WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2002

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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Adamu inadvertently shot his friend dead.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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The best option for the numbered gap 78 is "spectators". In the context of the passage, the sentence refers to the lack of interest shown by the people in attendance towards the field events during the inter house sports competition. The word "spectators" refers to the group of people who are watching a particular event, such as a sports match, and is the most appropriate option to fill the gap.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance" is that everyone stood up to clap for me. A standing ovation is an audience's way of showing appreciation and admiration for a performance, and it involves everyone in the audience standing up and applauding. Therefore, option A is the most appropriate interpretation of the sentence.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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The missing word in question number 88 is related to the position of the player who did not concede a goal. The best option from letters A-D that can fit in the gap is "goal-keeper." This is because a goal-keeper is the player whose primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring goals by defending the goalpost. In the passage, it is mentioned that the team's goal-keeper was smart enough not to concede a goal, even though their opponents were awarded a penalty.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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The missing word in question number 85 is related to a punishment given to one of the players. The best option to complete the gap would be "red card" as it is the most commonly used card in football to indicate a player has been sent off. The options "blue card" and "green card" are not commonly used in football, and the "white card" is not used for disciplinary actions in the sport. Therefore, the correct option is "red card".

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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 am not accustomed..........on an empty stomach

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The correct answer is "to sleeping". The phrase "accustomed to" means being familiar with or used to something. The sentence implies that the speaker is not used to doing something on an empty stomach. Therefore, the correct form of the verb is "to" followed by the gerund or present participle form of the verb "sleep", which is "sleeping". "To sleep" is the bare infinitive form of the verb, which does not fit grammatically in this sentence. "To have slept" is the present perfect tense and does not fit the context of the sentence. "For sleeping" is a prepositional phrase that does not fit grammatically in this sentence.

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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The students made scathing remarks about the vice chancellor.

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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Don't expect anything but hypocrisy from politicians

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The nearest word in meaning to "hypocrisy" as used in the sentence is "insincerity".

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
It is unwise for politicians to make off-hand statements to journalists. This means that politicians

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "It is unwise for politicians to make off-hand statements to journalists" is that politicians should be sure of whatever they say. The sentence implies that politicians should avoid making hasty or careless statements to journalists, as such statements could have negative consequences. Therefore, it would be wise for politicians to think before they speak, and to be confident in their statements before making them.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
While the manager was prudent in his expenditure, his deputy was..........

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The word "prudent" means to be careful and wise in managing resources. Therefore, the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning is "extravagant" which means to be wasteful or spending more than necessary. So the correct answer is: - extravagant

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 jury gave.......verdict

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The correct answer is B, "its." "Its" is a possessive pronoun that shows ownership, while "it's" is a contraction of "it is" or "it has." In this sentence, the subject "jury" is being referred to in possessive form, so "its" is the correct choice. The other options, "his" and "her," are used to indicate possession by a male or female respectively, but they are not appropriate for referring to an inanimate object like a jury.

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 be alive after such a serious accident.............a celebration

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The word or group of words that best completes the sentence is "calls for." The sentence means that surviving a serious accident is a reason for celebration. The phrase "calls for" means "requires" or "demands," so the phrase "calls for a celebration" means that a celebration is necessary or required in this situation.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The students..........the planned meeting with the new principal.

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The most suitable word to complete the sentence is "boycotted." This is because the word "boycott" means to refuse to attend or participate in an event or activity as a form of protest or disagreement. In this context, the students have chosen not to attend the planned meeting with the new principal as a form of protest or disagreement with something. The other options, "refused," "neglected," and "rejected" do not fully capture the meaning and intention of the sentence.

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:
Let us keep..............the plans we made earlier.

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The most appropriate option that best completes the sentence is "to". The complete sentence is "Let us keep to the plans we made earlier". The phrase "keep to" means to adhere to or follow something, in this case, the plans that were made earlier.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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The best option to complete the gap in question 91 is "board". This is because the context suggests that the passengers are preparing to enter the plane, which is the meaning of "board". The other options, such as "ascend", "climb", and "embark", do not fit the context as well. "Ascend" and "climb" both refer to physically moving upward, which is not what the passengers are doing at this point. "Embark" also could work, but "board" is more commonly used in this context to refer to getting on a plane or other mode of transportation.

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 lawyer's client was..........under oath in the law court

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The word that best completes the sentence is "cross-examined". Cross-examination is the process of questioning a witness in a court of law to test or challenge their testimony, and it is typically done by the opposing counsel.

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:
But for the timely intervention of the police, the kidnapper........by the angry mob.

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The correct option is B, "would have been lynched." The sentence describes a hypothetical situation in the past where the kidnapper was rescued by the police from an angry mob. The phrase "but for" suggests that something did not happen, but it could have happened if things had been different. Therefore, the correct option indicates a past unreal conditional statement, which requires the past perfect tense "would have been lynched."

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 director is open.........criticism

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The correct option is "to". "Open to criticism" is an idiom meaning willing to listen to and accept criticism or feedback. It implies that the director is receptive to criticism and willing to make changes based on constructive feedback.

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:
Tunji divided the money between David and.........

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The students made such a noise in the class that the teacher read them the Riot Act. This means that the teacher

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "The students made such a noise in the class that the teacher read them the Riot Act" is that the teacher warned the students to stop the noise or get punished. To "read the Riot Act" is an idiomatic expression that means to give a stern warning to a group of people who are misbehaving or causing a disturbance, warning them that if they don't stop, legal action will be taken against them. In this case, the teacher was giving a warning to the students who were making noise in class, indicating that if they didn't stop their behavior, they would face punishment.

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 relationship between the couple is ........for lack of communication

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The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "strained". This is because the word "strained" means a situation or relationship that is not comfortable or relaxed because of difficulty or hostility. Therefore, the sentence means that the couple's relationship is uncomfortable and not relaxed due to a lack of communication.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Peter was on tenterhooks until the examination results were announced. This means that Peter was

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The sentence "Peter was on tenterhooks until the examination results were announced" means that Peter was anxiously waiting for the examination results.

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:
Yesterday, I..........on the beach for half an hour.

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The correct answer is "lay". "Lay" is the past tense of the verb "lie" which means to recline or rest in a horizontal position. In the sentence, the speaker is referring to the act of resting on the beach, which is an action done in the past, hence the past tense of the verb "lay" is appropriate. "Lain" is the past participle of the verb "lie" and cannot be used in this sentence because it requires an auxiliary verb such as "has" or "had". "Lie" is the present tense of the verb and cannot be used in this sentence because it refers to an action happening in the present. "Lied" is the past tense of the verb "lie" which means to tell an untruth, and it does not fit the context of the sentence.

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:
Of the three girls. Yetunde is the...........

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The best option to complete the sentence is "tallest". "Of the three girls" indicates that we are comparing the height of three girls, and "Yetunde is the" suggests that we are going to indicate a superlative degree of height. The word "tallest" is the correct superlative form of the adjective "tall", which means having a greater height than others. The other options, "taller" and "most tall", are comparative forms of the adjective "tall" and do not indicate a superlative degree of height. The option "tall" is not in the superlative form and does not complete the sentence appropriately. Therefore, the best option is "tallest".

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 does not remember ever..........a tiger

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Words spoken in the heat of an argument could offend rather than...............

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The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "offend" is "pacify." Therefore, the correct word to fill in the gap in the sentence is "pacify." To pacify means to calm or soothe someone, while to offend means to upset or hurt someone's feelings. Therefore, the sentence is saying that words spoken in the heat of an argument could have the opposite effect of calming someone down and instead upset or hurt them.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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The best option to complete the gap numbered 84 is "first-half". This is because the sentence talks about the football match, and the phrase "by the end of the first-half" means that the match was divided into two halves and by the end of the first half, our team had scored three goals to nil. Therefore, the correct option is (D) "first-half".

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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The missing word in the passage is referring to the end of a particular period of the football match. Among the options provided, "first-half" is the most suitable word that completes the sentence. It indicates that by the end of the first half of the match, our team had scored three goals to nil.

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:
That Fulani man has a large..........of cattle

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The correct answer is "herd". A herd is a group of cattle while a flock refers to a group of birds such as sheep or goats. Multitude refers to a large number of things or people, and swine refers to pigs. Therefore, "herd" is the most appropriate word to complete the sentence.

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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Whatever he says is irrevocable

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The sentence implies that the things he says cannot be changed. So, the word that is nearest in meaning to "irrevocable" is "final" which means not to be changed or reconsidered. Therefore, the answer is "final."

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:
Tests revealed that the winning athlete had taken performance-enhancing.................

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The correct answer is "drugs". In the context of sports and athletics, the term "performance-enhancing" refers to substances that are used to improve an athlete's physical abilities beyond what is naturally possible. The most common types of performance-enhancing substances are drugs such as anabolic steroids, which increase muscle mass and strength. While vitamins and supplements may also be used by athletes, they are not typically considered performance-enhancing substances. "Tablets" and "capsules" refer to forms of medication or supplements and do not necessarily indicate the substance's purpose or effect. Therefore, the best answer is "drugs".

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Although they have declared the student a suspect he may turn out be ...........

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The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "culpable" is "innocent." Therefore, the correct word to fill the gap in the sentence would be "innocent." To be "culpable" means to be responsible for wrongdoing or deserving of blame. On the other hand, to be "innocent" means not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing. In this context, the sentence is asking whether the student may turn out to be innocent despite being declared a suspect.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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The best option to complete the gap numbered 96 in the passage would be "air-hostess." This option is the most suitable because it describes a woman who is employed by an airline to assist passengers during a flight, and fits the context of the passage. The other options, "lady," "waitress," and "maid," do not fit the context of the passage as they do not describe a woman employed by an airline.

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 invigilator had hardly turned her back......the candidate was caught cheating

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The most appropriate word that completes the sentence is "when". This is because "when" is a conjunction used to indicate the time at which an event or action occurs, and in the sentence, it shows the timing of the candidate being caught cheating. Thus, the sentence means that the invigilator had hardly turned her back when the candidate was caught cheating.

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:
We were told to mind our business during the examination and not..........

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The correct option is "somebody else's." The sentence is discussing the importance of minding your own business during an examination, and not getting distracted by others. The phrase "somebody else's" refers to the business of another person, which in this case would be the other students taking the exam. Therefore, the correct option is "somebody else's."

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:
No.......person will do that

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The correct option is "mature" because it is the correct adjective to describe a person who has reached full development, either physically or mentally. In this context, "No mature person will do that" means that someone who is fully developed and responsible would not do the action being referred to.

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 Commissioner for Education with his secretary..........expected yesterday

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The correct answer is "was". This is because "The Commissioner for Education" is a singular noun and requires a singular verb to agree with it. "Was" is the past tense of "to be" which is the appropriate verb to use in this context to indicate that the Commissioner and his secretary were expected yesterday.

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 was Peter that I saw,...........?

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The best option to complete the sentence is "wasn't it". This is because the sentence is in the form of a statement, and the speaker is seeking confirmation or agreement from the listener. "Wasn't it" is a tag question that seeks agreement from the listener, and is used to confirm the speaker's statement that they saw Peter.

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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
She spurned the advances of her boss

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The word "spurned" in the sentence means to reject. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word is "rejected" (option C).

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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The most appropriate option to fill the gap numbered 74 is "records". This is because the sentence talks about how the inter house sports competition was exciting as many records were broken and several new ones were set. "Records" refers to the best performance achieved in a particular sporting event and is thus the most appropriate word to complete the sentence.

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:
..........Science and Technology many African countries have not made significant progress since their independence

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "with regard to." "With regard to Science and Technology, many African countries have not made significant progress since their independence" is a sentence that talks about the lack of progress in the field of science and technology in African countries after their independence. "With regard to" means "concerning" or "regarding" something, and it is the correct phrase to use in this context. The other options are either not grammatically correct or do not convey the intended meaning of the sentence. "With regards to" is not a standard phrase in English, "in respect to" is not commonly used to refer to a specific topic, and "as far as" means "to the extent that," which does not match the context of the sentence.

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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Lunatics have some lucid moments.

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The word "lucid" means clear and easily understood. In the given sentence, it is mentioned that even though lunatics are usually considered mentally ill and irrational, they can sometimes have clear and easily understood moments. Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning to "lucid" in this sentence is "sane" which means mentally sound and rational. Option D, "sane", is the correct answer.

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:
Bachelors find it convenient to buy.........pepper

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The correct word to complete the sentence is "ground." Ground pepper refers to pepper that has already been crushed or powdered, which is more convenient for bachelors to buy as it saves them the time and effort of having to grind the whole pepper themselves. Option A, "grind," is a verb and does not make sense in the sentence without a direct object. Option B, "grinding," is a gerund and also does not fit in the sentence grammatically. Option D, "grounded," is the past participle of the verb "to ground," which means to punish or restrict someone, and is not related to the context of the sentence.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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The missing word is related to "security" and refers to what the beautiful young woman was demonstrating in case of an emergency. The most appropriate word to fill the gap would be "measures," which means a course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose. The sentence is indicating that the woman was demonstrating safety measures that would be taken in case of an emergency. Therefore, the correct option is C - measures.

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 I was in school, boarders..........very early every morning

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The best option to complete the sentence is "had to rise". The phrase "when I was in school" indicates that the sentence is referring to a past event, and the word "boarders" suggests that this is a boarding school. The phrase "very early every morning" suggests that the boarders had to wake up at a specific time. The phrase "had to rise" is in the past tense, and it means that the boarders were required to wake up early in the morning during the time when the speaker was in school. This is the most appropriate option because it refers to a specific past event and is in the correct tense.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The senator's house is the last word in comfort. This means that the senator

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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The missing word in question 77 is related to running, so the option that fits best is "relay". In a relay race, team members take turns running a certain distance before passing the baton to the next runner until they complete the race. Therefore, the 200-meter relay race is one of the exciting events mentioned in the passage. Option C, "group," does not fit as well since it is a more general term and doesn't specifically relate to running events.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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The most suitable option to fill the gap numbered 76 is "dash". The sentence mentions that the 100 metres event was exciting, and the word "dash" is commonly used to refer to a short sprint or race of short distance. Therefore, it is the most appropriate option.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Jumal's life was in danger but now she has turned the corner. This means that Jumai

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The correct interpretation of the sentence "Jumal's life was in danger but now she has turned the corner" is that Jumal is recovering. The phrase "turned the corner" is commonly used to indicate that someone has passed the worst part of an illness or situation and is now improving. Therefore, option C, "is recovering," is the most appropriate interpretation.

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:
Government officials have to swear to .......of secrecy

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The word that best completes the sentence is "an oath." The phrase "swear to" implies the act of taking an oath or making a solemn promise to keep a secret or abide by certain rules or regulations. Therefore, "an oath" is the most appropriate word that fits in the blank space.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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The most appropriate option to fill the gap in question number 83 is "team work". The sentence describes the players' accuracy and excellent performance in the soccer match, and the spectators' lack of surprise when the team scored three goals. This suggests that the players worked well together as a team, demonstrating coordination, communication, and mutual support. The term "team work" refers to the collaborative effort of individuals who work together to achieve a common goal, and it fits well in the context of the sentence.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Life is all about ''give and take''. This means that

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "Life is all about 'give and take'" is that people should be willing to compromise. The phrase "give and take" means that in order to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome, both parties involved must be willing to make concessions or sacrifices. In life, it is important to recognize that relationships and interactions with others require compromise and a willingness to meet halfway. Therefore, the phrase "give and take" is often used to describe the exchange of concessions that occurs in negotiations or other interactions where multiple parties are involved.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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The most suitable option to fill the gap numbered 75 is "track". This is because the previous sentence talks about the inter house sports competition, and the most exciting events were the 100 metres, 200 metres hurdles and the [something] races. The word "track" fits in perfectly as it refers to the running track used for athletic events.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The workers expected management to be...........rather than indifferent to, their welfare.

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The word "indifferent" in the sentence means having no particular interest or sympathy. To find the opposite of "indifferent", we need to find a word that means interested or caring. Among the options, the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "indifferent" and that correctly fills the gap in the sentence is "interested in" (option B). Therefore, the answer is B.

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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The manager refused his deputy's request in reprisal for his disloyalty.

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The underlined word "reprisal" means an act of retaliation. This implies that the manager refused his deputy's request as an act of revenge for the deputy's disloyalty. The option that best describes this meaning is "retaliation" (option C). Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Tunde seldom asks questions in class and was..................very careful when he did

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The correct answer is "often". "Often" is the word that is opposite in meaning to "seldom". "Seldom" means not often or rarely, so the opposite would be something that happens frequently or regularly. Therefore, "often" is the correct answer. The sentence suggests that Tunde is careful when asking questions in class, indicating that he doesn't do it very often. The use of "seldom" reinforces this idea. The second part of the sentence provides further context and suggests that Tunde is careful when he does ask questions, which could imply that he's afraid of asking questions or doesn't want to appear foolish.

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

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "write." "You had better write the examination" is a suggestion or advice given to someone to write or take an exam. In this context, "write" is the correct verb form to use because it is in the base form, and it follows the structure of the phrase "had better" which means to advise or recommend a course of action. The other options are not grammatically correct and do not fit the sentence structure. "Written" is in the past participle form, "wrote" is in the past tense form, and "be writing" is in the present continuous tense form, which do not match the tense of the verb "had better" in the sentence.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The cultured and the..........are known by their conduct

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The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "cultured" is "barbaric". Therefore, the correct answer is A. "Ignorant", "clean", and "lazy" do not make sense in the context of the sentence.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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The missing word in the passage is describing the tarmac, which is the area of an airport where planes are parked, loaded, and refueled. Among the given options, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap is "runway" as it refers to the long strip of paved surface provided at an airport for takeoff and landing of aircraft. Therefore, the correct answer is B - runway.

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:
Some candidates have developed the.................for cheating in examinations

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The word that best completes the sentence is "knack". This is because a knack refers to a natural skill or talent for doing something, often acquired through practice or experience. In this context, it implies that some candidates have developed a skill for cheating in examinations.

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:
...............of the two girls sang sweetly

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The correct answer is "Each". "Each" is used to refer to two individuals or items taken one at a time. In the given sentence, "each" is used to single out one of the two girls and indicate that they both sang sweetly. The word "every one" refers to all individuals or items as a group, "some" refers to an unspecified number of individuals, and "all" refers to the entirety of a group.

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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Several cabinet ministers joined the president's retinue for the summit conference.

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The word that is nearest in meaning to "retinue" is "entourage." An entourage refers to a group of people who accompany and support an important person, such as a president. Therefore, the sentence is saying that several cabinet ministers joined the president's entourage or group of accompanying people for the summit conference. Option B, "vehicle," refers to a means of transportation and does not fit the context of the sentence. Option C, "followers," refers to people who support or admire someone, but it does not fully capture the meaning of a group of people who physically accompany and support someone in a particular situation. Option D, "exchange," refers to the act of giving or receiving something in return, and is not related to the context of the sentence.

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 stabbed her friend...........the back

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The correct answer is "in". "In" is the correct preposition to use when describing a person being stabbed in a specific part of their body. For example, "She stabbed her friend in the back" means that the friend was stabbed in their back. Using "on" or "upon" would imply that the friend was stabbed on or upon their back, which does not accurately convey the intended meaning. Meanwhile, "at" does not fit in this context as it does not convey a specific location where the stabbing occurred.

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 heard the news....the radio

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The best option to complete the given sentence is "on". "On" is often used to describe the medium through which someone heard a news, a broadcast or a story, for example, "I heard about the accident on the news" or "I heard the story on the radio." So, "I heard the news on the radio" is the correct sentence.

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:
After rigorous interrogation, the thief had no alternative.........to confess the truth

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 ........your father, I would call the police

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The word that best completes the sentence is "were." This is because the sentence is in the subjunctive mood, which is used to express hypothetical or contrary-to-fact situations. In this case, the speaker is imagining a hypothetical situation where they are the person's father and stating what they would do. The correct form for the subjunctive mood in the second person singular is "were."

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Some outspoken social critics live a........... family life

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The word 'outspoken' means someone who speaks their mind freely without hesitation. The word 'live' indicates the kind of family life the person has. The word 'opposite in meaning' implies that we are looking for a word that means the exact opposite of 'outspoken'. Therefore, the word that fits the gap should mean someone who is very careful and not willing to speak their mind freely. The best option among the given alternatives is 'reserved'.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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The missing word in the passage is related to the action of the plane starting to move and lift off the ground. The most appropriate word that completes the sentence is "take-off," option A. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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The question is asking for the option that best completes the gap in sentence 84 of the given passage. Sentence 84 states that "Our team played excellent soccer; the ___ were accurate and our players displayed such ___ that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the ___ they had scored three goals to nil." The missing word in the sentence is referring to a part of the game, and the context suggests that the game is being divided into two halves. Therefore, the best option to fill the gap in sentence 84 is "first-half" (option D), which refers to the first part of the game.

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 secretary was............from her job for absenteeism.

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The correct answer is "dismissed". In the context of employment, "dismissed" means to be fired or let go from a job. The sentence implies that the secretary lost her job due to absenteeism or excessive absence from work. Therefore, "dismissed" is the correct word to complete the sentence. "Evicted" means to be forcibly removed from a place or property, and it does not fit the context of the sentence. "Rejected" means to be refused or turned down, and it does not fit in the context of the sentence. "Eliminated" means to be removed or taken out of a competition or process, and it does not fit in the context of the sentence.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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The best option to fill the gap numbered 80 is "kick-off". The passage mentions a football match in which two teams were competing, and the sentence in question is referring to this match. The phrase "the match was taken by the State Administrator who was the special-" suggests that the State Administrator was present at the match, possibly as a special guest or VIP. Therefore, the best option to complete the gap is "kick-off", which refers to the starting moment of a football match when the ball is first kicked by one of the teams. The other options, "short" and "pass", do not fit the context of the sentence as they do not relate to a football match or the presence of a VIP. The option "kick-ou" is misspelled and does not make sense in this context.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Whenever you travel buy me..........please

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The correct answer is "a pair of trousers". This is because "trousers" is a plural noun and refers to a garment that consists of two separate parts, one for each leg. Therefore, when asking someone to buy you this item, you would use the phrase "a pair of trousers" to indicate that you want both parts of the garment.

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 Principal has already summoned all the..........on the matter

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The correct option is "heads of department". The sentence is in the plural form, so it requires the plural form of "head of department". The option "heads of departments" is incorrect because "department" is already plural, so it is redundant to add an "s" at the end. Similarly, "head of departments" is also incorrect because "head" should be in the singular form to agree with "of departments".

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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In question 94, the best option to complete the gap is "airborne" because it means that the plane is in flight or has taken off, which makes sense in the context of the passage where the flight's departure time was announced, passengers boarded the plane, and the aircraft began to move for takeoff. Option A, "floating," does not make sense because planes do not float in the air, and option B, "coasting," does not accurately describe the takeoff process of a plane. Option D, "air-lifted," suggests that the plane was lifted by another aircraft, which is not the case in the passage. Therefore, option C, "airborne," is the best choice.

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:
Tunji divided the money between David and.........

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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 hate.........waiting,

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "being kept." This is because "hate" is a verb that can be followed by a gerund (a verb form that ends in -ing), which acts as a noun. So in this sentence, "waiting" is the gerund that acts as the object of the verb "hate." The other options do not form a grammatically correct structure with the verb "hate."

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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The missing word in the given blank should describe how accurately the team played soccer. The options available are "shootings," "moves," "passes," and "dribbling." Among these options, "passes" is the best fit for the blank, as it indicates accuracy and teamwork, both of which are important in a soccer game. "Shootings" may imply the number of shots attempted, but not necessarily the accuracy. "Moves" and "dribbling" refer to individual skills and may not necessarily indicate the overall performance of the team. Therefore, the correct option is "passes."

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 tired when we arrived, Mummy prepared a delicious dinner for us.

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The correct answer is option D, "although". The word "although" is used to introduce a contrast between two ideas. In this sentence, the first part ("she was tired when we arrived") creates the contrast with the second part ("Mummy prepared a delicious dinner for us"). The use of "although" shows that despite being tired, Mummy still prepared a delicious dinner.

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 secretary needs to run........two hundred copies of the previous minutes for the next meeting

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
When I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to

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"When I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte" means that the speaker asked Mr. Bamson to act in their absence. To "hold the fort" means to take responsibility for something or to take care of a situation while someone is away. So, in this case, the speaker asked Mr. Bamson to take care of things while they were on leave.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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In question 87, the missing word is related to a foul committed by one of the teams during a football match. Among the options given, "penalty-kick" is the most suitable word to fill the gap. A penalty kick is a type of free kick awarded to the opposing team when a foul is committed inside the penalty area. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

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:
They finally broke.............after years of being together

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The best option to complete the sentence is "up." "Broke up" is a phrasal verb that means to end a relationship or partnership, so "They finally broke up after years of being together" means that they finally ended their relationship after being together for a long time. The other options, "away," "out," and "in," do not make sense in the context of the sentence.

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 maid denied..........her mistress' money

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The correct option is "stealing". This is because the sentence requires a verb to complete it, and "stealing" is the present participle form of the verb "steal" which fits grammatically and semantically. The sentence means that the maid said she did not take her mistress' money.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
My uncle was not sure...........the strange guests were

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The word that best completes the sentence is "who" as it refers to people, and the sentence is about strange guests. "Which" refers to things, "whom" is the object form of "who," and "what" refers to things or unknown objects.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The dentist told his patient that the toothache would pass off when he took some aspirins. This means that

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "The dentist told his patient that the toothache would pass off when he took some aspirins" is that the pains would subside. This means that the dentist suggested the patient take aspirin as a pain relief to lessen or stop the toothache. The phrase "pass off" means to go away or disappear. Therefore, the dentist meant that the toothache would go away or lessen when the patient took the aspirins.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The military leader blazed the trail by handing over power to civilians. This means that the leader

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The interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence "The military leader blazed the trail by handing over power to civilians" is that the leader set an example. This means that the military leader demonstrated a new way of doing things by voluntarily giving up power to civilians. He showed that it was possible to peacefully transfer power from the military to civilian leadership, setting a positive example for others to follow.

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:
Many players have complained about biased............by referees.

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The most suitable option that completes the sentence is "officiating". The word "officiating" means the act of refereeing, umpiring, or judging a game or contest. The sentence suggests that many players are unhappy with the way referees are making decisions, so "officiating" is the most appropriate word to describe the biased actions of the referees.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
One of the victims.....rushed to the nearest hospital

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The correct answer is "was". The sentence is in the past tense and refers to a single victim, so the singular form of the verb "to be" is needed. "Were" is the plural form, "have been" is the present perfect tense which does not fit the context, and "were being" is the passive voice which is not needed in this sentence.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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The best option to fill the gap in question number 97 is "aisle". In the context of an aircraft, the term "aisle" refers to the passageway between the seats which leads to the cockpit. The sentence is describing a beautiful young lady standing close to the cockpit and demonstrating security measures in case of an emergency, which implies that she is standing in the aisle. Therefore, option A, "aisle," is the most appropriate word to fill the gap.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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The missing word in question number 86 should be a verb that describes a rough action in soccer. Among the options provided, "tackle" is the only word that accurately describes a rough action in soccer, where a player uses their body to knock an opponent off the ball. Therefore, the correct answer is D - tackle.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
When I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to

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The correct interpretation of the sentence "When I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte" is that the speaker asked Mr. Bamson to act in their absence. To "hold the forte" means to maintain a position, especially in the speaker's absence. Therefore, the most appropriate interpretation is that the speaker asked Mr. Bamson to take over their responsibilities while they were away.

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

The housemaster asked Ekene whether he had ever.......the marathon

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The correct answer is "run". The sentence is in the past tense, and the question is whether Ekene had ever done a specific action in the past, which was running the marathon. Therefore, the correct verb form to use in this context is the past participle "run". "Ran" is the past tense form of the verb "run" and does not fit grammatically in this sentence. "Running" is the present participle, which implies an ongoing action and doesn't fit in the context of the sentence. "Runs" is the present tense and does not fit because the sentence is in the past tense.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that

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The correct interpretation of the sentence "I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance" is that everyone stood up to clap for me. A standing ovation is a show of appreciation and respect for a performer or speaker, in which the audience members stand up from their seats and applaud. It is a clear indication that the audience enjoyed and appreciated the performance, and that the performer did an exceptional job.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The policeman tried to cash in.......... the drivers ignorance.

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The correct answer is "on." "Cash in on" is an idiom that means to take advantage of or benefit from a situation, often in a selfish or opportunistic way. In this context, the policeman is trying to take advantage of the driver's ignorance.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Last month our school marked her diamond jubilee with a double celebration: an inter house sports competition in the morning and football match later in the afternoon. The former was exciting as many -74- were broken and several new ones were set. The most exciting were the -75- events, especially the 100 metres -76-, the 200 metres hurdles and the -77- races. The -78- did not seem particularly interested in the -79-events.
Expectedly, the football match drew a very large crowd because of the reputation of the two contesting teams. The -80- was taken by the State Administrator who was the special -81-. Our team played excellent soccer; the -82- were accurate and our players displayed such -83- that the spectators were not surprised when, by the end of the -84- they had scored three goals to nil. In the second half, one of our players was shown a -85- for a rough -86-. Although our opponents were awarded a -87-, our -88- was so smart that he did not concede a goal.
The airport had a big tarmac and a wide -89- Departure time of our flight was announced and all the passengers -90- to -91- the plane. Soon the aircraft began to -92- for -93- and in a few moments, we were -94- in no time,we were lost in the -95-. A beautiful young -96- was meanwhile standing in the -97-, close to the cockpit demonstrating security -98- in the event of an emergency. All along, the engines of the plane -99- and provided a background of sinister -100-.

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The most suitable option to fill the numbered gap in the passage is "queued up". This is because "queued up" means to form or join a line of people waiting for something. In the context of the passage, the announcement of the departure time of the flight suggests that the passengers should form a line to board the plane, hence "queued up" is the appropriate option to complete the sentence.

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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
His father's death derailed his plans to enter the university

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In this sentence, the phrase "derailed his plans" means that his plans to enter the university were ruined. Therefore, option D, "ruined," is the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined phrase.

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 won by........because her opponent refused to play

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The best option to complete the sentence is "default". "Default" refers to a situation where a person or team loses a contest because their opponent did not show up or refused to participate. Therefore, in this sentence, "she won by default" means that she won the contest because her opponent didn't show up or refused to play.

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:
Take your share and give them...............

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The correct answer is "theirs". "Theirs" is a possessive pronoun that indicates something belongs to a group of people previously mentioned. In the sentence, "Take your share and give them theirs", it means that the person should give the group their portion or share of something.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions on it.

 
      The great white shark is at the top of the marine food chain. In the shark family, it is the king, it will eat anything, even other sharks. But as it gets older, bigger and slower, it develops a preference for seals, penguins and carrion, especially dead whales. 
      In locating their food, most sharks use all their senses, including excellent vision. Their sense of smell is incredible and their ears are aided by pressure-sensitive cells along each side of their body. Nothing escapes this eavesdropping system, which is attuned to vibrations in the water. Sharks also have a sixth sense which enables them to detect the weak electrical fields emanating from the beating heart or the swimming muscles of a potential prey. 
      The white shark's most fearsome assets are its huge head, its black eyes, and its razor-sharp, serrated teeth. The circulatory system of the white shark is different from that of most other sharks. Its blood temperature is about three to five degrees Celsius above water temperature; this speeds up digestion and adds to its strength and endurance. 
      It is known that the white shark spits out its wounded prey after an initial, powerful bite. Then it waits for the victim to die before eating it. Why does it use this bite-and-spit strategy? Experts speculate that this is because of its eyes. sockets when a collision is  Unlike other sharks, the white shark has no eyelid-like membrane to protect its eyes; rather, it rotates them in their sockets when a collision is imminent. At the moment of impact, the eye is left exposed, perhaps to the flaying claws of a seal. Therefore, for the white shark, a quick mortal strike and release is common behaviour. 
      The public image of sharks has been greatly coloured by the novel Jaws which was turned into a popular movie. Overnight the white shark became evil incarnate. However, it is not a demon craving human flesh. The smell of blood does not drive it into a feeding frenzy as it does certain other sharks. Nevertheless it is a dangerous animal that should be treated with caution and respect

(a) How do sharks used their sixth sense? 
(b) In what significant way is the circulatory system of the white shark different from that of other sharks? 
(c) What according to the passage. is the probable reason why the white shark waits for its victim to die before eating it? 
(d)(i) What is the writer's attitude to the white shark? 
(ii) Quote an expression expression  from the passage to support your answer.
(e) "At the moment of impact..." 
(i) What grammatical name is given to this given to this expression as it is used in the passage. 
(ii) What is its function? 
(f) "However, it is not a demon craving human flesh." What figure of speech is contained in this expression? 
(g) 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) preference; (ii) incredible, (iii) emanating: (iv) speculate: (v) mortal: (vi) coloured. 

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Your sister wants to marry a man from another ethnic group against your mother's wishes. Write a letter to your mother giving at least three reasons why she should accept your sister's decision. 

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There has been a public outcry against the escalating prices of foodstuff in your area. Write a letter to your representative in the House of Assembly, stating the causes of the increases and suggesting ways or improving the situation. 

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Your school's Literary and Debating Society has organized a debate on the topic; "The Television is Doing More Harm Than Good to Our Youths.' Write your contribution for or against the topic. 

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Write a story which ends with the  words, "Had I known, I wouldn't have believed him."

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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions on it.

      When health workers first came to the village and talked about family planning, no one took, them seriously, including Amusa, whose young wife was then pregnant with their first baby. Had their fathers and fore before them not had as many wives and children as they desired? And had the not been able to take care of their families? So everyone shunned the family planning clinic which was established in the village shortly afterwards.
      Twelve years later, Amusa was a clerical assistant in the city and lived with his wife and eight children in a single room because he could not afford larger quarters. For as long as he could remember, his large family had been gong sent going through difficult times, which appeared to be worsening lately. Only yesterday, his third child had been sent away from school because her parents could not replace her old and torn school uniform. Last year, their first son could not proceed to the secondary school as the family could not afford the cost. Then recently, the landlord had announced his intention to increase the rent. 
      Amusa found himself thinking about the days when he was himself a young child. His own father had had two wives and thirteen children, yet as far as he could remember, the family had not faced anything similar to what he was going through now. He suddenly realized that this was because the times had changed and that the requirements of modem living put great pressure on large family sizes. His father's time and age had been different: he had been a successful farmer in the village, had lived in his own house, employed members of his large family as farm hands and fed everyone from the abundance of the farm. On the other hand, Amusa lived in the city on a limited income. He had no farm land nor Amusa's shoes became wiser only when it was too late. family. And at four or five times what they cost a few years before! even a vegetable garden, and had to pay for everything, from his rented room to the smallest domestic need of his.
      It was then that he sadly remembered the health workers and their gospel of family planning. How he wished he had listened and taken their advice! Unfortunately, he had not. And what was even more unfortunate was that the millions in Amusa's shoes became wiser only when it was too late. 
(a) What advice do you think the health workers gave to the villagers? 
(b) Give two reasons why the villagers did not take the health workers seriously. 
(c) Give two indications of Amusa's financial difficulties. 
(d) Mention any two differences between Amusa's condition and his father's 
(e) "And what was even more unfortunate... (I) What grammatical name is given to this expression as it is used in the passage? 
(ii) What is its function? 
(f) "And had they not been able to take care of their families?" 
(i) What literary device is used in this expression? 
(ii) What does it mean? 
(g) For each of the following words or phrases, find another word or phrase which means the same and which can replace it as it is used in  the passage: (i) shunned; (ii) established; (iii) announced; (iv) going through, (v) limited; (vi) shoes 

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 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions on it. 

      Scientists have made spectacular advances in genetic engineering in the last fifty years. The benefits of this genetic revolution to mankind are immense and almost limitless. In the field of medicine many of the diseases that have hitherto proved incurable can now be eradicated using genetic engineering. It is now possible to identify the specific gene responsible for any given disease and to replace the diseased gene with a healthy one This new technology can now be used to cure such serious diseases as diabetes sickle-cell anaemia and cancer. Geneticists (specialists in genetic science) claim that there are several other medical benefits that can be derived from this new science. They assert that by increasing the neurons in the brain. we could slow down the ageing process. 
      Scientists are now on the threshold of being able to redesign the human body to make it function more efficiently. This interesting aspect of preventive medicine involves the intervention of the doctor to ensure that the foetus contains no diseased gene that can develop into a disease later on. Moreover scientists can now build or develop organs for transplant surgery. Patients who need heart or kidney transplants no longer have to wait endlessy for donors or be worried that the donated organs would be rejected by their body's immune system.
      Perhaps the greatest benefits of the genetic revolution are in the areas of crop and livestock production. Cloning. or the creation of a new plant or animal from the genetic information carried in one cell, has already been done with plants and animals. The result is the production of grains that yield their own fertilizer or can be grown in factories without sunshine and soil. Already in the United State of America genetically modified (GM) potatoes, tomatoes, apples, etc. are on sale in supermarkets. The main difference between these GM products and their conventionally produced counterparts is that the former are usually bigger and have a longer shelf-life than the latter. Consequently, most shoppers would rather go for the GM products, other things being equal. GM livestock are usually a good bargain. Imagine being offered a chicken the size of a turkey or a sheep almost as big as a cow! If the price and the taste are comparable. then the housewife would naturally prefer the GM breed. just as we now prefer the so-called "Agric" fowls to our smaller, local breed. 
      There are, however, serious potential dangers. The greatest risk is the escape — by accident or by design of harmful microbes from the laboratory into a world that has no defences against them. Some scientists have speculated that the HIV virus may have originated from such an accidental escape. The world has not forgotten the case of Adolf Hitler who, in furtherance of his project of creating "a superior race." abused scientific knowledge and plunged the world into World War 11. For this reason, many governments have been cautious. or even reluctant, to give the geneticists the necessary approval to implement the results of their researches. There is no guarantee that man can be trusted not to use this new found "power" for destructive ends.

(a) In four sentences, one for each, summarize four benefits of genetic engineering to man. 
(b) In two sentence, one for each, state two dangers inherent in genetic engineering.

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The rising incidence of road traffic accidents nowadays. In a articles suitable for publication in an international magazine, discuss at least three factors responsible for this and suggest ways of improving the situation. 

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