The passage below has gap(s), following each gap is four options. For each gap, choose the most appropriate option. Teaching is a noble profession. Only tho...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2024 Subject: English Language

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The passage below has gap(s), following each gap is four options. For each gap, choose the most appropriate option. 

Teaching is a noble profession. Only those who have the calling to __6__ [A. impact B. impart C. infer D. confer] knowledge is called great teachers. 

The teachers' duty goes beyond the four walls of a classroom. They teach students various topics and __7__ [A. formula B. courses C. classes D. subjects]. The teacher listens to their students express their worries and fears, yet the teacher has to pacify and __8__ [A. care B. guide C. beat D. guard] them through the right paths. 

As a __9__ [A. stakeholder B. shareholder C. officeholder D. cardholder] in the field of education, the teacher ensures that teaching-learning __10__ [A. habit B. function C. process D. policy] takes place in and out of the classroom. The teacher lights the candle for the others to see. He/ she is fast enough to move at the speed of the __11__ [A. guiness B. genius C. heinous D. spacious] and patient enough for the slow-learner to catch up. 

In his care are the __12__ [A. book B. diary C. register D. attendance], the mark book and every other document which must be duly filled. While at home, the teacher still plans his lesson and prepares his teaching __13__ [A. books B. steps C. maps D. aids], all for the purpose of effective teaching-learning process. 

Teachers should not be brushed aside in the society as teaching is the profession that __14__ [A. birthed B. delivered C. approached D. positioned] other professions. Teachers should be given a great __15__ [A. attention B. honour C. privilege D. care] in the society.


Fill the gap labelled 14

Answer Details

To fill the gap labeled 14, we should consider the context in which the word is placed. The word in the blank should fit grammatically and semantically with the rest of the sentence.


- If the sentence is discussing the process of bringing forth a baby, the correct word would be "birthed."


- If the context involves giving or handing something over, especially a package or a speech, then "delivered" would be appropriate.


- If the sentence describes getting closer to a certain point or goal, then "approached" would fit best.


- Finally, if the sentence is about placing or arranging someone or something in a specific place, then "positioned" would be the right choice.


Without the specific context from the sentence, it is challenging to pinpoint the exact word required. However, once the context is clear, you can easily identify the correct word by matching its meaning with the requirement of the sentence.

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