WAEC SSCE - English Language - 1998

From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The principal..........the student for performing brilliantly in the examinations

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The word that best completes the sentence is "commended". This is because "commended" means to praise or express approval. Therefore, the principal praised or expressed approval for the student's brilliant performance in the examinations.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Mary told John to put his own house in order before correcting her. This means means that John should

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "Mary told John to put his own house in order before correcting her" is that John should solve his own problems first before criticizing or correcting Mary. This means that Mary is asking John to focus on his own issues or shortcomings before pointing out any flaws in her behavior or actions. It is a common idiom that is used to suggest that people should address their own problems or mistakes before criticizing others. It is similar to the saying, "Before you point out the speck in someone else's eye, remove the log from your own eye."

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Aliyu can change his mind.........?

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The sentence "Aliyu can change his mind.........?" expresses the possibility of Aliyu changing his mind. To create a tag question, we need to use an auxiliary verb that matches the tense of the sentence, so we need a tag question that begins with the auxiliary verb "can." The correct option is "can't he," which creates a negative tag question that means "isn't it true that Aliyu can change his mind?"

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
There will be no trouble...you do the assignment.

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The correct option is "as long as". This means that if you complete the assignment, there will be no trouble. In other words, the completion of the assignment is a condition for avoiding any trouble.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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The missing word in the passage is related to keeping oneself clean and healthy. The sentence suggests that Mrs Dada should keep up a high standard of _____ by her personal towels and face cloths. Among the options provided, only 'hygiene' is appropriate to complete the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is option B, 'hygiene'.

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
By nature armed robbers are ruthless I have never seen a ........ one among them

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The underlined word "ruthless" describes a person who is cruel, heartless and shows no mercy. To find the word that is opposite in meaning to "ruthless", we need to look for a word that describes a person who is kind, compassionate, and merciful. The best option among the given choices is "humane". Therefore, the answer is A, "humane".

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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The most suitable word to fill the gap numbered 86 is "resistance" because it fits the context of the sentence. The doctor tells Mrs Dada that her baby doesn't have much resistance to the parasites, which means that the baby's immune system is weak and unable to fight off the parasites effectively. Therefore, the word "resistance" makes the most sense in this context. The other options do not fit the context or meaning of the sentence.

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Ebere's ........contrasts with his brother's indolence

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The correct option is "laziness". The sentence implies that Ebere works hard, in contrast to his brother who is lazy. Therefore, the word opposite in meaning to "indolence" (meaning laziness or idleness) is "diligence" (meaning hard work or careful effort).

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Mrs. Apata is always moody while her husband is for ever.........

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The word that is opposite in meaning to "moody" is "cheerful." While "moody" means being unpredictable or having varying moods, "cheerful" means being happy or joyful. Therefore, option A, "cheerful," is the correct answer. Option B, "willing," and option C, "tender," do not express an opposite meaning to "moody." Option D, "loving," may not be opposite in meaning, and option E, "petulant," which means being irritable or short-tempered, may not be a suitable opposite to "moody."

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
No sooner had Uche arrived at the meeting.......the proceedings began

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The correct option that best completes the sentence is "than". "No sooner" is an expression used to show that one event happens immediately after another event. In this sentence, Uche's arrival at the meeting is the first event, and the second event is the beginning of the proceedings. The word "than" is used to connect the two events and indicate that the proceedings began immediately after Uche's arrival. Therefore, the correct answer is option A, "than". The other options do not fit grammatically or convey the same meaning in the given context.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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The correct answer is D, "consequently." The sentence preceding the gap explains that although a word may have many meanings, they do not mean exactly the same thing. The word "consequently" is used to indicate a result or consequence of a previous statement. Therefore, it is the best fit for the sentence. Option A, "finally," suggests that this is the last point being made, which does not fit the sentence's context. Option B, "eventually," suggests that something will happen after a long period of time, which is not relevant to the sentence. Option C, "additionally," suggests that more information is being added, which is not the case in this sentence. Option E, "similarly," suggests that what follows will be similar to what came before, which does not fit the sentence's intended meaning.

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The evidence of the witness corroborates that of the accused

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The word "corroborates" means to confirm or support the truth or validity of something. Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning is "reinforces", as it means to strengthen or support something.

From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Akpan is generally......as the most experienced mason in the town

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The correct option is "recognized". The sentence implies that Akpan is acknowledged or regarded as the most experienced mason in the town. The word "recognized" means to be acknowledged or accepted as something or someone, and it fits the sentence appropriately. The other options do not convey the same meaning as the word "recognized" in this context.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I am sorry to bother you.......I have something important to tell you

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The correct option that best completes the sentence is "but". The sentence expresses an apology for bothering someone, but also indicates that the speaker has something important to tell them. The word "but" is used to connect these two contrasting ideas. It is a conjunction that shows a contrast between two parts of a sentence. In this case, it is used to contrast the speaker's apology for bothering the listener with their need to convey important information. Therefore, the correct answer is option B, "but". The other options do not fit grammatically or convey the same meaning in the given context.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The vehicle wasn't serviceable..........?

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "was it." The sentence is in the negative form, and the blank requires a negative statement. The phrase "wasn't serviceable" means that the vehicle was not in good condition or not functional. The missing word should be a question word that forms a question asking for confirmation or denial of the statement. Therefore, "was it" is the correct choice as it forms a question that seeks confirmation or denial of the statement that the vehicle wasn't serviceable.

From the words or group of words lettered A to S, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is useless.........with a fool

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In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The judge...........her to two year's imprisonment

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "sentenced". The sentence is referring to a judgment given by a judge in a court of law. The word "sentenced" means to impose a punishment on someone for a crime they have committed. Therefore, it is the most appropriate word to complete the sentence.

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
If I have erred, I hope the error is pardonable

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The underlined word "pardonable" means capable of being forgiven or excused. The word that is nearest in meaning to "pardonable" is "excusable". The word "excusable" means capable of being forgiven or justified. Therefore, the correct answer is option A, "excusable". The other options do not convey the same meaning as "pardonable" in the given context.

From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The Board of Directors is discussing how the company can be run more......

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The word that best completes the sentence is "efficiently". This is because the sentence is talking about how the company can be run more effectively, meaning with better productivity and performance. The other options (effeminately, effusively, affectionately, and effortlessly) do not make sense in the context of the sentence and do not convey the intended meaning.

From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The visitors expressed appreciation for the .......... shown to them during their stay

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The word that best completes the sentence is "hospitality". This is because the sentence is saying that the visitors expressed appreciation for something that was shown to them during their stay. The only option that fits this context is "hospitality", which refers to the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Four men, one of....wore a sunshade, entered the room

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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
She hurt herself.........?

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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
After years of hostility the two communities now live in...........

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The underlined word is "hostility" which means a state of being unfriendly, aggressive, or antagonistic towards someone or something. The word that is opposite in meaning to "hostility" is "amity" which means a state of friendly and peaceful relations. Therefore, the correct answer is option E, "amity".

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The sole occupant of the car was injured in the.......accident

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The best option to complete the sentence is "ghastly." This is because the word "ghastly" means something that is shockingly frightful or dreadful, and is often used to describe an accident that is serious or horrific. Thus, the phrase "the ghastly accident" suggests that the accident was severe and caused significant harm to the sole occupant of the car.

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Charles' concern for Diana is affected

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The word "affected" implies that Charles' concern for Diana has changed in some way. The word closest in meaning to "affected" in this context is "pretended", which suggests that Charles is faking or pretending his concern for Diana. Therefore, the correct answer is option C - pretended.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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The missing word in the gap is related to being attentive to the choice of words, so we need to choose the word that describes this characteristic. The best option to fill the gap is "careful" (option E) because it means paying attention to something in order to avoid mistakes or harm. In this context, the writer is advised to be very careful in his choice of words.

From the words or group of words lettered A to S, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The thief died shortly after.......shot at by the police

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The best word that completes the sentence is "being". This is because the sentence is in the passive voice, and "being" is the past participle of the verb "be". The sentence is saying that the thief was shot at by the police, and shortly after that, he died. Therefore, the correct option is "being".

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
He eventually found the missing book.

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The word that is nearest in meaning to "eventually" is "finally." "Eventually" means at some unspecified time in the future or after a period of time while "finally" means after a long period of time or after much delay.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
When Audu took that step, he was on the horns of a dilemma. This means that he

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The interpretation that best fits the sentence "When Audu took that step, he was on the horns of a dilemma" is that he "faced a choice between two unpleasant alternatives." The phrase "horns of a dilemma" is a common idiom used to describe a situation where one is faced with two options, both of which are unfavorable or difficult to choose between.

From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The officer expressed his...........at being unfairly dismissed

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The most appropriate word that completes the sentence is "indignation." "Indignation" means strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or baseless. The sentence implies that the officer was dismissed unfairly, and he expressed his strong displeasure or anger at the situation. The other options do not fit the context of the sentence.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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The word that best completes the gap in question 89 is "carry" because it is the only word that makes sense in the given context. The doctor advised Mrs Dada to keep out the mosquitoes that "carry" the disease. This means that the mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting the disease to humans, and so it is important to keep them away from the sick baby. The other options (maintain, give, deliver, transport) do not fit the context of the sentence and do not make sense in this context.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He added a brief......to his letter

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The word that best completes the sentence is "postscript." A postscript is a brief additional statement or remark that is added at the end of a letter after the writer's signature. It usually contains something that the writer forgot to include in the body of the letter or something that the writer wants to add as an afterthought.

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The story he told was incredible

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The word that is nearest in meaning to "incredible" is "unbelievable". This is because "incredible" means something that is difficult or impossible to believe, and "unbelievable" means the same thing.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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The most suitable option to fill the gap is 'pharmacist' (option A). In the context of the passage, the doctor wrote a prescription for antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets that Mrs. Dada needed to get from a professional who dispenses medications, which is a pharmacist. Therefore, a pharmacist is the most appropriate option to fill the gap.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Yekini scored a brilliant hat trick in the final match of the football competition.This means that he

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The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "Yekini scored a brilliant hat trick in the final match of the football competition" is that he scored three goals in the match. A hat trick in football refers to a player scoring three goals in a single match. Therefore, the sentence means that Yekini scored three goals in the final match of the football competition.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Idi is neither too tall.......short.

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The correct answer is B, "nor too." The sentence is expressing that Idi's height is somewhere in the middle, not too tall and not too short. The phrase "neither...nor" is a common way to express this idea. Option B is the only choice that uses "nor" in this way, making it the best fit for the sentence. Option A, "and too," would suggest that Idi is both too tall and too short, which doesn't make sense. Option C, "or too," suggests that Idi might be either too tall or too short, which doesn't accurately reflect the sentence's intended meaning. Option D, "or very," doesn't fit at all because it doesn't provide any information about Idi's height in relation to being too tall or too short.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The measures taken were intended to bring.....the prices of consumer goods

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The word that best completes the sentence is "down". The phrase "bring down" means to cause something to reduce or decrease, in this case, the prices of consumer goods.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
She said that she heard Julie........

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "sing." The sentence is in the past tense, and the verb "heard" is already in the past tense. Therefore, we need a past tense verb that agrees with the tense of the sentence. The word "sang" is also in the past tense, but it suggests a completed action in the past, whereas "heard" suggests an ongoing action in the past. The word "song" is a noun, and it doesn't fit the sentence. The word "sung" is the past participle of "sing" and it is used with auxiliary verbs to form the perfect tenses. Therefore, the correct option to complete the sentence is "sing," which is the simple past tense of "sing" and agrees with the tense of the sentence.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The minister's explanation begged the question. This means that the minister's explanation

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The correct interpretation for the sentence "The minister's explanation begged the question" is that the minister's explanation avoided the real issue. To "beg the question" means to avoid answering the question directly and instead make a statement that assumes the question has already been answered. Therefore, in this context, it means that the minister's explanation did not address the real issue and instead avoided it by making an assumption.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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The best option to fill the gap in question number 90 is "stage." This is because the sentence is referring to the disease being in its early stage, which means it has just started to develop and hasn't progressed very far yet. The other options, such as "circumstances" or "positions," do not fit the context of the sentence and would not make sense.

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The bond of unity in his country is fragile

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The word "fragile" means delicate, easily broken or weak. Therefore, the word nearest in meaning to it is "weak".

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
My Gajere is generous to a fault with everything he has.............This means that he is ...........

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The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "My Gajere is generous to a fault with everything he has" is that he is "excessively generous". The phrase "to a fault" means that someone has a flaw or a weakness in their character or behavior that causes them to do something excessively, even when it is not good for them. In this case, Gajere is so generous that it might be detrimental to his own well-being, which suggests that he is excessively generous.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The two warring parties met for five days to iron........their differences.

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The correct answer is "out". To "iron out" means to solve or resolve a problem or conflict, usually through negotiation or discussion. In this context, the two warring parties met for five days to resolve or settle their differences.

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The taxi driver slowed while overtaking the lorry when the proper thing to do was for him to have.........

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The word "overtaking" in the sentence means to pass or go past, so the opposite of this action would be to slow down or go behind. Among the options, "accelerated" means to increase speed, which is the opposite of slowing down, and therefore, the answer.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
.........committed the offence will be dealt with.

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "whoever". "Whoever" is used to refer to any person who committed the offense, regardless of their identity. The sentence is incomplete without a subject, and "whoever" is the appropriate subject pronoun to use in this context.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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The blank space in question 96 is asking for a word that fits in the context of maintaining hygiene and preventing the spread of disease. Among the options given, "sterilizing" is the most suitable word, as it means to make something completely free from bacteria or other microorganisms that can cause disease. In the context of the passage, Mrs Dada needs to keep up a high standard of hygiene by using her own towels and face cloths to prevent the spread of trachoma, a disease that can cause blindness. Thus, the correct answer is "sterilizing."

From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Miss Anieke is very...with her pupils because she loves them all

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The most suitable word to complete the sentence is "familiar". This is because the sentence implies that Miss Anieke has a good relationship with her pupils, which suggests that she is friendly, approachable and caring towards them. The word "familiar" means having knowledge of or experience with something, or being well-acquainted or closely associated with someone. Therefore, it can be inferred that Miss Anieke is very familiar with her pupils, meaning she knows them well and has a close relationship with them.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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The missing word refers to something smaller than bacteria and that cannot be seen under a microscope. The only option that fits this description is "organisms", which are living things that can be too small to be seen without the aid of a microscope. The other options, such as fungi, vermin, pests, and chromosomes, are not necessarily too small to be seen under a microscope. Therefore, the correct answer is A - organisms.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I was still explaining my actions when Tina rudely cut..............

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The correct option is "in". To cut in means to interrupt someone while they are speaking.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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The word that best completes the gap is "possible". The sentence is discussing the many options that can be used to describe a situation, and it is important for the writer to choose the suitable words. The word "possible" means that there are various options that can be used to describe a situation, but not all may be suitable. Therefore, it is the best fit for the sentence. The other options do not convey the same meaning as "possible" in the given context.

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The journey by road.....where the rail journey ended

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The opposite of "concluded" is "commenced". "Concluded" means to come to an end or finish while "commenced" means to begin or start. In the sentence, it is stated that the rail journey ended, therefore, the blank space requires an antonym of ended, and the most suitable word from the options provided is "commenced". So the correct answer is C.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
We asked him to come with us and ......

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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The teacher's .....of the word is faulty.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "pronunciation." The sentence is referring to the teacher's faulty way of saying the word, not their announcement, promulgation, or prolongation of the word.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Although he greeted her..........

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The correct option is "she did not answer." The sentence implies that the man greeted the woman, but she did not respond. The correct answer, "she did not answer," indicates this lack of response, while the other options do not accurately convey the same meaning.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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The word that best completes the gap in question numbered 100 is "health" (option C). This is because the sentence talks about restoring the baby to good health, which means restoring the baby's physical and mental well-being. Option A (habits) and option B (manners) do not fit in the context of the sentence. Option D (life) is too general and does not fit with the specific context of the sentence. Option E (condition) is a possible choice, but "health" is a more suitable word as it directly relates to the well-being of the baby.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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The correct option for the blank space in question 84 is "select". The sentence says "Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation." This means that the writer needs to take time to think about the context and choose the most appropriate word from the many options available to describe the situation. Therefore, the correct answer is "select" as it means to carefully choose something from a range of options.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The principal's quarters are out of bounds to students. This means that the quarters are

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "The principal's quarters are out of bounds to students" is "not open to students." This means that the students are not allowed to enter or use the principal's quarters. It is likely that the principal's quarters are private and meant only for the use of the principal and authorized personnel. The phrase "out of bounds" indicates that the students are prohibited from entering this area.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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The best option to fill the gap in question numbered 92 is "microscope." The sentence before the gap mentions that the trachoma virus cannot be seen under a " because it is even smaller than bacterial." A microscope is a device that is used to see things that are too small to be seen by the naked eye, and it is commonly used in laboratories to examine microscopic organisms and structures. Therefore, option E, "microscope," is the most suitable word to fill the gap.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Those old tables and chairs are very valuable.......

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The correct option is "item of furniture." Explanation: The word "furniture" is a non-count noun, which means it cannot be pluralized. Therefore, the options "items of furnitures" and "item of furnitures" are grammatically incorrect. The correct singular form is "item of furniture," while "furniture" itself can also be used as a collective noun to refer to a collection of items such as tables and chairs.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
If you don't withdraw the defamatory statement, I shall have no alternative.........seek redress in a court of law.

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The correct option is "but to". The sentence means that the speaker will have no other option but to seek redress in a court of law if the defamatory statement is not withdrawn. "But to" is an idiomatic expression that means "have no other option except to". The other options presented do not fit the context and do not convey the intended meaning of the sentence.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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The best option to complete the gap in question 99 is "cure" (option E). In the context of the passage, the doctor prescribed antibiotics and vitamin A tablets to treat the baby's illness caused by the trachoma virus. The word "cure" means to alleviate or eliminate a disease or illness completely, which fits the context of the sentence. Therefore, option E is the most suitable choice.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The girl thought that she would get.........with her stubbornness.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "away". This is because the sentence is saying that the girl thought that she would get away with her stubbornness, meaning that she believed she could behave stubbornly without facing any consequences or punishment. Therefore, the correct option to use is "away" because it conveys the idea of escaping or avoiding consequences. The other options (over, up, and around) do not convey the intended meaning in the context of the sentence.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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The most appropriate option to fill the gap numbered 100 is "health". The doctor prescribed antibiotics and vitamin A tablets to treat the baby's illness, and he assured Mrs Dada that this treatment would restore the baby's health in two or three days. Therefore, "health" is the best fit for the gap.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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The missing word in the gap should describe the kind of disease that trachoma is and how it spreads. The disease is caused by a virus and could lead to blindness. To protect her family from this disease, Mrs Dada should maintain a high standard of cleanliness. Therefore, the word that best completes the gap is "contagious," which means that the disease can spread from person to person or from an infected object to a healthy person. Option C is the correct answer.

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The man retired after thirty-five years of meritorious service to the nation

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The best word that is nearest in meaning to "meritorious" is "commendable." "Meritorious" means deserving of praise, reward, or honor, while "commendable" means deserving of approval, respect, or admiration. Therefore, "commendable" is the most appropriate word that describes the man's thirty-five years of service to the nation.

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The judge ruled that the first transaction was valid while the second was............

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The word "valid" means legally or officially acceptable, while "void" means not legally or officially recognized, invalid, or null. Therefore, the word opposite in meaning to "valid" is "void."

From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The.......that the hospital should be upgraded was warmly welcomed.

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In the sentence, "The.......that the hospital should be upgraded was warmly welcomed," the blank is followed by "that the hospital should be upgraded," indicating that it refers to an idea or suggestion. The best word that completes the sentence is "proposal," which means a suggestion or plan put forward for consideration or discussion by others.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The woman walked...fast that the little girl couldn't catch up with her.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "so". "So" is used to show the degree or extent of something, and in this case, it indicates the extent of the woman's fast walking, making it impossible for the little girl to catch up with her.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
What I have told you is the gospel truth . This means that the information is

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The interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence "What I have told you is the gospel truth" is "completely true". The phrase "gospel truth" means that the information being conveyed is absolutely true and trustworthy, without any doubt or room for error. Therefore, the speaker is asserting that what they have told the listener is completely true and accurate.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
He wasn't unanimously elected president......?

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In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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In question 78, the passage discusses that although a word may have many meanings, these meanings do not mean exactly the same thing. Therefore, the writer should be very careful in his choice of words. The best option that completes the gap is "synonyms" because the sentence is referring to the fact that different words can have similar meanings. The passage is not discussing metaphors or antonyms. Additionally, the options "always" and "occasionally" do not fit the context of the sentence.

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
We were treated to a very sumptuous meal at the party

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The word "sumptuous" means rich, luxurious or expensive. Therefore, the answer is E. "Expensive" is the word nearest in meaning to "sumptuous".

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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The best option to fill the gap in question numbered 74 above is "context". The sentence is discussing how words can have different meanings based on their usage in the context. Therefore, the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap is "context".

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Instead of laughing about this serious matter, you should be

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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I was not only tired.......sick.

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "but also." This is because "not only...but also" is a correlative conjunction that shows a relationship between two ideas. In this sentence, "not only" introduces the first idea ("I was tired"), and "but also" introduces the second idea ("I was sick"). Therefore, the correct option is "but also" as it shows the relationship between the two ideas.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Walter is the dictator's hatchetman. This means that Walter

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The interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence "Walter is the dictator's hatchetman" is that Walter discredits or eliminates the dictator's opponents. The term "hatchetman" refers to someone who acts as an enforcer or an instrument of violence or destruction for another person or group. In this context, Walter is a trusted and loyal aide to the dictator, who carries out his orders, often through violent or underhanded means, to silence or eliminate those who pose a threat to the dictator's power.

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Elders are expected to be ......where youths are green

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The word "green" in the sentence is used to suggest that the youths are inexperienced or naive. Therefore, the word that is opposite in meaning to "inexperienced" is "experienced." Therefore, option C, "experienced" is the correct answer.

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The attacker advanced on his opponent in a menacing fashion

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The word that is nearest in meaning to "menacing" is "threatening." The sentence suggests that the attacker moved towards his opponent in a way that was intimidating and likely to cause fear. Therefore, "threatening" which means having the potential to cause harm or danger, is the word that best describes the attacker's actions.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
It gives me much......to welcome you to the beginning of the new session

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The word that best completes the sentence is "pleasure". The sentence expresses a feeling of happiness and satisfaction at welcoming someone to a new session, which is conveyed by the word "pleasure". The other options do not fit the context of the sentence as well.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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The missing word in the blank space is referring to the idea that a word can have more than one meaning. The option that best fits this context is "usually". This means that most words in English have more than one meaning, and it is a common occurrence. Option A, "even," is not appropriate because it suggests that having more than one meaning is unexpected or surprising. Option B, "equally," is not fitting because it implies that all words have multiple meanings, which is not true. Option D, "rarely," is also incorrect because most words in English have more than one meaning. Finally, option E, "never," is completely untrue because many words have multiple meanings.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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The missing word is needed to describe the list of drugs and tablets that the doctor wrote out for Mrs Dada to get from a pharmacy. From the options given, only "prescription" fits this context as it refers to a written order for medication. Therefore, the correct answer is "prescription".

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
We need an expert to decipher the code

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The correct option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word "decipher" is "interpret." "Decipher" means to convert a coded or unclear message into something that can be understood, by figuring out the meaning of the symbols used. "Interpret" also means to explain or understand the meaning of something, especially when it is not immediately clear or obvious. Therefore, in the context of the sentence, "interpret" is the most appropriate word to use, as it suggests that we need an expert to understand and explain the meaning of the code. The other options do not convey the exact meaning of "decipher." "Understand" means to comprehend the meaning of something, but it does not necessarily suggest that the message is coded or unclear. "Explain" means to make something clear or understandable, but it doesn't necessarily involve decoding or interpreting. "Demystify" means to make something clearer and easier to understand, but it doesn't necessarily suggest decoding or interpreting. "Normalize" means to make something usual or standard, but it doesn't convey the idea of decoding a message.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The famous film star found dancing a pretty Kettle of fish. This means that

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The correct interpretation of the sentence "The famous film star found dancing a pretty Kettle of fish" is that it was an awkward experience. The phrase "a pretty kettle of fish" is an idiomatic expression that means a difficult or awkward situation. Therefore, the sentence means that the famous film star found dancing to be a difficult or awkward experience.

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The probationary workers do not have the same rights as .....staff

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

Your contribution is not........for you to share in the profit.

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In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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The best option to fill the gap is "inflammation". The sentence talks about the evident symptom caused by the trachoma virus, which is the inflammation of the eye membranes.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Nda won't like it........?

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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Hardly had he completed narrating the story......the poor woman collapsed

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The correct option is "when". This is because "when" is used to indicate the point in time at which an action occurred or an event happened. In this sentence, "when" is used to show that the poor woman collapsed immediately after he finished narrating the story.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The business tycoon's daughter was carried........by the flattery of her suitor

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The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "away". "Carried away" is a common idiom that means to be strongly affected or influenced by something to the point of losing control or perspective. In this context, the daughter of the business tycoon was influenced or flattered excessively by her suitor, to the point of losing her rationality. Hence, the correct option is D - "away".

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns lettered A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
Words in English Language, and any other language for that matter, have one -71- A word -72- has more than one meaning -73- on its usage in the -74- Also, a particular thing or situation may be -75- using many -76- words of groups of words. Yet two words -77- ever have exactly the same meaning. Thus, although a word may have many -78- these do no mean exactly the same thing -79-, it is important that the writer should be very -80- in his -81- of words. Students should be advised not to put -82- the first words that come to their minds. Any writer needs time to -83- the context and -84- suitable words from the very many -85- options that can be used to described any situation.
When Mrs Dada took her sick baby to the hospital, the doctor told her that the baby didn't have much -86- to the parasites which the laboratory -87- the identified in the blood -88-. He told her to give the baby the prescribed drugs and keep out the mosquitoes that -89- the disease. The disease was in its early -90- but the most evident symptom was the -91- of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a -92- because it is even smaller than bacterial -93-. Trachoma could cause blindness, so Mrs Dada had to protect her family from this -94- disease. She should keep up a high standard of -95- by -96- her personal towels and face cloths. The doctor also wrote out a -97- of antibiotic drugs and vitamin A tablets which should be got from a -98-. She was assured that this treatment would -99- the baby and restore him to good -100- in two or three days.

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The best option to complete the gap in question 82 is "down". The sentence suggests that students should not simply use the first words that come to their minds when writing, so the appropriate option is to "not put down the first words that come to their minds". In this context, "down" means to write or record something.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Amuneke has decided to hang his boots. This means that he

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The sentence "Amuneke has decided to hang his boots" means that he is about to stop playing the game of football. The phrase "hang his boots" is an idiomatic expression that means retiring from football or stopping playing the game.

Tell a story that ends with the advice. "Cut your coat according to your cloth".

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You have just taken part in a local festival in your village. Write an article for publication in a cultural magazine describing the festival, its origin and importance to your people and the role you played.

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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions on it. 
      A candidate in an examination hall  is a close cousin of the boxer in the ring. Both are fighting for a prize or, at least, for some champion is like commendation. Their goal is to win, and victory brings fame while failure leads to disaster and frustration. Each victory paves the way fora promotion up the ladder, and the higher one climbs the more exposed to the public glare one gets. A worid boxing a Nobel Prize winner among academics; each is at the apex of his career, but the route to that position can be tortuous and rough. The examination candidate is not a very normal person for the simple reason that he is under severe  pressure. Although he is alert and his pulse is fast, he is liable to commit elementary errors without knowing.
      Thus, he may repeat or omit one word, miss the spelling of another, or interchange the positions of two words. If he reads over, which he hardly ever does, he may see what was originally in his brain rather than what is on paper. So, most errors escape him. More alert than at ordinary times though his brain maybe, it can play funny tricks in the examination hall. Thus, while struggling with the question, he may suddenly recall an old joke or a long forgotten and obscure incident. Right there in the examination hall, while his pen is dancing furiously on the paper, the candidate may remember a beautiful tune as if his mind is saying: "Forget this task, enjoy some music." 
      Happily, these do not usually disrupt the exercise at hand: the task goes on while the candidate may smile to himself at the strange recall of the joke or music. 
      The brain can play a different type of trick. A fact long stored up and remembered a short while before the examination can suddenly evaporate. All attempts to recall it may prove unsuccessful. Usually, till the paper ends, the fact remains elusive  only to resurface much later when not needed. 
      The candidate does not fare better in an oral examination. His problems are heightened by the fact that his fate depends entirely on the examiner's assessment of him rather than what he writes down himself. The facial appearance of the examiner is also a strong factor since a stern, unsmiling examiner can be intimidating. 
      Yet, an examination candidate need not be frightened. He needs all the calmness  he can muster. He should sleep soundly before the exercise trusting that all the preparations he made earlier will not fail him at the hour of need. The fact is that one forgets more when one is tired, especially when one panics unnecessarily. 
(a) In what two ways is an examination candidate similar to a boxer? 
(b) Identify two direct results of pressure on the candidate. 
(c) Give two examples of the funny tricks the brain can play on the candidate. 
(d) Give two reasons why a candidate may have a greater problem at an oral examination than at a written paper. 
(e) ". . while his pen is dancing furiously on the paper' (i) What figure of speech is this? (ii) What does it mean? 
(f) A candidate in an examination hall...." 
(i) What is the grammatical name given to the expression above as it is used in the passage? 
(ii) What is its function in the sentence? 
(g)For each of the following words, find another word or phrase which means the same and which can replace it as it is used in the passage: (i) paves: (ii) apex; (iii) severe: (iv) elusive: (v) stern (vi) calmness. 

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Write a letter to your elder brother working abroad describing the hardship you and your parents are facing at home and requesting him to give some financial assistance.

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 Write an article for publication in a national newspaper on why you think a woman should be your country's next president.

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

      The most memorable experience of my life was an incident that occurred some thirty years ago when I was in the fourth form in the secondary school. In those days, the speech-making and prize-giving day was always a great event. It was always a day when the results of the promotion examinations were announced to the students after weeks of suspense. The afternoon commenced with all the students taking their seats in the large hall, and the members of staff, led by the principal, filing in. There were also three guests, each of them an important figure  in the town. The principal and the dignitaries made speeches admonishing the students to work hard in order to attain their goal. Then the prize-giving commenced.

      Soon, it was the turn of my class For the overall best student, my name was called. This was not unexpected, the position having become almost identified with me. Amidst the clapping, I stood up and moved towards the principal whose outstretched hand held a fat book. I was already before him when he peered through his heavy spectacles, surveyed my figure and held back the book. There was a sudden silence. Students were amazed  at this turn of events. Then he explained, "You 'II have your prize when you pay your outstanding fees."

      I stood there almost petrified. Had I been warned of this disgrace, I would simply not have stood up let alone bothering to go forward. There I was, the sorry focus of attention I wished my legs would refuse their function but they did no such thing. On the other hand they refused to beat a retreat, at least, for those burning seconds. Then suddenly, spontaneously, the students started clapping and hailing me. Thus, my return journey was more loudly cheered than the outward journey.

      For the prize in English, my name was also called. Of course I sat still but the students hailed on. The prize was kept. For Mathematics, it was the same drama. Somehow the students' behaviour saved the day for me.

      Poorly clothed, in torn tennis shoes and being a debtor, I was the talk of the school. The little fee I had paid that year was earned through doing menial jobs at weekends, supplemented with donations from some school mates. Father's financial difficulties had been aggravated by a protracted court case. He had no alternative but to ask me to withdraw from school and look for a job. This I had refused to do.

      I had borne the cross gallantly until that day when the principal's action threatened to kill whatever courage remained in me. I ordered the tears to gush out to flood my sad face, but the ovations forced the spring to remain dry. I had the loudest ovation that day: the students' response to my plight was my own prize.

(a) Why were the students usually in suspense before the prize-giving day?

(b) Why was the announcement of the writer's name as the winner of the best student prize not a surprise?

(c) What two proofs are there in the passage to show that the writer was liked by his school mates?

(d ) Why was his father unable to pay his school fees?

(e) "whose outstretched hand held a fat book" (i) What grammatical name is given to this expression as it is used in the passage? (Ii)What is its function in the sentence?

(f) "/ had borne the cross gallantly . .."

(i) What figure of speech is this expression?

(ii)What does it mean as it is used in the passage?

(g) For each of the following words, find another word or phrase which means the same and which can replace it as it is used in the passage: (i) memorable (ii) figure (iii) amazed (iv) menial (V) protracted (vi) plight

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 You are the chief speaker in a school debate the topic of which is "Public secondary schools are better than the private ones". Write your speech for or against the topic.

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

      We have often heard students making wild assertions that the public examining bodies are their worst enemies. Some, in fact, see the officials of these public examining bodies as wicked souls scheming day and night to devise ways of failing them. How correct are these assertions? The facts will speak for themselves. 
      The task of setting an examination paper begins long before the examination day. Indeed. months or years before then, seasoned experts in the-various subjects are given the teaching and examination syllabuses and requested to set questions. These are compiled for subsequent scrutiny. Then a second set of experts is invited to examine the questions critically, make necessary modifications and come up with questions that conform with acceptable standards. The result of this exercise is a set of polished and unambiguous questions that are very fair to those being examined. These questions are then securely stored. 
      The next stage is the registration of candidates This stage involves not just the examining body, but also the candidates, their parents. their teachers. principals and some other members of the public. This is so because apart from the candidate having to fill in the forms. his principal has to endorse them while the parents have to provide the registration fee. Any mistake or inaction on the part of any of these may ruin the candidates chances. If, for instance, the candidate makes a mistake in his choice of subjects or in completing his forms or if the principal does not forward the registration fee at the right time. his chances in the examination may be jeopardized. 
      Next is the conduct of the examination itself. Again. more officials from outside the examining body than from within it are involved. Think of the supervisors. the invigilators, and even the security officials. They are definitely more in number than the staff of the examining body and any one of them could take an action that might result in the failure of candidates. Take the invigilator for instance If he is negligent candidates could swap answer scripts under his very nose; and when this is detected by the markers, as it often is. the results of the candidates may be cancelled. 
      Probably, the most hated person to the candidates is the marker whom they, in their ignorance, regard as a wicked drunkard who delights in failing candidates. What candidates do not realize is that an examiner is trained to score points strictly according to a carefully prepared marking scheme from which he must not deviate it is his constitution. Besides, his work is consistently checked by his team leader and the chief examiner. Should he be discovered to have marked inaccurately, he could be removed. So, contrary to candidates' opinion. the examiner is a seasoned teacher, a careful scorer, a person always on his guard. 
      The final stage comes with the collation of results. This stage is mainly computerized, and computers do not make mistakes. A candidate's results may not be processed if he is involved in a malpractice, has used a wrong examination number or no number at all, or if he fails to write all the papers that make up a subject. So. when a result is withheld, the fault is mostly that of the candidate.
      How then should we view the activities of the public examining bodies? Definitely, we should view them with understanding, sympathy and appreciation. 
(a) In one sentence, summarize the writer's purpose in this passage. 
(b) In two sentences, one for each, state how the actions of the candidate and the invigilator can jeopardize the candidate's chances of success. 
(c) In three sentences, one for each summarize the steps taken by examining bodies to ensure that candidates are given a fair chance of success. 

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 You have been sent on indefinite suspension for the part you played in a recent disturbance in which valuable school property was damaged. Write a letter to the principal of your school describing the part that you played and apologizing for your involvement.

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