Olufilade English JS3 2nd term Exam 2022

The kidnapper killed the minister in cold blood. This means

• Deliberately

• Aimlessly

• Unintentionally

• Fatally

Toyin and Ada are like two peas in a pod. This means

• Seperated

• Always together

• Unidentical

• Full of joy

The manager did not assign any job to the newcomer as he was wet behind the ears. This means

• Stupid and slow-witted

• Young and inexperienced

• Drenched in the rain

• Unpunctual and lazy

"One has to feather one's nest." The man told his son.This mea

• To enrich oneself when opportunity comes

• To mind one's business

• To get something in abundance easily

• To build one's house

The young man doesn't care for his family, he wanted to gather roses only. This means

• To paint a rosy picture of the past

• to obtain fame by hardwork

• To seek all enjoyment of life

• To save money miserly

NEAREST IN MEANING

Peter heard the news with an astonished smile

• Adequate

• Abundant

• Courageous

• Amazed

NEAREST IN MEANING

Mrs Brown has an immaculate record of service

• Obscene

• Indecent

• Inadequate

• Chaste

NEAREST IN MEANING

The animal was enraged by the terrible pain of it's wounds.

• offended

• Irritated

• Annoyed

• Maddened

NEAREST IN MEANING

The teasing of the girl was spiteful

• Cruel

• Loving

• Fair

• Kind

NEAREST IN MEANING

Excessive intake of salt could be detrimental to one's health

• Helpful

• Harmful

• important

• Limiting