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Ajụjụ 1 Ripọtì
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 15
Akọwa Nkọwa
Libary books have a "pocket" inside where the book card is kept.
Ajụjụ 2 Ripọtì
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.
What does the writer mean by we knew what we were up against?
Akọwa Nkọwa
The phrase shows the writer's awareness of the dangerous and violent nature of the insurgents pursuing them.
Ajụjụ 3 Ripọtì
The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.
From Ummi's narration, what exactly is the "Note of Salvation"?
Akọwa Nkọwa
In Khadija Abubakar Jalili's "The Life Changer," the "Note of Salvation" refers specifically to the cheat notes that Kolawole Abdul passed to Salma. These notes were intended to help Salma during an examination by providing her with the answers she needed. It was a clandestine method of cheating, aiming to ensure her success in the exam.
Ajụjụ 4 Ripọtì
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
buoy
Akọwa Nkọwa
The word "buoy" contains the vowel sound represented by the letters "uoy," which creates a diphthong that sounds like "oi" or "oy." This specific sound can be heard in the word "boy" where the "oy" produces the same diphthong.
Therefore, the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in "buoy" is "boy," because both share the same "oi" diphthong sound.
Ajụjụ 5 Ripọtì
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.
The writer was puzzled because
Akọwa Nkọwa
The writer was puzzled because he saw big trees growing from the rocks. This observation puzzled him as it contradicted his understanding or expectations based on the classroom teachings about weathering and the capacity of rocks to be penetrated by tree roots. It was unexpected for him to see tree roots capable of breaking down rocks, demonstrating a natural occurrence of weathering in action. This newfound understanding of how weathering can occur in different ways, such as through the penetration of tree roots, was the source of his puzzlement.
Ajụjụ 6 Ripọtì
Choose the option that rhymes with the given word
hurt
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 7 Ripọtì
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Mr Jebu displayed a high sense of conviviality during the Gala.
Akọwa Nkọwa
The word conviviality refers to a quality of being friendly, lively, and enjoyable in social interactions, often associated with feasting, celebrating, and a pleasant atmosphere. In the context of Mr. Jebu displaying a high sense of conviviality during the Gala, it suggests that he was exhibiting friendly and lively behavior that contributed to an enjoyable social environment.
Examining the options:
Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to the word conviviality is friendliness, as it accurately reflects the sociable and enjoyable spirit described by conviviality.
Ajụjụ 8 Ripọtì
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 13
Akọwa Nkọwa
The gap labeled 13 should be filled with the word "aids". In the context of the passage, the teacher is planning and preparing materials that will assist and support the teaching and learning process. The term "teaching aids" refers to tools and resources such as visual aids, charts, digital tools, or any other implements that help in making the teaching more effective and engaging. The other options like "books" or "steps" do not accurately describe materials used specifically for enhancing the teaching experience, while "maps" is too specific and not contextually broad enough for all subjects or types of teaching.
Ajụjụ 9 Ripọtì
Choose the option that best completes the gap in the sentence.
Mr Ezeh _______ with some solutions to the issue.
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 10 Ripọtì
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Yesterday
Akọwa Nkọwa
To find the option with the same consonant sound as the one underlined in "Yesterday," we first need to identify the specific consonant sound in question. The word "Yesterday" begins with the letter 'Y'. In "Yesterday," the 'Y' represents a consonant sound similar to the first sound in the word "yes." This sound is called a voiced palatal approximant and is represented by the phonetic symbol /j/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).
Let's examine each given option:
1. Jam: The word "Jam" begins with the consonant sound /d?/, which is different from the /j/ sound we find at the beginning of "Yesterday."
2. Union: The word "Union" begins with the consonant sound /j/, which is the same as the sound at the start of "Yesterday." It is also the voiced palatal approximant.
3. Jump: The word "Jump" begins with the consonant sound /d?/, differing from the /j/ sound in "Yesterday."
4. Umbrella: The word "Umbrella" begins with the vowel sound /?/ or /?/ depending on the accent, and it does not have a 'Y' consonantal sound at the beginning.
In conclusion, the option that has the same consonant sound as the beginning of the word "Yesterday" is Union because it correctly starts with the /j/ sound, which is the voiced palatal approximant sound represented by the letter 'Y' in "Yesterday."
Ajụjụ 11 Ripọtì
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
Ajụjụ 12 Ripọtì
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
youth
Akọwa Nkọwa
To determine the option that has the same vowel sound as the underlined letters in "youth," we need to identify the vowel sound. In "youth," the letters "ou" are underlined, and they produce the /juː/ vowel sound, which sounds like "you."
Let's analyze the vowel sounds in the given options:
Therefore, the option that has the vowel sound closest to that in "youth" is choose, as it shares the long /uː/ sound, even though it doesn't have the initial "y" sound present in "youth."
Ajụjụ 13 Ripọtì
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
Honeybees have two characteristics similar to humans.
Akọwa Nkọwa
The passage mentions that honeybees are social insects and live together in hives. Additionally, it highlights that they communicate with each other through a unique dancing movement to share information about food sources. This reflects a social structure and communication, which is a characteristic similar to humans.
Ajụjụ 14 Ripọtì
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The government has promised to pay our gratuity, we need to have our fingers crossed.
Akọwa Nkọwa
The sentence "The government has promised to pay our gratuity, we need to have our fingers crossed," suggests a sense of uncertainty about whether the promise will actually be fulfilled. Therefore, the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence is that we should remain hopeful.
When someone says to "keep your fingers crossed," it means that they are hoping for something positive to happen, despite a degree of uncertainty. It expresses a wishful anticipation that the desired outcome will occur.
Thus, the **underlying idea** in the sentence is to remain hopeful about the promise being fulfilled, acknowledging that there might be a chance it won't happen, but hoping for the best outcome.
Ajụjụ 15 Ripọtì
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s)
We have known Rose for some years now, she is a friend of ____
Akọwa Nkọwa
The correct option to complete the sentence is "ours".
Here's the explanation:
Therefore, the correct choice is "ours" because it properly shows possession without the need for an apostrophe.
Ajụjụ 16 Ripọtì
Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
I had to put up my house as _____ for the bank loan.
Akọwa Nkọwa
To complete the sentence, we need to choose the word that best fits the context of securing a bank loan using the house. Let’s examine the options:
Pledge: This term indicates a promise or commitment but is not specific to banking terminology related to loans and assets.
Agreement: This refers to a mutual understanding or arrangement between parties, and while it could involve loans, it does not specifically describe using an asset to secure a loan.
Collateral: This is a specific banking and financial term that refers to an asset pledged by a borrower to a lender (usually in the form of property, like a house), to secure the repayment of a loan. It ensures the lender that the loan will be repaid or they can seize the asset if it isn’t. Therefore, this is the most appropriate word to complete the sentence.
Surety: This refers to a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as the payment of a loan, which is not the same as placing one's own asset at stake for a loan.
Therefore, the best option is collateral because it directly relates to using an asset to secure a loan. The completed sentence should be:
I had to put up my house as collateral for the bank loan.
Ajụjụ 17 Ripọtì
Choose the option that rhymes with the given word
taciturn
Akọwa Nkọwa
The word taciturn ends with the sound "-urn." Therefore, the option that rhymes with the word taciturn should also have a similar ending sound. Let's analyze the options:
Therefore, the word burn rhymes with the word taciturn.
Ajụjụ 18 Ripọtì
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options below. The stressed syllables are written in capital letters.
productivity
Akọwa Nkọwa
The word "productivity" consists of five syllables: pro-duc-tiv-i-ty. To determine the correct stress pattern, it is essential to understand where the emphasis naturally falls in standard English pronunciation.
The most appropriate stress pattern for "productivity" is producTIvity. In English, multi-syllable words commonly have one syllable that is emphasized more than the others. For "productivity," the stress falls on the third syllable "TIv". This is because "productivity" follows a common stress pattern in English where the emphasis is placed on the antepenultimate syllable (the third syllable from the end) in words with more than three syllables.
Therefore, the correct stress pattern for "productivity" emphasizes the third syllable, making it producTIvity.
Ajụjụ 19 Ripọtì
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 8
Akọwa Nkọwa
To fill the gap labeled 8, we need a word that appropriately conveys the action of forming a mental image or visualization of a map. The word that best fits this context is "conjure". The phrase "conjure in your mind a map of the Americas" suggests the idea of creating or visualizing a map in one's mind. This is similar to magically bringing an image into mind, just as one would conjure an image or idea through imagination. The other options do not effectively convey this mental visualization process:
Therefore, the correct choice is the word that effectively captures the imaginal process described, which is "conjure."
Ajụjụ 20 Ripọtì
In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Unemployment among school leavers has reached epidemic proportions.
Akọwa Nkọwa
The word "epidemic" is often used to describe a situation where a condition or problem is spreading rapidly and affects a large number of people or a community. While it is commonly associated with infectious diseases, it can also be used metaphorically to describe any widespread phenomenon.
In the context of the phrase "Unemployment among school leavers has reached epidemic proportions," it means that the problem of unemployment is not confined to a small area or group, but rather it is very extensive and affects a significant portion of school leavers across a large area or population, similar to how an epidemic disease can spread widely and affect many people.
Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning to "epidemic" in this context is extensive, as it conveys the idea of something being widespread or having a broad impact.
Ajụjụ 21 Ripọtì
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Let this case stand over for the present, the lawyer pleaded.
Akọwa Nkọwa
The sentence "Let this case stand over for the present, the lawyer pleaded" means that the lawyer is requesting for the case to be postponed or deferred to a later date, rather than addressing it immediately or removing it entirely from consideration.
Ajụjụ 22 Ripọtì
Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
Everyone knew the woman's _______ before his phone went off.
Akọwa Nkọwa
The correct word to complete the sentence is "itinerary." Here's why:
The word "itinerary" refers to a planned route or journey, typically including the details of places to be visited or scheduled events. In the context of the sentence, it indicates that everyone was aware of the woman's planned schedule or journey before the interruption caused by the phone going off.
Let's discuss the options:
Therefore, "itinerary" is the correct choice as it accurately completes the sentence both grammatically and contextually.
Ajụjụ 23 Ripọtì
Choose the option that has the same consonant sounds as represented by the underlined letter(s)
clothe
Akọwa Nkọwa
In the word "clothe", the underlined letter(s) is "th", and it has a voiced consonant sound represented by /ð/. This sound is produced by vibrating the vocal cords while placing the tongue between the teeth. We can find the same consonant sound in the word "smooth". In "smooth," the final "th" also represents the voiced /ð/ sound.
Let me explain the sound of each option:
Therefore, the word "smooth" has the same consonant sound as the underlined letters in "clothe."
Ajụjụ 24 Ripọtì
Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
If her brother ____ here, he would call the police.
Akọwa Nkọwa
The correct option to complete the sentence is "were". Let's understand why:
This sentence is an example of a conditional sentence. Specifically, it is a type called the second conditional, which is used to talk about hypothetical situations that are not real or are unlikely to happen in the present or future.
The structure of a second conditional sentence is: If + subject + past simple, subject + would + base verb. Here is the structure applied to the sentence:
In the conditional clause "If her brother were here," we use the past simple verb "were" which is used for hypothetical situations involving the subject "her brother."
Note: Although "were" typically pairs with plural subjects, in the case of hypothetical or conditional sentences, "were" is also used with singular subjects like "her brother." This use is sometimes referred to as the subjunctive mood.
Ajụjụ 25 Ripọtì
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The children's room was messy when we entered.
Akọwa Nkọwa
To find the word opposite in meaning to "messy," we first need to understand what "messy" means. The word "messy" suggests disorder, lack of neatness, or organization. A messy room is one that is cluttered and possibly untidy.
Now, let's analyze the given options:
Based on this analysis, the opposite of "messy" is tidy because it represents neatness and organization, which directly contrast to disorder and clutter.
Ajụjụ 26 Ripọtì
Choose the option that has the same consonant sounds as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
uncle
Akọwa Nkọwa
To solve this question, we need to focus on the consonant sound represented by the underlined letter(s) in the word "uncle", which is **"n"**. We want to find an option with the **same "n" consonant sound**.
Let's examine each option:
In conclusion, the word "ink" has the **same consonant sound** as the underline "n" in "uncle".
Ajụjụ 27 Ripọtì
The phrase on that fateful day is
Akọwa Nkọwa
The phrase on that fateful day modifies the verb had pursued by providing information about when the action occurred, making it an adverbial phrase.
Ajụjụ 28 Ripọtì
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 8
Akọwa Nkọwa
The sentence in question is: "The teacher listens to their students express their worries and fears, yet the teacher has to pacify and __8__ them through the right paths."
In this context, the word that best fits is "guide." The role of teachers is not only to listen to their students and provide comfort (i.e., to "pacify" them) but also to lead or direct them in making the right decisions. Thus, teachers help students in finding the right path—in life or in learning—by offering direction or advice, which is what "guide" implies.
Other options such as "care" do not quite capture the action of showing someone the way forward, while "beat" is certainly inappropriate as it conveys physical force, which contrasts with the desired nurturing role of a teacher. "Guard" may imply protection, but it does not suggest the act of directing students along a path.
Ajụjụ 29 Ripọtì
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The judge pronounced the suspect guilty.
Akọwa Nkọwa
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."**
Ajụjụ 30 Ripọtì
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
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 31 Ripọtì
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 11
Akọwa Nkọwa
To best fill the gap labelled 11, we need to understand what is being described in the context of a mine. The passage talks about using steel plates in the roof of a mine to support the immense weight of rocks and earth above. This means that additional structures are needed to stabilize or support the roof.
In mining terminology, "props" are vertical supports or struts used to hold up the roof in underground mining. They are crucial for providing stability and preventing collapses. None of the other options fit this specific function as well.
"Wedges" and "stakes" are generally not used for support in such heavy-duty situations as they function more as fasteners or tools for providing alignment. "Poles" could suggest support, but they are not as precise as "props" in describing mining structures specifically designed to uphold the roof.
Thus, the most appropriate word to fill the gap is props, which directly aligns with the concept of supporting structures in the mining industry to handle the pressure from the ground above.
Ajụjụ 32 Ripọtì
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 14?
Akọwa Nkọwa
To determine the best option for filling the gap labelled 14 in the passage, we need to consider the context where the sentence mentions a mechanical tool that saws into coal. In this context, the passage is describing a tool that cuts into the coal to separate it from its base, similar to how a saw or a cutting tool would work. The term that best fits this description is a "knife". A mechanical knife can refer to a cutting blade or tool designed specifically for cutting purposes, which is consistent with the action of sawing into coal. Thus, the most appropriate word to fill gap 14 is "knife". This is because a mechanical knife would effectively separate the coal, aligning perfectly with the context of separating the coal from its base.
Ajụjụ 33 Ripọtì
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
She went to the court to seek redress for the wrong done to her.
Akọwa Nkọwa
The word "redress" in the context given means seeking to set right a wrong or to obtain satisfaction for a grievance. It involves correcting or remedying something that was unfair or unjust. Let's look at each option:
The option nearest in meaning to "redress" is "Compensation" because both involve the idea of rectifying a wrong or providing a remedy to someone who has been wronged.
Ajụjụ 34 Ripọtì
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?
Akọwa Nkọwa
The combination of "digging" and explosives is what is needed to harvest coal from a mine.
Ajụjụ 35 Ripọtì
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the options to which the given sentence relates.
The architect did the DESIGN.
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 36 Ripọtì
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Before going to bed, make sure you extinguish all the lights.
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 37 Ripọtì
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Death is inevitable.
Akọwa Nkọwa
The word "inevitable" means something that cannot be avoided or escaped. It implies that an event is certain to happen and there is no way to prevent it from occurring. When we say that "Death is inevitable," we mean that death is a natural part of life that everyone will experience eventually, and there is no way to avoid it.
Let's look at the options:
Therefore, the option nearest in meaning to "inevitable" is unavoidable.
Ajụjụ 38 Ripọtì
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Where is the wealth the rich man accumulated in his lifetime?
Akọwa Nkọwa
The word or phrase underlined in the sentence is **"accumulated"**. The meaning of **"accumulated"** is to **"gather"**, **"collect"**, or **"amass"** something over time. It denotes the act of gradually acquiring more and more of something.
To find the opposite of this term, we need a word that signifies the act of **gradually losing** or **wasting something rather than gathering** it.
Now, let?s look at the options provided:
The option that is opposite in meaning to "accumulated" is squandered. This is because while "accumulated" involves collecting and saving, **"squandered" implies losing and wasting.**
Ajụjụ 39 Ripọtì
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 11
Akọwa Nkọwa
The most appropriate choice to fill the gap labelled 11 would be call-card. A call-card is a small card used in libraries that contains information about books available for borrowing. It typically includes the book's title, author's name, and the book's unique identification number. This allows library users to locate and check out books easily. The other options, such as book-card, author-card, and seller-card do not typically refer to items used in a library context for borrowing purposes.
Ajụjụ 40 Ripọtì
The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.
The acronym "EMEC" as used in the novel means
Akọwa Nkọwa
In Khadija Abubakar Jalili's novel The Life Changer, the acronym "EMEC" stands for Examination Malpractice and Ethics Committee. This committee is responsible for addressing issues related to unfair practices in examinations. It works to maintain the integrity and ethical standards of the examination process by ensuring that students and educators adhere to the rules and regulations set to promote a fair and honest academic environment. The main function of this committee is to investigate and resolve cases of cheating or other misconduct during examinations.
Ajụjụ 41 Ripọtì
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The attempt by the robbers to break into the bank was futile.
Akọwa Nkọwa
The word futile means something that is incapable of producing any useful result, or something that is pointless. It refers to efforts that do not succeed or are not effective. In this context, the robbers' attempt to break into the bank did not result in any gain or success for them. Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning to "futile" in this case is fruitless, because it also indicates efforts that have no results or benefits.
Ajụjụ 42 Ripọtì
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
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 43 Ripọtì
Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
Everyone in class wanted the Literature teacher to ______ the point of view of the _______.
Akọwa Nkọwa
The correct option that best completes the sentence is: expatiate/playwright. Here's why:
1. **Expatiate:** This means to speak or write in detail about a particular topic. In the context of the sentence, the students wanted the Literature teacher to elaborate or explain the point of view more thoroughly. The correct spelling is "expatiate", not "expantiate," which is incorrect.
2. **Playwright:** This refers to a person who writes plays, and is the correct term in this context as it concerns literature. The word should not be confused with "playwriter" or "playwrite," both of which are incorrect. The suffix "wright" indicates a maker or builder, and "playwright" specifically refers to the creator of plays.
Thus, the sentence would read: Everyone in class wanted the Literature teacher to expatiate the point of view of the playwright.
Ajụjụ 44 Ripọtì
Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
She hurried off ______ and came back.
Akọwa Nkọwa
In English, the word "fast" can be used both as an adjective and as an adverb. When it describes how someone moves, it often acts as an adverb. **Adverbs** modify verbs, and in this context, "fast" describes the verb "hurried." The other options provided are incorrect because:
Thus, the best option to complete the sentence is **"fast."** The correct sentence is:
She hurried off **fast** and came back.
Ajụjụ 45 Ripọtì
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The cleaner admires the girls for their neatness.
Akọwa Nkọwa
The word "admires" means to have a positive feeling of respect or approval towards someone or something. Therefore, the word opposite in meaning would suggest having a negative feeling or showing disrespect or disapproval.
Let's examine the options:
Based on this analysis, the word "scorns" is opposite in meaning to "admires."
Ajụjụ 46 Ripọtì
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 10
Akọwa Nkọwa
To determine the most appropriate option for the gap labeled 10, we need to consider the role and characteristics of what is being described in the passage.
The passage describes something that shines in the light of the miner's lamp and is responsible for holding up thousands of feet of rock and earth, providing structural support within the mining environment. This description indicates that the structures in question are essential for maintaining the stability of the mining tunnels.
Let's examine the meaning of each option:
Given the context and the role of providing strong, essential support to hold the rock and earth pressing down, the most appropriate option is "beams".
Ajụjụ 47 Ripọtì
In the following question, choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
bathe
Akọwa Nkọwa
The word "bathe" has the vowel sound **/eɪ/**, which is represented by the underlined "a". This vowel sound is a diphthong, meaning it consists of two vowel sounds gliding together to form one sound. The sound **/eɪ/** is similar to the vowel sound in the word "face".
Let's analyze the options to determine which one has the same vowel sound:
Thus, the word "rake" shares the same vowel sound **/eɪ/** as the underlined vowel sound in "bathe".
Ajụjụ 48 Ripọtì
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?
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 49 Ripọtì
In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The trial of the former governor was stopped and the earlier judgement was declared null and void.
Akọwa Nkọwa
The phrase underlined in the sentence "was declared null and void" means that something is considered to have no legal effect, value, or binding power. In other words, it is as if it never existed at all.
Let's consider the meanings of the options to find the one with the opposite meaning:
1. Invalid: Similar to null and void as it also means lacking legal force or not valid.
2. Nugatory: Means of no value or importance, essentially similar in essence to null and void.
3. Void: Directly matches with null, again indicating that something is of no legal force or effect.
4. Credible: Implies something or someone being trustworthy or likely to be believed, which is opposite to lacking value or effect.
Therefore, the word opposite in meaning to null and void is credible because credible implies having validity or trustworthiness, whereas null and void implies having no legal standing or validity.
Ajụjụ 50 Ripọtì
In each of the following questions, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Public
Ajụjụ 51 Ripọtì
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentences.
Here he comes, speak of the devil.
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 52 Ripọtì
In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap.
To be alive after such a serious accident _____ a celebration.
Akọwa Nkọwa
To determine the correct option that best completes the sentence "To be alive after such a serious accident _____ a celebration," we need to look at the context of the sentence and the subject-verb agreement.
The subject of the sentence is the phrase "To be alive after such a serious accident," which is functioning as a noun phrase and is singular. Hence, it requires a singular verb form.
The phrase that fits such a construction is "calls for," which is a simple present tense phrase that agrees with the singular subject. It suggests that the act of being alive after a serious accident naturally necessitates or demands a celebration, aligning with the idiomatic expression "calls for a celebration."
Thus, the correct completion of the sentence is:
"To be alive after such a serious accident calls for a celebration."
Ajụjụ 53 Ripọtì
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
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 54 Ripọtì
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Ayo does regular exercise to stretch his mind.
Akọwa Nkọwa
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".
Ajụjụ 55 Ripọtì
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Tayo had to separate himself neck and crop from his old friend.
Akọwa Nkọwa
The phrase "to separate neck and crop" means to completely detach or disassociate oneself from something or someone. In this context, the sentence "Tayo had to separate himself neck and crop from his old friend" implies that Tayo made a **deliberate and total break** from his old friend without leaving any connections or ties.
Given this understanding, the option that best matches the meaning of the sentence is that:
He completely severed from his old friend.
Ajụjụ 56 Ripọtì
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Fake news is rife on social media platforms.
Akọwa Nkọwa
The word "fake" implies that something is not genuine or is intended to deceive. It is an imitation or a fabrication. Thus, the word that carries the opposite meaning of "fake" would suggest that something is genuine, real, or not an imitation.
Let's analyze the options:
Thus, the option that is opposite in meaning to "fake" is "authentic." This means that something is real and not intended to deceive.
Ajụjụ 57 Ripọtì
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Everyone thinks Ojo's decision to be a demagogue is ill-advised.
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 58 Ripọtì
Choose the option that has the same consonant sounds as represented by the underlined letter(s)
archbishop
Ajụjụ 59 Ripọtì
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Titi was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.
Akọwa Nkọwa
The expression "cynosure of all eyes" is often used to describe someone who attracts a lot of attention or is the center of attraction. In simple terms, when Titi is described as the "cynosure of all eyes at the party," it means that she was the primary focus of attention and everyone was looking at her.
The emphasis is on her being the center of attraction, and it does not necessarily imply anything about how she was dressed, whether she was ashamed, or if she wanted to leave the party. Therefore, the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence is that she was the centre of attraction at the party.
Ajụjụ 60 Ripọtì
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Despite the cancellation of the excursion, the students still waited at the school gate.
Akọwa Nkọwa
The word "cancellation" in this context refers to the ending or termination of an event, and "abortion" can be used to mean the act of stopping something before it is completed.
Ị ga-achọ ịga n'ihu na omume a?