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Question 1 Report
The old man prayed for the ________ of his sins before he died.
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The blank space in the sentence refers to a request for forgiveness for wrongdoing. Out of the options provided, the word that best fits this meaning is "remission." Therefore, the old man prayed for the remission of his sins before he died.
Question 2 Report
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern and shade your answer in the usual way.
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Regain |rɪˈɡeɪn| is stressed on the second syllable while other options are stressed on the first syllable.
Question 3 Report
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.
Highlights _____ the events will be televised today.
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The correct option to fill in the blank is "of". "Highlights of the events" means the most important or interesting parts of the events. Therefore, the sentence is saying that these important parts will be televised. The preposition "of" is used to indicate that the televised portion is a selection or summary of the events, rather than the events themselves.
Question 4 Report
His cousin is usually HOSPITABLE to strangers.
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The statement means that the person's cousin is friendly and welcoming to people he/she doesn't know, i.e., the opposite of being hostile. Therefore, the correct option is "Is his cousin usually hostile to strangers?"
Question 5 Report
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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
Farmers sometimes go through the frustrating experience of having to watch their produce rot
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Question 6 Report
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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
Only a pragmatic approach will solve this problem.
Question 8 Report
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern and shade your answer in the usual way.
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Question 9 Report
The teacher truly had his heart in the right place. This means that he was
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The phrase "had his heart in the right place" is an idiomatic expression that means someone has good intentions and is genuinely caring or compassionate. Therefore, if someone says "the teacher truly had his heart in the right place," it means that the teacher was kind and considerate towards others, and had their best interests at heart.
Question 10 Report
The director sees Tim as the joker in the pack. This means that the director considers Tim to be
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If the director sees Tim as the "joker in the pack," it means that the director sees Tim as unpredictable and possibly humorous. The phrase "joker in the pack" refers to a person who is unexpected or unconventional, and may behave in ways that surprise others. This phrase is often used to describe someone who doesn't fit in with the norm or follows their own rules, and is not necessarily a negative term. Therefore, it is likely that the director sees Tim as someone who adds an element of unpredictability and humor to the group.
Question 11 Report
The smaller boys had always drawn back in fear when the bully raised a fist, but this time they did not ________
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The word that best completes the sentence is "recoil". The sentence is describing a situation where a bully has previously been feared by the smaller boys, but this time they did not recoil or draw back in fear when he raised a fist. "Advance" and "agree" do not fit in the context of the sentence, and "retaliate" suggests a different action that the smaller boys might take in response to the bully's actions, which is not described in the sentence. Therefore, "recoil" is the best option.
Question 13 Report
In each of the following questions, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the word lettered A. to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
institution
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The word "institution" has four syllables, and the primary stress falls on the second syllable. Therefore, the correct stress pattern is "in-STI-tu-tion," which is option B.
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Question 16 Report
From the words lettered A toD, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/k/
Question 17 Report
The night watchman was given the marching orders because of his negligence. This means that he was
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The phrase "marching orders" means dismissal or termination of employment, so the correct answer is "dismissed". The night watchman was let go from his job due to his negligence or lack of attention to his duties.
Question 18 Report
At the terminus, all the passengers on the train will have to ________
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The word that best fits in the blank is "alight". This means that the passengers will have to exit or get off the train, typically at the final stop or terminus. The other options are similar in meaning but may not be the best fit in this particular sentence. "Disembark" is commonly used for leaving ships or planes, "descend" is typically used for moving downwards, and "dismount" is commonly used for getting off a horse or bike.
Question 19 Report
From the words lettered A toD, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/tʃ/
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Question 20 Report
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 _____ his ideas very clearly at meetings.
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The correct option is "puts across." To "put across" means to express something in a way that is easily understood by others. In this case, the sentence means that the person is able to clearly communicate his ideas during meetings. The other options, "puts out," "puts away," and "puts in," do not accurately convey the intended meaning in this context.
Question 21 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
beige
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Question 22 Report
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'll try to convince him as _____ I can.
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The correct option is "best". This sentence means that the speaker will put forth their best effort to persuade or influence the person they are referring to. In this context, "as" is used as a comparative adverb, meaning that the speaker will attempt to convince the person to the greatest possible extent. "Best as" is not grammatically correct in this sentence, and "the best" is not necessary because "best" already indicates that the speaker will use their utmost effort. "Well as" is also incorrect because "well" is an adverb that describes the manner in which something is done, but it does not fit in this context.
Question 24 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
hatch
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The word that rhymes with "hatch" is "match". The two words end with the same sound, "-atch". "Stash" and "chat" do not rhyme with "hatch" because they end with different sounds. "Chain" also does not rhyme with "hatch" because it ends with a different sound, "-ain".
Question 25 Report
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The correct answer is "In probability, the strike will be called off today." "In probability" is a common phrase meaning "most likely" or "with a high likelihood." The preposition "in" is used to introduce this phrase.
Question 26 Report
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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
The World Bank made funds available to the government for poverty alleviation.
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The correct option that completes the sentence is "reduction". The sentence implies that the World Bank provided money to the government to help reduce the level of poverty in the country. Therefore, "reduction" is the appropriate word to use in the sentence. The other options such as "removal," "termination," and "elimination" suggest a complete eradication of poverty, which may not be feasible with just one funding.
Question 27 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
easy
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The underlined sound in "easy" is /z/. The word that has the same consonant sound as /z/ is "phase" because it contains the same /s/ sound. Therefore, the answer is B - phase.
Question 28 Report
The judge expected direct answers but the accused was ...
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The word that fits the sentence is "evasive." This is because being evasive means avoiding or not answering directly, which is what the accused did according to the sentence.
Question 29 Report
Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.
In the following passage, the numbered gap 80 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.
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The missing word in the passage is related to what the doctor might give to the patient after prescribing drugs. The options given are "concoction," "syringes," "additives," and "injections." Out of these options, "injections" is the most suitable word to fill the gap as it is commonly given by doctors to administer drugs or medication directly into the bloodstream. The other options do not fit the context of the passage as well. Therefore, the correct answer is "injections."
Question 30 Report
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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
Binetou looked quite resplendent in that red dress
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The correct option for the sentence "Binetou looked quite resplendent in that red dress" is: stunning. The sentence describes Binetou's appearance in a red dress, and uses the word "resplendent" to indicate that she looked exceptionally beautiful, bright, and dazzling. The word "resplendent" means brilliant or splendid in appearance, and is often used to describe someone or something that looks magnificent or dazzling. Therefore, the best option to describe Binetou's appearance is "stunning," which means extremely impressive or attractive. The options "expensive," "respectable," and "conspicuous" do not accurately convey the meaning intended by the sentence. "Expensive" means costing a lot of money, "respectable" means worthy of respect, and "conspicuous" means attracting attention or standing out, but these words do not accurately describe Binetou's appearance in the context of the sentence.
Question 31 Report
I hadn't finished talking to Halima, when she snapped my head off. This means that she
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Question 32 Report
In each of the following questions, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the word lettered A. to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
institution
Question 33 Report
The proncipal raised eyebrows at the student's explanation. This means that the principal
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When we say someone "raised eyebrows" it usually means that they were surprised or skeptical about something. In this case, it means that the principal was surprised by the student's explanation. Therefore, the correct answer is "was surprised by the explanation."
Question 34 Report
Bayo is careless in his ways while Tayo is ________
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The sentence contrasts Bayo's carelessness with Tayo's behavior. To fill the blank, we need a word that is an opposite of careless. Out of the given options, "meticulous" best fits this context as it means showing great attention to detail and being very careful and precise in one's actions. Therefore, the answer is: meticulous.
Question 35 Report
hut
Question 36 Report
These days, many people concentrate on temporal things to the detriment of the _______
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Question 37 Report
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.
Graduates find it difficult to secure _____ nowadays.
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The sentence is talking about the difficulty graduates face in getting a job, so the missing word should mean "job" or "work". Among the options given, "employment" is the only noun that fits the context and is grammatically correct. Therefore, the answer is "employment".
Question 38 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
chunk
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The underlined sound in "chunk" is "ch". The only option that contains the same consonant sound is "matches". Therefore, the answer is "matches".
Question 39 Report
In each of the following questions, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the word lettered A. to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
affidavit
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The word is "affidavit". In English, words are pronounced with different levels of emphasis on syllables, which is known as stress. The correct stress pattern for "affidavit" is aff-i-DA-vit, where the emphasis is on the third syllable. This means that option C is the correct one. The other options have stress on the wrong syllable, which makes them incorrect pronunciations of the word.
Question 42 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
callow
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The word that rhymes with callow is "shallow" (option D). "Callow" and "shallow" have the same ending sound "-ow", making them a perfect rhyme. "Colour" (option A) and "brow" (option B) do not rhyme with "callow" as they have different ending sounds. "Allow" (option C) has a similar ending sound "-ow", but it is not a perfect rhyme as it starts with a different consonant sound.
Question 43 Report
The economy of the country has remained _______ despite the crisis
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The sentence is saying that despite the crisis, the economy of the country has remained a certain way. The word that fits this description is "strong", which means powerful and stable. So the answer is "strong".
Question 44 Report
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.
Bola invited Joe and _____ to the show.
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Question 45 Report
believe
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The word "believe" is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable, which is pronounced like "lee". The other words listed have different stress patterns, with the stress falling on the first syllable in "lie" and "lettuce", the second syllable in "quay", and the final syllable in "kick".
Question 46 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
long
Question 47 Report
In this country, the law against armed robbery is stringent whereas that against smoking in public places is.........
Question 48 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
supper
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The underlined consonant sound in "supper" is /p/. The only word that has the same consonant sound is option C, "trip". The /p/ sound is found at the beginning of both words. Therefore, the answer is option C, "trip".
Question 49 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
order
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The underlined letter is "d". The word that has the same consonant sound as "d" is "made".
Question 50 Report
From the words lettered A toD, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/w/
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The phonetic symbol /w/ represents the sound made by the consonant "w". The word that contains this sound is "wet".
Question 51 Report
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.
Their _____ house is by the side of the road.
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The correct answer is "father-in-law's". This is because the possessive apostrophe " 's" is used to indicate that the house belongs to the father-in-law of the person speaking. The other options are incorrect because they either use the plural form "fathers-in-law" or incorrectly place the apostrophe before "s".
Question 52 Report
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 was certainly going to the cinema, _____?
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Question 53 Report
Obi's family is known for their audacity, so one is surprised at his ______
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In the given sentence, "Obi's family is known for their audacity", it is established that Obi's family has a reputation for being bold and daring. Therefore, it would be surprising for Obi to display the opposite of that trait, which would be cowardice. Therefore, the answer is "cowardice".
Question 54 Report
In each of the following questions, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the word lettered A. to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
spectacular
Question 56 Report
Reading the ______ of the famous King, one would see that he had many things to hide
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Question 57 Report
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 of his _____ left for Europe.
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The correct answer is "friends". The sentence is referring to more than one friend who left for Europe, indicating a plural noun. The word "his" shows possession, indicating that the friends belong to the subject of the sentence. Therefore, the correct form of the noun should be plural possessive, which is "friends'." However, the apostrophe is not given as an option. So, "friends" is the most appropriate answer in this context.
Question 58 Report
Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.
In the following passage, the numbered gap 79 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.
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In the given passage, the missing word is related to the doctor giving drugs and perhaps some form of treatment to the patient. Among the options provided, the most suitable word to fill the gap is "prescribe", as it means to recommend or authorize the use of a medicine or treatment for a particular condition. The doctor prescribes medication based on the diagnosis of the patient's condition, and this word fits perfectly in the context of the passage. The other options like "write," "select," and "dictate" do not convey the exact meaning required to complete the sentence.
Question 59 Report
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 act of cleanliness is to dispose useless items
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The missing word that completes the sentence is "away". "Dispose" means to get rid of or throw away something that is no longer needed or useful. Therefore, the complete sentence should be "An act of cleanliness is to dispose useless items away".
Question 60 Report
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.
Isn't it high time we _____?
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Question 61 Report
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern and shade your answer in the usual way.
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Question 62 Report
While your parents are ........ ., mine are liberal in their views.
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The sentence is making a comparison between two sets of parents, one set being "strict" and the other set being "liberal" in their views. The word "strict" means that someone is very severe in their actions or behavior, and this could be related to a parenting style that is very authoritarian and doesn't allow much freedom. So the missing word is "strict".
Question 63 Report
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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
The acrobatic displays left the spectators stunned.
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The acrobatic displays were so impressive that they made the spectators feel surprised and amazed. They were left in awe of what they had just witnessed. Therefore, the correct option is "astonished".
Question 64 Report
doubt
Question 66 Report
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.
Remember to return it to Ruth; _____ hers.
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The correct answer is "it's". This is a contraction of "it is" and is used to indicate that the item being referred to should be returned to Ruth because it belongs to her. "Its" is a possessive pronoun used to show that something belongs to "it", such as "the book lost its cover". In this sentence, "it's" is needed because the speaker is saying "Remember to return it to Ruth; it is hers."
Question 67 Report
Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.
In the following passage, the numbered gap 78 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.
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The missing word in the passage is related to a medical examination that can help the doctor find out what is happening internally when a disease cannot be diagnosed during the initial examination. The most suitable word to fill the gap in the passage is "an x-ray." An x-ray is a medical imaging technique used to see inside the body, which helps the doctor diagnose and detect diseases or injuries that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Question 68 Report
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.
Amao _____ his master in every way.
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The sentence implies that Amao is very similar to his master or imitates him. Therefore, the correct option would be "takes after". "Takes over" would mean that Amao is taking control of his master's position or responsibilities. "Takes up" would mean that Amao is starting a new activity or hobby. "Takes in" would mean that Amao is deceiving or tricking his master.
Question 69 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
roam
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The word that rhymes with "roam" is "home." The two words end with the same sound, which is the "ohm" sound. The other options, "come," "done," and "from," do not have the same sound as "roam."
Question 70 Report
The recent floods in some countries have _______ many lives
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The recent floods in some countries have "claimed" many lives. The word "claimed" in this context means that the floods have caused the loss of many lives, as if the floods have taken possession of them. It is often used to describe the loss of life in a natural disaster, such as a flood, hurricane, or earthquake. The word "claimed" also implies that the loss of life was sudden and unexpected. Therefore, it is likely that the floods have caused a significant number of deaths, and the use of the word "claimed" emphasizes the severity of the situation.
Question 71 Report
From the words lettered A toD, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/iə/
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Question 72 Report
The peak of Mount Everest is about six miles from its _______
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The correct answer is "base". "Peak" refers to the topmost point of a mountain, while "base" refers to the bottom or lowest part of a mountain. The distance between the peak and the base is often used to describe the height or elevation of a mountain. Therefore, the peak of Mount Everest is about six miles from its base.
Question 74 Report
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 want to know your religious _____
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The correct option to fill in the blank is "beliefs". The speaker is asking about the religious beliefs of the person they are addressing. "Believe" is a verb, "believing" is a present participle that can also function as a noun, and "believes" is the third-person singular form of the verb. "Beliefs" is the noun form that refers to the convictions or principles held by a person or group with regards to religion. Therefore, the correct sentence should read, "I want to know your religious beliefs?"
Question 75 Report
fall
Question 76 Report
His manners are uncouth, while his wife's
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The sentence is comparing the manners of two people - "his" and "his wife's". The first part of the sentence says that "his manners are uncouth", which means that they are lacking in refinement, elegance, or polish. The word "while" indicates a contrast, so the second part of the sentence implies that "his wife's" manners are different from "his" - they are "refined". "Refined" means elegant, cultured, and polite, so it is the correct answer.
Question 77 Report
From the words lettered A toD, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ʌ/
Question 78 Report
Kofi is generous, whereas his wife is
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The statement presents a contrast between the character of Kofi and his wife. Kofi is described as generous while his wife is the opposite of that. The word that best describes the opposite of generous is stingy. Therefore, the correct answer is "stingy".
Question 79 Report
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.
When the fire alarm went off, we all _____ the door.
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The sentence describes the reaction of a group of people when a fire alarm went off. The blank space in the sentence refers to what the people did after hearing the fire alarm. The correct option is "made for", which means that the people moved towards or headed towards the door, likely in an effort to evacuate the building. The other options do not fit as well because they do not convey the intended meaning. "Made at" and "made after" do not make sense in the context of the sentence, and "made to" could be used in other contexts, but it does not fit in this sentence.
Question 80 Report
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern and shade your answer in the usual way
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Options A, B, and D are stressed on the first syllable except for option C which is stressed on the second syllable.
Question 81 Report
Inflation has caused the cost of goods to _________
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The sentence is describing the effect of inflation on the cost of goods. Inflation is a situation where the general prices of goods and services rise, leading to a decrease in the purchasing power of money. When prices of goods and services increase due to inflation, the cost of goods will also increase. Therefore, the word that best fits the blank is "escalate," which means to increase rapidly or to go up quickly.
Question 82 Report
From the words lettered A toD, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ð/
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The phonetic symbol /ð/ represents the "voiced dental fricative" sound, which is made by placing the tip of the tongue between the upper and lower teeth and vibrating the vocal cords. The word that contains this sound is "their" (option C). The "th" in "their" is pronounced as a voiced dental fricative. The other options do not contain this sound.
Question 84 Report
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 reason he gave, _____, was most unconvincing.
Question 85 Report
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.
It's a miracle that the child didn't die after the illness, _____?
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The correct option for the sentence "It's a miracle that the child didn't die after the illness, _____?" is: isn't it. The sentence expresses surprise that the child survived an illness that was potentially life-threatening. The phrase that can fit in the blank space should be a statement that reinforces this sense of surprise and seeks agreement or confirmation from the listener. Out of the four options provided, "isn't it" best fits this description. "Isn't it" is a common phrase used to seek agreement or confirmation from the listener, especially in situations where the speaker is surprised or impressed by something. In this case, the speaker is expressing amazement at the child's survival and is seeking agreement or confirmation from the listener that it is indeed miraculous that the child did not die. The other options do not fit the context of the sentence as well as "isn't it." "Did she" and "didn't she" suggest a question about the child's survival, rather than a statement of surprise. "Wasn't it ones means" is not a common phrase and does not fit the context of the sentence at all.
Question 86 Report
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 told them I would come back as soon as I _____
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The correct answer is C) could. "I told them I would come back as soon as I could" means that the speaker will come back as soon as it is possible or feasible for them to do so. It implies that there may be some hindrances or obstacles that may prevent the speaker from returning immediately, but they will return as soon as they are able to. The use of "could" in this sentence suggests a sense of uncertainty and implies that the speaker's ability to return may be dependent on certain circumstances.
Question 87 Report
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.
_____ were classmates in the university.
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The correct option is "His sister and I were classmates in the university." This is because "his sister and I" are the subjects of the sentence, and in English grammar, the subject pronouns come before the verb. Using "me" instead of "I" would make it incorrect since "me" is an object pronoun and cannot be used as the subject of the sentence.
Question 88 Report
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 ran _____ that the defenders couldn't catch up with him.
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The correct option to fill the blank is "so fast". "So fast" is an idiom that is used to mean very quickly or at a high speed. In the sentence, the word "that" indicates that the action of the subject was to a degree that the defenders couldn't catch up with him, and the idiom "so fast" conveys that meaning perfectly.
Question 89 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
chunk
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The underlined sound in "chunk" is "ch". The only word among the options that has the same consonant sound is "matches". Therefore, "matches" is the answer.
Question 90 Report
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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
The proscription of the political parties was one of the steps taken by the military.
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Question 91 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
black
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The word that has the same consonant sound as the underlined letters in "black" is "kneed" because they both have the /k/ sound at the beginning of the word. The other options, "know," "scene," and "echo," do not have the same consonant sound as "black."
Question 93 Report
Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.
In the following passage, the numbered gap 76 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.
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The missing word in the passage should be related to diseases that have similar characteristics, which makes it difficult for doctors to diagnose them. Out of the four options provided, "symptom" is the most suitable word to fill the gap as it refers to a physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease. Therefore, the correct answer is option C, "symptom."
Question 94 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
gang
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The word that has the same consonant sound as the underlined letters in "gang" is "tag". Both words have the same "g" and "ng" sounds.
Question 95 Report
In each of the following questions, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the word lettered A. to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
parochial
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Question 96 Report
boot
Question 97 Report
In each of the following sentences, 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.
HE is the press photographer.
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The appropriate question to which the given sentence is the answer is "Was he the press photographer?" because the sentence is emphasizing that the person being talked about is the press photographer.
Question 98 Report
Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.
In the following passage, the numbered gap 72 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.
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In the given passage, the missing word in the gap numbered 72 should be a word that contrasts with "preventive" in the previous sentence. The sentence talks about medical experts emphasizing a certain type of measure. The options given are curative, healing, corrective, and anaesthetic. Among these options, the word that best fits the context is "curative." This is because curative measures refer to the treatment or curing of an illness or injury that has already occurred, while preventive measures refer to actions taken to prevent or avoid illness or injury from occurring. Therefore, the most suitable word to fill the gap is "curative."
Question 99 Report
Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.
In the following passage, the numbered gap 75 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.
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The word that is most suitable to fill the gap numbered 75 in the passage is "diagnose." The sentence reads, "At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___." In this context, the word "diagnose" means to identify the nature or cause of a disease or problem. When the doctor is unable to determine the specific disease during the initial examination, he or she must perform additional tests or procedures to arrive at a diagnosis. Therefore, the correct option to fill in the gap is "diagnose."
Question 100 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
roam
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The word that rhymes with "roam" is "home". "Come" and "done" have a different vowel sound, and "from" has a different ending consonant sound.
Question 101 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
pressure
Question 102 Report
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 two players protested against the
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The sentence states that two players protested against something, which is described as "Twice-weekly fitness practice". This means that the players were not happy with the fitness training that took place twice a week. The correct option is "Twice-weekly fitness practice" as it clearly and accurately describes what the players protested against. The other options either have the words in the wrong order or use different words to describe the fitness practice, which can change the meaning of the sentence.
Question 103 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
method
Question 104 Report
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.
Their shop stocks _____ overwhelming variety of goods.
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The correct option for the sentence "Their shop stocks _____ overwhelming variety of goods" is: an. The sentence describes the variety of goods available at a shop, which is described as "overwhelming." The word "overwhelming" means that there are so many goods available that it's difficult to choose or decide. Therefore, we need an article that describes the noun "variety" in a singular form, and the appropriate article in this context is "an". The options "any," "every," and "each" are not appropriate in this context because they are not used to describe a singular noun, but rather they are used to describe a general or indefinite reference to a group of nouns. Therefore, they do not accurately convey the meaning intended by the sentence.
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
lose
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Question 107 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
joy
Question 108 Report
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.
Sometimes minor incidents in our lives stand out because we cherish
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The word that best fits in the blank is "them". The sentence is saying that minor incidents stand out in our memories because we cherish "them" - the incidents themselves. This could be because these incidents have a special meaning or significance to us, or because they are associated with strong emotions or feelings.
Question 110 Report
dance
Question 111 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
spit
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Question 112 Report
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.
It is always good to live _____ one's means.
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The correct option is "within". To live within one's means means to spend only the amount of money that one can afford or that one has available. It involves not overspending or going into debt, and it is a good financial habit that helps to avoid financial problems and maintain financial stability.
Question 113 Report
here
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The word that has the same vowel sound as the underlined word "here" is "weird". The vowel sound in both words is the same - the long "e" sound.
Question 114 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
then
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Question 115 Report
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 student did the assignment, but not _____ the way I had expected.
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The sentence is expressing that the student completed the assignment, but not in the way the speaker had anticipated. The blank space requires a word that describes the degree of how different the student's approach was from the speaker's expectation. - "Just" would imply that the student's approach was very similar to the speaker's expectation. - "Quite" would imply that the student's approach was somewhat different from the speaker's expectation. - "Hardly" would imply that the student's approach was almost completely different from the speaker's expectation. - "As" would require a comparison to something else to complete the sentence, and without additional context, it is not clear what that comparison should be. Therefore, the best option would be "quite" because it suggests a degree of difference while not being as extreme as "hardly."
Question 116 Report
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.
How I wish she ______ the books before Tunde arrived.
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The correct answer is "had seen." The sentence is in the past perfect tense, which is used to describe an action that was completed before another past action. In this case, the action of seeing the books should have been completed before Tunde arrived. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is the past perfect tense, which is formed by combining "had" with the past participle of the verb "see." The correct sentence would be: "How I wish she had seen the books before Tunde arrived."
Question 117 Report
In each of the following sentences, 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.
John's father was PROMOTED yesterday.
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Question 118 Report
nook
Question 119 Report
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.
To _____ did you speak?
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The correct option to fill the blank in the sentence is "whom." "Whom" is an objective pronoun used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition. In the sentence, the speaker is asking about the person who was spoken to, which is the object of the verb "speak." Therefore, "whom" is the correct pronoun to use. "Whose" is a possessive pronoun used to ask about ownership, "who" is a subject pronoun used to refer to the person performing an action, and "which" is used to refer to things or animals.
Question 120 Report
The governor filed an _______ against the ruling of the tribunal.
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In this sentence, the word "against" indicates that the governor is challenging or opposing the ruling of the tribunal. The word that would best fit in the blank is "appeal." An appeal is a legal request made by a party to a higher court to review and possibly overturn a decision made by a lower court or administrative agency. In this case, the governor is filing an appeal against the ruling of the tribunal, which means that they are asking a higher court to review the decision and potentially reverse or modify it. An injunction is a court order that requires a person or organization to stop doing something or to take a specific action. An objection is a formal expression of disapproval or opposition to something. An application is a formal request for something, such as a job or a permit. While these words are also used in legal contexts, they do not accurately describe the action that the governor is taking in this sentence.
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Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.
In the following passage, the numbered gap 71 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.
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The passage is discussing the emphasis that medical experts have been laying on certain measures within the last quarter of the twentieth century. These measures are being taught to people through primary health care programs. The missing word in gap 71 must describe the type of measures that medical experts have been emphasizing. Options A, B, and C - effective, protective, and defensive - all suggest measures that are taken after a disease has already been contracted. However, the passage suggests that the measures being emphasized are preventative, meaning they are taken to prevent the onset of disease in the first place. Therefore, option D - preventive - is the most suitable word to fill the gap in the passage.
Question 122 Report
here
Question 123 Report
Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.
In the following passage, the numbered gap 73 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.
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In the given passage, the missing word is related to a person getting a disease and then seeking medical attention. The word that best fits in the gap is "contracts" (option B). This is because the word "contracts" means to catch or acquire a disease, infection, or virus. Therefore, the sentence would read as "When an individual contracts a disease, he has to see a doctor for treatment." This means that when someone gets sick, they need to seek medical attention from a doctor to get the necessary treatment. The other options - "acquires," "contacts," and "develops" - do not fit the context of the sentence as well as "contracts" does.
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alert
Question 127 Report
Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.
In the following passage, the numbered gap 77 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.
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In the passage, a patient with an illness may be asked to go to a place for one test or another or have some tests taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. Therefore, the most suitable word to fill the gap in the passage is "laboratory," which is a place where tests can be conducted on samples of a patient's bodily fluids or tissues to determine the cause of an illness.
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He does not smoke so the gift of an ashtray will not be quite _________
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If someone does not smoke, it would not be appropriate to give them an ashtray as a gift. Therefore, the missing word in the sentence is "appropriate".
Question 129 Report
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.
Jane has stopped smoking _____?
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The blank space in the sentence indicates the need for a tag question to complete the sentence grammatically. The tag question should be the opposite form of the sentence, and it should match the tense and subject of the main sentence. In this case, the main sentence is in the present perfect tense, and the subject is "Jane has stopped smoking". Therefore, the correct tag question should be in the present perfect tense, with the subject "she" and the opposite form of the verb "stopped". The opposite form of "stopped" is "hasn't stopped". Therefore, the correct tag question is "hasn't she?". This implies "Jane has stopped smoking, hasn't she?".
Question 130 Report
Franca's behaviour towards Edward leaves much to be desired. This means that Franca's behaviour was
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Question 131 Report
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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
He was jailed for failing to obey the court injunction.
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The sentence suggests that someone was sent to jail for not following a court order or injunction, indicating a violation of the "order" of the court. Therefore, the correct option is "order."
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Only teachers could afford a car. This means that
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The statement "Only teachers could afford a car" means that teachers are the only ones who have the financial ability to purchase a car, while others do not. Therefore, the correct option is: "teachers and nobody else could afford a car."
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From the words lettered A toD, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/aʊ/
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The sound represented by the phonetic symbol /aʊ/ is similar to the sound produced when we pronounce the word "ow" as in "ouch." Out of the options given, the word that contains this sound is "plough," which is pronounced as /plaʊ/. The combination of the letters "ou" in "plough" represents the sound /aʊ/. The other options, "fraught," "fracas," and "bat," do not contain the /aʊ/ sound.
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In each of the following questions, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the word lettered A. to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
curriculum
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The correct stress pattern for the word "curriculum" is cur-RIC-u-lum. This means that the second syllable is stressed. It is important to know the correct stress pattern of words for effective communication, especially in spoken English.
Question 135 Report
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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
The president of the student union said it was strategic to boycott classes to press home their demands.
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The sentence describes a situation where the president of a student union is advocating for a boycott of classes as a way of achieving their demands. The word "strategic" is used to describe the decision to boycott as being well-planned and aimed at achieving the desired result. Therefore, the word that best fits the sentence is "tactical", which means relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.
Question 136 Report
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 I _____ what actually happened, I would have punished him.
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The correct answer is "had heard." This is because the sentence is in the past unreal conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation in the past. The speaker did not hear what actually happened, but is imagining what would have happened if they had heard. The correct verb form to use in this situation is "had heard," which is the past perfect form.
Question 137 Report
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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
It is foolish to depend entirely on mundane things
Question 138 Report
Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.
In the following passage, the numbered gap 74 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.
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The most suitable word to fill the gap in the passage is "consultation." The passage is discussing the process of seeking medical attention, and when an individual has a disease, they have to see a doctor for consultation. The word "consultation" refers to the act of seeking advice or information from someone with expertise in a particular area. In the context of the passage, the doctor is the expert who provides advice and information on the disease and possible treatment options. Therefore, the correct answer is option A, "consultation."
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From the words lettered A toD, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ɪ/
Question 140 Report
From the words lettered A toD, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/a:/
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Question 141 Report
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
fasted
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The word that rhymes with "fasted" is "practised" (option C). The words "fasted" and "practised" share the same ending sound "-st", which makes them rhyme. The other options, "instead" and "harvest", do not have the same ending sound as "fasted", and therefore, they do not rhyme with it.
Question 142 Report
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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
The governor rebutted all the allegations against him.
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The sentence is talking about a governor who faced allegations against him. The word "rebutted" means to give evidence or argument to disprove something, so it means that the governor responded to all the allegations against him and proved them false. The correct option is "refuted", which means to prove something wrong or false. The other options do not fit as well because they either mean to deny or cancel something, or to physically take something away.
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SECTION B: COMPREHENSION
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions on it.
Alani was the seventh child of his family. When he was growing up, there was scarcely enough to go round. His mother was a petty trader while his father worked as a clerk in one of the ministries. But Alani was an intelligent child and performed brilliantly at school. This endeared him to his teachers. He represented the school at all competitions and won many laurels, While he was in Basic Six, he won a scholarship to study at any school of his choice to university level. The future was indeed bright for him. However, having to constantly struggle with his siblings for the little sustenance provided by
their parents turned him into an aggressive child.
After graduation, Alani got a job with a reputable accounting firm. He travelled far and wide and was trained extensively. He rose through the ranks and became one of the top executives. After a while, he decided to establish his own firm. His firm flourished because of his hard work, dedication and the huge amount of money and time he invested in the venture. After just a few years, the firm became a household name. However, things took a bad turn. Alani's success went to his head. He became pompous. He would get angry at the slightest provocation. He refused to take the advice of his employees, considering them all beneath him. Even when his workers had good suggestions for improvement, he would not listen. Often times, he would treat even his clients shabbily. He began to lose clients one by one and his profits dwindled. His firm was on the rocks and he started to blame his employees for the downturn in his business. He became suspici6us of every move made and action taken by his workers. Soon, Alani became a bitter man. He lost the respect of his workers because he often quarrelled with them.
However, Alani's secretary, who was his pioneer staff, did not give up on him. She tried to talk to him and refused to resign when other members of staff were putting in their letters. When five of his workers resigned on the same day, that decided it! He realized that he just had to turn his life around.
He went for counselling and began to turn over a new leaf. It was during one of the counselling sessions that he met a business mogul. They got talking and the man was impressed with Alani's knowledge and expertise. They formed a partnership and Alani's business began to grow again. Alani had leant a useful lesson: those who are endowed with success should nurture it with humility.
(c) Why did Alani's business almost collapse?
Alani's business almost collapsed because he became pompous, refused to take the advice of his employees, treated his clients shabbily, and became suspicious of every move made by his workers. He also lost the respect of his workers because he often quarreled with them. As a result, he began to lose clients one by one, and his profits dwindled. Eventually, five of his workers resigned on the same day, which made him realize that he had to turn his life around.
Answer Details
Alani's business almost collapsed because he became pompous, refused to take the advice of his employees, treated his clients shabbily, and became suspicious of every move made by his workers. He also lost the respect of his workers because he often quarreled with them. As a result, he began to lose clients one by one, and his profits dwindled. Eventually, five of his workers resigned on the same day, which made him realize that he had to turn his life around.
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SECTION B: COMPREHENSION
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions on it.
Alani was the seventh child of his family. When he was growing up, there was scarcely enough to go round. His mother was a petty trader while his father worked as a clerk in one of the ministries. But Alani was an intelligent child and performed brilliantly at school. This endeared him to his teachers. He represented the school at all competitions and won many laurels, While he was in Basic Six, he won a scholarship to study at any school of his choice to university level. The future was indeed bright for him. However, having to constantly struggle with his siblings for the little sustenance provided by
their parents turned him into an aggressive child.
After graduation, Alani got a job with a reputable accounting firm. He travelled far and wide and was trained extensively. He rose through the ranks and became one of the top executives. After a while, he decided to establish his own firm. His firm flourished because of his hard work, dedication and the huge amount of money and time he invested in the venture. After just a few years, the firm became a household name. However, things took a bad turn. Alani's success went to his head. He became pompous. He would get angry at the slightest provocation. He refused to take the advice of his employees, considering them all beneath him. Even when his workers had good suggestions for improvement, he would not listen. Often times, he would treat even his clients shabbily. He began to lose clients one by one and his profits dwindled. His firm was on the rocks and he started to blame his employees for the downturn in his business. He became suspici6us of every move made and action taken by his workers. Soon, Alani became a bitter man. He lost the respect of his workers because he often quarrelled with them.
However, Alani's secretary, who was his pioneer staff, did not give up on him. She tried to talk to him and refused to resign when other members of staff were putting in their letters. When five of his workers resigned on the same day, that decided it! He realized that he just had to turn his life around.
He went for counselling and began to turn over a new leaf. It was during one of the counselling sessions that he met a business mogul. They got talking and the man was impressed with Alani's knowledge and expertise. They formed a partnership and Alani's business began to grow again. Alani had leant a useful lesson: those who are endowed with success should nurture it with humility.
(d) What was ironical in Alani's blaming his employees for the downturn in his business?
The irony in Alani blaming his employees for the downturn in his business is that he was the one who became arrogant and refused to listen to their suggestions for improvement. He had become so full of himself and dismissive of others that he failed to see that the problem was with his own behavior and management style. He treated his employees poorly and disregarded their ideas, which led to a decrease in client satisfaction and a loss of business. So, it's ironic that he would blame his employees for the problems he caused himself.
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The irony in Alani blaming his employees for the downturn in his business is that he was the one who became arrogant and refused to listen to their suggestions for improvement. He had become so full of himself and dismissive of others that he failed to see that the problem was with his own behavior and management style. He treated his employees poorly and disregarded their ideas, which led to a decrease in client satisfaction and a loss of business. So, it's ironic that he would blame his employees for the problems he caused himself.
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SECTION A: ESSAY
Write a letter to your friend in another school telling him or her about your future career and how it will be beneficial to your country.
Dear [Friend's Name],
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you today to share with you my plans for the future and how they will benefit our country.
As you know, I have always been passionate about [insert career choice]. I believe that this career path not only aligns with my interests and skills but also has the potential to make a significant impact on our society. By pursuing this career, I hope to contribute to the development and growth of our country in meaningful ways.
One of the main reasons why I am so excited about this career path is that it allows me to work towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing our country. For example, through my work, I will have the opportunity to address issues such as [insert specific examples]. I believe that by tackling these challenges head-on, we can make a real difference in the lives of our fellow citizens.
Furthermore, I am also excited about the potential for this career to help me grow both personally and professionally. By pursuing this path, I will have the chance to learn new skills, work with inspiring individuals, and take on new challenges. Ultimately, I believe that this will not only benefit me but also allow me to contribute even more to our society in the long run.
I hope this letter has given you a better understanding of my future career plans and how they will benefit our country. I cannot wait to see where this journey takes me, and I look forward to sharing my experiences with you along the way.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Dear [Friend's Name],
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you today to share with you my plans for the future and how they will benefit our country.
As you know, I have always been passionate about [insert career choice]. I believe that this career path not only aligns with my interests and skills but also has the potential to make a significant impact on our society. By pursuing this career, I hope to contribute to the development and growth of our country in meaningful ways.
One of the main reasons why I am so excited about this career path is that it allows me to work towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing our country. For example, through my work, I will have the opportunity to address issues such as [insert specific examples]. I believe that by tackling these challenges head-on, we can make a real difference in the lives of our fellow citizens.
Furthermore, I am also excited about the potential for this career to help me grow both personally and professionally. By pursuing this path, I will have the chance to learn new skills, work with inspiring individuals, and take on new challenges. Ultimately, I believe that this will not only benefit me but also allow me to contribute even more to our society in the long run.
I hope this letter has given you a better understanding of my future career plans and how they will benefit our country. I cannot wait to see where this journey takes me, and I look forward to sharing my experiences with you along the way.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Question 146 Report
Alani was the seventh child of his family. When he was growing up, there was scarcely enough to go round. His mother was a petty trader while his father worked as a clerk in one of the ministries. But Alani was an intelligent child and performed brilliantly at school. This endeared him to his teachers. He represented the school at all competitions and won many laurels, While he was in Basic Six, he won a scholarship to study at any school of his choice to university level. The future was indeed bright for him. However, having to constantly struggle with his siblings for the little sustenance provided by
their parents turned him into an aggressive child.
After graduation, Alani got a job with a reputable accounting firm. He travelled far and wide and was trained extensively. He rose through the ranks and became one of the top executives. After a while, he decided to establish his own firm. His firm flourished because of his hard work, dedication and the huge amount of money and time he invested in the venture. After just a few years, the firm became a household name. However, things took a bad turn. Alani's success went to his head. He became pompous. He would get angry at the slightest provocation. He refused to take the advice of his employees, considering them all beneath him. Even when his workers had good suggestions for improvement, he would not listen. Often times, he would treat even his clients shabbily. He began to lose clients one by one and his profits dwindled. His firm was on the rocks and he started to blame his employees for the downturn in his business. He became suspici6us of every move made and action taken by his workers. Soon, Alani became a bitter man. He lost the respect of his workers because he often quarrelled with them.
However, Alani's secretary, who was his pioneer staff, did not give up on him. She tried to talk to him and refused to resign when other members of staff were putting in their letters. When five of his workers resigned on the same day, that decided it! He realized that he just had to turn his life around.
He went for counselling and began to turn over a new leaf. It was during one of the counselling sessions that he met a business mogul. They got talking and the man was impressed with Alani's knowledge and expertise. They formed a partnership and Alani's business began to grow again. Alani had leant a useful lesson: those who are endowed with success should nurture it with humility.
(e) What incident made Alani have a rethink?
The incident that made Alani have a rethink was when five of his workers resigned on the same day. This made him realize that he was losing the respect of his employees and that he needed to change his ways if he wanted to save his business. He went for counselling and began to turn over a new leaf, which eventually led to him forming a successful partnership and growing his business again.
Answer Details
The incident that made Alani have a rethink was when five of his workers resigned on the same day. This made him realize that he was losing the respect of his employees and that he needed to change his ways if he wanted to save his business. He went for counselling and began to turn over a new leaf, which eventually led to him forming a successful partnership and growing his business again.
Question 147 Report
SECTION C: SUMMARY
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions on it.
Armed robbery is one of the most condemnable crimes in contemporary society. People have been maimed or killed for their money or belongings in the past, but never has robbery with violence been experienced on such a large scale as observed recently. Armed robbery is typically motivated by tin desire to obtain
money and valuables. However, some armed robbers engage in the crime with the intention of boosting their status. Whatever the motivation, the act is inhumane and can result in injury and sometimes the death of the victims.
It is rather unfortunate that in almost all modem societies there are always groups of unemployed young people. Some are unemployable because they have little or no education and lack skills. What is even worse, these young people are often unprepared for and unwilling to do any manual work to earn an honest living. They tend to blame society for their plight and retaliate by indulging in acts of crime and lawlessness. They grab money and valuable properties of their victim to enable them to survive in a society which seems to ignore them. To reduce the instances of armed robbery, parents should do their best to nurture their children in the right way because charity begins at home. They should instil good values in them and should not hesitate to correct them early in life when they bring home something that does not belong to them.
The rich, on the other hand, who are mostly the target of armed robbers provide another cause. Some show off their wealth ostentatiously, live flamboyantly, go about in flashy and sophisticated cars, hop from one exotic island to another on holidays, and brag about all their escapades on social media much to the annoyance and envy of the unemployed youth. To bridge the gap between the haves and the have-nots, the government should provide tile basic necessities for its Citizens. Social services should be made available to those without jobs. The provision of such amenities to cater for the entire populace would help to improve the living conditions of the unemployed and underemployed. The adequate provision of infrastructure would ensure that every individual has access to the basio comforts of life.
The breakdown of traditional systems, resulting in the loss of moral and spiritual values, has made wealth the only thing of value in the eyes of the youth. The ostentatious display of ill-gotten wealth is applauded and the society hardly questions its source. Many young people therefore engage in all manner of nefarious
activities including armed robbery to make money in order to enjoy the delights and comforts of modern life and above all, be celebrated by their society. Law enforcement authorities can further reduce the spate of armed robberies by monitoring places known for high incidence of the crime. Constant and intrusive patrols of crime-prone areas can deter potential offenders.
(a) In three sentences, one for each, summarize the factors that make some youths go into armed robbery.
Some youths go into armed robbery due to lack of employment opportunities, inadequate provision of basic necessities by the government, and the breakdown of traditional systems leading to the loss of moral and spiritual values. They may engage in the crime to obtain money and valuables, or to boost their status. Additionally, the display of wealth by the rich can also create feelings of envy and resentment among unemployed youth.
Answer Details
Some youths go into armed robbery due to lack of employment opportunities, inadequate provision of basic necessities by the government, and the breakdown of traditional systems leading to the loss of moral and spiritual values. They may engage in the crime to obtain money and valuables, or to boost their status. Additionally, the display of wealth by the rich can also create feelings of envy and resentment among unemployed youth.
Question 148 Report
SECTION B: COMPREHENSION
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions on it.
Alani was the seventh child of his family. When he was growing up, there was scarcely enough to go round. His mother was a petty trader while his father worked as a clerk in one of the ministries. But Alani was an intelligent child and performed brilliantly at school. This endeared him to his teachers. He represented the school at all competitions and won many laurels, While he was in Basic Six, he won a scholarship to study at any school of his choice to university level. The future was indeed bright for him. However, having to constantly struggle with his siblings for the little sustenance provided by
their parents turned him into an aggressive child.
After graduation, Alani got a job with a reputable accounting firm. He travelled far and wide and was trained extensively. He rose through the ranks and became one of the top executives. After a while, he decided to establish his own firm. His firm flourished because of his hard work, dedication and the huge amount of money and time he invested in the venture. After just a few years, the firm became a household name. However, things took a bad turn. Alani's success went to his head. He became pompous. He would get angry at the slightest provocation. He refused to take the advice of his employees, considering them all beneath him. Even when his workers had good suggestions for improvement, he would not listen. Often times, he would treat even his clients shabbily. He began to lose clients one by one and his profits dwindled. His firm was on the rocks and he started to blame his employees for the downturn in his business. He became suspici6us of every move made and action taken by his workers. Soon, Alani became a bitter man. He lost the respect of his workers because he often quarrelled with them.
However, Alani's secretary, who was his pioneer staff, did not give up on him. She tried to talk to him and refused to resign when other members of staff were putting in their letters. When five of his workers resigned on the same day, that decided it! He realized that he just had to turn his life around.
He went for counselling and began to turn over a new leaf. It was during one of the counselling sessions that he met a business mogul. They got talking and the man was impressed with Alani's knowledge and expertise. They formed a partnership and Alani's business began to grow again. Alani had leant a useful lesson: those who are endowed with success should nurture it with humility.
(a) What endeared Alani to his teachers?
Alani's intelligence and brilliant performance at school endeared him to his teachers. He represented the school at competitions and won many awards, which made him stand out among his peers.
Answer Details
Alani's intelligence and brilliant performance at school endeared him to his teachers. He represented the school at competitions and won many awards, which made him stand out among his peers.
Question 149 Report
SECTION B: COMPREHENSION
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions on it.
Alani was the seventh child of his family. When he was growing up, there was scarcely enough to go round. His mother was a petty trader while his father worked as a clerk in one of the ministries. But Alani was an intelligent child and performed brilliantly at school. This endeared him to his teachers. He represented the school at all competitions and won many laurels, While he was in Basic Six, he won a scholarship to study at any school of his choice to university level. The future was indeed bright for him. However, having to constantly struggle with his siblings for the little sustenance provided by
their parents turned him into an aggressive child.
After graduation, Alani got a job with a reputable accounting firm. He travelled far and wide and was trained extensively. He rose through the ranks and became one of the top executives. After a while, he decided to establish his own firm. His firm flourished because of his hard work, dedication and the huge amount of money and time he invested in the venture. After just a few years, the firm became a household name. However, things took a bad turn. Alani's success went to his head. He became pompous. He would get angry at the slightest provocation. He refused to take the advice of his employees, considering them all beneath him. Even when his workers had good suggestions for improvement, he would not listen. Often times, he would treat even his clients shabbily. He began to lose clients one by one and his profits dwindled. His firm was on the rocks and he started to blame his employees for the downturn in his business. He became suspici6us of every move made and action taken by his workers. Soon, Alani became a bitter man. He lost the respect of his workers because he often quarrelled with them.
However, Alani's secretary, who was his pioneer staff, did not give up on him. She tried to talk to him and refused to resign when other members of staff were putting in their letters. When five of his workers resigned on the same day, that decided it! He realized that he just had to turn his life around.
He went for counselling and began to turn over a new leaf. It was during one of the counselling sessions that he met a business mogul. They got talking and the man was impressed with Alani's knowledge and expertise. They formed a partnership and Alani's business began to grow again. Alani had leant a useful lesson: those who are endowed with success should nurture it with humility.
(h) For each of the following words, find another word or phrase which means the same and which can replace it as it is used in the passage:
(i) laurels; (ii) sustenance; (iii) reputable; (iv) venture; (v) pompous (vi) dwindled.
(i) Laurels - accolades, awards, honors
(ii) Sustenance - nourishment, provisions, food
(iii) Reputable - respected, esteemed, well-regarded
(iv) Venture - enterprise, undertaking, business
(v) Pompous - arrogant, conceited, haughty
(vi) Dwindled - decreased, declined, diminished
In each case, the given word has been used in the passage and the task is to find another word or phrase which has the same or similar meaning and can replace it in the given context. The words given as alternative options should be able to convey the intended meaning in a simple, clear, and understandable manner.
Answer Details
(i) Laurels - accolades, awards, honors
(ii) Sustenance - nourishment, provisions, food
(iii) Reputable - respected, esteemed, well-regarded
(iv) Venture - enterprise, undertaking, business
(v) Pompous - arrogant, conceited, haughty
(vi) Dwindled - decreased, declined, diminished
In each case, the given word has been used in the passage and the task is to find another word or phrase which has the same or similar meaning and can replace it in the given context. The words given as alternative options should be able to convey the intended meaning in a simple, clear, and understandable manner.
Question 150 Report
SECTION A: ESSAY
As a formed senior prefect, write a letter to the Principal of your school on the anniversary celebration, congratulating him and offering three suggestions for the improvement of the school.
Excellence Model School,
Wuse Zone II,
P.O.Box 3306,
Abuja, FCT.
15th September, 2026.
The Principal,
Excellence Model School,
Wuse Zone II,
P.O.Box 3306.
Abuja, FCT.
Congratulatory Message On The School's 60th Anniversary Celebration
On behalf of the alumni and former senior prefects of our school, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you and the entire school community on the occasion of the school's anniversary celebration. The success of this event is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved, and it is a clear indication that our school continues to thrive under your leadership.
As a former senior prefect of the school, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the progress and development that have taken place over the years. However, I also recognize that there is always room for improvement, and I would like to offer three suggestions for ways in which we can continue to build on our successes and further improve the school:
1. Enhancing extracurricular activities: While our school has always placed a strong emphasis on academics, I believe that we can do more to provide students with opportunities to develop their talents and interests outside of the classroom. By investing in extracurricular activities such as sports, music, drama, and community service, we can help students become well-rounded individuals who are better prepared for the challenges of the world beyond school.
2. Improving infrastructure: Although the school has made significant strides in improving its facilities in recent years, there are still areas that require attention. For example, the library could benefit from additional resources, and some classrooms could use new equipment and furniture. By investing in these areas, we can create a more conducive learning environment that promotes student engagement and success.
3. Strengthening community partnerships: Our school is fortunate to have a strong and supportive community, and I believe that we can do more to leverage these relationships for the benefit of our students. By forging partnerships with local businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations, we can provide students with opportunities to gain real-world experience and connect with potential employers or mentors.
Once again, I would like to congratulate you on this milestone anniversary and thank you for your tireless efforts on behalf of the school. I look forward to seeing how we can continue to work together to improve and enhance the school for future generations.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
Answer Details
Excellence Model School,
Wuse Zone II,
P.O.Box 3306,
Abuja, FCT.
15th September, 2026.
The Principal,
Excellence Model School,
Wuse Zone II,
P.O.Box 3306.
Abuja, FCT.
Congratulatory Message On The School's 60th Anniversary Celebration
On behalf of the alumni and former senior prefects of our school, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you and the entire school community on the occasion of the school's anniversary celebration. The success of this event is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved, and it is a clear indication that our school continues to thrive under your leadership.
As a former senior prefect of the school, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the progress and development that have taken place over the years. However, I also recognize that there is always room for improvement, and I would like to offer three suggestions for ways in which we can continue to build on our successes and further improve the school:
1. Enhancing extracurricular activities: While our school has always placed a strong emphasis on academics, I believe that we can do more to provide students with opportunities to develop their talents and interests outside of the classroom. By investing in extracurricular activities such as sports, music, drama, and community service, we can help students become well-rounded individuals who are better prepared for the challenges of the world beyond school.
2. Improving infrastructure: Although the school has made significant strides in improving its facilities in recent years, there are still areas that require attention. For example, the library could benefit from additional resources, and some classrooms could use new equipment and furniture. By investing in these areas, we can create a more conducive learning environment that promotes student engagement and success.
3. Strengthening community partnerships: Our school is fortunate to have a strong and supportive community, and I believe that we can do more to leverage these relationships for the benefit of our students. By forging partnerships with local businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations, we can provide students with opportunities to gain real-world experience and connect with potential employers or mentors.
Once again, I would like to congratulate you on this milestone anniversary and thank you for your tireless efforts on behalf of the school. I look forward to seeing how we can continue to work together to improve and enhance the school for future generations.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
Question 151 Report
SECTION B: COMPREHENSION
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions on it.
Alani was the seventh child of his family. When he was growing up, there was scarcely enough to go round. His mother was a petty trader while his father worked as a clerk in one of the ministries. But Alani was an intelligent child and performed brilliantly at school. This endeared him to his teachers. He represented the school at all competitions and won many laurels, While he was in Basic Six, he won a scholarship to study at any school of his choice to university level. The future was indeed bright for him. However, having to constantly struggle with his siblings for the little sustenance provided by
their parents turned him into an aggressive child.
After graduation, Alani got a job with a reputable accounting firm. He travelled far and wide and was trained extensively. He rose through the ranks and became one of the top executives. After a while, he decided to establish his own firm. His firm flourished because of his hard work, dedication and the huge amount of money and time he invested in the venture. After just a few years, the firm became a household name. However, things took a bad turn. Alani's success went to his head. He became pompous. He would get angry at the slightest provocation. He refused to take the advice of his employees, considering them all beneath him. Even when his workers had good suggestions for improvement, he would not listen. Often times, he would treat even his clients shabbily. He began to lose clients one by one and his profits dwindled. His firm was on the rocks and he started to blame his employees for the downturn in his business. He became suspici6us of every move made and action taken by his workers. Soon, Alani became a bitter man. He lost the respect of his workers because he often quarrelled with them.
However, Alani's secretary, who was his pioneer staff, did not give up on him. She tried to talk to him and refused to resign when other members of staff were putting in their letters. When five of his workers resigned on the same day, that decided it! He realized that he just had to turn his life around.
He went for counselling and began to turn over a new leaf. It was during one of the counselling sessions that he met a business mogul. They got talking and the man was impressed with Alani's knowledge and expertise. They formed a partnership and Alani's business began to grow again. Alani had leant a useful lesson: those who are endowed with success should nurture it with humility.
(f) ... on the rocks.
What is the meaning of this expression?
The expression "on the rocks" means that something is in a difficult or unstable situation, usually related to a business or financial issue. In the passage, it refers to Alani's firm which was in trouble and facing a downturn in business.
Answer Details
The expression "on the rocks" means that something is in a difficult or unstable situation, usually related to a business or financial issue. In the passage, it refers to Alani's firm which was in trouble and facing a downturn in business.
Question 152 Report
SECTION A: ESSAY
The National Scholarship Secretariat is organising an essay competition on the topic: The menace of fake drugs in the society. Write your entry.
Fake drugs have become a major problem in our society today, and it is important that we take steps to address this issue. The production, distribution, and sale of counterfeit drugs have had devastating effects on individuals, families, and the healthcare system as a whole.
One of the most significant consequences of fake drugs is the negative impact they can have on a person's health. These counterfeit drugs often do not contain the correct active ingredients or may contain harmful substances that can cause serious harm or even death. This is particularly dangerous when it comes to life-saving medications such as antibiotics, antimalarials, and other essential drugs. People who take these counterfeit medications may not receive the treatment they need and may suffer from prolonged illnesses or even worsen their condition.
Furthermore, fake drugs have economic consequences. The use of counterfeit medications leads to wastage of resources and results in a loss of revenue for legitimate pharmaceutical companies. Also, the need to treat illnesses caused by fake drugs adds to the already high costs of healthcare. This burden falls heavily on the less privileged who may not be able to afford the expensive treatment options.
To combat this menace, it is important for governments and regulatory bodies to implement stricter laws and regulations on the production, distribution, and sale of drugs. This includes harsher penalties for offenders involved in the production and distribution of fake drugs. Pharmaceutical companies must also increase their efforts to ensure the authenticity of their products by using better technology for packaging and labeling, and increasing public awareness about the dangers of fake drugs.
In conclusion, the menace of fake drugs in our society is a serious issue that needs to be addressed with urgency. We must all work together to ensure that the production, distribution, and sale of counterfeit drugs are eliminated. The health and wellbeing of our citizens, as well as the economy of our country, depend on it.
Nasir Aminu
Answer Details
Fake drugs have become a major problem in our society today, and it is important that we take steps to address this issue. The production, distribution, and sale of counterfeit drugs have had devastating effects on individuals, families, and the healthcare system as a whole.
One of the most significant consequences of fake drugs is the negative impact they can have on a person's health. These counterfeit drugs often do not contain the correct active ingredients or may contain harmful substances that can cause serious harm or even death. This is particularly dangerous when it comes to life-saving medications such as antibiotics, antimalarials, and other essential drugs. People who take these counterfeit medications may not receive the treatment they need and may suffer from prolonged illnesses or even worsen their condition.
Furthermore, fake drugs have economic consequences. The use of counterfeit medications leads to wastage of resources and results in a loss of revenue for legitimate pharmaceutical companies. Also, the need to treat illnesses caused by fake drugs adds to the already high costs of healthcare. This burden falls heavily on the less privileged who may not be able to afford the expensive treatment options.
To combat this menace, it is important for governments and regulatory bodies to implement stricter laws and regulations on the production, distribution, and sale of drugs. This includes harsher penalties for offenders involved in the production and distribution of fake drugs. Pharmaceutical companies must also increase their efforts to ensure the authenticity of their products by using better technology for packaging and labeling, and increasing public awareness about the dangers of fake drugs.
In conclusion, the menace of fake drugs in our society is a serious issue that needs to be addressed with urgency. We must all work together to ensure that the production, distribution, and sale of counterfeit drugs are eliminated. The health and wellbeing of our citizens, as well as the economy of our country, depend on it.
Nasir Aminu
Question 153 Report
SECTION B: COMPREHENSION
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions on it.
Alani was the seventh child of his family. When he was growing up, there was scarcely enough to go round. His mother was a petty trader while his father worked as a clerk in one of the ministries. But Alani was an intelligent child and performed brilliantly at school. This endeared him to his teachers. He represented the school at all competitions and won many laurels, While he was in Basic Six, he won a scholarship to study at any school of his choice to university level. The future was indeed bright for him. However, having to constantly struggle with his siblings for the little sustenance provided by
their parents turned him into an aggressive child.
After graduation, Alani got a job with a reputable accounting firm. He travelled far and wide and was trained extensively. He rose through the ranks and became one of the top executives. After a while, he decided to establish his own firm. His firm flourished because of his hard work, dedication and the huge amount of money and time he invested in the venture. After just a few years, the firm became a household name. However, things took a bad turn. Alani's success went to his head. He became pompous. He would get angry at the slightest provocation. He refused to take the advice of his employees, considering them all beneath him. Even when his workers had good suggestions for improvement, he would not listen. Often times, he would treat even his clients shabbily. He began to lose clients one by one and his profits dwindled. His firm was on the rocks and he started to blame his employees for the downturn in his business. He became suspici6us of every move made and action taken by his workers. Soon, Alani became a bitter man. He lost the respect of his workers because he often quarrelled with them.
However, Alani's secretary, who was his pioneer staff, did not give up on him. She tried to talk to him and refused to resign when other members of staff were putting in their letters. When five of his workers resigned on the same day, that decided it! He realized that he just had to turn his life around.
He went for counselling and began to turn over a new leaf. It was during one of the counselling sessions that he met a business mogul. They got talking and the man was impressed with Alani's knowledge and expertise. They formed a partnership and Alani's business began to grow again. Alani had leant a useful lesson: those who are endowed with success should nurture it with humility.
(b) Mention two factors that accounted for Alani's success in business.
Two factors that accounted for Alani's success in business were his hard work and dedication, as well as the huge amount of money and time he invested in the venture. Alani's success did not come easily but was a result of his determination and commitment to building a successful firm. He worked hard to establish the business, investing a significant amount of his time and money in the venture. These factors enabled him to rise through the ranks and become one of the top executives, as well as establish his own successful firm.
Answer Details
Two factors that accounted for Alani's success in business were his hard work and dedication, as well as the huge amount of money and time he invested in the venture. Alani's success did not come easily but was a result of his determination and commitment to building a successful firm. He worked hard to establish the business, investing a significant amount of his time and money in the venture. These factors enabled him to rise through the ranks and become one of the top executives, as well as establish his own successful firm.
Question 154 Report
SECTION B: COMPREHENSION
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions on it.
Alani was the seventh child of his family. When he was growing up, there was scarcely enough to go round. His mother was a petty trader while his father worked as a clerk in one of the ministries. But Alani was an intelligent child and performed brilliantly at school. This endeared him to his teachers. He represented the school at all competitions and won many laurels, While he was in Basic Six, he won a scholarship to study at any school of his choice to university level. The future was indeed bright for him. However, having to constantly struggle with his siblings for the little sustenance provided by
their parents turned him into an aggressive child.
After graduation, Alani got a job with a reputable accounting firm. He travelled far and wide and was trained extensively. He rose through the ranks and became one of the top executives. After a while, he decided to establish his own firm. His firm flourished because of his hard work, dedication and the huge amount of money and time he invested in the venture. After just a few years, the firm became a household name. However, things took a bad turn. Alani's success went to his head. He became pompous. He would get angry at the slightest provocation. He refused to take the advice of his employees, considering them all beneath him. Even when his workers had good suggestions for improvement, he would not listen. Often times, he would treat even his clients shabbily. He began to lose clients one by one and his profits dwindled. His firm was on the rocks and he started to blame his employees for the downturn in his business. He became suspici6us of every move made and action taken by his workers. Soon, Alani became a bitter man. He lost the respect of his workers because he often quarrelled with them.
However, Alani's secretary, who was his pioneer staff, did not give up on him. She tried to talk to him and refused to resign when other members of staff were putting in their letters. When five of his workers resigned on the same day, that decided it! He realized that he just had to turn his life around.
He went for counselling and began to turn over a new leaf. It was during one of the counselling sessions that he met a business mogul. They got talking and the man was impressed with Alani's knowledge and expertise. They formed a partnership and Alani's business began to grow again. Alani had leant a useful lesson: those who are endowed with success should nurture it with humility.
(g) ... Who was his pioneer staff...
(i) What grammatical name is given to this expression as it is used in the passage?
(ii) What is its function?
(i) Adjectival clause
(ii) It qualifies the noun "Alani's secretary"
Answer Details
(i) Adjectival clause
(ii) It qualifies the noun "Alani's secretary"
Question 155 Report
SECTION A: ESSAY
A new principal has just been posted to your school. As the senior prefect, write a welcome address on behalf of the students, pointing out three areas of need in the school.
A WELCOME ADDRESS PRESENTED TO MR. ADETUSA ADEBISI, THE NEW. PRINCIPAL POSTED TO USMAN DAN FODIO MEMORIAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL, BAUCHI, BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA.
BY MUSA KAREEM, THE SENIOR PREFECT OF THE SCHOOL, AT THE SCHOOL HALL ON 19th SEPTEMBER, 2026.
On behalf of the entire student body, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our school. We are thrilled to have you here as our new principal, and we look forward to working with you to make our school even better.
As the senior prefect, I would like to draw your attention to three areas that we believe are in need of improvement. First, we would like to see more investment in our school's facilities. Our classrooms and laboratories need modern equipment, and our sports facilities require upgrades to accommodate more students.
Secondly, we feel that there is a need for more academic support for students. We would like to see more after-school programs, tutoring services, and career counseling to help students excel academically and prepare for their futures.
Lastly, we would like to see an increase in extracurricular activities to cater to the diverse interests of our student body. This could include sports, arts, music, drama, and other activities that would allow students to explore their talents and interests.
We hope that you will take these concerns into consideration as you settle into your new role. We look forward to working with you to make our school the best it can be.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Senior Prefect
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A WELCOME ADDRESS PRESENTED TO MR. ADETUSA ADEBISI, THE NEW. PRINCIPAL POSTED TO USMAN DAN FODIO MEMORIAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL, BAUCHI, BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA.
BY MUSA KAREEM, THE SENIOR PREFECT OF THE SCHOOL, AT THE SCHOOL HALL ON 19th SEPTEMBER, 2026.
On behalf of the entire student body, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our school. We are thrilled to have you here as our new principal, and we look forward to working with you to make our school even better.
As the senior prefect, I would like to draw your attention to three areas that we believe are in need of improvement. First, we would like to see more investment in our school's facilities. Our classrooms and laboratories need modern equipment, and our sports facilities require upgrades to accommodate more students.
Secondly, we feel that there is a need for more academic support for students. We would like to see more after-school programs, tutoring services, and career counseling to help students excel academically and prepare for their futures.
Lastly, we would like to see an increase in extracurricular activities to cater to the diverse interests of our student body. This could include sports, arts, music, drama, and other activities that would allow students to explore their talents and interests.
We hope that you will take these concerns into consideration as you settle into your new role. We look forward to working with you to make our school the best it can be.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Senior Prefect
Question 156 Report
Write a story illustrates the saying: Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.
Once upon a time, there was a great king who ruled over a vast kingdom. He was loved by his people for his just and fair rule. However, the king's life was not as easy as it seemed. The king was constantly worried about the safety and well-being of his kingdom and his people. He always had to make difficult decisions that affected the lives of thousands of people. He was always concerned about his enemies, both within and outside his kingdom.
One day, the king's closest advisor told him a story about a former king who had been overthrown by his own people. The advisor warned the king that his position as king was not secure and that he needed to be constantly vigilant. The king was troubled by this and could not sleep well at night. He knew that he had to be careful and watchful to protect his kingdom and his throne.
The king's worries and fears increased over time, and he became more and more anxious. He could not trust anyone, not even his own family members. He had to constantly look over his shoulder, fearing an attack from his enemies. He had to deal with corruption and disloyalty among his own officials. He became a prisoner of his own power.
The king realized that the saying "Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown" was true. The weight of his responsibilities as king was too heavy for him to bear. He longed for the simple life he had before he became a king. But he knew that he could not abandon his people, and he had to continue to lead them and protect them, no matter how difficult it was.
In the end, the king passed away, worn out by the burden of his responsibilities. His people mourned him, and they realized that being a king was not an easy task. They knew that they had to choose their future kings wisely and support them in their rule. The legacy of the great king lived on, but his story reminded everyone that power and responsibility come at a great cost.
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Once upon a time, there was a great king who ruled over a vast kingdom. He was loved by his people for his just and fair rule. However, the king's life was not as easy as it seemed. The king was constantly worried about the safety and well-being of his kingdom and his people. He always had to make difficult decisions that affected the lives of thousands of people. He was always concerned about his enemies, both within and outside his kingdom.
One day, the king's closest advisor told him a story about a former king who had been overthrown by his own people. The advisor warned the king that his position as king was not secure and that he needed to be constantly vigilant. The king was troubled by this and could not sleep well at night. He knew that he had to be careful and watchful to protect his kingdom and his throne.
The king's worries and fears increased over time, and he became more and more anxious. He could not trust anyone, not even his own family members. He had to constantly look over his shoulder, fearing an attack from his enemies. He had to deal with corruption and disloyalty among his own officials. He became a prisoner of his own power.
The king realized that the saying "Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown" was true. The weight of his responsibilities as king was too heavy for him to bear. He longed for the simple life he had before he became a king. But he knew that he could not abandon his people, and he had to continue to lead them and protect them, no matter how difficult it was.
In the end, the king passed away, worn out by the burden of his responsibilities. His people mourned him, and they realized that being a king was not an easy task. They knew that they had to choose their future kings wisely and support them in their rule. The legacy of the great king lived on, but his story reminded everyone that power and responsibility come at a great cost.
Question 157 Report
SECTION C: SUMMARY
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions on it.
Armed robbery is one of the most condemnable crimes in contemporary society. People have been maimed or killed for their money or belongings in the past, but never has robbery with violence been experienced on such a large scale as observed recently. Armed robbery is typically motivated by tin desire to obtain
money and valuables. However, some armed robbers engage in the crime with the intention of boosting their status. Whatever the motivation, the act is inhumane and can result in injury and sometimes the death of the victims.
It is rather unfortunate that in almost all modem societies there are always groups of unemployed young people. Some are unemployable because they have little or no education and lack skills. What is even worse, these young people are often unprepared for and unwilling to do any manual work to earn an honest living. They tend to blame society for their plight and retaliate by indulging in acts of crime and lawlessness. They grab money and valuable properties of their victim to enable them to survive in a society which seems to ignore them. To reduce the instances of armed robbery, parents should do their best to nurture their children in the right way because charity begins at home. They should instil good values in them and should not hesitate to correct them early in life when they bring home something that does not belong to them.
The rich, on the other hand, who are mostly the target of armed robbers provide another cause. Some show off their wealth ostentatiously, live flamboyantly, go about in flashy and sophisticated cars, hop from one exotic island to another on holidays, and brag about all their escapades on social media much to the annoyance and envy of the unemployed youth. To bridge the gap between the haves and the have-nots, the government should provide tile basic necessities for its Citizens. Social services should be made available to those without jobs. The provision of such amenities to cater for the entire populace would help to improve the living conditions of the unemployed and underemployed. The adequate provision of infrastructure would ensure that every individual has access to the basio comforts of life.
The breakdown of traditional systems, resulting in the loss of moral and spiritual values, has made wealth the only thing of value in the eyes of the youth. The ostentatious display of ill-gotten wealth is applauded and the society hardly questions its source. Many young people therefore engage in all manner of nefarious
activities including armed robbery to make money in order to enjoy the delights and comforts of modern life and above all, be celebrated by their society. Law enforcement authorities can further reduce the spate of armed robberies by monitoring places known for high incidence of the crime. Constant and intrusive patrols of crime-prone areas can deter potential offenders.
(b) In three sentences, one for each, summarize how armed robbery can be reduced.
Armed robbery can be reduced by nurturing children with good values and correcting them when they bring home something that does not belong to them. The government should provide basic necessities and social services to the unemployed to bridge the gap between the haves and have-nots. Law enforcement authorities can deter potential offenders by monitoring high incidence areas with constant and intrusive patrols.
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Armed robbery can be reduced by nurturing children with good values and correcting them when they bring home something that does not belong to them. The government should provide basic necessities and social services to the unemployed to bridge the gap between the haves and have-nots. Law enforcement authorities can deter potential offenders by monitoring high incidence areas with constant and intrusive patrols.
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