GBAT April 2026 English - SECTION A Instructions

From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the word, or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Question 1

1. The musician........waxed that record died many years ago.

Question 2

2. The passive of the active sentence, "The manager has approved the project" will be

Question 3

3. The manager was annoyed for being late to work........with the workers

Question 4

4. The labourers have finished their work, ....?

Question 5

5. Sarah and I went to the park, and........played on the swings.

Question 6

6. Nigeria suffered defeat........defeat in just ended AFCON.

Question 7

7. The village had a........atmosphere, with fresh air and vast green fields.

Question 8

8. "The delicious food made everyone happy." The adjective in this sentence is ........

Question 9

9. The meeting is scheduled........noon.

Question 10

10. They........have won the game if the referee hadn't made that call.

Question 11

11. We walked........the bridge to reach the other side of the river.

Question 12

12. "Don't run in the classroom," the headmaster reported speech: The headmaster warned the students........

Question 13

13. They weren't late for school,........?

Question 14

14. If........in the library is full.

Question 15

15. This is an improvement........your last essay.

GBAT April 2026 English - SECTION B Instructions

Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Question 16

16. The scientist made a profound discovery that changed modern medicine.

Question 17

17. The detective's astute observation helped solve the case quickly.

Question 18

18. The storm caused havoc in the coastal town.

Question 19

19. She was a very courageous woman who stood up for her beliefs.

Question 20

20. After a long day, she felt exhausted and needed to rest.

GBAT April 2026 English - SECTION C Instructions

Choose the meaning of the underlined expressions.

Question 21

21. Adesa hit the nail on the head when she said the team needed better communication.

Question 22

22. After a long day, the employees decided to call it a night.

Question 23

23. After days of rain, the sun finally came out, and everyone was on cloud nine.

Question 24

24. Owura Ama was one of the elders who tried to mend the fence between Ayaa Manu and his wife.

Question 25

25. He couldn't afford the expensive car, so he had to go back to the drawing board.

GBAT April 2026 English - SECTION D Instructions

Choose the opposite in meaning.

Question 26

26. The president mitigated the severity of the punishment meted out to political prisoners.

Question 27

27. We expect the river to recede after the heavy rain.

Question 28

28. While Adomaye still uses primitive methods of farming, his friend uses........

Question 29

29. The farmer planted crops on fertile land.

Question 30

30. His frivolous spending left him with no savings.

GBAT April 2026 English - SECTION E Instructions

Choose suitable word for each gap.

Question 31

31.

Question 32

32.

Question 33

33.

Question 34

34.

Question 35

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GBAT April 2026 English - SECTION F Instructions

Oral English

Question 36

36. The boy has a big bag.

Question 37

37. The sun is hot today.

Question 38

38. A lactose-intolerant person cannot drink milk.

Question 39

39. Kofi enjoys playing with his toys.

Question 40

40. Ama shouted at the goat.