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Question 1 Report
Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
Aliya's sixteenth birthday is special because
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Aliya's sixteenth birthday is special because her father gave her a sixteen-page letter detailing her life journey thus far. This letter not only serves as a birthday gift but also as a memoir of her father's experiences, values, and life lessons. The letter helps Aliya understand her roots and provides her with a sense of identity. It also shows the love and affection her father has for her and how much he cares about her growth and development. Therefore, this gift is unique and significant because it is not just a present but a precious and timeless piece of her family history.
Question 2 Report
Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
"The Gandhi Test" indicates how
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Test is that 'you can tell if what you're doing is good or bad, if you want other people to know about it' which means that one should act and be mindful that people are watching.
Question 3 Report
Read the Passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The term Mass Communication occurs when information is disseminated to a relatively large number of people in different places. it should be seen as the same thing with talking face to face with someone else. With mass communication, there is no answer, smile, laugh or lock of surprise. the people who receive the message are as far away from the source of the message as far away as you are from the announcers on the radio or from the newscasters on television, or from the writer of a column in the local newspaper.
There are three identifiable means of errors in mass communication. There is one done through the printed words, books, magazine and newspapers. The other is primarily radio, but also records and tape recordings. Also, it can be done through a combination of sound and pictures as in television, films and the more recently popular video tape.
Together, they are referred to as the mass media.
All media can be used to inform and entertain. However, there are coverts roles played. It may be to educate as in school broadcast. Again, the aim may be to persuade as when the media are used by advertisers or for political broadcasts. The media are often in strong position to influence public opinion because they select the topics to be presented and can stress the importance of one issue over the other.
The mass media have, in recent times, come under acerbic criticism. Many presenters have become not only conscientized but also immensely concerned about the possible effects that science of violence and bad behavior may have on their children. More worrisome are the potential danger of political and commercial propaganda.
The means of mass media can be summarized into:
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Mass media means technology that is intended to reach a mass audience. It is the primary means of communication used to reach the vast majority of the general public. The most common platforms for mass media according to the passage are newspapers, magazines, radio, television. These can be summarized into print (Newspaper, magazines) and electronic (Radio and Television)
Question 4 Report
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one in bracket, from questions below
H[ei]r
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The vowel sound here is /e∂/ which perceivable in 'Care', 'air'.
Question 5 Report
Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket.
This type of response is [typical] of a lazy teacher
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The word nearest in meaning to "typical" is "characteristics". When we say that something is typical of a certain group or person, it means that it has the usual or expected features or characteristics of that group or person. In this case, the response being referred to is typical of a lazy teacher, meaning that it has the usual or expected features or characteristics of a lazy teacher.
Question 6 Report
Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
Bobo proved Mr Bello's advice on infatuation as right when he
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The fact that Bobo later travelled to Ireland without even informing Aliya finally and undoubtedly cements Mr Bello's advice that his love for her was temporary.
Question 7 Report
He started his career as an ........ teacher
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The correct spelling is "auxiliary" and the sentence suggests that the person being referred to started their career as an auxiliary teacher. An auxiliary teacher is someone who assists the main or lead teacher in the classroom by providing additional support to the students, but they are not the main teacher in charge of the class. They may be responsible for tasks such as grading papers, supervising students, or leading small group activities under the guidance of the main teacher.
Question 8 Report
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket
Ask[ed]
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The sound /t/ as in 'tank' is present here.
Question 9 Report
Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed. The pilot, from the ..2...... activated the emergency sheet to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3.... At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the airplane ....4.... north-east He called the control ....5.... to report the misshaped requested clearance for emergency ....6....The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ....7....to stop on a ....8.... ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle and were soon perched on the ....10.... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.
to stop on a ...8.....
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The airplane stopped on a tarmac. A tarmac is a hard surface, usually made of asphalt, at an airport where planes can take off and land.
Question 10 Report
Choose the most appropriate option for each group for questionsAlice, a small fragile-looking Ugandan mother, is dying of AIDS. She lives with her son and daughter in a tin-roofed shack on the .....1... of Kampala. When her husband died of AIDS in 1987, Alice discovered she was HIV positive. Frequent ...2..... of sickness forced her to give up her embroidery job. She was so depressed that she just wanted to eat. ....3.... by a neighbour, the mobile care unit from Nsambya hospital went to her home. They convinced her to start taking proper ..4....... After three months of ....5.... treatment, she regained her will to live. The AIDS time bomb .....6... on relentlessly. The World Health Organization ....7.... that 1.8 million Ugandans are HIV positive, nearly one in eight of the total population. The Ugandan AIDS Commission set up by President Museveni ..8...... the spread of the disease. However, under-porting and the lack of post-mortem and ...9..... makes it impossible to establish exact figures. No one ....10.... that it is a disaster far worse than the years of civil war.
Alice, a small fragile-looking Ugandan mother, is dying of AIDS. She lives with her son and daughter in a tin-roofed shack on the .....1... of Kampala.
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The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is "outskirts". This means that Alice and her family live on the edge of the city of Kampala, away from the central area or downtown. It suggests that they live in a less developed and less affluent part of the city, where there may be less access to basic services like healthcare and sanitation. The use of the word "shack" also implies that their living conditions are poor and inadequate.
Question 11 Report
He called the control ....5.... to report the mishap
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The Control tower is the air traffic control, and service provider unit which directs aircrafts and advise in non-controlled airspace.
Question 12 Report
He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better ........ a singer
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The sentence is comparing the skills of the person as a writer, politician, and singer. The phrase "better as" means that the person was more skilled or talented in one area than the other areas being compared. The word "singer" is the only option that matches with the verb "better". Therefore, the correct option is "better as a singer." The completed sentence would read: "He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better as a singer."
Question 13 Report
and were soon perched on the ...10..... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.
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The Wingtip is simply a part of the wing of an aircraft.
Question 14 Report
Choose the correct interpretations of the statement given, for questions below
All the Nigerian footballers have itchy feet
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The footballers like to travel is the best answer. 'Itchy' means not static, by implication.
Question 15 Report
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket
Non[ch]alant
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The /∫/ sound prevalent here is evidenced in the pronunciation of the 'SH' of 'shout' of which the 'CH' in Champagne belongs to.
Question 16 Report
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one in bracket, from questions below
Neighb[our]
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The vowel sound obtainable here is the /?/ sound as in 'brother'. Stand[ar]d qualifies in this regard.
Question 17 Report
Choose the one opposite in meaning to the word(s) in underlined.
I abhor a traitor
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Traitor is a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle.
Question 18 Report
Both questions are alternatives; you answer ........ one ........ the other
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The correct phrase is "either/or". "Either/or" means you have two options, and you must choose one of them. For example, "Do you want to have pizza or burgers for dinner?" Here, you have to choose either pizza or burgers, not both or neither. "Neither/nor" means you have two options, but you reject both of them. For example, "I don't like neither pizza nor burgers." Here, you are rejecting both options, and you do not want either one. "Either/nor" is not a commonly used phrase, so it's best to avoid it.
Question 19 Report
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern
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The first syllable in 'agitate' is stressed, the other options are stressed differently
Question 20 Report
Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket
Some men will continue to cause offences until they are given [a taste of their own medicine]
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The phrase "a taste of their own medicine" means to treat someone the same way they have been treating others, usually in a negative or harmful way. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to the phrase is "revenged on". This implies that the person will continue to cause harm until they experience the same kind of negative consequences or treatment they have been dishing out to others.
Question 21 Report
Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
It may be argued that Chapter Two is titled, "The Drive" particularly because...?
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Readers must see through the meanings of words and titles beyond their ordinarily usage where necessary. Aliya's drive home by Mr Bello is relevant not because of the drive but especially because Mr Bello used the opportunity of the informal atmosphere to educate his daughter about sexual maturity and the realities of life pictured by the hawking girls and their aspiration to be great in life.
Question 22 Report
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket;
Lo[s]e
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The sound /z/ is pronounciable here as it is in either the verb or noun form pronunciation of 'refuse'. E.g. 'Zip'.
Question 23 Report
Bolu shall be the M.C. This means that
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The usage of the word "shall" shows compulsion and creates an impression as to the inevitability of Bolu acting as the Compere or Master of Ceremonies (M.C).
Question 24 Report
CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE WORD(S) IN BRACKET, FOR QUESTIONS below.
Her findings [exploded] widely held beliefs about learning
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The most suitable option that is nearest in meaning to the word in the bracket is 'debunked'. The word 'exploded' in this context means to disprove something strongly or to bring an end to a belief. 'Debunked' means to expose the falseness or hollowness of a belief or myth, which is similar to what 'exploded' means in this sentence. Therefore, the option 'debunked' is the best choice.
Question 25 Report
CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE WORD(S) IN BRACKET, FOR QUESTIONS below.
We must not [foreclose] reconciliation as the purpose of his trip
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To foreclose is to leave out the consideration of an option or alternative to something.
Question 26 Report
His many years of success in legal practise.... didn't come out without challenges
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The most appropriate option to complete the sentence is "didn't come out without challenges, however". This is because the phrase "didn't come out without challenges" indicates that the person faced difficulties in their legal practice. The word "however" is used to show a contrast or contradiction to what came before, in this case, the success that the person achieved. Therefore, the complete sentence would read, "His many years of success in legal practice didn't come out without challenges, however."
Question 27 Report
Read the Passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The term Mass Communication occurs when information is disseminated to a relatively large number of people in different places. it should be seen as the same thing with talking face to face with someone else. With mass communication, there is no answer, smile, laugh or lock of surprise. the people who receive the message are as far away from the source of the message as far away as you are from the announcers on the radio or from the newscasters on television, or from the writer of a column in the local newspaper.
There are three identifiable means of errors in mass communication. There is one done through the printed words, books, magazine and newspapers. The other is primarily radio, but also records and tape recordings. Also, it can be done through a combination of sound and pictures as in television, films and the more recently popular video tape.
Together, they are referred to as the mass media.
All media can be used to inform and entertain. However, there are coverts roles played. It may be to educate as in school broadcast. Again, the aim may be to persuade as when the media are used by advertisers or for political broadcasts. The media are often in strong position to influence public opinion because they select the topics to be presented and can stress the importance of one issue over the other.
The mass media have, in recent times, come under acerbic criticism. Many presenters have become not only conscientized but also immensely concerned about the possible effects that science of violence and bad behavior may have on their children. More worrisome are the potential danger of political and commercial propaganda.
All the following are roles of the media but?
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The passage mentions three roles of the media - to inform, entertain, and persuade. However, the passage does not mention moralization as a role of the media. Informing is a role of the media where they provide news and information about current events, politics, sports, business, and other topics of interest. Entertaining is another role of the media where they provide content like movies, TV shows, music, and other forms of entertainment to keep the audience engaged. Persuading is also a role of the media where they attempt to influence the audience's opinions or behaviors, such as through advertisements or political campaigns. "Moralization" is not mentioned as a role of the media in this passage, and it does not fit under any of the three roles mentioned. Moralization refers to the process of conveying moral values or principles, which is not explicitly mentioned in the passage. Therefore, the answer is "Moralization."
Question 28 Report
Choose the correct interpretations of the statement given, for questions below
Bobrisky is a fashion victim
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The correct interpretation of the statement "Bobrisky is a fashion victim" is "he/she likes fashionable things more than anything else." A "fashion victim" is often used to describe someone who is overly obsessed with fashion and is willing to sacrifice comfort, money, or other things for the sake of being fashionable. In this context, the statement is suggesting that Bobrisky is someone who is very interested in and influenced by fashion trends.
Question 29 Report
CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE WORD(S) IN BRACKET, FOR QUESTIONS below.
The student's union leader delivered his speech [extempore]
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An extempore speech is made at the spur of the moment i.e without previous preparation.
Question 30 Report
Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
The fact that Aliya wanted to be a pilot, then a musician, a songwriter, doctor and later a lawyer points to the
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The youthfulness and ambition as well as confusion that comes with choosing a career is evident at every child's tender age. Parents should only guide their children as to the choice of their career based on passion and not on prospects of the course or career only.
Question 31 Report
Read the Passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The term Mass Communication occurs when information is disseminated to a relatively large number of people in different places. it should be seen as the same thing with talking face to face with someone else. With mass communication, there is no answer, smile, laugh or lock of surprise. the people who receive the message are as far away from the source of the message as far away as you are from the announcers on the radio or from the newscasters on television, or from the writer of a column in the local newspaper.
There are three identifiable means of errors in mass communication. There is one done through the printed words, books, magazine and newspapers. The other is primarily radio, but also records and tape recordings. Also, it can be done through a combination of sound and pictures as in television, films and the more recently popular video tape.
Together, they are referred to as the mass media.
All media can be used to inform and entertain. However, there are coverts roles played. It may be to educate as in school broadcast. Again, the aim may be to persuade as when the media are used by advertisers or for political broadcasts. The media are often in strong position to influence public opinion because they select the topics to be presented and can stress the importance of one issue over the other.
The mass media have, in recent times, come under acerbic criticism. Many presenters have become not only conscientized but also immensely concerned about the possible effects that science of violence and bad behavior may have on their children. More worrisome are the potential danger of political and commercial propaganda.
One of the following is NOT true in the passage
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The statement "Mass communication don't talk" is NOT true in the passage. According to the passage, mass communication is like talking to someone face to face, but there is no personal interaction like smiling, laughing, or answering.
Question 32 Report
The driver was short of petrol, so he ........ down the road with the engine switched off
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The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is "glided". When a car "glides" it moves forward without the engine running. This can happen when the car is moving downhill or when the driver turns off the engine to conserve fuel. In the given sentence, the driver is short of petrol, so he turns off the engine and lets the car move forward without any power from the engine. The word "glided" emphasizes that the car moves smoothly and silently, without any noise or vibration. The other options may also imply movement without engine power, but "glided" best conveys the idea of a smooth and effortless movement.
Question 33 Report
Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed. The pilot, from the ..2...... activated the emergency sheet to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3.... At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the airplane ....4.... north-east He called the control ....5.... to report the misshaped requested clearance for emergency ....6....The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ....7....to stop on a ....8.... ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle and were soon perched on the ....10.... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.
The pilot, from the .....2... activated the emergency sheet
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The most appropriate option for the gap is "cockpit." The context of the passage suggests that the missing word refers to the area where the pilot is located, and the word "cockpit" is commonly used to describe this area in an aircraft. In addition, the subsequent actions of the pilot, such as pushing a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and calling the control to report the misshape, all suggest that he is operating from the cockpit of the plane. Therefore, "cockpit" is the most appropriate option for the gap.
Question 34 Report
Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed. The pilot, from the ..2...... activated the emergency sheet to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3.... At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the airplane ....4.... north-east He called the control ....5.... to report the misshaped requested clearance for emergency ....6....The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ....7....to stop on a ....8.... ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle and were soon perched on the ....10.... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.
and requested clearance for emergency ...6.....
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In the given passage, the most appropriate option for the gap 6 is "landing". To explain this in simple terms, when the pilot reported the misshapen left rear to the control tower, he also requested clearance for an emergency landing. This means that the pilot was seeking permission to land the aircraft immediately due to the mechanical issue with the plane. The word "emergency" indicates that the situation was urgent and required immediate action. Therefore, the correct option for the gap 6 is "landing".
Question 35 Report
It is high time we ........ seeing her
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"It is high time we stopped seeing her" would be the correct option. The phrase "it is high time" is an idiomatic expression that means that something should have happened already, and there is a sense of urgency for it to occur. The correct verb form to use after this phrase is the past simple form, which is "stopped" in this case. So, "It is high time we stopped seeing her" means that it is overdue for us to stop seeing her, and we need to do it now. The other options, "stop", "will stop", and "stops" are not grammatically correct after the phrase "it is high time" because they do not use the past simple form.
Question 36 Report
Hadn't it rained, it wouldn't have been so bad
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The usage of the anomalous verb 'had' alongside with the negatives; 'not' and that in 'wouldn't' means that, it actually rained and that didn't make things good or go as it would have been preferred.
Question 37 Report
Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket
This type of response is [typical] of a lazy teacher
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The word nearest in meaning to "typical" in the context of the sentence is "characteristic." The word "typical" refers to something that is common or representative of a particular group, while "characteristic" refers to a feature or quality that is distinctive or typical of a particular person or thing. In this sentence, the word "typical" refers to a response that is representative of a lazy teacher, and therefore the word "characteristic" would be the nearest in meaning.
Question 38 Report
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one in bracket, from questions below
B[oo]k
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The vowel sound obtainable here is the short /u/ sound as in 'put'. The rest of the options have elongated pronunciation than 'full'
Question 39 Report
Choose the word with the same vowel sound as the one in bracket
Orthop[ae]dic
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Elite is the correct answer. The vowel /i:/ pronounced as 'eee' (as in letter E e.g. tea) sound is present
Question 40 Report
Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed. The pilot, from the ..2...... activated the emergency sheet to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3.... At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the airplane ....4.... north-east He called the control ....5.... to report the misshaped requested clearance for emergency ....6....The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ....7....to stop on a ....8.... ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle and were soon perched on the ....10.... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.
....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle
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The flight engineers are the members of an aircraft's crew responsible for monitoring and operating its complex aircraft systems.
Question 41 Report
Choose the one opposite in meaning to the word(s) in underlined.
Procrastination is the enemy of progress
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When someone doesn't procrastinate or postpone things unnecessarily for example out of laziness, then he or she accelerates the pace of the work required.
Question 42 Report
Choose the most appropriate option for each group for questionsAlice, a small fragile-looking Ugandan mother, is dying of AIDS. She lives with her son and daughter in a tin-roofed shack on the .....1... of Kampala. When her husband died of AIDS in 1987, Alice discovered she was HIV positive. Frequent ...2..... of sickness forced her to give up her embroidery job. She was so depressed that she just wanted to eat. ....3.... by a neighbour, the mobile care unit from Nsambya hospital went to her home. They convinced her to start taking proper ..4....... After three months of ....5.... treatment, she regained her will to live. The AIDS time bomb .....6... on relentlessly. The World Health Organization ....7.... that 1.8 million Ugandans are HIV positive, nearly one in eight of the total population. The Ugandan AIDS Commission set up by President Museveni ..8...... the spread of the disease. However, under-porting and the lack of post-mortem and ...9..... makes it impossible to establish exact figures. No one ....10.... that it is a disaster far worse than the years of civil war.
They convinced her to start taking proper ..4.......
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The most appropriate option for the blank space is "medication". The sentence is describing how Alice was convinced by a mobile care unit to start taking proper medication after she was diagnosed with HIV. The word "proper" implies that there is a specific medication regimen that needs to be followed in order to manage the disease.
Question 43 Report
Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
Aliya was advised to be mindless of popular perception about her...
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The most appropriate option for the blank space is "when it comes to her self-esteem". The sentence is advising Aliya to not be influenced by popular opinions or what people think of her when it comes to her self-esteem, or how she views herself. The phrase "mindless of popular perception" means to not be influenced by what others think, and instead, focus on one's own thoughts and beliefs about oneself. This is important for building self-confidence and a positive self-image.
Question 44 Report
Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme.Dice
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The word that has the same rhyme scheme as "dice" is "rice". This is because they both have the same ending sound, "-ice". When words have the same ending sound, they are said to rhyme, and the pattern of their rhymes is called the rhyme scheme. In this case, the rhyme scheme for both "dice" and "rice" would be "A".
Question 45 Report
Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.
The [prodigious] building was razed to the carpet level yesterday
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The word that has an opposite meaning to "prodigious" in the given sentence is "mini-sized". "Prodigious" means something that is remarkably impressive or extraordinary in size, extent, or degree. So, the building being referred to in the sentence was very large or colossal. Therefore, "mini-sized" which means very small, is the opposite of "prodigious" in this context. The other options - ramshackle means poorly constructed or maintained, modern means up-to-date, and colossal means extremely large, do not convey the opposite meaning of "prodigious" as required in the sentence.
Question 46 Report
Choose the word with the same vowel sound as the one in bracket
Cacoph[o]ny
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The vowel sound /∂/ here is perceivable in the syllable in block form, e.g. bro-thER. In the same vein, the 'OR' in 'scissors' has the same sound.
Question 47 Report
Choose the most appropriate option for each group for questionsAlice, a small fragile-looking Ugandan mother, is dying of AIDS. She lives with her son and daughter in a tin-roofed shack on the .....1... of Kampala. When her husband died of AIDS in 1987, Alice discovered she was HIV positive. Frequent ...2..... of sickness forced her to give up her embroidery job. She was so depressed that she just wanted to eat. ....3.... by a neighbour, the mobile care unit from Nsambya hospital went to her home. They convinced her to start taking proper ..4....... After three months of ....5.... treatment, she regained her will to live. The AIDS time bomb .....6... on relentlessly. The World Health Organization ....7.... that 1.8 million Ugandans are HIV positive, nearly one in eight of the total population. The Ugandan AIDS Commission set up by President Museveni ..8...... the spread of the disease. However, under-porting and the lack of post-mortem and ...9..... makes it impossible to establish exact figures. No one ....10.... that it is a disaster far worse than the years of civil war.
When her husband died of AIDS in 1987, Alice discovered she was HIV positive. Frequent ...2..... of sickness forced her to give up her embroidery job.
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The most appropriate word to fill in the blank is "Bouts". Bouts of sickness refer to recurring episodes of illness or attacks of a disease. This means that Alice was experiencing frequent episodes of sickness, which forced her to give up her embroidery job.
Question 48 Report
Either Buntu or you ........ to go
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The answer is "are" because according to proximity concord case #1 the subject which is the closest to the verb should determine the form of the verb therefore since "you" is a second person pronoun the answer has to be in second person plural.
Question 49 Report
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one in bracket, from questions below
G[ua]rantee
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The vowel sound here is pronounceable from 'pat', 'apple' etc. Plait is the therefore the right answer.
Question 50 Report
Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.
The sick man is now [ambulatory]
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The word "ambulatory" means able to walk around, mobile or capable of moving. Therefore, the word that has an opposite meaning to "ambulatory" would be "immobile," which means unable to move or fixed in place. The completed sentence would read: "The sick man is now immobile."
Question 51 Report
Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
In the novel, we learnt that
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Among other things, Aliya's father emphasized that beauty is a relative word and as a matter of fact, beauty without good deeds is all vanity and worthless on the long run. As per dating, the advice is for teenagers to act patiently, this nullifies Option C.
Question 52 Report
His many years of success in legal practise ........ didn't come out without challenges
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The best word to complete the sentence would be "didn't come out without challenges" is "However". The word "however" is commonly used to introduce a contrast or a contradiction to the previous statement, which makes it an appropriate choice in this sentence. It indicates that despite the success achieved in legal practice over many years, there were still challenges that had to be faced. The other options could also fit in the sentence grammatically, but they wouldn't convey the intended meaning of a contradiction or contrast between the two parts of the sentence. For instance, "indeed" would be used to emphasize and confirm the truth of the statement made in the first part of the sentence. "But" would also introduce a contrast, but it would suggest a less strong opposition than "however". "In spite of all" would imply that there were challenges, but it wouldn't create the necessary contrast to the first part of the sentence.
Question 53 Report
Choose the one opposite in meaning to the word(s) in underlined.
After the wedding, the wife became anorexic
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The opposite in meaning to "anorexic" is "obese." Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight. On the other hand, obesity refers to being extremely overweight or having excessive body fat, which is the opposite of anorexia. Therefore, "obese," is the correct opposite for the underlined word.
Question 54 Report
Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
Mr Bello's best advice to Aliya on dating is that
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Mr. Bello's best advice to Aliya on dating is that she should wait for the right time. In the novel "Sweet Sixteen" by Bolaji Abdullahi, Mr. Bello advises Aliya to wait for the right time to start dating. He explains that there is a time for everything, and rushing into dating too early can lead to distractions from her goals and studies. Mr. Bello wants Aliya to focus on her education and personal development first before getting involved in romantic relationships. Therefore, Mr. Bello's best advice to Aliya is to wait for the right time to start dating and focus on her personal growth and academic pursuits in the meantime.
Question 55 Report
Read the Passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The term Mass Communication occurs when information is disseminated to a relatively large number of people in different places. it should be seen as the same thing with talking face to face with someone else. With mass communication, there is no answer, smile, laugh or lock of surprise. the people who receive the message are as far away from the source of the message as far away as you are from the announcers on the radio or from the newscasters on television, or from the writer of a column in the local newspaper.
There are three identifiable means of errors in mass communication. There is one done through the printed words, books, magazine and newspapers. The other is primarily radio, but also records and tape recordings. Also, it can be done through a combination of sound and pictures as in television, films and the more recently popular video tape.
Together, they are referred to as the mass media.
All media can be used to inform and entertain. However, there are coverts roles played. It may be to educate as in school broadcast. Again, the aim may be to persuade as when the media are used by advertisers or for political broadcasts. The media are often in strong position to influence public opinion because they select the topics to be presented and can stress the importance of one issue over the other.
The mass media have, in recent times, come under acerbic criticism. Many presenters have become not only conscientized but also immensely concerned about the possible effects that science of violence and bad behavior may have on their children. More worrisome are the potential danger of political and commercial propaganda.
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The passage is expository enough to largely cover mass communication as a career, practice, relative importance and societal impact and effect.
Question 56 Report
Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.
When it comes to playing the piano, I am a complete [ignoramus]
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A virtuoso is an expert in a field while an ignoramus is a novice.
Question 57 Report
Choose the one opposite in meaning to the word(s) in underlined.
The police officer looks pudgy
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The opposite of the underlined word "pudgy" would be "tall and lean". The word "pudgy" means being short and plump, which is the opposite of being tall and lean. The other options, "short and slim", "short and fat", and "tall and fat" do not have the opposite meaning of "pudgy". "Short and slim" and "short and fat" both have the word "short" in common, while "tall and fat" has the opposite meanings for the words "tall" and "fat".
Question 58 Report
Choose the one opposite in meaning to the word(s) in underlined.
Chief Money-Miss-Road is a sitting-duck
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The opposite of "sitting duck" would be "invincible" which means incapable of being defeated or overcome. A "sitting duck" is a metaphorical expression that refers to someone who is in a vulnerable position and is an easy target for an attack. It is often used to describe a situation where someone is defenseless and can be easily taken advantage of. Therefore, the opposite of "sitting duck" would be a person or thing that is invincible, meaning they cannot be defeated or harmed.
Question 59 Report
Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
The stereotypical act in the book centres
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Aliya asks her Dad if it is true that all Muslims are terrorists and that they all perish. Her father corrects this stereotypical notion or unfounded generalised belief of some members of the society as regards their religion.
Question 60 Report
The prisoner finally ........ that he drank to ........ on the night he committed the murder
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The prisoner finally conceded that he drank to excess on the night he committed the murder. This means that the prisoner admitted or agreed that he had drunk too much alcohol on the night in question, and that this could have been a factor in his committing the murder. The correct options are "conceded/excess."
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