Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.One advantage of the English language in Nigeria is that it puts everyone _____. a co...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2002 Subject: English Language

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Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.One advantage of the English language in Nigeria is that it puts everyone _____. a common _____. ?
Answer Details
The correct option to fill in the first gap is "on", and the correct option for the second gap is "footing". To put everyone "on footing" means to give everyone an equal or level playing field, a fair and equal opportunity to compete or participate. Therefore, the sentence implies that the English language in Nigeria provides a common means of communication that allows everyone to be on equal footing, that is, to have equal access to opportunities, regardless of their background or socio-economic status.

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