner
c)
It now sells different goods
d)
It has a new staff
5.
Joe has his eye on the job. This means that Joe-----
a)
Had been watching the job
b)
Wanted to get the job
c)
Had been chosen to take the job
d)
Was looking after the job
6.
Choose from the alternatives, the option that correctly fills the blank spaces in the questions below.
He slipped and---- fell into the gutter.
a)
soon
b)
almost
c)
already
d)
often
7.
The apprentice had no respect--- his master.
a)
on
b)
with
c)
to
d)
for
8.
-------- of the players were late.
a)
much
b)
little
c)
most
d)
no one
9.
The old man has-------- a song.
a)
sing
b)
sang
c)
sung
d)
sings
10.
We all hope to get the best--------?
a)
shouldn't we
b)
did we
c)
need we
d)
don't we
11.
From the options below, choose the word that is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
John is always punctual at school.
a)
slow
b)
late
c)
smart
d)
early
12.
Instead of bringing us fresh news, he brought the information we had heard several days earlier.
a)
stale
b)
great
c)
awkward
d)
backward
13.
Such ____ methods of dealing with people should be unheard of in a civilized society.
a)
barbaric
b)
frightened
c)
wicked
d)
rustic
14.
The bus had already _______ before the children arrived. A. overloaded B. commenced C. departed D. returned
a)
overloaded
b)
commenced
c)
departed
d)
returned
15.
Tade’s behaviour to his teachers is humble but he speaks to the juniors in really _______
a)
selfish
b)
immature
c)
arrogant
d)
angry
16.
From the options below, choose the one that has almost the same meaning as the one underlined in the sentences below.
Do not listen to him, he is not a reliable person.
a)
good
b)
trustworthy
c)
happy
d)
amiable
17.
The Richfield School football team is invincible.
a)
unbeatable
b)
influential
c)
imminent
d)
invisible
18.
Nigeria and Cameroon have both opted for an amicable resolution.
a)
troublesome
b)
turbulent
c)
hostile
d)
peaceful
19.
Sorry, there is no vacant position in this company.
a)
empty
b)
valid
c)
full
d)
occupied
20.
The mother does not want her children to indulge in worry.
a)
anxiety
b)
peace
c)
lying
d)
pleasing
21.
Sola is admired by everyone for being so cheerful.
a)
reserved
b)
frank
c)
happy
d)
kind
22.
Being educated is a unique opportunity that no child should miss.
a)
normal
b)
special
c)
regular
d)
usual
23.
The new students pledged to abide by the rules and regulations of the institution.
a)
decided
b)
agreed
c)
vowed
d)
believed
24.
The brilliant boy was commended for his excellent performance.
a)
dismissed
b)
upgraded
c)
restored
d)
praised
25.
Solomon was an affluent king.
a)
wealthy
b)
clever
c)
strong
d)
brilliant
26.
Complete the following statements with the most appropriate option.
One of my brothers______ in Abuja.
a)
lives
b)
live
c)
leave
d)
leaves
27.
It is high time you ______ visiting that friend of yours.
a)
should stop
b)
stopped
c)
stop
d)
must stop
28.
You can now set your dog _____
a)
lost
b)
loss
c)
loose
d)
lose
29.
The members of the association were just rounding _____ their discussion when the police arrived.
a)
off
b)
up
c)
over
d)
away
30.
The driver’s appointment was terminated because his master could no longer____ his madness.
a)
put off
b)
put up with
c)
put in for
d)
stand in for
31.
The fisherman caught a big fish and dropped it at the ____________ of the river.
a)
bank
b)
side
c)
edge
d)
base
32.
I will pay my children’s school fees when I _________ the cheque.
a)
bank
b)
cash
c)
deposit
d)
transfer
33.
The _________ used for the enlarged picture is expensive.
a)
baton
b)
frame
c)
screen
d)
glass
34.
A beautiful bird________ on my car.
a)
hung
b)
leant
c)
perched
d)
stepped
35.
The doctor used a ___ to check my body temperature.
a)
barometer
b)
scanner
c)
stethoscope
d)
thermometer
36.
The outgoing prefect gave a/an ___ speech during the send-off party.
a)
farewell
b)
welcome
c)
acceptance
d)
inaugural
37.
I had left the ___ of the accident before the police arrived.
a)
area
b)
arena
c)
place
d)
scene
38.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the option that has the same sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
These
a)
clothe
b)
worth
c)
thank
d)
path
39.
Check
a)
choir
b)
chimney
c)
machine
d)
chaos
40.
Cool
a)
accuse
b)
ocean
c)
censure
d)
cellar
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