WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2017

In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

Some students arranged the SEATS.

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The given sentence states that "Some students arranged the SEATS." The word "SEATS" is emphasized to show that it is the object of the sentence and the focus of the statement. Therefore, the appropriate question to which this sentence is the answer would be: "Did some students arrange the seats?"

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

My mother ______ to my leaving the idshes unwashed last night

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did not take kindly

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined 

tea

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The word "tea" has the consonant sound /t/ and the vowel sound /i:/. Out of the given options, the word that has the same consonant sound as "tea" is "pith", as it also contains the /t/ sound at the beginning. "Though" contains the /ð/ sound, "antique" contains the /k/ sound, and "latch" contains the /l/ sound, none of which match the consonant sound in "tea".

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

He would rather resign _____ part in such a dishonest deal.

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The correct option is "than take". In the sentence, the speaker is saying that he would prefer to resign from taking part in a dishonest deal rather than actually taking part in it. The phrase "would rather" indicates a preference for one option over another. The word "than" is used to introduce the preferred option, which is "resign". The verb "take" in the other options is not in the correct form to match with the subject "he". The correct form would be "takes", but that still wouldn't be appropriate in the context of the sentence. So, the best option that completes the sentence is "than take".

In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Giraffes are attractive animals but snakes are _____ 

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The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "attractive" and correctly fills the gap in the sentence is "repulsive". "Attractive" means pleasing or appealing to the senses or mind, while "repulsive" means causing intense disgust or aversion. The sentence compares the attractiveness of giraffes to the opposite quality of snakes, which are repulsive animals. The other options do not convey the opposite meaning of "attractive" and do not fit the sentence appropriately.

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

You have to be in school early, ______ ? 

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The sentence is expressing an expectation that the listener will be in school early. The appropriate phrase to convey this expectation and seek confirmation is "Don't you?" So, the correct answer is option A, "Don't you?"

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

He dabbles _______  politics from time to time

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "in." When someone "dabbles in" something, it means they have a casual or superficial interest or involvement in it. In this case, the person mentioned in the sentence occasionally engages in politics, but not as a serious or committed participant.

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

The insurance company ____ my uncle for the loss of his car. 

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The word "compensated" means to give someone an equivalent amount of money for loss or damage that they have suffered. In this sentence, it would mean that the insurance company gave my uncle an equivalent amount of money for the loss of his car.

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

One of the muggers who snatched the hangbag _____ been arrested by the police. 

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The correct answer is "has." The sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and is still relevant in the present. The word "has" is the helping verb used in the present perfect tense. In this sentence, the subject is "One of the muggers," which is singular. Therefore, we need a singular form of the helping verb "have." The only option that provides a singular form of the helping verb "have" is "has." So the sentence should read, "One of the muggers who snatched the hangbag has been arrested by the police."

The farmer __71___ the nation and can be said to be the most important professional. But how many people would make farming their first choice of profession? The arduous task of turning a virgin rain frorest into farmland, of battling the land until __72___ are carved out and crops are __73__, of fighting off the weeds and __74___ the tender crops from pests, and of preparing the harvested crops in __75__ for long months, could scare off the lily livered. Farming is really not for the faint herated who are easily defeated by the __76__ of the weather and the uncertainties of the soil. 

But the fruits if farming are sweet. Farmers are assured of the __77__ yields of their farms. A farmer worth his salt can never go hungry, never mind that the dishes nay not be __78__ in a palatial mansion. Besides, the physical rigours demanded of him ensure that he is constantly kept __79__, that his muscles are forever well shaped. The clean air surrounding him ensures that his eyes remain sharp, that his breath is pure, and that his immunity level is always high. Finally, good and __80__ harvests, especially in these days of mechanised farming, do ensure that a good farmer in immune to poverty. 

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 80 in the passage.

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The most suitable word to fill the gap 80 in the passage is "bountiful". The word "bountiful" means plentiful or abundant. In this context, the passage is talking about the benefits of farming and how good harvests can ensure that a farmer is not poor. The word "generous" could also make sense in this context, but it doesn't convey the same sense of abundance as "bountiful". The words "overflowing" and "great" also convey a sense of abundance, but they are not as commonly used to describe a good harvest as "bountiful". Therefore, the correct answer is "bountiful".

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

_______ I would love to be at your party, I really can't 

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The best option that completes the sentence appropriately is "As much as" The sentence means that the speaker would like to attend the party but is unable to for some reason. The correct phrase to use in this context is "As much as," which is an idiomatic expression that means "although" or "even though." It is used to introduce a contrast or concession, as in this sentence, where the speaker is expressing a desire to attend the party, but there is a reason why they cannot go. Option A, "In as much as," is not appropriate because it means "because" or "since," which does not fit the context of the sentence. Option C, "Much as," is also not appropriate because it is missing the word "as," which is necessary to form the correct phrase. Option D, "As much," is not appropriate because it does not convey the contrast or concession that the speaker is expressing in the sentence. In summary, the correct option that completes the sentence is "As much as."

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

He tried to ______ the housemistress by entering the hostel through the back door. 

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The word that best completes the sentence is "evade." To evade means to avoid or escape something, usually by using a clever or deceitful method. In this sentence, the person is trying to avoid the housemistress by entering the hostel through the back door. The other options do not fit the context of the sentence. "Reject" means to refuse or decline something, "repel" means to push away or drive back, and "deflect" means to change the direction of something.

In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The comment I made at the conference was general; being ______ would have hurt some people. 

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

The farmer, with his sons, ______ millet. 

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The subject of the sentence is "the farmer, with his sons", which is a singular noun phrase. Therefore, the correct verb to use in the blank is the singular form "grows" (option A). The verb "grows" agrees with the subject of the sentence and is in the correct tense to indicate a habitual or ongoing action in the present. The other options are either in the wrong tense or do not agree with the subject of the sentence.

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined 

anchor

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/3:/ 

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 

The Chume's house caught fire because their little girl had turned on the gas inadvertently.

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The word "inadvertently" means "unintentionally". The little girl did not mean to turn on the gas and cause the fire, it happened by accident.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

maize

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The underlined vowel sound in "maize" is pronounced as /eɪ/. The word that has the same vowel sound as "maize" is "tray" because it also has the /eɪ/ vowel sound. To be more specific, the vowel sound in "maize" is a diphthong, which means it is a combination of two vowel sounds: /e/ and /ɪ/. However, in English, the letter "a" followed by the letter "i" often produces the /eɪ/ sound, as it does in "maize" and "tray." The other options, "step," "what," and "whip," have different vowel sounds. "Step" has the /ɛ/ sound, "what" has the /ɒ/ sound, and "whip" has the /ɪ/ sound.

In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Issa is very much interested in education while his sister in ________ 

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The underlined word "interested" suggests that Issa has a positive attitude towards education. To find a word that is the opposite in meaning to "interested" and can fill the gap in the sentence, we need to look for a word that describes his sister's attitude towards education. Out of the given options, the word "indifferent" is the most nearly opposite in meaning to "interested". If someone is indifferent, they are not interested or concerned about something. Therefore, the correct answer is: Issa is very much interested in education while his sister is indifferent. Alternatively, we could say: Issa is very enthusiastic about education while his sister is apathetic. Enthusiastic means having a keen interest or intense liking for something, while apathetic means showing no interest or concern.

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

We wished to win the tournament but we knew our _____ were slim. 

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The best option to complete the sentence is "odds." The sentence is talking about the chances of winning the tournament. "Odds" refer to the probability of a particular event happening, while "skills" refer to the abilities a person has. "Opportunities" refer to favorable circumstances, while "chances" can also refer to the likelihood of an event occurring. However, "odds" is the most appropriate word to use in the context of the sentence since it directly refers to the probability of winning.

The farmer __71___ the nation and can be said to be the most important professional. But how many people would make farming their first choice of profession? The arduous task of turning a virgin rain frorest into farmland, of battling the land until __72___ are carved out and crops are __73__, of fighting off the weeds and __74___ the tender crops from pests, and of preparing the harvested crops in __75__ for long months, could scare off the lily livered. Farming is really not for the faint herated who are easily defeated by the __76__ of the weather and the uncertainties of the soil. 

But the fruits if farming are sweet. Farmers are assured of the __77__ yields of their farms. A farmer worth his salt can never go hungry, never mind that the dishes nay not be __78__ in a palatial mansion. Besides, the physical rigours demanded of him ensure that he is constantly kept __79__, that his muscles are forever well shaped. The clean air surrounding him ensures that his eyes remain sharp, that his breath is pure, and that his immunity level is always high. Finally, good and __80__ harvests, especially in these days of mechanised farming, do ensure that a good farmer in immune to poverty. 

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 79 in the passage.

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The most suitable option to fill the missing word 79 in the passage is "healthy". In the passage, the author describes the physical demands of farming, which include battling the land, fighting weeds and pests, and preparing crops for long months. These physical rigours demand that the farmer is constantly kept healthy, and his muscles remain well shaped. The clean air surrounding the farmer ensures that his eyes remain sharp, his breath is pure, and his immunity level is always high. Therefore, the word "healthy" best fits in the context of the passage. The other options, such as "huge," "alert," and "stout," do not fit well in the context of the passage, and they do not accurately describe the physical demands of farming or the benefits of being a farmer.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/ai/ 

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 

The magnificent structure was erected close to our house 

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In the sentence, the word "magnificent" is used to describe the structure that was erected close to the house. "Magnificent" means something that is grand or impressive in appearance or beauty. Among the options given, the word that is nearest in meaning to "magnificent" is "splendid". Therefore, the correct answer is option B, "splendid".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

view

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The word that rhymes with "view" is option B, "cue". Rhyming words have the same ending sounds in their last syllables. In this case, "view" ends in the sound "oo" and "cue" also ends in the same sound "oo". The other options, "through", "route", and "tool", have different ending sounds and do not rhyme with "view".

The farmer __71___ the nation and can be said to be the most important professional. But how many people would make farming their first choice of profession? The arduous task of turning a virgin rain frorest into farmland, of battling the land until __72___ are carved out and crops are __73__, of fighting off the weeds and __74___ the tender crops from pests, and of preparing the harvested crops in __75__ for long months, could scare off the lily livered. Farming is really not for the faint herated who are easily defeated by the __76__ of the weather and the uncertainties of the soil. 

But the fruits if farming are sweet. Farmers are assured of the __77__ yields of their farms. A farmer worth his salt can never go hungry, never mind that the dishes nay not be __78__ in a palatial mansion. Besides, the physical rigours demanded of him ensure that he is constantly kept __79__, that his muscles are forever well shaped. The clean air surrounding him ensures that his eyes remain sharp, that his breath is pure, and that his immunity level is always high. Finally, good and __80__ harvests, especially in these days of mechanised farming, do ensure that a good farmer in immune to poverty. 

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 73 in the passage.

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The sentence before the blank talks about "battling the land until __72___ are carved out", which suggests that the land is being prepared for crops to be planted. Additionally, the sentence after the blank talks about "preparing the harvested crops", which implies that the crops have been planted and grown. Therefore, the best option to fill the blank is "planted" (option B). This is because "planted" is a verb that means to put a seed or plant into the ground to grow, which is the most appropriate word for the context of the sentence. The other options do not make sense in the context of farming and crop production.

In the following question, the main/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.

Accidental

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined 

scrap

In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

My father will GET home at 5 o'clock 

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

Your application for employment _____ at this very moment. 

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The sentence is referring to the current moment, so we need to use a present tense. Among the options provided, only "is being considered" is in the present continuous tense and fits the context of the sentence. This means that the application is currently in the process of being considered for employment. Therefore, the correct answer is "is being considered."

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined 

bat

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The word that has the same consonant sound as the word "bat" is "subtle". Both words have the consonant sound "b" at the beginning. The other options do not have the same consonant sound as "bat". "Limb" starts with the consonant sound "l", "dumb" starts with the consonant sound "d", and "nimble" starts with the consonant sound "n".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

bit 

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/f/

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The phonetic symbol "/f/" represents the sound made when you say "f". Out of the words given, "tough" contains the sound represented by "/f/". This word is pronounced like "tuff".

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 

A group of experts was brought it to verify the authenticity of the evidence. 

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The word "verify" in the sentence means to make sure that something is true or correct. So, the word nearest in meaning to "verify" is "ascertain".

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 

The obstinate boy soon met his waterloo when the war broke out. 

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined 

sing

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/eə/

In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The once unknown musician became _____ in a very short time. 

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.

When Victor's father gave him a new car, he was lost for words. This means that victor

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

Each time he opens his mouth, he _____ something foolish. 

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "says." In this sentence, we need a verb that matches the present tense of the sentence. The subject of the sentence is "he," which is singular and third-person, and the tense is present. The only option that matches both the tense and subject-verb agreement is "says." "Saying" is the present participle form of the verb and could be used in a different sentence structure, but it doesn't fit in this sentence as the main verb. "Said" is the past tense of the verb and doesn't match the present tense of the sentence. "Say" is the base form of the verb and doesn't match the third-person singular subject "he."

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.

You must square up to your problems. This means that you have to 

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The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "You must square up to your problems" is to "deal with your problems effectively". This means that you cannot avoid or ignore your problems; instead, you need to confront them head-on and find a solution to resolve them. "Squaring up" implies that you need to face your problems directly, just as you would face an opponent in a boxing ring. Therefore, it is essential to tackle your problems instead of trying to evade or escape them.

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

She suddenly came ____  a lot of money.

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The correct word to complete the sentence is "into". "When someone 'comes into' something, it means that they have acquired or received it suddenly or unexpectedly. In this sentence, the phrase 'a lot of money' is the thing that the person has acquired suddenly. Therefore, the correct option is 'into', which is the preposition used to show the direction of movement when something is acquired or received." Example: "He came into a large inheritance after his grandfather passed away."

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

The sick man was ____ emaciated that i could hardly recognize him. 

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The word "so" is the best option to complete the sentence. "So" is an adverb that means to such an extent or degree. In this sentence, "so emaciated" means the sick man was extremely thin and weak. It emphasizes how severe his condition was, and this is what the sentence is trying to convey. Therefore, the complete sentence would be: "The sick man was so emaciated that I could hardly recognize him."

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.

Let us draw a veil over this matter. This means that we should

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

The place was quite neat except for ______ on the floor. 

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The word that best completes the sentence is "some dirt." The sentence "The place was quite neat except for some dirt on the floor" means that everything in the place looked clean and tidy except for a small amount of dirt on the floor. The phrase "some dirt" refers to a quantity of dirt that is not specified, but is enough to be noticeable. The other options do not fit in this context - "dirty" is an adjective, "a dirt" and "dirtiness" are not used in this type of sentence. Therefore, "some dirt" is the correct answer.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

bare

In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the sylable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.

institution

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol./

/ɔː/

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The phonetic symbol /ɔː/ represents the sound heard in words like "bore" and "door." Out of the given options, the word that contains this sound is "bore." The other words, "copy," "not," and "rock," do not contain the /ɔː/ sound. - "Copy" contains the /ɒ/ sound (as in "lot" or "hot"). - "Not" contains the /ɑː/ sound (as in "car" or "star"). - "Rock" contains the /ɒ/ sound (as in "lot" or "hot"). Therefore, the correct answer is "bore."

In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress in written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. 

In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

Mr. Jones ALWAYS locks the back door. 

In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

There are FOUR baskets in the room.

The farmer __71___ the nation and can be said to be the most important professional. But how many people would make farming their first choice of profession? The arduous task of turning a virgin rain frorest into farmland, of battling the land until __72___ are carved out and crops are __73__, of fighting off the weeds and __74___ the tender crops from pests, and of preparing the harvested crops in __75__ for long months, could scare off the lily livered. Farming is really not for the faint herated who are easily defeated by the __76__ of the weather and the uncertainties of the soil. 

But the fruits if farming are sweet. Farmers are assured of the __77__ yields of their farms. A farmer worth his salt can never go hungry, never mind that the dishes nay not be __78__ in a palatial mansion. Besides, the physical rigours demanded of him ensure that he is constantly kept __79__, that his muscles are forever well shaped. The clean air surrounding him ensures that his eyes remain sharp, that his breath is pure, and that his immunity level is always high. Finally, good and __80__ harvests, especially in these days of mechanised farming, do ensure that a good farmer in immune to poverty. 

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 75 in the passage.

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The missing word in the passage is related to preparing the harvested crops for long months. The word that best fits the context is "barns" as it refers to a building used for storage, especially for harvested crops. A farmer needs a place to store the harvested crops to protect them from moisture and pests, and barns are ideal for this purpose. Therefore, option A, "barns," is the correct answer. The other options, such as huts, pits, and shelters, do not fit the context as they do not provide the necessary protection for harvested crops.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 

The accused was asked to retract his statement. 

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The word "retract" means to take back or undo a statement that was previously made. In this sentence, the accused is being asked to take back the statement they previously made. So the word that is nearest in meaning to "retract" in this sentence is "withdraw".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

heart

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The vowel sound in the word "heart" that is underlined is the "ar" sound, which is pronounced like /ɑr/. The word that has the same vowel sound as "heart" is "carry." The "ar" sound is also present in the word "mark," but it is not the same as the one in "heart." The words "bag" and "anger" do not have the "ar" sound. To recap: - "Mark" has a similar vowel sound, but not the same (/ɑr/ + /k/). - "Bag" and "anger" do not have the same vowel sound. - "Carry" has the same vowel sound as "heart" (/ɑr/).

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 

Mediocrity in politics should not be tolerated. 

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/n/

In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Success is the reward of _________, not indolence. 

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

rule

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The word "blue" has the same vowel sound as the word represented by the letter(s) underlined. This is because both "blue" and the underlined letters have the same vowel sound of "oo" as in "foot".

The farmer __71___ the nation and can be said to be the most important professional. But how many people would make farming their first choice of profession? The arduous task of turning a virgin rain frorest into farmland, of battling the land until __72___ are carved out and crops are __73__, of fighting off the weeds and __74___ the tender crops from pests, and of preparing the harvested crops in __75__ for long months, could scare off the lily livered. Farming is really not for the faint herated who are easily defeated by the __76__ of the weather and the uncertainties of the soil. 

But the fruits if farming are sweet. Farmers are assured of the __77__ yields of their farms. A farmer worth his salt can never go hungry, never mind that the dishes nay not be __78__ in a palatial mansion. Besides, the physical rigours demanded of him ensure that he is constantly kept __79__, that his muscles are forever well shaped. The clean air surrounding him ensures that his eyes remain sharp, that his breath is pure, and that his immunity level is always high. Finally, good and __80__ harvests, especially in these days of mechanised farming, do ensure that a good farmer in immune to poverty. 

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 72 in the passage.

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The sentence before the blank talks about the challenges of farming, including battling the land until "______ are carved out." This suggests that the missing word should refer to some sort of raised or elevated landform that is created through farming. Out of the four options given, "ridges" is the most suitable word to fill the blank. Ridges are long, narrow elevations of land that are often created by plowing and planting crops in a particular way. In farming, planting crops on ridges can help with drainage and prevent erosion. Therefore, "ridges" is the most appropriate word to fill the blank.

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

The shot hit _______ 

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The correct phrase to complete the sentence is "neither me nor him." This phrase correctly uses the conjunction "neither" to connect two items, in this case "me" and "him." The phrase "neither I nor he" is also grammatically correct, but it sounds more formal and less conversational. The phrase "either I nor him" is incorrect because "either" is used to present alternatives, while "neither" is used to negate both alternatives. The phrase "neither me or him" is also incorrect because it uses "or" instead of "nor."

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined 

ask

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

hotel

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The word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters in "hotel" is "role". The vowel sound in "hotel" is pronounced as "oh" while the vowel sound in "role" is also pronounced as "oh". The other words have different vowel sounds from "hotel".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

sour

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The word that has the same vowel sound as the underlined word "sour" is "sore". Both words have the same vowel sound represented by the letters "ou". The other options, "flower" has the vowel sound represented by the letters "ow", "damn" has the vowel sound represented by the letters "a" and "pure" has the vowel sound represented by the letters "u".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

occur

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 

The prescribed textbooks are difficult to find in the bookshops. 

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The word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word "prescribed" is "recommended." In this context, "prescribed" means required or officially designated. The sentence is saying that it is difficult to find the textbooks that are required or officially designated for the course. The word "recommended" also means suggested or advised, and in this case, it makes sense because the textbooks that are recommended for the course are probably the same ones that are required or prescribed. Highlighted means to emphasize or draw attention to something. Right means correct or accurate. Actual means existing in fact; real or genuine.

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.

Peter and Paul get along like a house on fire. This means that they 

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/θ/

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The phonetic symbol "/θ/" represents the "th" sound as in "think". So the word that contains this sound is "teeth".

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined 

tease

The farmer __71___ the nation and can be said to be the most important professional. But how many people would make farming their first choice of profession? The arduous task of turning a virgin rain frorest into farmland, of battling the land until __72___ are carved out and crops are __73__, of fighting off the weeds and __74___ the tender crops from pests, and of preparing the harvested crops in __75__ for long months, could scare off the lily livered. Farming is really not for the faint herated who are easily defeated by the __76__ of the weather and the uncertainties of the soil. 

But the fruits if farming are sweet. Farmers are assured of the __77__ yields of their farms. A farmer worth his salt can never go hungry, never mind that the dishes nay not be __78__ in a palatial mansion. Besides, the physical rigours demanded of him ensure that he is constantly kept __79__, that his muscles are forever well shaped. The clean air surrounding him ensures that his eyes remain sharp, that his breath is pure, and that his immunity level is always high. Finally, good and __80__ harvests, especially in these days of mechanised farming, do ensure that a good farmer in immune to poverty. 

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 77 in the passage.

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The passage describes farming as a profession that guarantees farmers the highest yields of their farms. The suitable word to fill the gap numbered 77 is "freshest". The word "freshest" means newly harvested or recently produced. The passage suggests that farmers are assured of fresh yields of their farms, meaning that they have access to recently produced crops. The other options do not fit the context of the passage. The passage does not discuss anything related to "newest" or "latest". The word "brightest" does not fit the context and has no connection to farming or crop yields.

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

He gives the____ that he is wealthy but he really isn't. 

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The word that best completes the sentence is "impression." An impression is the effect that someone or something has on someone else's thoughts or feelings. In this sentence, the person is giving the impression that he is wealthy, but in reality he isn't. "Opinion" refers to a personal belief or judgment about something. "Attribute" refers to a characteristic or quality of someone or something. "Indication" refers to a sign or something that suggests something else.

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

Hardly a day passes by _____ him thinking of her. 

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The word that best completes the sentence is "without", meaning "not having or doing something". So, the correct phrase is "Hardly a day passes by without him thinking of her." This means that every day he thinks of her, it is very rare for a day to go by where he doesn't think of her.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

more

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The word "bought" has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letters "o" in "more". All the other words have different vowel sounds. So, the word "bought" is the one that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letters "o" in "more".

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

The spectators had to endure the endure the heat _____ 

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The sentence is asking how the spectators endured the heat, which means it requires an adverbial phrase indicating the manner in which they endured it. The correct answer is "as best they could" because it conveys that the spectators did their best to endure the heat, which is what the sentence is trying to express. The other options, such as "as they could" or "as they could best," do not convey the same level of effort or determination as "as best they could."

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

_______ an accident, the police should be informed immediately. 

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The best option to complete the sentence is "In the event of." "In the event of" means "in case of" or "if something happens," so the sentence means that if an accident occurs, the police should be informed immediately. It is important to inform the police as soon as possible in case of an accident to ensure prompt assistance, investigation, and reporting of the incident. This helps to ensure the safety of everyone involved, as well as to facilitate insurance claims and legal proceedings that may follow.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

loan

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The word that rhymes with "loan" is "bone". When two words rhyme, it means they have the same sound at the end of the word. In this case, both "loan" and "bone" end with the same sound "oan" which makes them rhyme. "Storm" and "from" have different ending sounds, so they do not rhyme with "loan". "Long" also has a different ending sound, even though it shares two letters with "loan".

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 

Due to the pressure of work, the old man had no alternative but to relinquish his post. 

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The word "relinquish" means to give up or to let go of something that you have control over. In this sentence, it means that the old man had to give up his job or position due to the pressure of work. So, the word that is nearest in meaning to "relinquish" is "give up".

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

Mr Uche was trying to _____ a list of his debtors 

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The word that best completes the sentence is "compile." To compile a list means to gather information or items together and arrange them in a systematic or organized way.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

money

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

She ______ as a very intelligent person. 

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.

Our mother always warns us against washing our dirty linen in public. This means that she warns us

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The phrase "washing our dirty linen in public" is an idiomatic expression that means discussing private matters or problems in public, rather than keeping them within the family or in private. Therefore, when the sentence says "Our mother always warns us against washing our dirty linen in public", it means that she warns us not to discuss private matters or problems in public. The correct interpretation is: "not to discuss private matters in public". The other options do not accurately reflect the intended meaning of the idiomatic expression used in the sentence.

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

I had to put up my house as _______ for bank loan, 

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The word that best completes the sentence is "collateral." Collateral refers to something valuable that is pledged as security for a loan. In this case, the speaker had to put up their house as collateral to obtain a bank loan. This means that if they fail to repay the loan, the bank can seize the house to recover their money. Pledge means to make a solemn promise or undertaking to do something. Agreement refers to a mutual understanding or arrangement between two or more parties. Surety refers to a person who takes responsibility for another's performance or debt.

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined 

hind

The farmer __71___ the nation and can be said to be the most important professional. But how many people would make farming their first choice of profession? The arduous task of turning a virgin rain frorest into farmland, of battling the land until __72___ are carved out and crops are __73__, of fighting off the weeds and __74___ the tender crops from pests, and of preparing the harvested crops in __75__ for long months, could scare off the lily livered. Farming is really not for the faint herated who are easily defeated by the __76__ of the weather and the uncertainties of the soil. 

But the fruits if farming are sweet. Farmers are assured of the __77__ yields of their farms. A farmer worth his salt can never go hungry, never mind that the dishes nay not be __78__ in a palatial mansion. Besides, the physical rigours demanded of him ensure that he is constantly kept __79__, that his muscles are forever well shaped. The clean air surrounding him ensures that his eyes remain sharp, that his breath is pure, and that his immunity level is always high. Finally, good and __80__ harvests, especially in these days of mechanised farming, do ensure that a good farmer in immune to poverty. 

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 78 in the passage.

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The missing word in the passage is to describe the dishes a farmer eats. The word should fit in the context of the sentence, which talks about a farmer's life and how farming ensures that a farmer will never go hungry. Out of the four options given, the word that best fits this context is "served." This is because the word "served" means to provide food or drink for someone, which is appropriate for the context of the sentence. The other options, "provided," "supplied," and "taken," do not fit the context as well and do not make sense in the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is "served."

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

I will do for you ______ you want me to. 

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The word that best completes the sentence is "whatever." "Whatever" means "no matter what," so in this sentence, the speaker is offering to do whatever the other person wants.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

down

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

believe

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The word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the underlined letters in "believe" is "machine." The vowel sound in "believe" is pronounced as /iː/, which is a long "e" sound. The word "machine" also contains the long "e" sound pronounced as /iː/, making it the correct answer. The other options do not contain the same vowel sound as "believe."

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

Frank was _____  in the riot because his books were found at the scene. 

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The best word that completes the sentence is "implicated". To be implicated in something means to be involved in it, usually in a negative way. In this case, Frank's books were found at the scene of a riot, which suggests that he was somehow involved in the riot. The word "caught" could also make sense in this context, but it doesn't imply that Frank was necessarily involved in the riot, just that he was found at the scene. The words "balmed" and "grafted" have no relation to the sentence and do not fit the context.

The farmer __71___ the nation and can be said to be the most important professional. But how many people would make farming their first choice of profession? The arduous task of turning a virgin rain frorest into farmland, of battling the land until __72___ are carved out and crops are __73__, of fighting off the weeds and __74___ the tender crops from pests, and of preparing the harvested crops in __75__ for long months, could scare off the lily livered. Farming is really not for the faint herated who are easily defeated by the __76__ of the weather and the uncertainties of the soil. 

But the fruits if farming are sweet. Farmers are assured of the __77__ yields of their farms. A farmer worth his salt can never go hungry, never mind that the dishes nay not be __78__ in a palatial mansion. Besides, the physical rigours demanded of him ensure that he is constantly kept __79__, that his muscles are forever well shaped. The clean air surrounding him ensures that his eyes remain sharp, that his breath is pure, and that his immunity level is always high. Finally, good and __80__ harvests, especially in these days of mechanised farming, do ensure that a good farmer in immune to poverty. 

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 76 in the passage.

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The word that is most suitable to fill the blank at number 76 is "vagaries" (Option D). The sentence talks about the uncertainties of weather and soil that can easily defeat someone who is faint-hearted. The word "vagaries" means unexpected and unpredictable changes or fluctuations, especially in the context of the weather. Thus, it is the most appropriate word to describe the unpredictability and variability of weather and soil conditions that farmers have to deal with. The other options do not fit in the context. "Ways" and "fancies" do not convey the intended meaning, while "adjustments" does not fit well with the sentence structure.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

coy

The farmer __71___ the nation and can be said to be the most important professional. But how many people would make farming their first choice of profession? The arduous task of turning a virgin rain frorest into farmland, of battling the land until __72___ are carved out and crops are __73__, of fighting off the weeds and __74___ the tender crops from pests, and of preparing the harvested crops in __75__ for long months, could scare off the lily livered. Farming is really not for the faint herated who are easily defeated by the __76__ of the weather and the uncertainties of the soil. 

But the fruits if farming are sweet. Farmers are assured of the __77__ yields of their farms. A farmer worth his salt can never go hungry, never mind that the dishes nay not be __78__ in a palatial mansion. Besides, the physical rigours demanded of him ensure that he is constantly kept __79__, that his muscles are forever well shaped. The clean air surrounding him ensures that his eyes remain sharp, that his breath is pure, and that his immunity level is always high. Finally, good and __80__ harvests, especially in these days of mechanised farming, do ensure that a good farmer in immune to poverty. 

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 74 in the passage.

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Option D, "shielding," is the most suitable word to fill the gap numbered 74 in the passage. The context of the sentence suggests that the farmer is protecting the crops from pests, which indicates the need for a word that means to provide a barrier or protection. "Defending" and "covering" could both work in this context, but "shielding" more accurately conveys the idea of protecting the crops from harm. "Screening" does not fit the context as it implies the use of a mesh or net to prevent insects from entering, which is not specified in the passage.

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

If you don't get off my property, I'll set my dog ___ you. 

In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

 ADE is my youngest brother

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined 

smooth

In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the sylable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.

indoctrinate

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

The students' week  was rounded _____ with a dance. 

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The correct answer is "off". To round something off means to complete it in a satisfactory way. In this sentence, the word "rounded" indicates that the students' week is coming to an end and it is being completed satisfactorily with a dance. Option A, "off", is the only word that fits this meaning, so it is the correct answer. Option B, "up", usually means to finish something by adding extra effort or completing it quickly. However, it doesn't fit the context of the sentence. Option C, "out", doesn't make sense in this context. Option D, "down", means to reduce or decrease something, which is not applicable in this sentence.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

coy

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The word "toil" has the same vowel sound as the word represented by the letter "coy". To understand this, you need to focus on the vowel sound in each word, not just the vowel letter. In "toil", the vowel sound is pronounced like the "oi" in "oil". In "coy", the vowel sound is pronounced similarly, making "toil" the best match.

In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the sylable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.

circumstantial

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

When all the members started arguing, the chairman called the meeting to _______ 

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The sentence is asking about what the chairman did when the members started arguing during a meeting. The best word to complete the sentence is "order." "Called the meeting to order" means that the chairman took control of the situation and got everyone to stop arguing and pay attention to him/her. It's a phrase commonly used in meetings to signal the beginning of the meeting or to restore order when things get chaotic. Therefore, the sentence would read: "When all the members started arguing, the chairman called the meeting to order."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/i:/ 

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The phonetic symbol "/i:/" represents the sound of the letter "e" as in the word "eve". The sound is a long "e" sound, similar to the "ee" sound in "bee". So the word that contains the sound represented by "/i:/" is "eve".

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

The teachers want _______ 

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The best option that completes the sentence is "well-equipped, attractive modern schools." This option presents the schools as having modern facilities and equipment, which are well-maintained and up-to-date. Additionally, they are attractive, meaning they are visually appealing, inviting, and conducive to learning. The order of the adjectives in this option follows the correct English syntax, which is from the general to the specific, starting with the general term "well-equipped," followed by the more specific terms "attractive" and "modern," respectively.

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

She is not the right candidate for the job _____ ? 

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The best option to complete the sentence is "is she?" When we use a question tag to ask for confirmation, we typically use the same auxiliary verb as the one in the sentence. In this case, the sentence uses the auxiliary verb "is" in the negative form "is not," so the appropriate question tag would be "is she?" This question tag asks for confirmation about the subject's suitability for the job.

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

The task ____ to them was very difficult. 

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The sentence is describing a task that was difficult for "them," which suggests that the task has already been assigned or completed. Therefore, the correct answer is "given," as it is the past participle form of the verb "give." The sentence is in the passive voice, which means that the subject is receiving the action rather than performing it. The task was given to "them," and it was difficult for them to complete. The other options, such as "giving," "give," or "gave," do not fit the sentence structure or convey the same meaning.

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

My sympathies are _____ the victims of the flood. 

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The word that best completes the sentence is "with". When you say "my sympathies are with the victims of the flood", you are expressing your feelings of sorrow and support for them. "With" is the correct preposition to use in this context.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 
 

Our stationery supplies are exhausted. 

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The word that is nearest in meaning to "exhausted" as it is used in the sentence is "finished". "Exhausted" means that something has been completely used up or depleted, and there is no more of it remaining. In the sentence, the phrase "stationery supplies" refers to writing materials such as pens, pencils, paper, etc., which have been used up completely. Therefore, the correct option is "finished", which also means that something has come to an end or has been used up completely." Example: "I finished my homework last night." means that the person completed all of their homework, and there is no more left to do.

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined 

what 

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

He almost got _____ with the crime.

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The correct answer is "away". "Got away with the crime" means that he committed a crime and was not caught or punished for it. The word "away" in this context means "escaped" or "avoided".

In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Buba was purposeful in his serch for a job but Bala was rather _____ about his. 

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/j/

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.

We knew our father was talking tongue in cheek when he spoke of vacation abroad. This means that our father was

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The interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence is "joking." When someone speaks "tongue in cheek," it means that they are not being serious and are joking or being sarcastic. So, in this case, when the speaker says "We knew our father was talking tongue in cheek," they mean that their father was not serious when he spoke of vacationing abroad. Therefore, the correct answer is option C: joking.

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern..

In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

I don't know how Yusuf became so proud; his parents have always been ______ 

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence. 

This film is a cut above the others. This means that it is

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined 
 

patient

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The word that has the same consonant sound as the "t" sound in "patient" is "sachet". The "t" sound in "patient" is an unvoiced alveolar stop consonant. The "ch" sound in "sachet" is also an unvoiced alveopalatal affricate consonant, which means that both sounds are produced by blocking the airflow at a specific place in the mouth and then releasing it suddenly. Therefore, "sachet" has the same consonant sound as the "t" sound in "patient". The other options, "measure", "seizure", and "patent", do not have the same consonant sound as the "t" sound in "patient".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

ride

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined 
 

film

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

grease

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.

Many of us escaped with the skin of our teet during the crisis. This means that we 

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.

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The stress in a word refers to which syllable is pronounced with more emphasis or loudness. In English, words typically have either a primary stress on the first syllable, a secondary stress on the second syllable, or equal stress on both syllables. In the options A to D, all the words except one have primary stress on the first syllable: "cre-ate", "do-nate", "ce-ment". The word "courage" has primary stress on the second syllable: "cou-rage". So, the word with the different stress pattern is "courage".

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

Either he or you _____ to clean up the mess right now.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "have". The sentence is in the present tense, and "have" is the present tense form of the verb "to have". The subject of the sentence is "either he or you", which is a compound subject that requires a plural verb form, so "have" is the correct choice.

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.

Children think their parents are behind the times. This means that they think that their parents are

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The most appropriate interpretation is that children think their parents are old-fashioned. This means that they believe their parents have old-fashioned ideas and ways of doing things, and are not up-to-date with current trends and technology.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 

On the death of her father, friends went to express their condolences.

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The word that is nearest in meaning to "condolences" as it is used in the sentence is "sympathy". "Condolences" means an expression of sympathy or sorrow to someone who has experienced a loss or bereavement. In the sentence, the phrase "express their condolences" means that the friends went to show their sympathy and support to the person who had just lost her father. Therefore, the correct option is "sympathy", which is a feeling of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune. Example: "I expressed my sympathy to my friend after her pet dog passed away." means that I showed my friend that I felt sorry for her loss and that I understood how she was feeling.

In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the sylable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.

calculator

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

ready

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

night

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The word that rhymes with "night" is "bite." Rhyming words have the same vowel sound in the final syllable and the same ending sound in the consonants. In this case, "night" and "bite" have the same long "i" sound in the final syllable and the same "t" ending sound. Therefore, "bite" is the correct option. To help remember the rhyming sound, you can think of phrases like "take a bite at night" or "a mosquito bite at night."

The farmer __71___ the nation and can be said to be the most important professional. But how many people would make farming their first choice of profession? The arduous task of turning a virgin rain frorest into farmland, of battling the land until __72___ are carved out and crops are __73__, of fighting off the weeds and __74___ the tender crops from pests, and of preparing the harvested crops in __75__ for long months, could scare off the lily livered. Farming is really not for the faint herated who are easily defeated by the __76__ of the weather and the uncertainties of the soil. 

But the fruits if farming are sweet. Farmers are assured of the __77__ yields of their farms. A farmer worth his salt can never go hungry, never mind that the dishes nay not be __78__ in a palatial mansion. Besides, the physical rigours demanded of him ensure that he is constantly kept __79__, that his muscles are forever well shaped. The clean air surrounding him ensures that his eyes remain sharp, that his breath is pure, and that his immunity level is always high. Finally, good and __80__ harvests, especially in these days of mechanised farming, do ensure that a good farmer in immune to poverty. 

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 71 in the passage.

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The missing word in the passage should describe how farming benefits the nation and why it is an important profession. Among the given options, the most suitable word to fill 71 is "feeds." This is because farming is the primary source of food for the nation, and farmers are responsible for producing crops and raising livestock to provide sustenance for people. The word "feeds" accurately captures the idea that farming is vital for feeding the population and ensuring food security. The other options, such as "tends," "nourishes," and "develops," do not convey the same meaning and are not as appropriate in this context.

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

______ the court orders, he went ahead to build on that land. 

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The word that best completes the sentence is "In spite of." This means that he went ahead and built on the land even though the court had ordered otherwise. "In spite of" indicates that the court orders did not stop him from taking the action he did.

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.

Ever since that issue came up. I have been sitting on the fence. This means that I have been

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "Ever since that issue came up, I have been sitting on the fence" is that I have been avoiding stating my opinion. The phrase "sitting on the fence" is an idiomatic expression that means to be undecided or neutral on an issue, to not take sides, or to avoid making a clear decision or taking action. In this context, it implies that the speaker is not taking a position on the issue that came up, perhaps because they are unsure about the matter or do not want to offend anyone.

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

The felling of trees contributes to environmental _______ 

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The sentence is talking about the impact of tree-felling on the environment. The best word to complete the sentence is "degradation." Environmental degradation refers to the deterioration of the environment through the depletion of natural resources such as air, water, and soil. Cutting down trees leads to soil erosion, loss of habitat for animals, and increased greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change. This process is an example of environmental degradation. Therefore, the sentence would read: "The felling of trees contributes to environmental degradation."

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined 

straight

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The word that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letters "str" in "straight" is "struck." Both "str" in "straight" and "str" in "struck" make the same sound, which is a combination of the sounds [s], [t], and [r].

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined 

jingle

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

edge

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The word that rhymes with "edge" is "pledge". Rhyming words have the same ending sounds in their last syllables. In this case, both "edge" and "pledge" end with the same "dge" sound, making them rhyme. The other options, "siege", "bled", and "judge", have different ending sounds and do not rhyme with "edge".

In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

In recent tournaments i have seen amateurs play better than so-called _____  

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

Two boys in the art class were doing self-potraits by looking at ____ in the mirror. 

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "themselves." The sentence is talking about two boys who were doing self-portraits, which means they were drawing or painting pictures of themselves. Therefore, they were looking at themselves in the mirror, not at each other, one another, or oneself. The word "themselves" is a reflexive pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence, which in this case is "two boys." It is the only option that correctly reflects the fact that the boys were doing self-portraits and looking at themselves in the mirror. "Each other" and "one another" both refer to multiple people looking at each other, which is not what the sentence is describing. "Oneself" would be used if each boy was drawing a picture of himself but not looking in the mirror.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/ʒ/

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The phonetic symbol /ʒ/ represents the "zh" sound in English, as in the word "pleasure." Out of the options provided, the word that contains the /ʒ/ sound is "pressure." In "pressure," the "s" and "u" combination creates the /ʒ/ sound. This sound is common in English and is typically spelled with the letter "s" followed by a vowel. The other options, "nurture," "treasure," and "champagne," do not contain the /ʒ/ sound. Instead, they contain the sounds /tʃ/ (as in "ch" in "champagne"), /tʃ/ (as in "tch" in "nurture"), and /ʃ/ (as in "sh" in "treasure").

In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Michael is stingy but his brother is _______ 

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The word "stingy" means "not willing to spend money or give away resources". The word most opposite in meaning to "stingy" is "generous", meaning "willing to give freely or spend money freely". So, the correct word to fill the gap is "generous".

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

Before giving his speech, the chairman ____ copies of it to the members of the council.