WAEC SSCE - English Language - 1992

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Emeka complained that while his colleagues were elevated he was ….

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The opposite of "elevated" is "downgraded". When someone is elevated, it means that they have been promoted or moved to a higher position. On the other hand, when someone is downgraded, it means that they have been demoted or moved to a lower position. Therefore, if Emeka complained that while his colleagues were elevated, he was downgraded, it means that he was moved to a lower position while his colleagues were promoted.

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, 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.
Her eloping with the man is a stigma to the family

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The underlined word "stigma" in the sentence means a mark of disgrace or discredit. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to "stigma" is A, "disgrace".

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, 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 supreme court set aside the ruling of the High Court

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The phrase "set aside" means to nullify or cancel something. Therefore, the word or group of words nearest in meaning to "set aside" is "nullified."

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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The missing word in the given sentence needs to describe the skills that a young girl can learn while helping her mother in preparing the family meal in an informal setup. Among the given options, the most suitable word that fits the context is "culinary." Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Culinary skills refer to the skills related to cooking, meal preparation, and food presentation.

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
My brother adores dogs but he has a very strong ....for cats

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The opposite of "love" is "dislike." In the sentence, "My brother adores dogs but he has a very strong dislike for cats," the underlined words indicate that the brother has a negative feeling or aversion towards cats. Therefore, the word opposite in meaning to "adore" is "dislike."

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Neither Adamu nor Musa....... at home when ldris arrived

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The correct option is "was." The sentence is in the past tense, and it is a negative statement. "Neither" is a conjunction that is used to connect two subjects, and it is always followed by "nor." In this sentence, we have two subjects, "Adamu" and "Musa," joined by "nor." To determine the correct verb form to use, we look at the subject closest to the verb, which is "Musa." "Musa" is singular, so we use the singular form of the verb "to be," which is "was." Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Neither Adamu nor Musa was at home when Idris arrived."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Hardly had we arrived.......he left

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The best option to complete the sentence is "when". "Hardly had we arrived when he left" is a common phrase used to describe a situation where someone left immediately after someone else arrived. It means that there was little or no time for interaction or conversation between the two parties.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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In the given passage, the author is discussing the importance of education and the prevention of childhood diseases. In the context of the sentence containing the gap numbered 96, the author states that "good _____ is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases". From this, we can infer that the missing word is related to the concept of health. Therefore, the most suitable option to fill the gap is "health", as it completes the meaning of the sentence and is consistent with the overall theme of the passage.

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, 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 politician was given a tumultuous welcome when he came to address the rally.

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The word "tumultuous" suggests that the welcome given to the politician was noisy and disorderly. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to "tumultuous" is "noisy" (option B).

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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The missing word in the sentence is related to food and household chores. The context suggests that the young girl is helping her mother in preparing the family's food. Therefore, the best option to complete the gap is "meal" as it refers to the food that is prepared and eaten by a person or a group. Option A (diet) is a possible option but doesn't fit the context as it refers to the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats. Option B (meat) is too specific and doesn't fit the context. Option D (cooking) and Option E (dishes) are related to food preparation but do not complete the sentence meaningfully. Therefore, the correct answer is "meal."

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The director left strict instructions regarding the running of the office but his deputy was most….in his absence

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The word that is opposite in meaning to "strict" is "lax". The sentence is saying that the director left strict instructions but the deputy was not strict, instead, he was opposite to strict, which is lax. Therefore, the answer is "C. lax".

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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The missing word in the passage is related to the reduction of the death rate among children due to the advancements in medicine. Therefore, the best option to fill the gap is "mortality" which means the rate of death in a particular population. Hence, option B is the correct answer.

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The........ceremony of the new Oba had to be postponed because of the sudden death of his mother

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The word that best completes the sentence is "coronation." A coronation ceremony is an official ceremony to crown or enthrone a monarch or other high-ranking official. In this case, the sentence talks about the ceremony of the new Oba, which refers to a traditional ruler in Nigeria. Therefore, the most appropriate option is "coronation."

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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The missing word in question 84 is related to diseases and mentioned along with measles, tuberculosis, and diarrhea. The options "catarrh," "running-nose," "headache," and "sinus" are not serious diseases and are not commonly associated with the mentioned diseases. Therefore, the best option to complete the gap is "influenza," which is a serious viral disease that can cause severe illness and can lead to death in some cases.

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The former chairman has no moral right to criticize the present chairman because he too has a skeleton in the cupboard. This means that the

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence is that the former chairman has an unpleasant secret that is hidden, and therefore he cannot criticize the present chairman because he is also flawed. The phrase "skeleton in the cupboard" is a figurative expression that means a shameful or embarrassing secret that someone wants to keep hidden. The sentence implies that the former chairman has such a secret, which makes him hypocritical for criticizing the present chairman. This interpretation is supported by the use of the phrase "moral right," which suggests that the former chairman's criticism would be inappropriate because of his own moral failings.

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The taxi driver pleaded that the splashing of water was accidental but the lady insisted that it was……

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The word opposite in meaning to "accidental" is "deliberate." When something is accidental, it means that it was not done on purpose, whereas deliberate means that it was done intentionally. In this context, the lady is insisting that the splashing of water was not accidental, meaning that the taxi driver did it on purpose, and therefore, the opposite of accidental is deliberate.

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
In many ways my parents are very conservative but there are times when they surprise me with their......ideas on family planning.

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The opposite of "conservative" is "liberal". Therefore, the answer is option E - "liberal".

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The utility player in the center forward position meandered...the defence of the opponent to score the winning goal.

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The correct option is "through." The sentence is describing the actions of a utility player who maneuvered skillfully through the defense of the opponent to score the winning goal. The word "through" implies a movement that is purposeful, direct, and uninterrupted. Therefore, option B is the best fit for completing the sentence.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
He has stopped drinking.....?

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The best option to complete the sentence is "hasn't he". The sentence is in the present perfect tense, which indicates an action that started in the past and has continued up until now. The phrase "stopped drinking" is in the present perfect tense. When forming a question in the present perfect tense, we use the auxiliary verb "have" or "has". In this case, "has" is used to indicate that the person has stopped drinking. To form a question, we place the auxiliary verb before the subject. The sentence is a negative question, which means that it requires a negative auxiliary. The only option that provides a negative auxiliary verb and is in the correct tense is "hasn't he". This option means "Has he not stopped drinking?"

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The way the young pupils were chasing the poor mad woman made my blood boil. This means that

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The correct interpretation of the sentence is: "I was agitated about the action of the pupils." The sentence suggests that the speaker was upset or angry at the way the young pupils were chasing the poor mad woman. The phrase "made my blood boil" is an idiom that means the speaker was extremely angry or agitated. There is no indication that the pupils were forced to chase the woman, that the woman was angry with the pupils, or that the speaker's blood was literally boiling.

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Matters came to a head when the man accused his wife of infidelity. This means that the

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The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "Matters came to a head when the man accused his wife of infidelity" is that the accusation worsened the relationship between the couple. This means that the situation between the couple reached a critical point when the man accused his wife of being unfaithful. The accusation likely caused a lot of tension, distrust, and possibly even arguments between the couple, which ultimately led to a worsening of their relationship. There is no information provided in the sentence to suggest that the couple were living peacefully before the accusation, that the wife had been proved to be unfaithful by the husband, or that the husband hit the wife on the head because of her misbehavior.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
People were cautious about.....the sad news to her

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The sentence is asking about being cautious in how to communicate sad news to someone. The correct option to complete the sentence would be "breaking" because it is the present participle form of the verb "to break," which indicates an ongoing action. In this case, it refers to the act of breaking the sad news to the person. The other options are not suitable because they do not convey the ongoing action that the sentence requires. "To break" is the infinitive form of the verb and indicates a potential action, while "having broken" and "broken" are past tense forms of the verb and do not indicate ongoing action.

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
He was retrenched last year and now he is only the shadow of his former self. This means that he

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The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "He was retrenched last year and now he is only the shadow of his former self" is that he is very thin and weak. The phrase "the shadow of his former self" is an idiom commonly used to refer to someone who has lost their former strength, vitality, or success, usually as a result of a difficult experience. In this case, the experience is being retrenched, which likely caused him to experience stress and hardship, resulting in him becoming weak and less energetic than he used to be.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The labour leaders threatened a............with the government if the subsidy was removed

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The word that best completes the sentence is "show-down". A "show-down" means a confrontation or a decisive contest, especially one that ends in a conclusive victory or defeat. In this context, the labour leaders are threatening a show-down with the government if the subsidy is removed, which means that they are ready for a serious confrontation or struggle to defend their interests.

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Segun held the audience spellbound with his superb performance. This means that

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The correct interpretation of the sentence is that members of the audience were captivated by Segun's performance. This means that Segun gave a great performance that captured the attention and interest of the audience, and they were very impressed with him.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
......the owner of that dog?

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
....of what he said was nonsense

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "Much". The sentence implies that a large portion of what the person said was nonsense. "Much" is an adjective used to describe an amount of something that is large in quantity or extent.

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He was....to have escaped unhurt from the collapsed building.

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The best option to complete the sentence is "fortunate". The word "fortunate" means having good luck, and it is the best option to complete the sentence. The sentence is talking about someone who has escaped unhurt from a collapsed building, which is generally considered to be a lucky and fortunate situation. The other options such as "brilliant", "agile", "unfortunate", and "energetic" do not accurately describe the situation or fit the context of the sentence.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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The missing word in the gap is related to the formal set-up of schools and the authority structure within them. The word that fits best is "hierarchy" (option A). Hierarchy refers to a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked above one another according to status or authority. In schools, there is a clear hierarchy with the principal at the top, teachers in the middle, and students at the bottom. This word accurately describes the power structure within a school and the relationships between those who hold different levels of authority.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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The missing word in the passage is referring to medical solutions for treating complications arising from childhood diseases. The word that best fits the gap is "antibiotics" as it is a type of medicine that is effective in treating bacterial infections, which can cause complications in some childhood diseases. The other options, such as "relievers," "treatments," "balms," and "pills" may not be as effective in treating bacterial infections as antibiotics.

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many students had good results in the examination but Kola's performance was .....

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Both Ngozi and Ifeoma promised to attend the party but......of them came.

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The best word that completes the sentence is "neither". "Neither" indicates that none of the two options (Ngozi and Ifeoma) was chosen.

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, 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 retiring officer's contribution towards the growth of the company was invaluable

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The word "invaluable" in the sentence means "of great value" or "priceless." Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to "invaluable" is "inestimable," which means "too great to calculate or measure."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
.........in his right senses will give shelter to a known thief.

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The correct word to complete the sentence is "nobody". This sentence is asking who would give shelter to a known thief. "Somebody" and "someone" both refer to an unspecified person, so it's not specific enough to answer the question. "Everybody" means every person, so it would be unlikely that every person would give shelter to a known thief. "Nobody" means no person, which makes sense in this context because it would be expected that no rational person would give shelter to a known thief.

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The notorious robber was finally....by the police after a three-month search

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The sentence is referring to a notorious robber who has been on the run for three months. The police have been searching for the robber and have finally achieved a result. From the options provided, the best word to complete the sentence is "arrested." This is because when the police arrest someone, it means they have taken them into custody for committing a crime. So, in this case, the police have finally caught the notorious robber after their search. The other options may not fit the context of the sentence as well. "Surrounded" suggests that the police had trapped the robber, while "overwhelmed" means that the robber had defeated the police. "Entangled" means that the robber had become involved in a difficult situation, which doesn't make sense in this context. "Located" means that the police had found the robber, but it doesn't necessarily mean they had caught them.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Everyone must be ...bed by 9.00p.m

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The correct answer is "in". The sentence means that everyone must be in bed by 9.00p.m., which means they should already be lying down and sleeping by that time. Option A "over" is incorrect because it does not make sense in the context of the sentence. Option B "inside" is also incorrect because it does not convey the meaning of the sentence correctly. Option C "on" is incorrect because it does not make sense in the context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct option is D "in".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The office......he works is fully air-conditioned.

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The best option to complete the sentence is "where." "When" refers to a place, and in this sentence, the missing word refers to the place where the person works. Therefore, "where" is the most appropriate word to complete the sentence. Here's the sentence with the correct answer: "The office where he works is fully air-conditioned."

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, 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 minister announced that the government would soon make a law to prohibit the showing of obscene films.

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The word "obscene" in this sentence means offensive or indecent, referring to something that is inappropriate and offensive to public decency. The closest word in meaning to "obscene" among the options given is "immoral" (option C).

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The dress he wore was....appropriate for the party.

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In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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The best option to complete the gap in question 87 is "symptoms". The sentence talks about the difference between measles and whooping cough, and how the symptoms of measles are more easily recognized than those of whooping cough. Symptoms are the physical or mental features or indications of a disease or condition. In this case, the sentence is referring to the signs of the diseases that are more easily identified. The other options, such as "appearances", "signs", "feels", and "experiences" do not accurately convey the meaning of the sentence or fit the context.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
If it......rained, I would have completed the work.

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The sentence is a mixed conditional sentence. The word that best completes the sentence is "hadn't". This is because the sentence is talking about a hypothetical situation in the past (it didn't rain) and the result of that situation on a past action (not completing the work). Therefore, the correct structure of the sentence in the third conditional form would be "If it hadn't rained, I would have completed the work".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
It was very clever of the students...the problem so quickly.

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From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, 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 approach to work is rather perfunctory

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The word 'perfunctory' in this sentence means showing little interest or enthusiasm and doing only what is necessary. The option that is closest in meaning to 'perfunctory' is "careless".

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
When Mr. Ojo, the first principal, suddenly left the school it became a regular bedlam. This means that

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "When Mr. Ojo, the first principal, suddenly left the school it became a regular bedlam" is that there was noise and confusion everywhere. The word "bedlam" is used to describe a scene of uproar and confusion. The sentence suggests that when Mr. Ojo left the school suddenly, chaos and disorder ensued, which could be interpreted as noise and confusion everywhere.

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, 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 ornament should be handled with care because it is fragile

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The word "fragile" in this sentence means that the ornament is delicate and easily broken. Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning to "fragile" is option E, "delicate".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Though we are friends, I...

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In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, 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 testimony of the witness absolved the accused of the charges.

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The word "absolved" in the sentence means "cleared". Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to "absolved" is "cleared".

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The government was accused of implementing policies that favoured the elite instead of the …

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The word that is opposite in meaning to "elite" is "masses". "Elite" refers to a small group of powerful, wealthy and influential people, while "masses" refers to the common people or general population. Therefore, the answer is "masses".

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, 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.
He poured out a lot of invectives in a speech that was supposed to be a vote of thanks.

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The correct answer is "curses". In this sentence, "invectives" means abusive or insulting language used to express blame or censure. So, the speaker used a lot of abusive or insulting language in a speech that was supposed to be a vote of thanks.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
There is no dispute about the ownership of this piece of land, but....is that portion over there?

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In the given sentence, the speaker is trying to inquire about the identity of the owner of a particular portion of land that is located within a larger piece of land whose ownership is not disputed. The most appropriate word to use in this context is "whose". The complete sentence would be: "There is no dispute about the ownership of this piece of land, but whose is that portion over there?" The word "whose" is a possessive pronoun that is used to ask about the owner of something. In this case, the speaker is asking about the ownership of the portion of land. Therefore, the correct option is "whose".

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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The word that best completes the gap in question number 73 is "initiation" (option D). The sentence talks about how initiation ceremonies for young adults are part of the education process in many cultures. "Initiation" refers to the formal admission or acceptance into a group or society, often marked by a ritual or ceremony. Therefore, it is the most suitable word to fill the gap. The other options, such as "fattening," "courageous," "wild," and "secret," do not fit the context and meaning of the sentence.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The pupils were advised not to laugh....mad people.

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The correct answer is "at". The preposition "at" is used to show the object or person that is being laughed at. In this case, the object is "mad people". So the sentence should be "The pupils were advised not to laugh at mad people."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Femi was told not to allow pleasure to interfere....his duty.

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The best option to complete the sentence is "with". The preposition "with" is used to show the association or relationship between two things or people. In this sentence, it is used to show that Femi should not allow pleasure to interfere with his duty. This means that he should not let pleasure distract him from his responsibilities or duties. The other options, "on", "over", and "beside" do not fit the context of the sentence and do not accurately convey the intended meaning.

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The out-going leader warned his successor to beware of....who praise every activity of government, whether good or bad.

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The most appropriate word that completes the sentence is "sycophants." The sentence is warning the successor to beware of people who praise every activity of the government, whether good or bad. The word "sycophant" refers to someone who flatters and praises powerful people excessively to gain an advantage.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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In question 72, the best option to fill the gap is "attainment." The sentence is talking about how the older members of a community guide and educate the younger members towards the "desired goals of their group." Therefore, the word that fits best in the gap is "attainment," which means the act of achieving something or reaching a goal. The sentence is referring to the process of educating young people to help them reach their goals, so "attainment" is the most appropriate word to use. The other options do not fit as well in the context of the sentence. "Evolution" and "preservation" do not relate to education, while "enforcement" and "creating" do not fit the context of the sentence.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
They were warned, so they have ...... to blame for the problems they are now facing.

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Option A, "themselves", is the best word to complete the sentence. The sentence means that the people being referred to had been warned beforehand, so they are responsible for the problems they are now facing. The word "themselves" accurately represents this idea by emphasizing that the responsibility lies solely with those who were warned, rather than with any other group. The other options, such as "ourselves" and "yourselves", are not appropriate as they do not accurately reflect the situation being described.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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The word that best completes the gap in question 98 is "potent." This is because the sentence is discussing drugs that give protection against childhood diseases, and "potent" means strong or effective. Therefore, it makes sense to use this word in the context of discussing drugs that can prevent diseases.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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In question 82, the best option to complete the gap is "behaviour". The passage is discussing how education plays a role in shaping attitudes and conditioning responses to society as a whole. One's formal and informal education can influence how they behave in society. Therefore, "behaviour" is the most suitable option to fill the gap.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
It is high time you ....smoking

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The correct answer is "stopped". The phrase "It is high time" is an idiom that means something should happen without further delay. The structure that follows this idiom is usually in the past tense, which in this case is "stopped".

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is most...that despite the huge amount spent on health care, most hospitals lack basic medical equipment

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The word that best completes the sentence is "astonishing". This is because the sentence talks about the contradiction between the huge amount spent on health care and the lack of basic medical equipment in most hospitals. The word "astonishing" means surprising or shocking, which accurately captures the irony of the situation described in the sentence.

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
After his defeat in the war, the General....his army and went into retirement

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The best word to complete the sentence is "disbanded." Disband means to break up or dissolve an organization or group, which is what a defeated army would typically do. The sentence implies that the General no longer had control over his army, and thus the logical step would be to disband them. The other options are not appropriate for the context of the sentence. "Fired" means to dismiss someone from their job, which is not relevant to the situation. "Retried" means to be tried again in court, which does not fit the context of a defeated army. "Executed" means to be put to death, which is not what typically happens to a defeated general. "Disgraced" means to have lost respect or honor, which could be applicable to the situation, but does not directly answer the question of what the General did with his army.

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
On our way to Tarkwa Bay the sea was turbulent but fortunately it was quite….on our way back

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The word that is opposite in meaning to "rough" is the answer to this question. In the context of the sentence, "turbulent" refers to rough and stormy sea conditions. The sentence goes on to say that on the way back, the sea was quite the opposite of turbulent, so the correct answer is "calm," meaning peaceful and still.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He sent a card to his parents to congratulate them......their diamond wedding anniversary

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The correct option is "on". "On" is the most appropriate preposition to use when congratulating someone for an achievement or milestone, such as a wedding anniversary. Therefore, the sentence should read: "He sent a card to his parents to congratulate them on their diamond wedding anniversary."

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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The missing word is related to the formal set-up of schools. The option that best fits is "organized" as it means well-structured and well-planned, which reflects the nature of the school system. The other options are not suitable because they do not fit the context of the sentence. For example, "expensive" and "Europeanized" are not related to the nature of education, and "popular" and "different" do not give any clear indication of how education is structured.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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The word that best completes the gap in question 78 is "influence". The sentence talks about one's social group and how it has a great impact on individuals. The word "influence" means the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, and opinions of others. Therefore, it is the most appropriate option to complete the gap in this context.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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The best option to complete the gap in question 93 is "protection" (option D). The previous sentence talks about how modern science has made available ways to prevent childhood diseases, and then the blank space mentions "the only guarantee" for protection from these diseases. Therefore, the missing word should refer to a way of avoiding or preventing the diseases, and "protection" fits this context perfectly. Option A ("freedom") is not appropriate in this context because it does not relate to the prevention of childhood diseases. Option B ("discharge") is also not appropriate because it implies a medical treatment after a disease has already occurred, rather than prevention. Option C ("cure") is not appropriate because it implies treating a disease that has already occurred, rather than preventing it. Finally, option E ("victory") does not fit the context and is too strong a word for the sentence.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The labour leaders threatened a............with the government if the subsidy was removed

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The correct answer is "show-down". A "show-down" is a confrontation or conflict between two opposing parties or individuals, often with the intention of settling a dispute or achieving a resolution. In this context, the labour leaders are threatening a show-down with the government if the subsidy is removed, which implies that they are ready to engage in a confrontation or conflict if their demands are not met. The other options, "show-off", "show-biz", and "show-piece" do not fit the context of the sentence and are not appropriate choices to complete the sentence.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
......way you look at it, Alabi's case is a very bad one.

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In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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The sentence states that "Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man." The word that best completes the gap is "professions" (option C). This is because the sentence is referring to teaching as a profession, which is a type of occupation that requires specialized education and training. The other options, such as "activities" or "roles," are too general and do not specifically refer to the profession of teaching.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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The most suitable word to fill the gap in question 85 is "sporadic." The context of the sentence is discussing outbreaks of diseases and how they have been brought under control in the last fifty years. The word "sporadic" means occurring at irregular intervals or scattered instances, which fits well with the idea that some outbreaks of diseases still pose a danger to children, but they are not as widespread or frequent as they used to be. The other options do not fit well in the context of the sentence. "Common" implies that outbreaks of diseases are still widespread, which contradicts the overall message of the passage. "Universal" and "regular" do not accurately describe the frequency or occurrence of outbreaks. "Accidental" does not fit in the context of discussing outbreaks of diseases.

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Though we lost the match, we will get even with our opponents in the next round. This means that

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The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "Though we lost the match, we will get even with our opponents in the next round" is that we plan to win the next match against our opponents as a way of seeking revenge for the loss we suffered in the previous match. The phrase "get even" implies seeking revenge or settling a score. Therefore, the statement suggests that the team is determined to perform better in the next match and defeat their opponents.

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
My brother adores dogs but he has a very strong ....for cats

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The word that is opposite in meaning to "love" as used in the sentence is "dislike". The sentence states that the speaker's brother adores dogs, which means he has a strong love for them. However, the speaker also mentions that he has a strong feeling towards cats, and the opposite of love is dislike. Therefore, the correct answer is "dislike".

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Due to poor visibility all aircraft were grounded at the Kano Airport for two days. This means that.

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "Due to poor visibility all aircraft were grounded at the Kano Airport for two days" is that no aircraft could take off. The reason for this was poor visibility, which means the weather conditions at Kano Airport were not suitable for safe takeoff and landing of aircraft. This could be due to factors such as fog, heavy rain, or low clouds. As a result, the airport authorities decided to ground all aircraft for two days to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I do not like to flatter people but I must say that Bisi is......beautiful girl in the school

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The correct answer is "the most". The sentence implies that Bisi is the most beautiful girl in the school.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The earthquake that struck Mexico........the city

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The earthquake that struck Mexico ________ the city? The most appropriate word to complete this sentence is "devastated." This is because the word "devastated" means to cause great damage or destruction, which is exactly what happens when an earthquake strikes. Earthquakes can cause widespread destruction to buildings, roads, and other infrastructure, leaving cities in ruins. Therefore, it makes sense to use the word "devastated" to describe the impact of an earthquake on a city.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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The missing word in the given passage is related to the ability of a person to guide and encourage younger members of the community towards the goals of the group. Out of the given options, the most suitable word to fill the gap is "motivate" (option B). The word "motivate" means to provide someone with a motive or a reason to do something. In the context of the passage, the word "motivate" implies that the respected members of the community have the ability to inspire and encourage younger members to work towards achieving the goals of the group.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
You should take good care of your car....buy another one

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The best option that completes the sentence is "for you may not be able to". This sentence implies that taking good care of your car is necessary because it may not be possible for you to buy another one. The phrase "for you may not be able to" connects the two parts of the sentence and shows the reason why taking care of the car is important.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Though payment of the levy is voluntary it is…for all students to pay tuition fees

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The opposite of "voluntary" is "mandatory". The sentence implies that although payment of the levy is not mandatory, payment of tuition fees is mandatory for all students.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
If you want to succeed in life, you will have to shake....your lazy habits.

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The correct option is "off". "Shake off" means to get rid of or eliminate something, in this case, lazy habits. Therefore, the sentence means that if you want to succeed in life, you need to eliminate your lazy habits.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
He would have won the race.........

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The word or group of words that best completes the sentence is "if he had run faster." The sentence is in the past tense ("would have won"), which indicates that the race is already over. The speaker is speculating about what might have happened if the person being referred to had run differently in the past. The correct option to complete the sentence is "if he had run faster," which is a hypothetical statement in the past perfect tense. This suggests that if the person had run faster in the past, he would have won the race. The other options do not fit the tense and structure of the sentence, making "if he had run faster" the most appropriate choice.

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Besides being a qualified nurse, my mother is also good in accounting, hair-dressing and sewing; she is very....indeed.

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The sentence describes the mother as having expertise in multiple areas, so the word that best completes the sentence should indicate this. "Versatile" means capable of adapting to many different functions or activities, and is the most appropriate word to complete the sentence. "Skilled" and "clever" could also be appropriate, but "versatile" encompasses the idea of having a range of skills and abilities. "Pushful" is not a valid English word, and "hard-working" is not directly related to the idea of having multiple skills. Therefore, the correct answer is: - versatile.

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The officers pledged their.....loyalty to the new government

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The word that best completes the sentence is "unalloyed." "Unalloyed loyalty" means complete and sincere loyalty without any reservations or doubts.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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The best option to fill the gap in question number 91 is "immunity." This is because the sentence talks about developing a long-lasting protection against measles after having the disease. This long-lasting protection is commonly known as immunity, which means resistance to a particular disease. Therefore, option C - "immunity" is the most appropriate choice.

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Getting six distinctions in your mock examinations is praiseworthy but do not allow it to get into year head. This means that the good result

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence is that the good result "should not make you conceited." The sentence begins by acknowledging that getting six distinctions in mock exams is praiseworthy. However, the speaker advises against allowing the success to "get into your head," which means becoming overly confident or arrogant as a result of the success. Therefore, the sentence is cautioning against becoming too conceited or arrogant because of the good result, and the interpretation "should not make you conceited" is the most appropriate.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
.....kept the bicycle in the rain?

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From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, 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 General's response to the question on whether or not he would retire from the army was evasive

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In the given sentence, the word "evasive" means that the General's response was not straightforward or clear. He avoided giving a definite answer to the question. Therefore, the option that is closest in meaning to "evasive" is "elusive".

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The local government election result was cancelled because of widespread.....during voting.

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The sentence is referring to something that happened during the voting process that led to the cancellation of the local government election result. The word that best fits this context is "irregularities" (option E). "Irregularities" means that something was done improperly or illegally, which could refer to various actions such as ballot stuffing, voter intimidation, or tampering with the vote count. These irregularities can cause the election to be invalidated or cancelled because they compromise the integrity of the voting process and the validity of the results. Therefore, the use of the word "irregularities" in the sentence implies that some form of illegal or improper activity occurred during the voting process, leading to the cancellation of the election result.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
One of the pupils.....able to answer the question correctly.

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The correct option is "was". The sentence is in the past tense and "one" refers to a single person, so the correct verb form to use is the past singular "was".

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Teaching is one of the oldest -69- known to man. Every community from time immemorial must have had -70- known and respected for their ability to guide and -71- younger members of their community towards the -72- of the desired goals of their group. The -73- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of the -74- education process of those cultures; but there are very many informal ways of educating the young. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -75-, she is learning -76- skills in an informal set-up. One's -77- group also exerts a great -78- on individuals.
In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is highly -79-. There is the -80- of authority from the principal down to the class monitors. We have a fixed -81- plays an important role in shaping our attitudes and conditioning our -82- and responses to our society as a whole.
Mankind has been ravaged by many virus and -83- diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and many others including -84- known also as the common cold. -85- outbreaks of many of these diseases have been brought under control in the last fifty years. Some -86- like measles and whooping cough still pose a great danger to younger children. The -87- of measles are more easily -88- than those of whooping cough. Unlike that of many others, the virus of measles are more easily remained -89- for hundreds of years. However, once you have had an -90- of this dreadful disease, you develop an -91- which is almost complete and long lasting.
Modern science has made available -92- to prevent many childhood diseases and this is the only guarantee of -93- from these scourges. More effective treatment of complications arising from these childhood diseases using penicillin and other -94- has also helped to reduce the -95- rate among children. It is universally accepted that good -96- is the right of every human being and children do not have to die from these diseases which wiped out whole -97- in the Middle Ages. We have today -98- drugs which give protection against most childhood diseases.

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From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, 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.
Femi's comments were germane to the issue under discussion.

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The word "germane" in the sentence means "relevant". Femi's comments were important and connected to the matter being discussed.

Narrate a story to illustrate the warning: Look before you leap.

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There have been widespread complaints by students against the teaching staff: absenteeism, lateness to classes, failure to prepare lessons, and so on. As the senior prefect, write a letter to the principal, informing him of the situation and requesting him to take necessary action in order to avert a riot that is being secretly planned by students.

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

      Marriage as a human institution is facing its greatest threat ever in the twentieth century. Never, since the first man and woman were joined together, has the institution been beset by as many problems as it is now. And this trend, which started in the Western World, has spread and is spreading to all parts of the globe.  
      The most disturbing problem is the high rate of divorce. It is no longer a social stigma for women to fill in forms indicating that they are divorced; men. too, proclaim their liberty from the shackles of matrimony somehow with pride. Little wonder that young couples resort to separation and eventually divorce. at the slightest disagreement. 
      The availability of an alternative aggravates the seriousness of the problem. Instead of entering into matrimony, very many couples simply decide to live together. Even the courts now recognize such common law marriages, and respect the rights of partners in such associations. The great advantage this accords the partners is the fluidity of the association, the ease with which one or both can call off the union. 
      Besides, very many countries now enact laws that recognize the rights of children born out of wedlock. This singular factor has helped to shoot up the number of such children in many civilized communities. A recent survey in an urban college shows that about forty percent of the students were born out of wedlock. 
      Not less among the factors hastening the death of the marriage institution is the progressively rising cost of living. Nowadays, it is essential for both partners to be gainfully employed to be sure of a reasonable decent level of existence. The marriage ceremony itself costs so much that the young men simply remain single, raising one or two children from ladies who themselves are often willing collaborators against the institution of marriage.  
(a) What does the author mean by referring to marriage as an institution? 
(b) What do the words liberty and shackles mean, as used in the passage? 
(c) (i) What, according to the passage, is a common-law marriage? 
(ii) Mention one advantage of this system 
(d) Mention any two factors that are seriously threatening the marriage institution. 
(e) ... who themselves are willing collaborators against the institution of marriage. 
(i) What grammatical term is used to describe the above expression as used in the passage? 
(ii) What is its function? 
(f) For each of the following, find another word or phrase that means the same and which can replace it as used in the passage: 
(i) globe; (ii) stigma; (iii) an alternative; (iv) enact; (v) survey. 

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 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions on it. 
      Do the present policies on those who commit crimes reflect a class war? For long, people have alleged that certain laws discriminate against some members of the society while such laws favour others. Besides, some sociologists also claim. that .some members of the society are more prone to some specific crimes than others. So, our opening question is pertinent. 
      When we realize that armed robbery and similar offences require the use of brute force, it immediately becomes clear that these are offences almost exclusive to the masculine world. The offences are thus sex bound. Besides, the need to be physically strong and agile tends to exclude the upper middle-age and the elderly; so, age is also a factor, Moreover, members of the working class, who at least have some financial returns to rely on, hardly ever have the urge to resort to violence.. This tends to limit violent crimes to the unemployed, poor and desperate males in their late teens, twenties, or early thirties. Indeed, if elderly citizens are involved, they function as the barons, the financiers, who sit back at home while they let loose the dogs of vandalism and death. They provide the money and tools for the front line criminals. 
      Similarly, drug pushing tends to be more prevalent among the weaker sex, especially ladies in their twenties. They are biologically more attractive, and hence more likely to wade through the airport and border post while hiding deadly gramms of hard drugs within one or other of their bodily crevices. Again if older citizens are involved it is more as the barons, shielding the carriers from prosecution if they are caught. So, this is another crime that is largely sex-bound. 
      Punishments for offences limited to the citizens on the lower rungs of the socio-economic ladder appear to be harsher. So, robbery with violence attracts death, and pushing hard drugs attracts long jail terms. Meanwhile, pen robbery and large-scale fraud, offences which are invariably specific to the high class officials, do not attract severe penalties. Indeed, most culprits at this level manage to wriggle out of the net of the law. 
      There thus appears to be sufficient reasons to answer our original question in the affirmative. 
(a) Mention any two yardsticks used by the writer to categorize those who commit violent crimes. 
(b) What two roles do the barons of the identified crimes play? 
(c) Among what group of people are violent crimes most common? 
(d) (i) Does the writer consider the punishment for the various crimes mentioned in the passage as fair? 
(ii) Support your answer with a brief description of the writer's argument. 
(e) ...they let loose the dogs of vandalism and death. (I) What figure of speech is the above expression? 
(ii) What does the expression mean? 
(f) For each of the following words, find another word or phrase which means the same and can replace it as used in the passage: (i) pertinent: (ii) agile; (iii) desperate; (iv) prevalent; (v) severe.

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Your school was tipped to win the final match of the inter-school football competition for secondary schools in your state, but unfortunately you lost to the underdog. Write an article for publication in your school magazine on that match, explaining why your school lost and the lessons to be learnt.

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The Political Science Students Association in one of the higher institutions of learning has invited your school to participate in a debate on the topic: Civil Rule is Preferable to Military Rule. Write out your speech for or against the motion.

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You were an eye-witness to a fire outbreak which completely destroyed the main market in your town. Write an article suitable for publication in a national newspaper describing the incident and suggesting measures that could be adopted to prevent a recurrence. 

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You changed school recently and have been at the new school for six weeks. Write a letter to your uncle explaining why you left your former school and describe at least three things You find more interesting in the new school. 

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

      On a global basis, no statistics are adequate to suggest the magnitude of the revolution in education today. In the United States Information Services libraries in the third world, about thirty million people annually use the facilities provided. The agency distributes eight million books every year. The Soviet Union also distributes over one hundred and fifty million books to developing countries all over the world. But together, these programmes do not come near to meeting the world demand.

      Mere facts and figures cannot convey the human passion for learning. In the English-speaking teaching programmes mounted for children in Latin-American countries, children have been known to have sold the shoes off their feet to pay their way to classes. In Africa, a tribal chief was turned away from enrolling in a class because there were no more chairs. The next day, he and a contingent of his fellow chiefs were waiting outside the door, each carrying his own chair.

      This revolution is not limited to the developing world. In the United States there are more than fifty million students attending more than 185,000 public and private schools at all levels. There are more students today in the United States than there were city residents only forty years ago. We have entered an age in which education is not just a luxury which gives some men an advantage over others. It has become a necessity without which a person is defenseless in this complex industrialized society. Levels of education which were once regarded with awe have now become Commonplace. And jobs which once could be filled with possession of strength and native intelligence now call for a college degree. We have truly entered the century of the educated man.

      It is a mistake, however, to confuse skill with education. A man who has been taught only to hold a job has not been educated; he has only been trained. And the man who has merely been trained is not fully qualified to take his p a free society as a fully participating citizen. An all-round education should equip the learner for any challenges he may encounter.

      Education, of course, is not something that is acquired just in college. It is a life-long task and when I think of death, I think of it as the moment when the brain ceases to inquire and expand.

(a) In four sentences, one for each, summarize the instances given by the writer to show that education is spreading at a very rapid rate.

(b) In two sentences, one for each, state the reasons given by the writer to support the view that education is changing fast.

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