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Question 1 Rapport
The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.
According to the novel, Bint's Social Studies teacher is
Détails de la réponse
Bint describes her Social Studies teacher as meddlesome as she narrates how she took on her Social Studies teacher who thinks he knows "a little bit about every subject under the sun". This can be found on page 1 of the novel.
Question 2 Rapport
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Ayo does regular exercise to stretch his mind.
Détails de la réponse
The word "stretch" in the context "Ayo does regular exercise to stretch his mind" implies making the mind more flexible or broadening its capabilities. When we "stretch" something, we are essentially looking to expand or extend it beyond its current state.
To find the opposite of "stretch," we should look for a word that conveys the idea of limiting or narrowing rather than broadening.
Let's consider the options:
Therefore, the word that is opposite in meaning to "stretch" is "restrict".
Question 3 Rapport
In each of the following questions, choose the option that has the same vowel sounds as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Market
Détails de la réponse
Question 4 Rapport
Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
Maryam, the girl in my neighbourhood, treats people as if she _____ better than they are.
Détails de la réponse
In English grammar, when we refer to hypothetical or unreal situations, especially when expressing actions or states using 'as if', we often use the subjunctive mood. The subjunctive mood reflects wishes, hypotheticals, demands, or suggestions. In this case, "treats people as if she _____ better than they are," denotes a hypothetical situation. **Maryam is not actually better; it is just a hypothetical situation.**
For such hypotheticals in English, we typically use 'were,' regardless of whether the subject is singular or plural. Hence, the correct completion of the sentence is, Maryam, the girl in my neighbourhood, treats people as if she **were** better than they are.
Thus, "**were**" effectively completes the sentence because it aligns with the grammatical rules applied for hypothetical or unlikely conditions. This makes **"were"** the correct choice.
Question 5 Rapport
The passage below has gaps. Immediately after each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
In modern mining, there is a network of __6__ [A. way B. tunnels C. paths D. avenues] and passages, with openings and walls which in the dim light seem very bewildering. Right across the wall at the end of the inky black passage, the __7__ [A. miners B. toilers C. workers D. foreman] approach. The coal __8__ [A. front B. slope C. obstacle D. face] is neatly cut __9__ [A. slit B. gash C. bare D. aperture]. It extends level to a height of rather less than three feet. The rays of the miner's lamp shine on steel roof __10__ [A. beams B. supports C. spurs D. stays]. Thousands of feet of rock and earth are pressing down on those steel plates and __11__ [A. props B. wedges C. poles D. stakes], and the miners have to crawl through the small, deep opening in the wall to get to the coal in the mine that we are considering, the __12__ [A. gash B. hole C. seam D. opening] is nearly four feet thick and is being worked by a combination of __13__ [A. digging B. manpower C. machinery D. spade] and explosives. A mechanical __14__ [A. slit B. gash C. knife D. mesh] saws into the coal to a depth of four or five feet, thus separating it from its base. Explosives pushed into holes drilled at intervals in the coal are __15__ [A. fused B. extinguished C. detonated D. stuck] by remote control and blow the separated section of the coal to pieces.
What option best fills the gap labelled 13?
Détails de la réponse
The combination of "digging" and explosives is what is needed to harvest coal from a mine.
Question 6 Rapport
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as represented by the underlined letter(s)
urn
Détails de la réponse
To identify the option with the same vowel sound as represented by the underlined letters in "urn", we need to focus on the vowel sound of "ur", which is typically pronounced as the "er" sound (/ɜːr/). This sound is often found in words that rhyme with "turn" or "learn".
Let's analyze the words given:
Thus, the word "hearse" has the same vowel sound as "urn".
Question 7 Rapport
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Everyone thinks Ojo's decision to be a demagogue is ill-advised.
Détails de la réponse
To understand the meaning of the word demagogue, it's important to look at the characteristics associated with it. A demagogue is someone who seeks to gain power, influence, or leadership by appealing to people's emotions, fears, and prejudices rather than using rational arguments and reasoning. This often involves using rhetoric and propaganda to manipulate public opinion.
Now, let's look at the options:
Based on these explanations, the option nearest in meaning to demagogue is manipulator, because both involve influencing others by playing on their emotions or fears, often for selfish purposes.
Question 8 Rapport
Select the option that best completes the gap in the sentence.
Tests reveal that the winning athlete had taken some performance-enhancing ______.
Détails de la réponse
The best option to complete the sentence is: drugs.
In the context of sports and athletics, the term "performance-enhancing drugs" is commonly used to refer to substances that are taken to improve athletic performance. These substances can include various types of steroids and other medications that enhance physical capabilities, such as increasing strength or endurance.
The word "drugs" is the most appropriate term because it encompasses a wide range of chemical substances that can affect physical abilities. In contrast, "tablets," "caplets," and "capsules" refer to specific forms of medication delivery and do not specifically indicate substances that enhance performance. These terms describe the physical form in which a drug might be administered, but not the function or purpose of the substance.
Thus, when referring to substances taken by athletes to enhance performance, the correct term is drugs.
Question 9 Rapport
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Before going to bed, make sure you extinguish all the lights.
Détails de la réponse
The word "extinguish" typically refers to the act of putting out something like a fire, or in this case, turning off lights. When we search for the opposite meaning, we are looking for a word or phrase that conveys the idea of activating or starting something.
Analyzing the options provided:
1. "Turn off" means to deactivate or stop something from functioning. This does not represent the opposite of extinguishing, as they both suggest a stopping action.
2. "Turn out" is more commonly used for lights meaning to extinguish or turn off, similar to "extinguish."
3. "Switch on" refers to activating or starting something, like turning on a light. This is the opposite of "extinguish."
4. "Switch off" is similar in meaning to "extinguish," as it suggests stopping or deactivating lights or electrical devices.
Thus, the option that is opposite in meaning to "extinguish" is "switch on", as it involves starting or turning on something instead of stopping it.
Question 10 Rapport
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The judge declared the two accused guilty.
Détails de la réponse
The word "guilty" refers to being responsible for a wrongdoing or a crime. In a legal context, when someone is declared guilty, it means they have been found to have committed the offense they were charged with.
The opposite of being guilty is being free from blame or responsibility for the crime. This means the person is not responsible for the wrongdoing or has not committed the crime they were accused of.
The word that is opposite in meaning to "guilty" is therefore "innocent." This means the person is not blamed for any crime and has no responsibility for wrongdoing.
Question 11 Rapport
The passage below has gaps. Immediately following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
If one is looking for a particular book, he can either use the __6__ [A. reverse catalogue B. borrower's catalogue C. dictionary catalogue D. title catalogue] or the __7__ [A. author catalogue B. book catalogue C. title catalogue D. yearly catalogue] to locate the position of the book on the __8__ [A. table B. shelf C. cupboard D. desk] This can be done through the __9__ [A. borrower-mark B. reserve-mark C. call-mark D. year-mark] identification number. On the other hand, if the student has no particular book in mind, but wants to borrow any on a particular subject, say Mathematics, he can go to the __10__ [A. subject catalogue B. publisher catalogue C. reference catalogue D. cover catalogue]. There he will find the __11__ [A. book-card B. call-card C. author-card D. seller-card] of every book that deals with Mathematics as a subject. Apart from this, since all the shelves have instructions and numbers regarding the books on them, the person can read the __12__ [A. card's guide B. author's guide C. shelf-guides D. book-guides] and the book __13__ [A. acknowledgements B. commentaries C. titles D. spines] to get the book he wants. He can take the book to the __14__ [A. table B. reserve section C. sitting corner D. lending desk] where the library assistant removes the book card from the book __15__ [A. pocket B. title C. call-names D. reserve] and record the borrower's name on it.
Choose the option that best fills the gap labelled 12
Détails de la réponse
To choose the most appropriate option to fill the gap labeled 12, we need to consider the context of the sentence. The passage is discussing how a person can locate a book in a library, particularly focusing on the tools and aids available in the library shelves that help in finding books.
The sentence in question states that "all the shelves have instructions and numbers regarding the books on them." This indicates that there must be some sort of guide or aid present on the shelves that provide information about the books located there. The options provided are:
Let's analyze the options:
card's guide: This option seems less fitting because it specifically refers to cards, whereas the sentence is describing information or guides related to the shelves.
author's guide: While authorship might be a classification criteria in libraries, an "author's guide" would typically refer to guiding information about authors themselves, not about locating books on shelves.
shelf-guides: This is the most logical choice. The term "shelf-guides" suggests guides or instructions directly related to the shelves, which aligns well with the context of finding books placed on shelves through guidance.
book-guides: This terms is slightly broader, perhaps indicating guides related to books, but not specifically tied to the function of shelving, instructions, and identification mentioned in the sentence.
Therefore, the most appropriate option to fill the gap labeled 12 is "shelf-guides". The sentence makes sense with this choice because it indicates the presence of guides on the shelves used to locate books.
Question 12 Rapport
The passage below has gaps. Immediately after each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
In modern mining, there is a network of __6__ [A. way B. tunnels C. paths D. avenues] and passages, with openings and walls which in the dim light seem very bewildering. Right across the wall at the end of the inky black passage, the __7__ [A. miners B. toilers C. workers D. foreman] approach. The coal __8__ [A. front B. slope C. obstacle D. face] is neatly cut __9__ [A. slit B. gash C. bare D. aperture]. It extends level to a height of rather less than three feet. The rays of the miner's lamp shine on steel roof __10__ [A. beams B. supports C. spurs D. stays]. Thousands of feet of rock and earth are pressing down on those steel plates and __11__ [A. props B. wedges C. poles D. stakes], and the miners have to crawl through the small, deep opening in the wall to get to the coal in the mine that we are considering, the __12__ [A. gash B. hole C. seam D. opening] is nearly four feet thick and is being worked by a combination of __13__ [A. digging B. manpower C. machinery D. spade] and explosives. A mechanical __14__ [A. slit B. gash C. knife D. mesh] saws into the coal to a depth of four or five feet, thus separating it from its base. Explosives pushed into holes drilled at intervals in the coal are __15__ [A. fused B. extinguished C. detonated D. stuck] by remote control and blow the separated section of the coal to pieces.
What option best fills the gap labelled 9
Détails de la réponse
"Bare" describes the exposed or uncovered coal surface. Other options do not fit the description appropriately.
Question 13 Rapport
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The honeybee includes a group of insects that in a broad sense comprises all bees that make honey. They are social insects and live together in hives. The honeybee is remarkable for the dancing movement it performs in the hive to communicate information to its fellow bees about the location, distance, size, and quality of a particular food source in the surrounding area. There are two honeybee sexes, male and female, and two female castes. The two female castes are known as workers and queens. The males, or drones, are larger than the workers and are present only for about eight weeks, in early summer. The workers and queen have stingers, whereas the drones are stingless. The queens' unfertilised eggs develop into drones, whereas fertilised eggs develop into females, which may be either workers or virgin queens. Eggs destined to become queens are deposited in queen cells. After hatching, the virgin queens are fed royal jelly. When not fed a diet consisting solely of royal jelly, virgin queens will develop into workers.
Adapted from Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopedia (2020, March 24), honeybee. Encyclopedia Britannica.
Apart from being born royal, a queen can lose its royalty by becoming a worker through
Détails de la réponse
A queen bee can lose her status and develop into a worker bee primarily due to a **change in her diet**. When a bee larva is developing, its diet determines whether it becomes a queen or a worker. Larvae that are destined to become queens are fed **royal jelly** throughout their development. This special diet contains higher levels of certain nutrients and hormones that trigger the development of queen-specific characteristics, such as fully developed ovaries and larger body size.
If a larva does not receive a continuous diet of royal jelly but instead is given a substance called **bee bread** (a mixture of pollen and honey), it will develop into a worker bee. Worker bees are sterile females and have different physical and behavioral characteristics compared to queens.
Thus, if a potential queen bee larva is not fed an adequate amount of royal jelly due to the absence of certain conditions or mishaps, it can lead to the development of a worker bee. In essence, the appropriate diet is crucial for the maintenance of a bee's royal status.
Question 14 Rapport
hoose the option that best completes the sentence.
The ______ of armed robbery has been on the increase.
Détails de la réponse
To complete the sentence accurately, we need to choose the word that correctly aligns with the context of an increase in occurrences over time. Here are the meanings of the options provided:
Therefore, "The incidence of armed robbery has been on the increase." is the most suitable completion for the sentence because it specifically denotes the rate or **occurrence of a phenomenon, highlighting that it is rising.**
Question 15 Rapport
The passage below has gaps. Immediately after each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
In modern mining, there is a network of __6__ [A. way B. tunnels C. paths D. avenues] and passages, with openings and walls which in the dim light seem very bewildering. Right across the wall at the end of the inky black passage, the __7__ [A. miners B. toilers C. workers D. foreman] approach. The coal __8__ [A. front B. slope C. obstacle D. face] is neatly cut __9__ [A. slit B. gash C. bare D. aperture]. It extends level to a height of rather less than three feet. The rays of the miner's lamp shine on steel roof __10__ [A. beams B. supports C. spurs D. stays]. Thousands of feet of rock and earth are pressing down on those steel plates and __11__ [A. props B. wedges C. poles D. stakes], and the miners have to crawl through the small, deep opening in the wall to get to the coal in the mine that we are considering, the __12__ [A. gash B. hole C. seam D. opening] is nearly four feet thick and is being worked by a combination of __13__ [A. digging B. manpower C. machinery D. spade] and explosives. A mechanical __14__ [A. slit B. gash C. knife D. mesh] saws into the coal to a depth of four or five feet, thus separating it from its base. Explosives pushed into holes drilled at intervals in the coal are __15__ [A. fused B. extinguished C. detonated D. stuck] by remote control and blow the separated section of the coal to pieces.
What option best fills the gap labelled 6
Détails de la réponse
To fill the gap labeled 6, we must consider the context of modern mining. In a mining environment, particularly in underground mines, there is a complex system of underground passages. These passages are not just random paths or tracks, but specific types of structures that allow for access to different parts of the mine.
The most appropriate word from the given options is "tunnels". Here's why:
Therefore, given the description of a network with walls and openings, "tunnels" is the most logical choice, accurately reflecting the structured underground passageways in modern mines.
Question 16 Rapport
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
She is travelling to Abuja. She'll return next week.
Détails de la réponse
The original sentences convey two pieces of information: that she is currently travelling to Abuja and that she will return next week. The option that best maintains this information without adding unnecessary condition or incorrect wording is: She is travelling to Abuja and returning next week.
This option uses the conjunction "and" to correctly connect the two independent clauses, capturing both ideas without implying a restrictive or conditional relationship between the two actions. Hence, it accurately summarises the information conveyed in the original sentence fragment.
Question 17 Rapport
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The judge pronounced the suspect guilty.
Détails de la réponse
The word **"guilty"** means having committed an offense or crime, or being responsible for a wrongdoing. Therefore, the word opposite in meaning would imply that the suspect is not held responsible or not having committed the crime.
Let?s examine the options:
1. **Acquitted:** This term means that the suspect has been declared not guilty of the charge; they have been found innocent of the crime. Therefore, **"acquitted"** is the opposite of **"guilty"**.
2. **Discharged:** This word typically means that a person is released from a duty or obligation, but it does not specifically indicate innocence regarding a crime.
3. **Corrected:** This means to make something right or rectify a fault. It doesn't relate directly to legal judgments or guilt.
4. **Executed:** This refers to carrying out a sentence, such as capital punishment, and is often associated with guilt and punishment rather than indicating innocence.
Hence, the correct opposite of **"guilty"** in this context is **"acquitted."**
Question 18 Rapport
The passage below has gap(s), following each gap is four options. For each gap, choose the most appropriate option.
Teaching is a noble profession. Only those who have the calling to __6__ [A. impact B. impart C. infer D. confer] knowledge is called great teachers.
The teachers' duty goes beyond the four walls of a classroom. They teach students various topics and __7__ [A. formula B. courses C. classes D. subjects]. The teacher listens to their students express their worries and fears, yet the teacher has to pacify and __8__ [A. care B. guide C. beat D. guard] them through the right paths.
As a __9__ [A. stakeholder B. shareholder C. officeholder D. cardholder] in the field of education, the teacher ensures that teaching-learning __10__ [A. habit B. function C. process D. policy] takes place in and out of the classroom. The teacher lights the candle for the others to see. He/ she is fast enough to move at the speed of the __11__ [A. guiness B. genius C. heinous D. spacious] and patient enough for the slow-learner to catch up.
In his care are the __12__ [A. book B. diary C. register D. attendance], the mark book and every other document which must be duly filled. While at home, the teacher still plans his lesson and prepares his teaching __13__ [A. books B. steps C. maps D. aids], all for the purpose of effective teaching-learning process.
Teachers should not be brushed aside in the society as teaching is the profession that __14__ [A. birthed B. delivered C. approached D. positioned] other professions. Teachers should be given a great __15__ [A. attention B. honour C. privilege D. care] in the society.
Fill the gap labelled 6
Détails de la réponse
The correct word to fill gap 6 is impart. Let's break down why this is the most appropriate choice:
In this context, we are discussing what teachers do with knowledge. The word "impart" means to communicate, pass on, or give knowledge to others. Teachers are responsible for giving knowledge to their students, which aligns perfectly with the idea of teaching as a process of **imparting** wisdom, skills, and information.
Now, let's quickly look at why the other options might not fit as well:
Therefore, given the context of the sentence, the best word choice is impart, as it aligns with the idea of teachers sharing and transferring knowledge to their students.
Question 19 Rapport
The passage below has gaps. Immediately after each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
In modern mining, there is a network of __6__ [A. way B. tunnels C. paths D. avenues] and passages, with openings and walls which in the dim light seem very bewildering. Right across the wall at the end of the inky black passage, the __7__ [A. miners B. toilers C. workers D. foreman] approach. The coal __8__ [A. front B. slope C. obstacle D. face] is neatly cut __9__ [A. slit B. gash C. bare D. aperture]. It extends level to a height of rather less than three feet. The rays of the miner's lamp shine on steel roof __10__ [A. beams B. supports C. spurs D. stays]. Thousands of feet of rock and earth are pressing down on those steel plates and __11__ [A. props B. wedges C. poles D. stakes], and the miners have to crawl through the small, deep opening in the wall to get to the coal in the mine that we are considering, the __12__ [A. gash B. hole C. seam D. opening] is nearly four feet thick and is being worked by a combination of __13__ [A. digging B. manpower C. machinery D. spade] and explosives. A mechanical __14__ [A. slit B. gash C. knife D. mesh] saws into the coal to a depth of four or five feet, thus separating it from its base. Explosives pushed into holes drilled at intervals in the coal are __15__ [A. fused B. extinguished C. detonated D. stuck] by remote control and blow the separated section of the coal to pieces.
What option best fills the gap labelled 15?
Détails de la réponse
The gap labeled 15 in the passage needs to be filled with a word that describes the process of activating explosives. In mining operations, after explosives are placed in drilled holes within the coal, they need to be activated to break the coal into pieces. The most appropriate word to describe this activation process is "detonated."
Detonated refers to the process of setting off explosives, causing them to explode. This aligns perfectly with the context of the passage, where explosives are used to break apart a section of coal. Other options such as "fused," "extinguished," and "stuck" do not fit the context, as they either describe different actions or are unrelated to the process of triggering an explosion.
Question 20 Rapport
The passage below has gaps. Following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
One way in which we come to see monolingual standard languages as the norm and __6__ [A. deviations B. aberrations C. criticisms D. deviants] from the imagined monolingual standard language as aberrant, and remember each individual __7__ [A. repertoire B. word C. idea D. statement] is a deviation but repertoires characterised by greater deviation as problematic is through the close association between language and place. You would have seen maps that map languages into territory. You probably can __8__ [A. write B. set C. conjure D. let] in your mind a map of the Americas where almost all of North America is __9__ [A. known B. coded C. accepted D. conceded] for English except for a bit of French in East Canada, more than half of Central and South America would be coded for Spanish, the other big chunk (Brazil) for Portuguese, and three tiny __10__ [A. havens B. colonies C. isles D. pockets] of English, Dutch and French where the states of Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana are located in addition to maps based on the __11__ [A. national B. common C. local D regional] language of a state, you would be able to find more fine-grained maps that map traditional minority languages into a particular territory. Language maps do not only inform us about global language distributions; they also fulfil a __12__ [A. interactive B. discursive C. intuitive D. reclusive] function, they establish a __13__ [A. plan B. wedge C. bridge D. link] between language and territory as a central and normal way to think about language use. The territorial __14__ [A. principle B. concept C. perception D. technique] is foundational to most thinking about linguistic justice because it __15__ [A. undergirds B. undermines C. underestimate D. underserved] linguistic legislation.
(Source: Ingrid Piler, 2016 p. 33, Linguistic Diversity and Social Justice. Oxford, Oxford University Press)
Select the option that best fills the gap labelled 15
Détails de la réponse
The options provided for the gap labeled 15 are "undergirds," "undermines," "underestimate," and "underserved." In this context, the sentence is trying to convey how the "territorial principle" is important to most thinking about linguistic justice. The term "linguistic legislation" suggests some kind of legal support or structure related to language use. For this reason, the most appropriate option is "undergirds." This is because "undergirds" means to provide foundational support or a basis for something. Here, it indicates that the territorial principle forms the basis or supportive framework for linguistic legislation. Therefore, the correct choice is undergirds.
Question 21 Rapport
Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
My uncle is not sure ____ the strange guests were.
Détails de la réponse
To complete the sentence "My uncle is not sure ____ the strange guests were," we need to select a word that logically fits in the context of identifying or specifying something about the "strange guests."
1. **Which:** Typically used to choose between options or to specify a particular item or group from others. It does not fit well here because we are not choosing between a set of known options.
2. **Who:** Used to refer to the subject or inquiring about the identity of a person or people. This option fits well here since we are talking about people, the "strange guests," and trying to identify them. The sentence would be: "My uncle is not sure who the strange guests were."
3. **Whom:** Used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition and often follows a preposition. It would not fit here because the structure of the sentence requires a subject complement, not an object.
4. **What:** Generally used to ask questions about things, rather than people. Since we are talking about people, "strange guests," this option doesn't fit well.
Therefore, the best choice is **who**, as it properly addresses the question of identifying the strange guests, effectively completing the sentence as "My uncle is not sure who the strange guests were."
Question 22 Rapport
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The honeybee includes a group of insects that in a broad sense comprises all bees that make honey. They are social insects and live together in hives. The honeybee is remarkable for the dancing movement it performs in the hive to communicate information to its fellow bees about the location, distance, size, and quality of a particular food source in the surrounding area. There are two honeybee sexes, male and female, and two female castes. The two female castes are known as workers and queens. The males, or drones, are larger than the workers and are present only for about eight weeks, in early summer. The workers and queen have stingers, whereas the drones are stingless. The queens' unfertilised eggs develop into drones, whereas fertilised eggs develop into females, which may be either workers or virgin queens. Eggs destined to become queens are deposited in queen cells. After hatching, the virgin queens are fed royal jelly. When not fed a diet consisting solely of royal jelly, virgin queens will develop into workers.
Adapted from Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopedia (2020, March 24), honeybee. Encyclopedia Britannica.
Another word for the word destined according to the passage would be
Détails de la réponse
In the passage, the word "destined" refers to the predetermined fate or purpose of the eggs in the honeybee colony. It mentions that "eggs destined to become queens" are deposited in queen cells, meaning these eggs are predetermined to develop into queens.
Question 23 Rapport
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the options to which the given sentence relates.
The architect did the DESIGN.
Détails de la réponse
Emphatic stress is the placement of greater stress on a particular word in a sentence or utterance for emphasis, correction or clarification. To test for emphatic stress, the contrasting question should affirm or negate the specific word in capital letters ("DESIGN"). Option D contrasts "design" with "draft," making it the appropriate response to confirm emphasis.
Question 24 Rapport
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Ebere's indolence contrasts with her sister's.
Détails de la réponse
The word indolence means a tendency to avoid activity or exertion; essentially, it refers to being lazy or avoiding work. To find the word that is opposite in meaning, we need to look for a term that conveys the idea of someone being hardworking or active.
Let's go through the options:
Indulgence means allowing oneself or another to enjoy something, which doesn't directly relate to being lazy or hardworking.
Laziness is actually similar in meaning to indolence, as it also refers to the avoidance of work or being idle.
Diligence means careful and persistent work or effort. This is the opposite of indolence because it implies being active, hardworking, and industrious. Therefore, diligence is the correct opposite of indolence.
Prudence involves being careful and sensible in one's actions, especially in willful consideration of the future. While it involves thoughtful behavior, it doesn't directly relate to laziness or being hardworking.
In summary, the word opposite in meaning to indolence is diligence, as it represents being hardworking and dedicated to tasks.
Question 25 Rapport
Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllables are written in capital letters.
declamation
Détails de la réponse
In English, the word "declamation" is divided into syllables as "de-cla-ma-tion". To determine the correct stress pattern for this word, we need to identify which syllable is pronounced more forcefully or with greater emphasis. Stress patterns often follow certain predictable patterns in English words, particularly those derived from Latin or other languages.
For the word "declamation," the stress typically falls on the third syllable: "ma." This is because many English words that end in "-ation" have their primary stress on the syllable right before "-tion." Therefore, the correct stress pattern is "declaMAtion," with the emphasis on "ma."
Question 26 Rapport
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Driving in Lagos is a difficult task.
Détails de la réponse
The sentence "Driving in Lagos is a difficult task" describes the nature of driving in Lagos, indicating that it is not easy. This implies that there are complexities or challenges involved in driving in this location. To put it simply:
Therefore, the option that best explains this is: "It is a herculean task driving in Lagos."
Question 27 Rapport
The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.
The character referred to as the quiet one in the novel was named Talle because
Détails de la réponse
"The quiet one" was named Talle on account of the fact that his mother died shortly after his birth. This can be found on page 21 of the novel.
Question 28 Rapport
Choose the option that best completes the gap in the sentence.
Mr Ezeh _______ with some solutions to the issue.
Détails de la réponse
In the given sentence, "Mr. Ezeh _______ with some solutions to the issue," the correct verb phrase to fill the gap is "came up." The sentence is likely referring to a past action where Mr. Ezeh presented or generated solutions.
Here's why each option can be considered:
Therefore, "came up" is the correct choice because it implies Mr. Ezeh thought of or presented solutions in the past.
Question 29 Rapport
The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.
At first, Salma did not like the
Détails de la réponse
In Khadija Abubakar Jalli's novel, The Life Changer, Salma initially had reservations about the composition of her roommates in the hostel. Salma was depicted as someone who had a strong personality and certain preconceived notions about people from different backgrounds. Consequently, she felt uncertain and uncomfortable about sharing a room with individuals whose ethnic and cultural backgrounds were different from hers.
Her initial reluctance was not focused on the ethnic groups of her roommates per se, but rather on the entire dynamics and diversity of the composition. Such situations can be challenging for people as they might fear potential conflicts or misunderstandings due to diverse cultural or personal habits. However, over time, with exposure and understanding, Salma learns to appreciate this diversity. This transformation underlines one of the themes of the book, highlighting personal growth and the importance of open-mindedness.
It's important to note that Salma's feelings were not about the room she was allocated or the hostel itself; her primary concern was more about her roommates and the immediate social environment she had to adapt to. This reflects a common challenge faced by many individuals when they encounter new environments, especially places that require close interactions with people of diverse backgrounds.
Question 30 Rapport
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentences.
I decided to back up my friend's argument at the meeting.
Détails de la réponse
The sentence "I decided to back up my friend's argument at the meeting" conveys the idea of giving support or reinforcement to your friend's argument during the meeting.
Backing up someone generally means providing support, defense, or reinforcement, especially when they're presenting a point of view or argument in a discussion or meeting.
The option that best explains this statement is "I endorsed my friend." When you endorse someone, you are communicating your approval and support for what they have said or done. It shows agreement and willingness to give additional credibility or strength to their argument.
Question 31 Rapport
Choose the option that best completes the gap in the sentence.
Are those girls friends of _____?
Détails de la réponse
The correct choice to complete the sentence is "yours."
Here's the explanation:
Therefore, the sentence should read: "Are those girls friends of yours?"
Question 32 Rapport
Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
My uncle is not sure ____ the strange guests were.
Détails de la réponse
The most suitable option to complete the sentence "My uncle is not sure ____ the strange guests were." is "who". Here's the explanation:
The word "who" is used when referring to people and asking about their identity. In the given sentence, "the strange guests" are people whose identity is uncertain to the uncle. Therefore, the correct word to fill the blank is "who".
In contrast:
Question 33 Rapport
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
A prosperous lawyer is definitely hardworking.
Détails de la réponse
The word prosperous means being successful, especially in terms of wealth or finances. When someone is referred to as a prosperous lawyer, it indicates that they are financially successful and probably earns a substantial income from their legal practice.
To find a word with the opposite meaning, look for a term that indicates a lack of financial success or wealth. Here's an analysis of the options:
Based on the meanings, the option that is directly opposite to prosperous is poor, because while prosperous indicates wealth and success, poor indicates a lack of financial resources.
Question 34 Rapport
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The newly employed teachers gave their work rapt attention.
Détails de la réponse
The phrase "rapt attention" means giving complete and undivided attention. When someone gives "rapt attention," they are fully absorbed and focused on something. Let?s consider each option:
Therefore, the option nearest in meaning to "rapt attention" is concentrated.
Question 35 Rapport
In each of the following questions, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Gap
Détails de la réponse
Question 36 Rapport
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The honeybee includes a group of insects that in a broad sense comprises all bees that make honey. They are social insects and live together in hives. The honeybee is remarkable for the dancing movement it performs in the hive to communicate information to its fellow bees about the location, distance, size, and quality of a particular food source in the surrounding area. There are two honeybee sexes, male and female, and two female castes. The two female castes are known as workers and queens. The males, or drones, are larger than the workers and are present only for about eight weeks, in early summer. The workers and queen have stingers, whereas the drones are stingless. The queens' unfertilised eggs develop into drones, whereas fertilised eggs develop into females, which may be either workers or virgin queens. Eggs destined to become queens are deposited in queen cells. After hatching, the virgin queens are fed royal jelly. When not fed a diet consisting solely of royal jelly, virgin queens will develop into workers.
Adapted from Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopedia (2020, March 24), honeybee. Encyclopedia Britannica.
https://www.britannica.com/animal/honeybee
According to the passage, it is not all honeybees that produce?
Détails de la réponse
According to the passage, it is not all honeybees that produce eggs. The passage explains that there are different roles and castes within honeybee society. Only the queen has the ability to lay eggs. The other bees, such as the workers and drones, do not lay eggs. Workers carry out other functions like foraging and taking care of the hive, while drones do not participate in laying eggs as they are males.
Question 37 Rapport
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the options to which the given sentence relates.
My only SON speaks like an orator.
Détails de la réponse
In the sentence "My only SON speaks like an orator.", the word SON is emphasized. This means that the distinction is being drawn in reference to the person speaking who is the son.
To identify the correct option related to this emphatic stress, we need to consider a question where the subject, which in this case is SON, is being queried or challenged.
Here's how you can assess the options:
The sentence that relates correctly to the given sentence's emphatic stress on SON is: "Does my only daughter speak like an orator?" This directly challenges and tests the emphasis placed on SON by suggesting an alternative subject, that is the daughter.
Question 38 Rapport
The passage below has gap(s), following each gap is four options. For each gap, choose the most appropriate option.
Teaching is a noble profession. Only those who have the calling to __6__ [A. impact B. impart C. infer D. confer] knowledge is called great teachers.
The teachers' duty goes beyond the four walls of a classroom. They teach students various topics and __7__ [A. formula B. courses C. classes D. subjects]. The teacher listens to their students express their worries and fears, yet the teacher has to pacify and __8__ [A. care B. guide C. beat D. guard] them through the right paths.
As a __9__ [A. stakeholder B. shareholder C. officeholder D. cardholder] in the field of education, the teacher ensures that teaching-learning __10__ [A. habit B. function C. process D. policy] takes place in and out of the classroom. The teacher lights the candle for the others to see. He/ she is fast enough to move at the speed of the __11__ [A. guiness B. genius C. heinous D. spacious] and patient enough for the slow-learner to catch up.
In his care are the __12__ [A. book B. diary C. register D. attendance], the mark book and every other document which must be duly filled. While at home, the teacher still plans his lesson and prepares his teaching __13__ [A. books B. steps C. maps D. aids], all for the purpose of effective teaching-learning process.
Teachers should not be brushed aside in the society as teaching is the profession that __14__ [A. birthed B. delivered C. approached D. positioned] other professions. Teachers should be given a great __15__ [A. attention B. honour C. privilege D. care] in the society.
Fill the gap labelled 11
Détails de la réponse
The correct word to fill the gap is "genius." The passage talks about the teacher's ability to handle both fast and slow learners. The phrase "speed of the genius" suggests moving quickly at the pace of someone who is extremely intelligent. This word fits the context because it implies a quick pace or high capability in understanding, which relates to how teachers manage students of varying learning speeds.
Question 39 Rapport
The passage below has gaps. Following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
One way in which we come to see monolingual standard languages as the norm and __6__ [A. deviations B. aberrations C. criticisms D. deviants] from the imagined monolingual standard language as aberrant, and remember each individual __7__ [A. repertoire B. word C. idea D. statement] is a deviation but repertoires characterised by greater deviation as problematic is through the close association between language and place. You would have seen maps that map languages into territory. You probably can __8__ [A. write B. set C. conjure D. let] in your mind a map of the Americas where almost all of North America is __9__ [A. known B. coded C. accepted D. conceded] for English except for a bit of French in East Canada, more than half of Central and South America would be coded for Spanish, the other big chunk (Brazil) for Portuguese, and three tiny __10__ [A. havens B. colonies C. isles D. pockets] of English, Dutch and French where the states of Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana are located in addition to maps based on the __11__ [A. national B. common C. local D regional] language of a state, you would be able to find more fine-grained maps that map traditional minority languages into a particular territory. Language maps do not only inform us about global language distributions; they also fulfil a __12__ [A. interactive B. discursive C. intuitive D. reclusive] function, they establish a __13__ [A. plan B. wedge C. bridge D. link] between language and territory as a central and normal way to think about language use. The territorial __14__ [A. principle B. concept C. perception D. technique] is foundational to most thinking about linguistic justice because it __15__ [A. undergirds B. undermines C. underestimate D. underserved] linguistic legislation.
(Source: Ingrid Piler, 2016 p. 33, Linguistic Diversity and Social Justice. Oxford, Oxford University Press)
Select the option that best fills the gap labelled 13
Détails de la réponse
To select the best option for the gap labeled 13, it is important to understand the context of the passage. The sentence discusses how language maps influence the way we associate language with territory. They establish a certain connection or relationship between the two.
The word "link" is appropriate here because it denotes a connection or relationship, which aligns well with the idea of associating language with specific territories. A "link" in this context serves to connect the concept of language to geographical areas, which is central to understanding language distribution and usage.
On the other hand:
Thus, the most suitable option is "link" as it effectively conveys the act of connecting language with territory. This connection is fundamental to the way we conceptualize language distribution.
Question 40 Rapport
Choose the option that rhymes with the given word
hurt
Détails de la réponse
To find a word that rhymes with "hurt," we need to look for a word with a similar ending sound. The word "hurt" ends with the sound "urt."
Let's analyze the given options:
Therefore, the word "shirt" rhymes with "hurt" because they both end with a similar sound. The main requirement for words to rhyme is that their ending phonetic sounds match or are very similar.
Question 41 Rapport
The passage below has gaps. Following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
One way in which we come to see monolingual standard languages as the norm and __6__ [A. deviations B. aberrations C. criticisms D. deviants] from the imagined monolingual standard language as aberrant, and remember each individual __7__ [A. repertoire B. word C. idea D. statement] is a deviation but repertoires characterised by greater deviation as problematic is through the close association between language and place. You would have seen maps that map languages into territory. You probably can __8__ [A. write B. set C. conjure D. let] in your mind a map of the Americas where almost all of North America is __9__ [A. known B. coded C. accepted D. conceded] for English except for a bit of French in East Canada, more than half of Central and South America would be coded for Spanish, the other big chunk (Brazil) for Portuguese, and three tiny __10__ [A. havens B. colonies C. isles D. pockets] of English, Dutch and French where the states of Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana are located in addition to maps based on the __11__ [A. national B. common C. local D regional] language of a state, you would be able to find more fine-grained maps that map traditional minority languages into a particular territory. Language maps do not only inform us about global language distributions; they also fulfil a __12__ [A. interactive B. discursive C. intuitive D. reclusive] function, they establish a __13__ [A. plan B. wedge C. bridge D. link] between language and territory as a central and normal way to think about language use. The territorial __14__ [A. principle B. concept C. perception D. technique] is foundational to most thinking about linguistic justice because it __15__ [A. undergirds B. undermines C. underestimate D. underserved] linguistic legislation.
(Source: Ingrid Piler, 2016 p. 33, Linguistic Diversity and Social Justice. Oxford, Oxford University Press)
Select the option that fills the gap labelled 6
Détails de la réponse
The sentence discusses how monolingual standard languages are seen as the norm and anything differing from this is considered aberrant. "Deviations" fits as it means variations or departures from the standard.
Question 42 Rapport
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
All men in public life should be altruistic.
Détails de la réponse
The term "altruistic" means being selflessly concerned for the well-being of others. Essentially, an altruistic person prioritizes the needs and interests of others over their own.
To find the word that is opposite in meaning to "altruistic," we need to identify a word that implies a lack of concern for others and a focus on oneself.
So, the option that is opposite in meaning to "altruistic" is "selfish".
Question 43 Rapport
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The lecturer's wife has become quite unconscionable.
Détails de la réponse
The word "unconscionable" refers to behaviour that is immoral or unethical and beyond what is reasonable or just. The nearest in meaning to the word unconscionable is unbecoming, which means inappropriate or not in keeping with the standards of behaviour expected in a particular context, though less severe than unconscionable.
Question 44 Rapport
The passage below has gaps. Following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
One way in which we come to see monolingual standard languages as the norm and __6__ [A. deviations B. aberrations C. criticisms D. deviants] from the imagined monolingual standard language as aberrant, and remember each individual __7__ [A. repertoire B. word C. idea D. statement] is a deviation but repertoires characterised by greater deviation as problematic is through the close association between language and place. You would have seen maps that map languages into territory. You probably can __8__ [A. write B. set C. conjure D. let] in your mind a map of the Americas where almost all of North America is __9__ [A. known B. coded C. accepted D. conceded] for English except for a bit of French in East Canada, more than half of Central and South America would be coded for Spanish, the other big chunk (Brazil) for Portuguese, and three tiny __10__ [A. havens B. colonies C. isles D. pockets] of English, Dutch and French where the states of Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana are located in addition to maps based on the __11__ [A. national B. common C. local D regional] language of a state, you would be able to find more fine-grained maps that map traditional minority languages into a particular territory. Language maps do not only inform us about global language distributions; they also fulfil a __12__ [A. interactive B. discursive C. intuitive D. reclusive] function, they establish a __13__ [A. plan B. wedge C. bridge D. link] between language and territory as a central and normal way to think about language use. The territorial __14__ [A. principle B. concept C. perception D. technique] is foundational to most thinking about linguistic justice because it __15__ [A. undergirds B. undermines C. underestimate D. underserved] linguistic legislation.
(Source: Ingrid Piler, 2016 p. 33, Linguistic Diversity and Social Justice. Oxford, Oxford University Press)
Select the option that best fills the gap labelled 14
Détails de la réponse
The best option to fill the gap labeled 14 is "principle." The passage discusses the idea of associating language with specific territories or regions. It suggests that thinking about linguistic justice is based on certain fundamental ideas or rules regarding how language should be connected to particular territories. A "principle" refers to a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning. In this context, the "territorial principle" refers to the fundamental idea that language is inherently connected to specific geographic areas, and this idea forms the basis for discussions about linguistic justice and legislation.
Question 45 Rapport
The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.
The use of the expression Notes of Salvation is
Détails de la réponse
Notes of Salvation is a euphemism for the cheat notes that Kola passed to Salma during the examination. It helps to reduce the unpleasantness of what the cheat notes represent.
Question 46 Rapport
Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows
One of the basic language skills is reading. In any literate society, reading is a very essential aspect of effective communication in daily activities. Reading has been many things to many people. To some people, it is like looking at printed words while most students see it as a tedious task that has to be performed in order to pass a particular examination. Reading, like any other term, has been described in different ways, such as "Reading as an intellectual activity directed towards the extraction of information from a written piece". One of the causes of mass failure in various examinations among candidates is their inability to imbibe a good reading culture. With poor reading habits, learners cannot comprehend the emphasised hence adequate textbooks should be provided for students.
(Adapted from Ayo Banjo et al (2020) New Oxford Secondary English Course for Senior Secondary School. Ibadan: Oxford University)
From the passage, it is implied that
Détails de la réponse
The passage states, "most students see it as a tedious task that has to be performed in order to pass a particular examination." This implies that the majority of students perceive reading as a challenging activity.
Question 47 Rapport
The passage below has gap(s), following each gap is four options. For each gap, choose the most appropriate option.
Teaching is a noble profession. Only those who have the calling to __6__ [A. impact B. impart C. infer D. confer] knowledge is called great teachers.
The teachers' duty goes beyond the four walls of a classroom. They teach students various topics and __7__ [A. formula B. courses C. classes D. subjects]. The teacher listens to their students express their worries and fears, yet the teacher has to pacify and __8__ [A. care B. guide C. beat D. guard] them through the right paths.
As a __9__ [A. stakeholder B. shareholder C. officeholder D. cardholder] in the field of education, the teacher ensures that teaching-learning __10__ [A. habit B. function C. process D. policy] takes place in and out of the classroom. The teacher lights the candle for the others to see. He/ she is fast enough to move at the speed of the __11__ [A. guiness B. genius C. heinous D. spacious] and patient enough for the slow-learner to catch up.
In his care are the __12__ [A. book B. diary C. register D. attendance], the mark book and every other document which must be duly filled. While at home, the teacher still plans his lesson and prepares his teaching __13__ [A. books B. steps C. maps D. aids], all for the purpose of effective teaching-learning process.
Teachers should not be brushed aside in the society as teaching is the profession that __14__ [A. birthed B. delivered C. approached D. positioned] other professions. Teachers should be given a great __15__ [A. attention B. honour C. privilege D. care] in the society.
Fill the gap labelled 14
Détails de la réponse
To fill the gap labeled 14, we should consider the context in which the word is placed. The word in the blank should fit grammatically and semantically with the rest of the sentence.
- If the sentence is discussing the process of bringing forth a baby, the correct word would be "birthed."
- If the context involves giving or handing something over, especially a package or a speech, then "delivered" would be appropriate.
- If the sentence describes getting closer to a certain point or goal, then "approached" would fit best.
- Finally, if the sentence is about placing or arranging someone or something in a specific place, then "positioned" would be the right choice.
Without the specific context from the sentence, it is challenging to pinpoint the exact word required. However, once the context is clear, you can easily identify the correct word by matching its meaning with the requirement of the sentence.
Question 48 Rapport
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Mother
Détails de la réponse
The word "mother" has the vowel sound represented by the letter "o." This sound is the /ʌ/ sound, which is a short, mid-central, and unrounded vowel. In the context of American English and many dialects of British English, this sound can be found in other words as well. Let's break this down:
1. Verb: The word "verb" does not have the /ʌ/ sound. It has a vowel sound similar to /ɜː/ or /ɜr/ in some dialects. Hence, it does not match the sound in "mother."
2. Mercy: The vowel sound in "mercy" is typically pronounced as /ɜː/ or /ɜr/, which differs from the /ʌ/ sound in "mother."
3. About: "About" contains the /ə/ sound, especially in the first syllable, which is closer to a schwa sound. The vowel sounds in "about" do not match the /ʌ/ sound in "mother."
4. Jump: In "jump," the vowel sound is the same /ʌ/ sound as in "mother." It is the same short, mid-central, unrounded vowel.
Therefore, the word "jump" shares the same vowel sound with "mother."
Question 49 Rapport
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s)
His car ____ of fuel so he arrived late for the meeting.
Détails de la réponse
The correct phrase to complete the sentence is "ran out of". Therefore, the sentence should read: "His car ran out of fuel so he arrived late for the meeting."
Here’s the explanation:
Question 50 Rapport
On that fateful day, they had pursued everyone in the neighbouring villages. Later, they came to ours and pursued us to the mountains. Everyone ran for dear life. We knew what we were up against. They blocked the mountains for two months. We were stuck there, praying and fasting, asking our God to show us a way out. God heard our prayers. One day, we left around 12 midnight from the mountains. Without shoes and clothes, we just left. As we left the mountains that day and descended, we almost came in contact with the insurgents. We hid in the bush till they left around 2 o'clock. We started to walk to Cameroon. We travelled for two days across several labyrinths. We were in anguish. Our children's feet were swollen. Some of them bitten by snakes died because we were not able to carry them to hospital for treatment.
From the passage, it is clear that
Détails de la réponse
From the passage, it is clear that some children were not able to make it to Cameroon. The narrative describes how the journey towards safety was perilous and how the group faced several challenges, including snakebites. The passage explicitly mentions that some of the children bitten by snakes died because they could not be taken to a hospital for treatment. Therefore, it indicates that not everyone, specifically some children, were able to reach their destination in Cameroon alive.
Question 51 Rapport
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentences.
Here he comes, speak of the devil.
Détails de la réponse
The phrase "Here he comes, speak of the devil" is an idiomatic expression. It is used when someone who was just being discussed unexpectedly appears or is present. This expression does not literally refer to the devil. Therefore, the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence is that he appears as he is being discussed. This expression is used to note the coincidence and is often said humorously.
Question 52 Rapport
Choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The commissioner thought that the proposal would fall through.
Détails de la réponse
The word or phrase underlined is "fall through." The term "fall through" generally means that a plan, proposal, or project does not happen or fails to be completed as intended. It often refers to something that was expected to happen but did not.
To find the opposite meaning, we need a word that describes a proposal being successful or completed as planned.
Let's review the options given:
The correct opposite of "fall through" is "succeed," as it implies the proposal is achieved or completed successfully, opposite the meaning of failing or not happening.
Question 53 Rapport
Choose the option that explains the information conveyed in the sentence
The teacher believed her students were equal to the task.
Détails de la réponse
The sentence "The teacher believed her students were equal to the task" implies that the teacher had confidence in her students' ability to successfully accomplish the task at hand. This means the teacher thought her students were capable and ready to handle whatever was required to complete the task. Therefore, the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence is that the students were hardworking and dedicated, as it suggests they have the necessary skills and perseverance to succeed in the task. There is no indication in the sentence that the students were young, weak, or not prepared, nor does it suggest that the task was too difficult for them.
Question 54 Rapport
Read the passage below and answer each questions that follow:
Weathering, which is the gradual breaking down or disintegration of rocks into smaller particles or fragments by either physical or chemical process, can be affected by many factors. Generally speaking, the climatic condition of a particular area has a great effect on the weathering. Physical or mechanical weathering needs temperature and water.
Chemical weathering, on the other hand, thrives where the climate is hot. We were all taught all these in the four walls of the classroom. I made a visit to my village to see these scientific discoveries. I noticed big trees with their roots penetrating into rocks and breaking them. I initially wondered and puzzled seeing trees growing from the rock.
A similar thing happened to the soil sampling surrounding where there were rocks. I could see the rock particles mixing up with the rest of the soil.
Learning in the four walls of a classroom implies
Détails de la réponse
The phrase "learning in the four walls of a classroom" implies formal education. Formal education refers to the systematic, structured education that occurs primarily in school settings, often involving a specific curriculum and conducted by trained teachers. This type of education takes place within classrooms, which are typically part of school buildings, hence the phrase about the "four walls". Students are educated in a formal environment where knowledge is imparted through a set curriculum, examinations, and assessments.
Question 55 Rapport
Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
____ of his lateness, Okupe gained from the coaching.
Détails de la réponse
"In spite of" is used to show contrast with something (in this case, Okupe's lateness). The phrase means that despite being late, Okupe still benefited from the coaching.
Question 56 Rapport
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
She is anxious about her son who has been ill.
Détails de la réponse
The word anxious refers to a feeling of worry or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. When someone is anxious, they are not calm or assured; rather, they are concerned about a possible problem or risk.
Let's examine the given options:
Therefore, among the options, the word perturbed is nearest in meaning to anxious, as both convey a sense of worry and unease.
Question 57 Rapport
The passage below has gaps. Following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
One way in which we come to see monolingual standard languages as the norm and __6__ [A. deviations B. aberrations C. criticisms D. deviants] from the imagined monolingual standard language as aberrant, and remember each individual __7__ [A. repertoire B. word C. idea D. statement] is a deviation but repertoires characterised by greater deviation as problematic is through the close association between language and place. You would have seen maps that map languages into territory. You probably can __8__ [A. write B. set C. conjure D. let] in your mind a map of the Americas where almost all of North America is __9__ [A. known B. coded C. accepted D. conceded] for English except for a bit of French in East Canada, more than half of Central and South America would be coded for Spanish, the other big chunk (Brazil) for Portuguese, and three tiny __10__ [A. havens B. colonies C. isles D. pockets] of English, Dutch and French where the states of Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana are located in addition to maps based on the __11__ [A. national B. common C. local D regional] language of a state, you would be able to find more fine-grained maps that map traditional minority languages into a particular territory. Language maps do not only inform us about global language distributions; they also fulfil a __12__ [A. interactive B. discursive C. intuitive D. reclusive] function, they establish a __13__ [A. plan B. wedge C. bridge D. link] between language and territory as a central and normal way to think about language use. The territorial __14__ [A. principle B. concept C. perception D. technique] is foundational to most thinking about linguistic justice because it __15__ [A. undergirds B. undermines C. underestimate D. underserved] linguistic legislation.
(Source: Ingrid Piler, 2016 p. 33, Linguistic Diversity and Social Justice. Oxford, Oxford University Press)
Select the option that fills the gap labelled 7
Détails de la réponse
The sentence in question discusses how we perceive deviations from the monolingual standard language. The missing word should refer to something that represents an individual's collection of language abilities or linguistic elements.
"Repertoire" is the most suitable choice for the gap labeled 7 because it typically refers to the range or stock of skills, techniques, or pieces known by a person in a particular field. In the context of language, it refers to the entire collection of language skills and elements an individual possesses.
The other options, "word," "idea," and "statement," all refer to smaller, singular items, not the broad collection or variety that "repertoire" encompasses. In the given sentence, the emphasis is on deviations at a more comprehensive level, which characterizes an individual's entire linguistic capability rather than just a single word, idea, or statement.
Thus, using "repertoire" aligns with the context of discussing linguistic variability and diversity, making it the most accurate and appropriate choice for an individual's collection of language elements.
Question 58 Rapport
Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
The movie wasn't fantastic, was it? _____
Détails de la réponse
To select the best option to complete the sentence "The movie wasn't fantastic, was it?" we need to understand the structure of a tag question. A **tag question** consists of a **statement** followed by a short question. The tag question is typically used to confirm something the speaker believes to be true. In English, the **tag** is generally formed by inverting the auxiliary verb and subject of the main sentence and is usually the opposite in form (affirmative vs. negative).
In this case, the statement is "The movie wasn't fantastic". The tag "was it?" is used to seek confirmation and implies that the speaker anticipates agreement. **Since the statement is negative ("wasn't"), the agreement or confirmation often expected is affirmative.**
Therefore, if you agree that the movie wasn't fantastic, you'd say "No, it wasn't" to confirm the negative statement because agreement to a negative statement is expressed with "no".
Thus, the correct option to complete the sentence is:
No, it wasn't.
Question 59 Rapport
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s)
_________ is expanding rapidly.
Détails de la réponse
The option that best completes the gap is "The city of Abuja."
The correct phrase here is "The city of Abuja" because:
Let's compare this with the other options:
Therefore, the most grammatically sound and contextually appropriate choice is "The city of Abuja."
Question 60 Rapport
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
It is highly improbable that it will snow in June.
Détails de la réponse
The sentence "It is highly improbable that it will snow in June" communicates the idea that there is a very small chance of snow occurring in June. The emphasis is on the **small probability** or **unlikely nature** of the event.
The option that best explains this information is: It is highly unlikely that it will snow in June. This option directly reflects the notion of a low probability or rare occurrence of snow in June, similar to what the original sentence states.
Let's examine the other options for clarity:
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