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Question 1 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
If he declines the offer, it will be better for him.
Answer Details
Declines simply means to reject
Question 2 Report
The financing of the university will always be a vexatious problem not only because of the need for it to maintain a level of independence that allows for the thriving of intellectual pursuit but also for the size of the funding that is required to maintain an acceptable level ofinfrastructurein a modern university. The experience of the Nigerian university in recent years has, in this regard, been almost alarming. The funding levels requited constitute sufficient reasons for diversifying the sources. Even if the government was in a position on its own to meet all of the university's financial requirements, I consider it desirable that every effort be made to reduce such contribution in the interest of university autonomy. I also hold the view that theuniversity should seek to become dependent, in a substantial way, on funds generated from within. In other words, the sources of funding the university should be diversified as much as possible. Based on this principle, ·we can identify four sources - government, industry, students, and individual philanthropists. I must add quickly that each source has its own set of problems in its continuous interaction with the university, which ought to be addressed here.
Of all the four major sourcesof financing university education mentioned above, contribution through fees from the students involves intricate issues of specialconcern If government gives as an expression of its obligation to promote the general welfare of society if industry gives in order to enhance its chances of procurement of needed human information and material resources, as well as enhance its social responsibility if the general public gives as an indication of voluntary support for a worthy social cause, students (and by inference, their parents) should give in order to purchase an economic good for meeting their own felt need in the expectation that they will be satisfied with the product purchased.
[Adapted from Onosode, GO: 'The politics of Managing People, Prospects and Poverty: The Role of the University, 1990 OAU Convocation}
The word "diversified" as used in the passage means_________
Answer Details
In this context, the word "diversified" means varied or expanded. The passage is discussing the need for universities to have multiple sources of funding, rather than relying solely on one source (in this case, the government). By diversifying its sources of funding, a university can reduce its dependence on any one entity and maintain its autonomy. So, the word "diversified" is used to emphasize the importance of having multiple sources of funding to support the university.
Question 3 Report
This question is based on Bolaji Abdullahi's Sweet Sixteen
_________almost fainted when he heard that some students were caught on the school's basketball court at night having sex.
Answer Details
In page 39, Mr Bello is the receiver of this information.
Question 4 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
Coming late to work, according to Leonard, is inimical to the progress of the company
Answer Details
The word "inimical" in the sentence means harmful. When we say that something is "inimical," we mean that it is likely to cause harm or damage. In this sentence, Leonard believes that coming late to work is harmful to the progress of the company, which means that it can negatively affect the company's success or growth. Option A, "harmful," is therefore the word that is nearest in meaning to "inimical" as it is used in the sentence. Option B, "predominant," means something that is the most important or influential, but it does not convey the same meaning as "inimical." Option C, "unavoidable," means something that cannot be avoided, which is the opposite of "inimical." Option D, "inevitable," means something that is certain to happen, but it does not convey the same meaning as "inimical." Therefore, option A, "harmful," is the correct answer.
Question 5 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
__________packages should always be handled with care
Answer Details
Fragile packages should always be handled with care. Fragile means something that is easily broken or damaged, so fragile packages are likely to break or get damaged if not handled with care. This can result in loss or damage to the contents of the package. Therefore, it is important to handle fragile packages gently, avoid dropping them or applying too much pressure, and use appropriate packaging materials to protect the contents.
Question 6 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
You need to __________your points
Question 7 Report
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that youconsider most appropriate for each sentence.
The appearance which the famous actor made last month was his swan song. This meant that_________
Answer Details
Swang Song means 'a final performance before death or retirement '
Question 8 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many countries no longer have _______ punishment as the penalty for murder
Answer Details
The correct word to complete the sentence is "capital." Many countries no longer have capital punishment as the penalty for murder. Capital punishment refers to the legal process by which a person is put to death as a punishment for a crime they have committed. The use of capital punishment as a penalty for murder has become a subject of debate in recent times, with some countries abolishing it altogether, while others still retain it. The main reason for the abolition of capital punishment in some countries is the belief that it is a violation of human rights. Additionally, there are concerns about the possibility of executing an innocent person and the unequal application of the death penalty based on factors such as race and socio-economic status.
Question 9 Report
From the list of words or group of wordslettered A to D, choose the one that is mostnearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
The policies of this government favour the elite rather than the _______________
Answer Details
The opposite of "elite" is "masses" (option A). In the given sentence, the word "elite" refers to a privileged or powerful group, while the missing word refers to the opposite group - the common people who are not privileged or powerful. Therefore, the most suitable option to fill the blank and convey the opposite meaning is "masses".
Question 10 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
All the ________ were stolen by the thieves
Answer Details
The correct answer is B, "arms and ammunition." Explanation: The sentence is referring to a group of items that were stolen by thieves. The items in question are two types of items, specifically "arms" (weapons) and "ammunition" (bullets or other supplies used with the weapons). The correct way to refer to more than one of these items is to use the plural forms of both words, "arms" and "ammunition," which are both present in option B. Option A is incorrect because "arm" is singular and does not match the plural "ammunition." Option C is incorrect because "ammunitions" is not a word in standard English. Option D is incorrect because it uses the plural "arms" correctly but then uses the incorrect "ammunitions" instead of the correct singular "ammunition."
Question 11 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The soldiers pledge their ________ loyalty to the new government
Answer Details
The word that best completes the sentence is "complete". This is because the sentence is referring to the soldiers' loyalty to the new government, and "complete" indicates that their loyalty is total and unwavering. "Enduring" and "tireless" also indicate a strong commitment, but not necessarily complete loyalty. "Questionable" suggests that there may be doubts or issues with the soldiers' loyalty, which is the opposite of what the sentence is trying to convey.
Question 12 Report
This question is based on Bolaji Abdullahi's Sweet Sixteen
Adoringly, Aliya was referred to as ________
Answer Details
Mr Bello calls his daughter, Aliya, 'First lady'See page 2
Question 13 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many a ____________ to understand me
Answer Details
The correct option is: "man fails" Explanation: The sentence is in the singular form, and the correct verb form for third-person singular subject "man" is "fails." Therefore, the correct option to complete the sentence is "man fails."
Question 14 Report
From the list of words or group of wordslettered A to D, choose the one that is mostnearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
My uncle is a prosperous businessman, my aunt, unfortunately, is quite ________
Answer Details
The word "prosperous" in the sentence implies that the speaker's uncle is doing well financially, so we are looking for a word that means the opposite. Out of the options provided, "unsuccessful" is the most suitable choice as it means not achieving success or prosperity. The other options do not necessarily convey the opposite meaning of "prosperous." For instance, "unqualified" means lacking the necessary qualifications, "unskillful" means lacking skill or expertise, and "domestic" means relating to the running of a home or household. These words do not necessarily relate to financial success or prosperity.
Question 15 Report
The financing of the university will always be a vexatious problem not only because of the need for it to maintain a level of independence that allows for the thriving of intellectual pursuit but also for the size of the funding that is required to maintain an acceptable level ofinfrastructurein a modern university. The experience of the Nigerian university in recent years has, in this regard, been almost alarming. The funding levels requited constitute sufficient reasons for diversifying the sources. Even if the government was in a position on its own to meet all of the university's financial requirements, I consider it desirable that every effort be made to reduce such contribution in the interest of university autonomy. I also hold the view that theuniversity should seek to become dependent, in a substantial way, on funds generated from within. In other words, the sources of funding the university should be diversified as much as possible. Based on this principle, ·we can identify four sources - government, industry, students, and individual philanthropists. I must add quickly that each source has its own set of problems in its continuous interaction with the university, which ought to be addressed here.
Of all the four major sourcesof financing university education mentioned above, contribution through fees from the students involves intricate issues of specialconcern If government gives as an expression of its obligation to promote the general welfare of society if industry gives in order to enhance its chances of procurement of needed human information and material resources, as well as enhance its social responsibility if the general public gives as an indication of voluntary support for a worthy social cause, students (and by inference, their parents) should give in order to purchase an economic good for meeting their own felt need in the expectation that they will be satisfied with the product purchased.
[Adapted from Onosode, GO: 'The politics of Managing People, Prospects and Poverty: The Role of the University, 1990 OAU Convocation}
The source of the universityfunding emphasizedin the passage is________
Answer Details
The source of university funding emphasized in the passage is diversifying the sources of funding. The author mentions four sources of funding for the university: government, industry, students, and individual philanthropists. The author believes that it is desirable for the university to reduce its dependence on government funding and become dependent on funds generated from within, including fees from students. However, the author acknowledges that each source of funding has its own set of problems and that contribution through fees from students involves intricate issues of special concern.
Question 16 Report
Theatre in the recent past used to be a very popular art in traditional African society. It used to be a point of intersection where members of the community not only cometo entertain themselves, 'but join heads together'. In the traditional context of African drama, therefore, theatre was popular and respectable institution which preserved the people's culture and tradition. Theatre was popular with the people because it emphasized community participation, peace and progress. The presentations focused on the people's lives, their aspirations, fears, and hopes. But today, the situation is different. Theatre is becoming very unpopular.
Africa of the present age is pre-occupied with many problems yearning for immediate solutions. The continent is facing hydra-head challenges - challenges on the political, social, and economic scenes. In a world where Science and Technology are seen as the solutions to these problems, little attention is paid to the arts. Literature generally, and drama in particular is often rated very low on the utility-scale. Many Africa today look at drama and theatreas a mere thing of fun, a joke so to say.
Elitism is another barrier that militates against the appreciation of theatreas a communal art. Folktheatre is appreciated by a negligible number of people, contemporary focus is on literary theatre. Unfortunately, literary theatre only pretends to serve the interest of its society while in reality, it has a foreign audience in mind. The use of European and American theatricalconventions by our academic playwrights can bear witness to this anomaly.
The popularity of the literary African theatre is further marred by the medium of communication as most literary dramas in Africa are written in foreign languages which are not understood by many Africans. The question often asked is whether the artist should climb down to the level of his community of stay at his exalted height and wait for the community to gradually move up to him.
Theatre was popular in Africa because__________
Answer Details
In the passage, paragraph one emphasizes on community participation, peace and progress.
Question 17 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The soldier _________ his gun on the wall after the armed robber______
Answer Details
In the arrangement of tenses, 'when the main clause is in past or past perfect tense, the subordinate clause must be in the past or past perfect tense'.'had' is used to express a past perfect tense as opposed to 'has' which is used to express a present perfect tense
Question 18 Report
From the list of words or group of wordslettered A to D, choose the one that is mostnearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
I thought that the comments made by the Manager were quite innocuous but the chairman considered them __________
Answer Details
The word nearest opposite in meaning to "innocuous" is "inappropriate." "Innocuous" means harmless or inoffensive, while "inappropriate" means not suitable or proper in the given context. Thus, the sentence would be "I thought that the comments made by the Manager were quite innocuous but the chairman considered them inappropriate."
Question 19 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Because of the hard times, workers live in ___________ poverty
Answer Details
The best option that completes the sentence is "abject." Abject poverty refers to a state of extreme poverty where people are unable to meet their basic needs for food, shelter, and clothing. It is a state of living in destitution, misery, and hopelessness. This type of poverty is characterized by extreme deprivation, and people living in such conditions are often unable to access basic social services, such as healthcare and education. Therefore, the term "abject" is the most appropriate to describe the severity of the poverty that the workers are experiencing. The other options, "repulsive," "ridiculous," and "unpardonable," do not accurately capture the nature of poverty being described in the sentence.
Question 20 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mr Cham will never tell you everything, he is very ________
Question 21 Report
Theatre in the recent past used to be a very popular art in traditional African society. It used to be a point of intersection where members of the community not only cometo entertain themselves, 'but join heads together'. In the traditional context of African drama, therefore, theatre was popular and respectable institution which preserved the people's culture and tradition. Theatre was popular with the people because it emphasized community participation, peace and progress. The presentations focused on the people's lives, their aspirations, fears, and hopes. But today, the situation is different. Theatre is becoming very unpopular.
Africa of the present age is pre-occupied with many problems yearning for immediate solutions. The continent is facing hydra-head challenges - challenges on the political, social, and economic scenes. In a world where Science and Technology are seen as the solutions to these problems, little attention is paid to the arts. Literature generally, and drama in particular is often rated very low on the utility-scale. Many Africa today look at drama and theatreas a mere thing of fun, a joke so to say.
Elitism is another barrier that militates against the appreciation of theatreas a communal art. Folktheatre is appreciated by a negligible number of people, contemporary focus is on literary theatre. Unfortunately, literary theatre only pretends to serve the interest of its society while in reality, it has a foreign audience in mind. The use of European and American theatricalconventions by our academic playwrights can bear witness to this anomaly.
The popularity of the literary African theatre is further marred by the medium of communication as most literary dramas in Africa are written in foreign languages which are not understood by many Africans. The question often asked is whether the artist should climb down to the level of his community of stay at his exalted height and wait for the community to gradually move up to him.
One of the reasons why theatre is unpopular in modern Africa is that it_________
Answer Details
In the passage, paragraph 2 tells us drama is often rated as very low on the utility scale.
Question 22 Report
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern.
Choose the one with the different stress pattern
Answer Details
The word with a different stress pattern is "devastate." It is stressed on the second syllable, "vas," while the other options are stressed on the first syllable. In English, the stress pattern of a word can change the meaning of the word. In the case of the words given, the stress pattern does not change the meaning, except for "devastate," which has a different stress pattern and a different meaning from the other options. "Devastate" means to destroy or ruin something completely, while the other options do not carry that meaning. Therefore, the word with the different stress pattern is "devastate."
Question 23 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
After interrogation, the police ______ the information from the suspect.
Answer Details
The best word to complete the sentence is "obtained." This means that the police were able to get the information they needed from the suspect through questioning or interrogation. "Exposed" does not fit because it implies that the information was already known or revealed, while "wring" does not fit because it implies the use of force or coercion to get the information. "Received" is too general and does not convey the idea of actively seeking or obtaining the information.
Question 24 Report
From the list of words or group of wordslettered A to D, choose the one that is mostnearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
The economist argued that the apparently inconsequential rise in the price of petrol had a _________ effect on thecost of living
Answer Details
The most suitable opposite of "inconsequential" in the given sentence is "dangerous." "Inconsequential" means something that is unimportant, insignificant, or having little or no effect. In contrast, "dangerous" means something that poses a risk, threat, or harm. Therefore, in the context of the sentence, the economist argued that the seemingly unimportant increase in the price of petrol had a significant or harmful effect on the cost of living.
Question 25 Report
From the list of words or group of wordslettered A to D, choose the one that is mostnearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
The exotic bird looked resplendent; its bright plumage contrasted with the rather _________ undergrowth
Answer Details
The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "resplendent" and correctly fills in the gap in the sentence is "drab". The word "resplendent" means having great beauty and splendor, or shining brilliantly. Therefore, in the context of the sentence, the exotic bird is being described as having a bright and colorful appearance that is impressive and striking to look at. On the other hand, the word "drab" means dull, boring, or lacking in color. In the context of the sentence, the undergrowth is being contrasted with the bright plumage of the bird, suggesting that it is plain and unremarkable. So, the correct answer is (D) "drab", as it is the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "resplendent" and appropriately fills in the gap in the sentence.
Question 26 Report
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern.
Choose the one with the different stress pattern
Answer Details
The word with a different stress pattern is "physique". "Physique" has a stress pattern of "phy-SIQUE", with the stress falling on the second syllable. The other three words "menace", "challenge", and "reckless" have the stress pattern of "MEN-ace", "CHAL-lenge", and "RECK-less" respectively, with the stress falling on the first syllable of each word. In English, the placement of stress on different syllables can change the meaning of a word. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to stress patterns when pronouncing words to avoid misunderstandings.
Question 27 Report
This question is based on Bolaji Abdullahi's Sweet Sixteen
How old was Aliya in the Novel?
Answer Details
In Bolaji Abdullahi's novel "Sweet Sixteen," Aliya is 16 years old. This is explicitly stated in the title of the book, as well as in the text itself. The novel follows Aliya's journey as she navigates the challenges of growing up and transitioning into adulthood, including her relationships with family, friends, and boys. As such, her age is a central theme of the book, and is referenced throughout to highlight the unique experiences and perspectives of being a sixteen-year-old girl.
Question 28 Report
In each of the following questions, the main or primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
Calculator
Answer Details
Calculator has its stress on its first syllable
Question 29 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My father _______ on the floor
Answer Details
The correct option is "has lain". This sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and continues up to the present moment or has just been completed. The verb "lie" means to be in a horizontal or resting position, and it is an irregular verb with three principal parts: "lie," "lay," and "lain." In this sentence, the subject is "my father," which is singular, so we need a singular verb. Also, the sentence is asking about the position of the father, so we need a verb that describes a position. Therefore, we can eliminate options A and B, which use the verb "lied" instead of "lain." Option C, "have laid," uses the wrong form of the verb "lay." "Lay" is the past tense of "lie," and it means to put or place something in a horizontal position. The correct past participle of "lie" is "lain," which is used in option D. Therefore, the correct option is "has lain," which means that the father is currently in a horizontal or resting position.
Question 30 Report
From the list of words or group of wordslettered A to D, choose the one that is mostnearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
Rather than make derogatory remarks about the host, a guest should make ________ ones
Answer Details
The most appropriate option is "complimentary". "Derogatory" means showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. Therefore, "complimentary" would be the opposite, meaning showing admiration or praise. The sentence is emphasizing the need for guests to speak positively about their hosts, rather than making negative or disrespectful comments.
Question 31 Report
Theatre in the recent past used to be a very popular art in traditional African society. It used to be a point of intersection where members of the community not only cometo entertain themselves, 'but join heads together'. In the traditional context of African drama, therefore, theatre was popular and respectable institution which preserved the people's culture and tradition. Theatre was popular with the people because it emphasized community participation, peace and progress. The presentations focused on the people's lives, their aspirations, fears, and hopes. But today, the situation is different. Theatre is becoming very unpopular.
Africa of the present age is pre-occupied with many problems yearning for immediate solutions. The continent is facing hydra-head challenges - challenges on the political, social, and economic scenes. In a world where Science and Technology are seen as the solutions to these problems, little attention is paid to the arts. Literature generally, and drama in particular is often rated very low on the utility-scale. Many Africa today look at drama and theatreas a mere thing of fun, a joke so to say.
Elitism is another barrier that militates against the appreciation of theatreas a communal art. Folktheatre is appreciated by a negligible number of people, contemporary focus is on literary theatre. Unfortunately, literary theatre only pretends to serve the interest of its society while in reality, it has a foreign audience in mind. The use of European and American theatricalconventions by our academic playwrights can bear witness to this anomaly.
The popularity of the literary African theatre is further marred by the medium of communication as most literary dramas in Africa are written in foreign languages which are not understood by many Africans. The question often asked is whether the artist should climb down to the level of his community of stay at his exalted height and wait for the community to gradually move up to him.
One of the arguments in the passage is that academic playwrights_______
Answer Details
In the passage, paragraph 3 and 4 tells us about the use of European and American theatrical convention as well as the use of foreign languages by African academic playwright in writing
Question 32 Report
From the list of words or group of wordslettered A to D, choose the one that is mostnearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
The University has a large intake, very few ________ take place
Answer Details
The word that best completes the sentence and is the nearest opposite in meaning to "intake" is "rejections". This is because "intake" refers to the number of people being admitted into the university, while "rejections" refers to the number of people who are not accepted. Therefore, "very few rejections" means that almost everyone who applies to the university is accepted, which is the opposite of a large intake. "Turnouts" and "obstructions" are not directly related to the concept of admitting students to a university, and "expulsions" refers to students who have already been admitted and subsequently removed from the university.
Question 33 Report
From the list of words or group of wordslettered A to D, choose the one that is mostnearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
The pilot says that it is easier to take off from the airport than to ___________ on the tarmac
Answer Details
The opposite of "take off" in the context of an airplane is "land", so the correct answer is A, "land". When an airplane takes off, it becomes airborne and ascends into the sky, whereas when it lands, it returns to the ground. The sentence suggests that the pilot finds it easier to get an airplane off the ground from an airport runway than to bring it to a stop on the tarmac, so the correct choice to fill in the blank is "land".
Question 34 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Before I arrived, the choir _______ the hymn
Answer Details
In the arrangement of tenses, 'when the main clause is in past or past perfect tense, the subordinate clause must be in the past or past perfect tense'.'had' is used to express a past perfect tense as opposed to 'has' and 'have' which is used to express a present perfect tense.
Question 35 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My brother graduated fromuniversity last year; he will soon_________
Answer Details
The correct answer is "convocate." Explanation: "Convocate" means to call or summon people together for a formal meeting or ceremony. In this context, the sentence implies that the speaker's brother has completed his studies and is now ready to attend a convocation ceremony, where he will receive his degree certificate. "Convoke" means to call people together for a meeting or assembly, but it does not specifically refer to a formal ceremony like a convocation. "Convoce" is not a word in the English language. "Matriculate" means to enroll in a university or college as a student, which is not applicable in this sentence as the brother has already graduated.
Question 36 Report
From the list of words or group of wordslettered A to D, choose the one that is mostnearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
Although Chide's manners are quite refined, his colleagues are rather ___________
Answer Details
The most appropriate word to fill the blank and give the opposite meaning to "refined" is "crude" (option B). "Refined" means cultured, polished, and elegant. So, the sentence means that Chide has good manners and is sophisticated. Therefore, to contrast with "refined," the missing word must mean the opposite of these qualities. "Crude" means lacking sophistication, taste or tact. It is the direct opposite of "refined." So, in this context, if Chide's manners are refined, then his colleagues' manners are crude, meaning they are not refined and lack sophistication.
Question 37 Report
From the list of words or group of wordslettered A to D, choose the one that is mostnearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
Our mechanised services contrast sharply with the _________ operative we had before
Answer Details
'Mechanised' expresses 'the use of machines'. Manual implies 'the application of hand'
Question 38 Report
From the list of words or group of wordslettered A to D, choose the one that is mostnearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
The Major demanded an unalloyed and not a __________ loyalty from his soldiers
Answer Details
The opposite of "unalloyed" is "alloyed", which means mixed or diluted. Therefore, the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "unalloyed" is "alloyed". None of the options provided match this meaning, so none of them can correctly fill in the blank. However, if we were to choose the option that is most opposite in meaning to "unalloyed" among the given options, it would be "wavering". "Wavering" means uncertain or hesitant, which is the opposite of firm and unwavering loyalty demanded by the Major. Therefore, the correct answer would be: The Major demanded an unalloyed and not a wavering loyalty from his soldiers.
Question 39 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
Our chief is very intelligent but he could be parochial in his judgements
Answer Details
Parochial means having a limited or narrow scope.
Question 40 Report
Theatre in the recent past used to be a very popular art in traditional African society. It used to be a point of intersection where members of the community not only cometo entertain themselves, 'but join heads together'. In the traditional context of African drama, therefore, theatre was popular and respectable institution which preserved the people's culture and tradition. Theatre was popular with the people because it emphasized community participation, peace and progress. The presentations focused on the people's lives, their aspirations, fears, and hopes. But today, the situation is different. Theatre is becoming very unpopular.
Africa of the present age is pre-occupied with many problems yearning for immediate solutions. The continent is facing hydra-head challenges - challenges on the political, social, and economic scenes. In a world where Science and Technology are seen as the solutions to these problems, little attention is paid to the arts. Literature generally, and drama in particular is often rated very low on the utility-scale. Many Africa today look at drama and theatreas a mere thing of fun, a joke so to say.
Elitism is another barrier that militates against the appreciation of theatreas a communal art. Folktheatre is appreciated by a negligible number of people, contemporary focus is on literary theatre. Unfortunately, literary theatre only pretends to serve the interest of its society while in reality, it has a foreign audience in mind. The use of European and American theatricalconventions by our academic playwrights can bear witness to this anomaly.
The popularity of the literary African theatre is further marred by the medium of communication as most literary dramas in Africa are written in foreign languages which are not understood by many Africans. The question often asked is whether the artist should climb down to the level of his community of stay at his exalted height and wait for the community to gradually move up to him.
In the passage, the term "theatre" and "drama" are used _______
Answer Details
In the passage, the terms "theatre" and "drama" are used interchangeably. They both refer to the art form of presenting stories, characters, and emotions through live performances.
Question 41 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The man, as well as the woman ________arrested
Answer Details
The correct option is "has been." Explanation: The subject of the sentence is "the man" which is singular, and the phrase "as well as the woman" is just an additional piece of information. When using the phrase "as well as" to connect two subjects, the verb should agree with the first subject which is singular in this case. Therefore, the singular form of the verb "has been" is the correct choice.
Question 42 Report
The financing of the university will always be a vexatious problem not only because of the need for it to maintain a level of independence that allows for the thriving of intellectual pursuit but also for the size of the funding that is required to maintain an acceptable level ofinfrastructurein a modern university. The experience of the Nigerian university in recent years has, in this regard, been almost alarming. The funding levels requited constitute sufficient reasons for diversifying the sources. Even if the government was in a position on its own to meet all of the university's financial requirements, I consider it desirable that every effort be made to reduce such contribution in the interest of university autonomy. I also hold the view that theuniversity should seek to become dependent, in a substantial way, on funds generated from within. In other words, the sources of funding the university should be diversified as much as possible. Based on this principle, ·we can identify four sources - government, industry, students, and individual philanthropists. I must add quickly that each source has its own set of problems in its continuous interaction with the university, which ought to be addressed here.
Of all the four major sourcesof financing university education mentioned above, contribution through fees from the students involves intricate issues of specialconcern If government gives as an expression of its obligation to promote the general welfare of society if industry gives in order to enhance its chances of procurement of needed human information and material resources, as well as enhance its social responsibility if the general public gives as an indication of voluntary support for a worthy social cause, students (and by inference, their parents) should give in order to purchase an economic good for meeting their own felt need in the expectation that they will be satisfied with the product purchased.
[Adapted from Onosode, GO: 'The politics of Managing People, Prospects and Poverty: The Role of the University, 1990 OAU Convocation}
The expression "intricate issues of special concern" means________
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The expression "intricate issues of special concern" means complex matters requiring careful thought. The author is referring to the challenges and complexities associated with financing university education through student fees. It requires careful consideration of the financial burden on students and their families, as well as the impact on the quality of education and the ability of the university to maintain its autonomy.
Question 43 Report
The financing of the university will always be a vexatious problem not only because of the need for it to maintain a level of independence that allows for the thriving of intellectual pursuit but also for the size of the funding that is required to maintain an acceptable level ofinfrastructurein a modern university. The experience of the Nigerian university in recent years has, in this regard, been almost alarming. The funding levels requited constitute sufficient reasons for diversifying the sources. Even if the government was in a position on its own to meet all of the university's financial requirements, I consider it desirable that every effort be made to reduce such contribution in the interest of university autonomy. I also hold the view that theuniversity should seek to become dependent, in a substantial way, on funds generated from within. In other words, the sources of funding the university should be diversified as much as possible. Based on this principle, ·we can identify four sources - government, industry, students, and individual philanthropists. I must add quickly that each source has its own set of problems in its continuous interaction with the university, which ought to be addressed here.
Of all the four major sourcesof financing university education mentioned above, contribution through fees from the students involves intricate issues of specialconcern If government gives as an expression of its obligation to promote the general welfare of society if industry gives in order to enhance its chances of procurement of needed human information and material resources, as well as enhance its social responsibility if the general public gives as an indication of voluntary support for a worthy social cause, students (and by inference, their parents) should give in order to purchase an economic good for meeting their own felt need in the expectation that they will be satisfied with the product purchased.
[Adapted from Onosode, GO: 'The politics of Managing People, Prospects and Poverty: The Role of the University, 1990 OAU Convocation}
It is important for university to be independent so that they can________
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In the passage, Paragraph one talks about the need for Universities to maintain a level of independence which enables Universities to thrive for intellectual pursuit. The writer also emphasizes the need for University autonomy. All these points out to the need to expand and function independently.
Question 44 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is you that __________ to write the letter
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The law of proximity states that any subject closest to the verb element controls the verb form.The sentence has a singular subject 'it' and a plural subject 'you', hence a plural verb is needed because 'you' is closer.Similarly, 'supposed' is most appropriate because of the relative clause 'that'. This implies that supposed functions as an 'adjective' in this context which means 'intended'
Question 45 Report
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern.
Choose the one with the different stress pattern
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The word with a different stress pattern is "column." In stress patterns, the emphasis or stress is placed on certain syllables in a word. In words like "commit," "compare," and "complete," the stress is placed on the first syllable. However, in the word "column," the stress is placed on the second syllable. This makes "column" the odd word out as it has a different stress pattern compared to the other words.
Question 46 Report
Theatre in the recent past used to be a very popular art in traditional African society. It used to be a point of intersection where members of the community not only cometo entertain themselves, 'but join heads together'. In the traditional context of African drama, therefore, theatre was popular and respectable institution which preserved the people's culture and tradition. Theatre was popular with the people because it emphasized community participation, peace and progress. The presentations focused on the people's lives, their aspirations, fears, and hopes. But today, the situation is different. Theatre is becoming very unpopular.
Africa of the present age is pre-occupied with many problems yearning for immediate solutions. The continent is facing hydra-head challenges - challenges on the political, social, and economic scenes. In a world where Science and Technology are seen as the solutions to these problems, little attention is paid to the arts. Literature generally, and drama in particular is often rated very low on the utility-scale. Many Africa today look at drama and theatreas a mere thing of fun, a joke so to say.
Elitism is another barrier that militates against the appreciation of theatreas a communal art. Folktheatre is appreciated by a negligible number of people, contemporary focus is on literary theatre. Unfortunately, literary theatre only pretends to serve the interest of its society while in reality, it has a foreign audience in mind. The use of European and American theatricalconventions by our academic playwrights can bear witness to this anomaly.
The popularity of the literary African theatre is further marred by the medium of communication as most literary dramas in Africa are written in foreign languages which are not understood by many Africans. The question often asked is whether the artist should climb down to the level of his community of stay at his exalted height and wait for the community to gradually move up to him.
By the expression "climb down", the author implies that modern playwrights should _______
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In the passage 'climb down' implies to descend in the use of language to be understandable by the common man
Question 47 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
All the people in the bus died in that _________ accident
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The word 'fatal' best completes the sentence. The sentence is asking about an accident in which all the people in the bus died. The word 'fatal' means causing death, and it best describes the severity of the accident in the sentence. The other options may also describe the accident in some way, but they do not specifically indicate that people died. Therefore, the most appropriate word to use is 'fatal'.
Question 48 Report
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that youconsider most appropriate for each sentence.
Muiz does not let the grass grow under his feet. This means that Muiz _________
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This expression simply means not to hesitate to take action immediately.
Question 49 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
This class __________students and teachers
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The correct answer is "comprises." Explanation: "Comprise" means "to include or contain" and is usually followed by a plural noun or pronoun. In this sentence, "students and teachers" is a plural subject, so we need a plural verb form, which is "comprises." "Comprise of" and "comprises of" are both incorrect.
Question 50 Report
In each of the following questions, the main or primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
Expenditure
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The correct stress for "expenditure" is option B: ex-PEN-di-ture. In this word, the primary stress falls on the second syllable "PEN". This means that when we say the word, we should put more emphasis on that syllable compared to the others. The correct pronunciation of this word is "ex-PEN-di-ture." To remember the stress pattern of this word, you can try breaking it down into its individual syllables and focusing on the second one. "Ex-PEN-di-ture" has five syllables, and the stress falls on the second one.
Question 51 Report
This question is based on Bolaji Abdullahi's Sweet Sixteen
KOTLmeans ___________
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KOTL means "Kiss on the lips". This term is commonly used to describe a kiss between two people, usually in a romantic or affectionate context. It is a simple and straightforward way of expressing a kiss on the lips.
Question 52 Report
From the list of words or group of wordslettered A to D, choose the one that is mostnearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
God opposes the proud and rewards the _________
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The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "proud" is "humble". Therefore, the correct answer is "humble". To be "proud" means to have an excessively high opinion of oneself, to be overly self-confident, or to have an exaggerated sense of self-importance. On the other hand, to be "humble" means to have a modest or low view of oneself, to be unassuming, or to have a lack of vanity. The sentence suggests that God rewards those who are the opposite of "proud". Therefore, the word "humble" is the best choice to complete the sentence. It implies that God rewards those who are modest, unassuming, and have a low opinion of themselves.
Question 53 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
I went through his work; it was gibberish
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The word "gibberish" means something that is difficult to understand or is meaningless because it is made up of nonsense or incomprehensible words. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to "gibberish" is "meaningless" (option A).
Question 54 Report
The financing of the university will always be a vexatious problem not only because of the need for it to maintain a level of independence that allows for the thriving of intellectual pursuit but also for the size of the funding that is required to maintain an acceptable level ofinfrastructurein a modern university. The experience of the Nigerian university in recent years has, in this regard, been almost alarming. The funding levels requited constitute sufficient reasons for diversifying the sources. Even if the government was in a position on its own to meet all of the university's financial requirements, I consider it desirable that every effort be made to reduce such contribution in the interest of university autonomy. I also hold the view that theuniversity should seek to become dependent, in a substantial way, on funds generated from within. In other words, the sources of funding the university should be diversified as much as possible. Based on this principle, ·we can identify four sources - government, industry, students, and individual philanthropists. I must add quickly that each source has its own set of problems in its continuous interaction with the university, which ought to be addressed here.
Of all the four major sourcesof financing university education mentioned above, contribution through fees from the students involves intricate issues of specialconcern If government gives as an expression of its obligation to promote the general welfare of society if industry gives in order to enhance its chances of procurement of needed human information and material resources, as well as enhance its social responsibility if the general public gives as an indication of voluntary support for a worthy social cause, students (and by inference, their parents) should give in order to purchase an economic good for meeting their own felt need in the expectation that they will be satisfied with the product purchased.
[Adapted from Onosode, GO: 'The politics of Managing People, Prospects and Poverty: The Role of the University, 1990 OAU Convocation}
The writer advocates for multiple sources of university funding in order to ______
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In the passage, Paragraph 1 tells us the writer considers it desirable that effort be made to reduce the government contributions in the interest of University autonomy even if the government was in a position to meet all of the university's financial requirements.
Question 55 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
What a ________! the more you look, the less you see
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The best word that completes the sentence is "paradox". A paradox is a statement or situation that contradicts itself, yet it may be true. In this case, the paradox is that the more you look, the less you see, which seems to be a contradiction, but it is true. It's a statement that is confusing and seems to be self-contradictory but reveals a deeper truth upon reflection. For example, a common visual paradox is the Penrose triangle, which is an optical illusion that appears to be a three-dimensional object, but it is impossible for it to exist in reality. The paradox here is that our eyes see it as an object, but our logic tells us that it is impossible. In conclusion, the word "paradox" is the best fit for the sentence because it describes a confusing and contradictory situation that may be true upon reflection.
Question 56 Report
This question is based on Bolaji Abdullahi's Sweet Sixteen
Mr Bello is a/an _______ by profession in the novel?
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Mr Bello is a Journalist. See page 1, Paragraph 5.
Question 57 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Thank you for the __________ of presenting my paper.
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The correct word to use in this sentence is "privilege" (option C). "Privilege" refers to a special advantage or right that someone has, or a special opportunity that someone is given. In this context, the speaker is thanking someone for the privilege of presenting their paper, which means they are grateful for the opportunity that was given to them. "Privelege" (option A) and "priviledge" (option B) are both incorrect spellings of "privilege," while "preveledge" (option D) is not a word at all.
Question 58 Report
From the list of words or group of wordslettered A to D, choose the one that is mostnearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
I am quite outspoken but my brother is __________
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The most appropriate word to fill in the blank and be the nearest opposite in meaning to "outspoken" is "taciturn." "Outspoken" means someone who is vocal and expresses their opinions freely, while "taciturn" means someone who is reserved or uncommunicative in speech. Therefore, the sentence means that the speaker is talkative, while their brother is not talkative. The other options, "dumb," "indolent," and "modest," do not have the opposite meaning of "outspoken." "Dumb" means someone who cannot speak, "indolent" means someone who is lazy or unwilling to work, and "modest" means someone who is humble and unassuming. None of these words adequately convey the opposite meaning of "outspoken."
Question 59 Report
In each of the following questions, the main or primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
Criticism
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Criticism has it stress on the first syllable
Question 60 Report
From the list of words or group of wordslettered A to D, choose the one that is mostnearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
After Ade had listened to some advice, his rigid ideas became more ______________
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The word "rigid" means inflexible, strict or unyielding. Therefore, the word that is most opposite in meaning to "rigid" is "flexible". The correct answer to fill the gap is, "After Ade had listened to some advice, his rigid ideas became more flexible." To explain further, the sentence suggests that Ade's ideas were strict and unyielding before he received some advice. However, after listening to the advice, his ideas became more flexible, which means that he was able to consider other options and adapt to different situations. Being flexible means being open-minded and willing to change one's ideas or opinions when necessary.
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