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Vraag 1 Verslag
Read the passage below and answer each questions that follow:
Weathering, which is the gradual breaking down or disintegration of rocks into smaller particles or fragments by either physical or chemical process, can be affected by many factors. Generally speaking, the climatic condition of a particular area has a great effect on the weathering. Physical or mechanical weathering needs temperature and water.
Chemical weathering, on the other hand, thrives where the climate is hot. We were all taught all these in the four walls of the classroom. I made a visit to my village to see these scientific discoveries. I noticed big trees with their roots penetrating into rocks and breaking them. I initially wondered and puzzled seeing trees growing from the rock.
A similar thing happened to the soil sampling surrounding where there were rocks. I could see the rock particles mixing up with the rest of the soil.
Learning in the four walls of a classroom implies
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The phrase "learning in the four walls of a classroom" implies formal education. Formal education refers to the systematic, structured education that occurs primarily in school settings, often involving a specific curriculum and conducted by trained teachers. This type of education takes place within classrooms, which are typically part of school buildings, hence the phrase about the "four walls". Students are educated in a formal environment where knowledge is imparted through a set curriculum, examinations, and assessments.
Vraag 2 Verslag
The passage below has gaps. Following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
One way in which we come to see monolingual standard languages as the norm and __6__ [A. deviations B. aberrations C. criticisms D. deviants] from the imagined monolingual standard language as aberrant, and remember each individual __7__ [A. repertoire B. word C. idea D. statement] is a deviation but repertoires characterised by greater deviation as problematic is through the close association between language and place. You would have seen maps that map languages into territory. You probably can __8__ [A. write B. set C. conjure D. let] in your mind a map of the Americas where almost all of North America is __9__ [A. known B. coded C. accepted D. conceded] for English except for a bit of French in East Canada, more than half of Central and South America would be coded for Spanish, the other big chunk (Brazil) for Portuguese, and three tiny __10__ [A. havens B. colonies C. isles D. pockets] of English, Dutch and French where the states of Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana are located in addition to maps based on the __11__ [A. national B. common C. local D regional] language of a state, you would be able to find more fine-grained maps that map traditional minority languages into a particular territory. Language maps do not only inform us about global language distributions; they also fulfil a __12__ [A. interactive B. discursive C. intuitive D. reclusive] function, they establish a __13__ [A. plan B. wedge C. bridge D. link] between language and territory as a central and normal way to think about language use. The territorial __14__ [A. principle B. concept C. perception D. technique] is foundational to most thinking about linguistic justice because it __15__ [A. undergirds B. undermines C. underestimate D. underserved] linguistic legislation.
(Source: Ingrid Piler, 2016 p. 33, Linguistic Diversity and Social Justice. Oxford, Oxford University Press)
Select the option that best fills the gap labelled 9
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The passage is discussing how languages are associated with specific territories on maps, and it illustrates this by describing how most of North America is labeled for English and other languages in specific regions. In this context, the correct option for the gap labeled 9 is "coded". The word "**coded**" effectively conveys the idea of assigning or representing a particular language as predominant in a specific area on a map. This term aligns with the passage's description of how territories are designated or labeled with languages, similar to creating a visual representation of language distribution.
Vraag 3 Verslag
Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
Sally assisted me in buying my _____ yesterday.
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The phrase that best completes the sentence is "very first party dress". Here’s why:
When constructing a sentence, it is essential to follow the correct order of adjectives. English has a typical order for adjectives when more than one is used for a noun. The order goes as follows: opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and purpose.
In this case, the adjective "first" refers to the order or sequence (a kind of number), while "very" is an adverb modifying "first," and "party" indicates the purpose of the dress. Therefore, "very first" precedes "party dress" to correctly describe the item being purchased.
Thus, the correct phrase is "very first party dress", describing the specific dress which Sally helped you buy.
Vraag 4 Verslag
Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
I can't lend him my books. I ______ know him.
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The sentence "I can't lend him my books. I ______ know him." is meant to express the idea that the speaker does not have enough familiarity or trust with the person in question to lend their books.
The best choice to complete the sentence is "scarcely". This is because "scarcely" means almost not or barely, indicating a very low level of knowing or familiarity. Thus, it implies that the speaker knows the person just a little, which aligns with the reason they are hesitant to lend their books.
To clarify the other options:
- "Often" suggests a frequent occurrence, which is not fitting because the sentence conveys a lack of familiarity.
- "Seldom" means not often, and while it may indicate infrequency, it is not as strong as 'scarcely' in expressing minimal familiarity.
- "Rarely" is also more infrequent than "seldom," yet it doesn't convey the minimal familiarity as effectively as "scarcely."
Therefore, "scarcely" is the best word to complete this sentence because it most accurately communicates a low level of acquaintance or trust.
Vraag 5 Verslag
Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.
permit
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The word "permit" has a specific sound pattern. To determine which word rhymes with "permit," we need to focus on the last syllable of the word. In "permit," the sound is "-mit." For two words to rhyme, they usually have the same ending sound.
Let's analyze the options:
Therefore, the word that rhymes with "permit" is "commit" because both share the same ending sound "-mit."
Vraag 6 Verslag
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Mother
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The word "mother" has the vowel sound represented by the letter "o." This sound is the /ʌ/ sound, which is a short, mid-central, and unrounded vowel. In the context of American English and many dialects of British English, this sound can be found in other words as well. Let's break this down:
1. Verb: The word "verb" does not have the /ʌ/ sound. It has a vowel sound similar to /ɜː/ or /ɜr/ in some dialects. Hence, it does not match the sound in "mother."
2. Mercy: The vowel sound in "mercy" is typically pronounced as /ɜː/ or /ɜr/, which differs from the /ʌ/ sound in "mother."
3. About: "About" contains the /ə/ sound, especially in the first syllable, which is closer to a schwa sound. The vowel sounds in "about" do not match the /ʌ/ sound in "mother."
4. Jump: In "jump," the vowel sound is the same /ʌ/ sound as in "mother." It is the same short, mid-central, unrounded vowel.
Therefore, the word "jump" shares the same vowel sound with "mother."
Vraag 7 Verslag
Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
My uncle is not sure ____ the strange guests were.
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To complete the sentence "My uncle is not sure ____ the strange guests were," we need to select a word that logically fits in the context of identifying or specifying something about the "strange guests."
1. **Which:** Typically used to choose between options or to specify a particular item or group from others. It does not fit well here because we are not choosing between a set of known options.
2. **Who:** Used to refer to the subject or inquiring about the identity of a person or people. This option fits well here since we are talking about people, the "strange guests," and trying to identify them. The sentence would be: "My uncle is not sure who the strange guests were."
3. **Whom:** Used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition and often follows a preposition. It would not fit here because the structure of the sentence requires a subject complement, not an object.
4. **What:** Generally used to ask questions about things, rather than people. Since we are talking about people, "strange guests," this option doesn't fit well.
Therefore, the best choice is **who**, as it properly addresses the question of identifying the strange guests, effectively completing the sentence as "My uncle is not sure who the strange guests were."
Vraag 8 Verslag
In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
At a crucial time, one should be cautious in taking decisive action.
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To understand the meaning of the word decisive, let's break it down. The word decisive is often used to describe actions or decisions that are firm, clear, and have a definite resolution. If someone takes a decisive action, it means they are making a clear and conclusive decision, often leading to a solution or outcome without hesitation.
Now, let's examine each of the options:
From the above explanations, the closest word in meaning to decisive is significant. However, it is important to note that although they are related, they are not exact synonyms. Decisive involves being firm and having a clear conclusion, while significant pertains to the importance or impact of an action.
Vraag 9 Verslag
Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
Put Chioma's meal in the _______ pack.
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To determine the correct order of adjectives in a sentence, it is important to follow the hierarchy that native English speakers intuitively recognize, known as the "order of adjectives." According to the order of adjectives, adjectives are generally placed in the following sequence:
In the options given, we need to sequence the adjectives "shiny," "new," and "red," to describe a “lunch pack.” Here’s how it fits:
Therefore, the correct sequence is, "Put Chioma's meal in the shiny, new, red lunch pack." This order follows the standard convention for arranging multiple adjectives in English.
Vraag 10 Verslag
In modern mining, there is a network of __6__ [A. way B. tunnels C. paths D. avenues] and passages, with openings and walls which in the dim light seem very bewildering. Right across the wall at the end of the inky black passage, the __7__ [A. miners B. toilers C. workers D. foreman] approach. The coal __8__ [A. front B. slope C. obstacle D. face] is neatly cut __9__ [A. slit B. gash C. bare D. aperture]. It extends level to a height of rather less than three feet. The rays of the miner's lamp shine on steel roof __10__ [A. beams B. supports C. spurs D. stays]. Thousands of feet of rock and earth are pressing down on those steel plates and __11__ [A. props B. wedges C. poles D. stakes], and the miners have to crawl through the small, deep opening in the wall to get to the coal in the mine that we are considering, the __12__ [A. gash B. hole C. seam D. opening] is nearly four feet thick and is being worked by a combination of __13__ [A. digging B. manpower C. machinery D. spade] and explosives. A mechanical __14__ [A. slit B. gash C. knife D. mesh] saws into the coal to a depth of four or five feet, thus separating it from its base. Explosives pushed into holes drilled at intervals in the coal are __15__ [A. fused B. extinguished C. detonated D. stuck] by remote control and blow the separated section of the coal to pieces.
What option best fills the gap labelled 14?
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To determine the best option for filling the gap labelled 14 in the passage, we need to consider the context where the sentence mentions a mechanical tool that saws into coal. In this context, the passage is describing a tool that cuts into the coal to separate it from its base, similar to how a saw or a cutting tool would work. The term that best fits this description is a "knife". A mechanical knife can refer to a cutting blade or tool designed specifically for cutting purposes, which is consistent with the action of sawing into coal. Thus, the most appropriate word to fill gap 14 is "knife". This is because a mechanical knife would effectively separate the coal, aligning perfectly with the context of separating the coal from its base.
Vraag 11 Verslag
The passage below has gaps. Following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
One way in which we come to see monolingual standard languages as the norm and __6__ [A. deviations B. aberrations C. criticisms D. deviants] from the imagined monolingual standard language as aberrant, and remember each individual __7__ [A. repertoire B. word C. idea D. statement] is a deviation but repertoires characterised by greater deviation as problematic is through the close association between language and place. You would have seen maps that map languages into territory. You probably can __8__ [A. write B. set C. conjure D. let] in your mind a map of the Americas where almost all of North America is __9__ [A. known B. coded C. accepted D. conceded] for English except for a bit of French in East Canada, more than half of Central and South America would be coded for Spanish, the other big chunk (Brazil) for Portuguese, and three tiny __10__ [A. havens B. colonies C. isles D. pockets] of English, Dutch and French where the states of Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana are located in addition to maps based on the __11__ [A. national B. common C. local D regional] language of a state, you would be able to find more fine-grained maps that map traditional minority languages into a particular territory. Language maps do not only inform us about global language distributions; they also fulfil a __12__ [A. interactive B. discursive C. intuitive D. reclusive] function, they establish a __13__ [A. plan B. wedge C. bridge D. link] between language and territory as a central and normal way to think about language use. The territorial __14__ [A. principle B. concept C. perception D. technique] is foundational to most thinking about linguistic justice because it __15__ [A. undergirds B. undermines C. underestimate D. underserved] linguistic legislation.
(Source: Ingrid Piler, 2016 p. 33, Linguistic Diversity and Social Justice. Oxford, Oxford University Press)
Select the option that best fills the gap labelled 14
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The best option to fill the gap labeled 14 is "principle." The passage discusses the idea of associating language with specific territories or regions. It suggests that thinking about linguistic justice is based on certain fundamental ideas or rules regarding how language should be connected to particular territories. A "principle" refers to a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning. In this context, the "territorial principle" refers to the fundamental idea that language is inherently connected to specific geographic areas, and this idea forms the basis for discussions about linguistic justice and legislation.
Vraag 12 Verslag
The passage below has gap(s), following each gap is four options. For each gap, choose the most appropriate option.
Teaching is a noble profession. Only those who have the calling to __6__ [A. impact B. impart C. infer D. confer] knowledge is called great teachers.
The teachers' duty goes beyond the four walls of a classroom. They teach students various topics and __7__ [A. formula B. courses C. classes D. subjects]. The teacher listens to their students express their worries and fears, yet the teacher has to pacify and __8__ [A. care B. guide C. beat D. guard] them through the right paths.
As a __9__ [A. stakeholder B. shareholder C. officeholder D. cardholder] in the field of education, the teacher ensures that teaching-learning __10__ [A. habit B. function C. process D. policy] takes place in and out of the classroom. The teacher lights the candle for the others to see. He/ she is fast enough to move at the speed of the __11__ [A. guiness B. genius C. heinous D. spacious] and patient enough for the slow-learner to catch up.
In his care are the __12__ [A. book B. diary C. register D. attendance], the mark book and every other document which must be duly filled. While at home, the teacher still plans his lesson and prepares his teaching __13__ [A. books B. steps C. maps D. aids], all for the purpose of effective teaching-learning process.
Teachers should not be brushed aside in the society as teaching is the profession that __14__ [A. birthed B. delivered C. approached D. positioned] other professions. Teachers should be given a great __15__ [A. attention B. honour C. privilege D. care] in the society.
Fill the gap labelled 6
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The correct word to fill gap 6 is impart. Let's break down why this is the most appropriate choice:
In this context, we are discussing what teachers do with knowledge. The word "impart" means to communicate, pass on, or give knowledge to others. Teachers are responsible for giving knowledge to their students, which aligns perfectly with the idea of teaching as a process of **imparting** wisdom, skills, and information.
Now, let's quickly look at why the other options might not fit as well:
Therefore, given the context of the sentence, the best word choice is impart, as it aligns with the idea of teachers sharing and transferring knowledge to their students.
Vraag 13 Verslag
Take your share and give them _____
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The correct completion for the sentence is "Take your share and give them theirs."
Here is why:
Therefore, the appropriate word to use for indicating possession in the sentence is "theirs."
Vraag 14 Verslag
Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
She hurried off ______ and came back.
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In English, the word "fast" can be used both as an adjective and as an adverb. When it describes how someone moves, it often acts as an adverb. **Adverbs** modify verbs, and in this context, "fast" describes the verb "hurried." The other options provided are incorrect because:
Thus, the best option to complete the sentence is **"fast."** The correct sentence is:
She hurried off **fast** and came back.
Vraag 15 Verslag
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the options to which the given sentence relates.
My only SON speaks like an orator.
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In the sentence "My only SON speaks like an orator.", the word SON is emphasized. This means that the distinction is being drawn in reference to the person speaking who is the son.
To identify the correct option related to this emphatic stress, we need to consider a question where the subject, which in this case is SON, is being queried or challenged.
Here's how you can assess the options:
The sentence that relates correctly to the given sentence's emphatic stress on SON is: "Does my only daughter speak like an orator?" This directly challenges and tests the emphasis placed on SON by suggesting an alternative subject, that is the daughter.
Vraag 16 Verslag
The passage below has gaps. Immediately following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
If one is looking for a particular book, he can either use the __6__ [A. reverse catalogue B. borrower's catalogue C. dictionary catalogue D. title catalogue] or the __7__ [A. author catalogue B. book catalogue C. title catalogue D. yearly catalogue] to locate the position of the book on the __8__ [A. table B. shelf C. cupboard D. desk] This can be done through the __9__ [A. borrower-mark B. reserve-mark C. call-mark D. year-mark] identification number. On the other hand, if the student has no particular book in mind, but wants to borrow any on a particular subject, say Mathematics, he can go to the __10__ [A. subject catalogue B. publisher catalogue C. reference catalogue D. cover catalogue]. There he will find the __11__ [A. book-card B. call-card C. author-card D. seller-card] of every book that deals with Mathematics as a subject. Apart from this, since all the shelves have instructions and numbers regarding the books on them, the person can read the __12__ [A. card's guide B. author's guide C. shelf-guides D. book-guides] and the book __13__ [A. acknowledgements B. commentaries C. titles D. spines] to get the book he wants. He can take the book to the __14__ [A. table B. reserve section C. sitting corner D. lending desk] where the library assistant removes the book card from the book __15__ [A. pocket B. title C. call-names D. reserve] and record the borrower's name on it.
Choose the option that best fills the gap labelled 7
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To determine which catalogue one should use when looking for a particular book, especially after already deciding to use the title catalogue in the first gap, we should consider how libraries typically organize their collections. Libraries commonly offer various catalogues to help users locate books.
If a person knows the title of a book, it makes sense to use a title catalogue. Conversely, if the person knows the author of the book, they should use the author catalogue to find the book.
Given that the passage starts by suggesting the use of the title catalogue in the previous blank, it would be logical to provide another commonly used method to locate a book by a known author in the following blank. Therefore, the best option for the gap labeled 7 is the author catalogue.
Vraag 17 Verslag
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence
The manager told his workers to call it a day.
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The expression "call it a day" is an idiomatic phrase used to signify that work should come to an end. When the manager tells his workers to "call it a day," he is instructing them to stop working for the day. It means that the work period has concluded and they should cease all work-related activities. Therefore, the best explanation of the information conveyed in the sentence is that the workers were told to stop working.
Vraag 18 Verslag
Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows
One of the basic language skills is reading. In any literate society, reading is a very essential aspect of effective communication in daily activities. Reading has been many things to many people. To some people, it is like looking at printed words while most students see it as a tedious task that has to be performed in order to pass a particular examination. Reading, like any other term, has been described in different ways, such as "Reading as an intellectual activity directed towards the extraction of information from a written piece". One of the causes of mass failure in various examinations among candidates is their inability to imbibe a good reading culture. With poor reading habits, learners cannot comprehend the emphasised hence adequate textbooks should be provided for students.
(Adapted from Ayo Banjo et al (2020) New Oxford Secondary English Course for Senior Secondary School. Ibadan: Oxford University)
According to the passage, students perform poorly in examinations because
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According to the passage, students perform poorly in examinations because of their inability to imbibe a good reading culture. The passage emphasizes that poor reading habits lead to difficulties in understanding and comprehending the information emphasized in their studies. This lack of a strong reading culture prevents students from effectively grasping and extracting necessary information from their textbooks, contributing to inadequate performance in examinations.
Vraag 19 Verslag
The passage below has gap(s), following each gap is four options. For each gap, choose the most appropriate option.
Teaching is a noble profession. Only those who have the calling to __6__ [A. impact B. impart C. infer D. confer] knowledge is called great teachers.
The teachers' duty goes beyond the four walls of a classroom. They teach students various topics and __7__ [A. formula B. courses C. classes D. subjects]. The teacher listens to their students express their worries and fears, yet the teacher has to pacify and __8__ [A. care B. guide C. beat D. guard] them through the right paths.
As a __9__ [A. stakeholder B. shareholder C. officeholder D. cardholder] in the field of education, the teacher ensures that teaching-learning __10__ [A. habit B. function C. process D. policy] takes place in and out of the classroom. The teacher lights the candle for the others to see. He/ she is fast enough to move at the speed of the __11__ [A. guiness B. genius C. heinous D. spacious] and patient enough for the slow-learner to catch up.
In his care are the __12__ [A. book B. diary C. register D. attendance], the mark book and every other document which must be duly filled. While at home, the teacher still plans his lesson and prepares his teaching __13__ [A. books B. steps C. maps D. aids], all for the purpose of effective teaching-learning process.
Teachers should not be brushed aside in the society as teaching is the profession that __14__ [A. birthed B. delivered C. approached D. positioned] other professions. Teachers should be given a great __15__ [A. attention B. honour C. privilege D. care] in the society.
Fill the gap labelled 9
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The sentence in question is discussing the role of a teacher within the field of education. A "stakeholder" is someone who has an interest or investment in the success and functionality of an organization or process. In the context of education, teachers are directly involved in the teaching and learning processes and have a vested interest in educational outcomes. Therefore, they are considered key stakeholders in the field of education.
On the other hand, a "shareholder" refers to someone who owns shares in a company and is concerned with corporate profits, which does not apply in the educational context. An "officeholder" refers to someone who holds an official position, generally in a political or governmental context, which is not directly relevant here. Similarly, a "cardholder" refers to someone who possesses a card (such as a credit card or membership card) and does not relate to the role of a teacher.
Thus, the most appropriate word to fill the gap is "stakeholder".
Vraag 20 Verslag
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
I am given a free hand to run this business.
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The phrase "given a free hand" means being granted the autonomy or freedom to make decisions and manage something without interference. Hence, option A correctly explains the conveyed meaning.
Vraag 21 Verslag
In each of the following questions, choose the option that rhymes with the given word.
Light
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To determine which word rhymes with the given word "Light," it is essential to understand the sound of the ending part of the word. **Rhyming words** have the same ending sound.
The given word is "Light." The **ending sound** of "Light" is /-aɪt/.
Now, let's consider the options:
1. **Lure** - The ending sound of "Lure" is /-ʊr/. This does not rhyme with "Light" because the sound is different.
2. **Hate** - The ending sound of "Hate" is /-eɪt/. This does not rhyme with "Light" because the ending sound is different.
3. **Right** - The ending sound of "Right" is /-aɪt/. This rhymes with "Light" because they have the same ending sound.
4. **Caught** - The ending sound of "Caught" is /-ɔːt/. This does not rhyme with "Light" because the ending sound is different.
In summary, among the given options, the only word that rhymes with "Light" is **Right** because they both end with the **same sound**, /-aɪt/.
Vraag 22 Verslag
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentences.
Adeola lives a stone's throw away from the church.
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The phrase "a stone's throw away" is an idiomatic expression used to describe a short distance. The metaphor suggests that if you were to throw a stone, it would reach the location being referred to, implying that the place is quite close.
Given this interpretation, the sentence "Adeola lives a stone's throw away from the church" means that Adeola lives very close to the church. It conveys the idea that the distance between Adeola's residence and the church is minimal or easily walkable.
Vraag 23 Verslag
The passage below has gaps. Immediately after each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
In modern mining, there is a network of __6__ [A. way B. tunnels C. paths D. avenues] and passages, with openings and walls which in the dim light seem very bewildering. Right across the wall at the end of the inky black passage, the __7__ [A. miners B. toilers C. workers D. foreman] approach. The coal __8__ [A. front B. slope C. obstacle D. face] is neatly cut __9__ [A. slit B. gash C. bare D. aperture]. It extends level to a height of rather less than three feet. The rays of the miner's lamp shine on steel roof __10__ [A. beams B. supports C. spurs D. stays]. Thousands of feet of rock and earth are pressing down on those steel plates and __11__ [A. props B. wedges C. poles D. stakes], and the miners have to crawl through the small, deep opening in the wall to get to the coal in the mine that we are considering, the __12__ [A. gash B. hole C. seam D. opening] is nearly four feet thick and is being worked by a combination of __13__ [A. digging B. manpower C. machinery D. spade] and explosives. A mechanical __14__ [A. slit B. gash C. knife D. mesh] saws into the coal to a depth of four or five feet, thus separating it from its base. Explosives pushed into holes drilled at intervals in the coal are __15__ [A. fused B. extinguished C. detonated D. stuck] by remote control and blow the separated section of the coal to pieces.
What option best fills the gap labelled 13?
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The combination of "digging" and explosives is what is needed to harvest coal from a mine.
Vraag 24 Verslag
The passage below has gaps. Following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
One way in which we come to see monolingual standard languages as the norm and __6__ [A. deviations B. aberrations C. criticisms D. deviants] from the imagined monolingual standard language as aberrant, and remember each individual __7__ [A. repertoire B. word C. idea D. statement] is a deviation but repertoires characterised by greater deviation as problematic is through the close association between language and place. You would have seen maps that map languages into territory. You probably can __8__ [A. write B. set C. conjure D. let] in your mind a map of the Americas where almost all of North America is __9__ [A. known B. coded C. accepted D. conceded] for English except for a bit of French in East Canada, more than half of Central and South America would be coded for Spanish, the other big chunk (Brazil) for Portuguese, and three tiny __10__ [A. havens B. colonies C. isles D. pockets] of English, Dutch and French where the states of Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana are located in addition to maps based on the __11__ [A. national B. common C. local D regional] language of a state, you would be able to find more fine-grained maps that map traditional minority languages into a particular territory. Language maps do not only inform us about global language distributions; they also fulfil a __12__ [A. interactive B. discursive C. intuitive D. reclusive] function, they establish a __13__ [A. plan B. wedge C. bridge D. link] between language and territory as a central and normal way to think about language use. The territorial __14__ [A. principle B. concept C. perception D. technique] is foundational to most thinking about linguistic justice because it __15__ [A. undergirds B. undermines C. underestimate D. underserved] linguistic legislation.
(Source: Ingrid Piler, 2016 p. 33, Linguistic Diversity and Social Justice. Oxford, Oxford University Press)
Select the option that best fills the gap labelled 15
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The options provided for the gap labeled 15 are "undergirds," "undermines," "underestimate," and "underserved." In this context, the sentence is trying to convey how the "territorial principle" is important to most thinking about linguistic justice. The term "linguistic legislation" suggests some kind of legal support or structure related to language use. For this reason, the most appropriate option is "undergirds." This is because "undergirds" means to provide foundational support or a basis for something. Here, it indicates that the territorial principle forms the basis or supportive framework for linguistic legislation. Therefore, the correct choice is undergirds.
Vraag 25 Verslag
The passage below has gaps. Immediately after each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
In modern mining, there is a network of __6__ [A. way B. tunnels C. paths D. avenues] and passages, with openings and walls which in the dim light seem very bewildering. Right across the wall at the end of the inky black passage, the __7__ [A. miners B. toilers C. workers D. foreman] approach. The coal __8__ [A. front B. slope C. obstacle D. face] is neatly cut __9__ [A. slit B. gash C. bare D. aperture]. It extends level to a height of rather less than three feet. The rays of the miner's lamp shine on steel roof __10__ [A. beams B. supports C. spurs D. stays]. Thousands of feet of rock and earth are pressing down on those steel plates and __11__ [A. props B. wedges C. poles D. stakes], and the miners have to crawl through the small, deep opening in the wall to get to the coal in the mine that we are considering, the __12__ [A. gash B. hole C. seam D. opening] is nearly four feet thick and is being worked by a combination of __13__ [A. digging B. manpower C. machinery D. spade] and explosives. A mechanical __14__ [A. slit B. gash C. knife D. mesh] saws into the coal to a depth of four or five feet, thus separating it from its base. Explosives pushed into holes drilled at intervals in the coal are __15__ [A. fused B. extinguished C. detonated D. stuck] by remote control and blow the separated section of the coal to pieces.
What option best fills the gap labelled 11
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To best fill the gap labelled 11, we need to understand what is being described in the context of a mine. The passage talks about using steel plates in the roof of a mine to support the immense weight of rocks and earth above. This means that additional structures are needed to stabilize or support the roof.
In mining terminology, "props" are vertical supports or struts used to hold up the roof in underground mining. They are crucial for providing stability and preventing collapses. None of the other options fit this specific function as well.
"Wedges" and "stakes" are generally not used for support in such heavy-duty situations as they function more as fasteners or tools for providing alignment. "Poles" could suggest support, but they are not as precise as "props" in describing mining structures specifically designed to uphold the roof.
Thus, the most appropriate word to fill the gap is props, which directly aligns with the concept of supporting structures in the mining industry to handle the pressure from the ground above.
Vraag 26 Verslag
Choose the option that has the same consonant sounds as represented by the underlined letter(s)
archbishop
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Vraag 27 Verslag
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The government has promised to pay our gratuity, we need to have our fingers crossed.
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The sentence "The government has promised to pay our gratuity, we need to have our fingers crossed," suggests a sense of uncertainty about whether the promise will actually be fulfilled. Therefore, the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence is that we should remain hopeful.
When someone says to "keep your fingers crossed," it means that they are hoping for something positive to happen, despite a degree of uncertainty. It expresses a wishful anticipation that the desired outcome will occur.
Thus, the **underlying idea** in the sentence is to remain hopeful about the promise being fulfilled, acknowledging that there might be a chance it won't happen, but hoping for the best outcome.
Vraag 28 Verslag
Choose the option that best completes the gap in the sentence.
Are those girls friends of _____?
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The correct choice to complete the sentence is "yours."
Here's the explanation:
Therefore, the sentence should read: "Are those girls friends of yours?"
Vraag 29 Verslag
Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
Maryam, the girl in my neighbourhood, treats people as if she _____ better than they are.
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In English grammar, when we refer to hypothetical or unreal situations, especially when expressing actions or states using 'as if', we often use the subjunctive mood. The subjunctive mood reflects wishes, hypotheticals, demands, or suggestions. In this case, "treats people as if she _____ better than they are," denotes a hypothetical situation. **Maryam is not actually better; it is just a hypothetical situation.**
For such hypotheticals in English, we typically use 'were,' regardless of whether the subject is singular or plural. Hence, the correct completion of the sentence is, Maryam, the girl in my neighbourhood, treats people as if she **were** better than they are.
Thus, "**were**" effectively completes the sentence because it aligns with the grammatical rules applied for hypothetical or unlikely conditions. This makes **"were"** the correct choice.
Vraag 30 Verslag
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The honeybee includes a group of insects that in a broad sense comprises all bees that make honey. They are social insects and live together in hives. The honeybee is remarkable for the dancing movement it performs in the hive to communicate information to its fellow bees about the location, distance, size, and quality of a particular food source in the surrounding area. There are two honeybee sexes, male and female, and two female castes. The two female castes are known as workers and queens. The males, or drones, are larger than the workers and are present only for about eight weeks, in early summer. The workers and queen have stingers, whereas the drones are stingless. The queens' unfertilised eggs develop into drones, whereas fertilised eggs develop into females, which may be either workers or virgin queens. Eggs destined to become queens are deposited in queen cells. After hatching, the virgin queens are fed royal jelly. When not fed a diet consisting solely of royal jelly, virgin queens will develop into workers.
Adapted from Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopedia (2020, March 24), honeybee. Encyclopedia Britannica.
Apart from being born royal, a queen can lose its royalty by becoming a worker through
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A queen bee can lose her status and develop into a worker bee primarily due to a **change in her diet**. When a bee larva is developing, its diet determines whether it becomes a queen or a worker. Larvae that are destined to become queens are fed **royal jelly** throughout their development. This special diet contains higher levels of certain nutrients and hormones that trigger the development of queen-specific characteristics, such as fully developed ovaries and larger body size.
If a larva does not receive a continuous diet of royal jelly but instead is given a substance called **bee bread** (a mixture of pollen and honey), it will develop into a worker bee. Worker bees are sterile females and have different physical and behavioral characteristics compared to queens.
Thus, if a potential queen bee larva is not fed an adequate amount of royal jelly due to the absence of certain conditions or mishaps, it can lead to the development of a worker bee. In essence, the appropriate diet is crucial for the maintenance of a bee's royal status.
Vraag 31 Verslag
Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
Everyone in class wanted the Literature teacher to ______ the point of view of the _______.
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The correct option that best completes the sentence is: expatiate/playwright. Here's why:
1. **Expatiate:** This means to speak or write in detail about a particular topic. In the context of the sentence, the students wanted the Literature teacher to elaborate or explain the point of view more thoroughly. The correct spelling is "expatiate", not "expantiate," which is incorrect.
2. **Playwright:** This refers to a person who writes plays, and is the correct term in this context as it concerns literature. The word should not be confused with "playwriter" or "playwrite," both of which are incorrect. The suffix "wright" indicates a maker or builder, and "playwright" specifically refers to the creator of plays.
Thus, the sentence would read: Everyone in class wanted the Literature teacher to expatiate the point of view of the playwright.
Vraag 32 Verslag
The phrase on that fateful day is
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The phrase on that fateful day modifies the verb had pursued by providing information about when the action occurred, making it an adverbial phrase.
Vraag 33 Verslag
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s)
His car ____ of fuel so he arrived late for the meeting.
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The correct phrase to complete the sentence is "ran out of". Therefore, the sentence should read: "His car ran out of fuel so he arrived late for the meeting."
Here’s the explanation:
Vraag 34 Verslag
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Ayo does regular exercise to stretch his mind.
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The word "stretch" in the context "Ayo does regular exercise to stretch his mind" implies making the mind more flexible or broadening its capabilities. When we "stretch" something, we are essentially looking to expand or extend it beyond its current state.
To find the opposite of "stretch," we should look for a word that conveys the idea of limiting or narrowing rather than broadening.
Let's consider the options:
Therefore, the word that is opposite in meaning to "stretch" is "restrict".
Vraag 35 Verslag
In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The trial of the former governor was stopped and the earlier judgement was declared null and void.
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The phrase underlined in the sentence "was declared null and void" means that something is considered to have no legal effect, value, or binding power. In other words, it is as if it never existed at all.
Let's consider the meanings of the options to find the one with the opposite meaning:
1. Invalid: Similar to null and void as it also means lacking legal force or not valid.
2. Nugatory: Means of no value or importance, essentially similar in essence to null and void.
3. Void: Directly matches with null, again indicating that something is of no legal force or effect.
4. Credible: Implies something or someone being trustworthy or likely to be believed, which is opposite to lacking value or effect.
Therefore, the word opposite in meaning to null and void is credible because credible implies having validity or trustworthiness, whereas null and void implies having no legal standing or validity.
Vraag 36 Verslag
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
My grandpa's stories are usually phony in nature.
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To find the word opposite in meaning to **phony**, we need to first understand its meaning. The word **phony** means something that is fake or not genuine. It is used to describe something that is not real or authentic.
Now, let's look at each option:
Therefore, the word factual is the option opposite in meaning to the word **phony**.
Vraag 37 Verslag
The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.
How much did Dr Kabir Mohammed collect from Salma in order to cover up her EMAL offence?
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In the novel, Khadija Abubakar Jalli's "The Life Changer", Dr. Kabir Mohammed plays a significant role in the story involving Salma's academic challenges. The specific incident in question revolves around covering up Salma's EMAL offence.
To resolve the issue related to her examination malpractice, Dr. Kabir Mohammed demanded a sum from Salma. The amount he requested and collected was three hundred thousand naira.
Vraag 38 Verslag
In each of the following questions, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Gap
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Vraag 39 Verslag
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given stress relates.
My mother is expected to be back by this time TOMORROW.
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In the given statement, the word with the emphatic stress is "TOMORROW". This means that the emphasis is on the time when the mother is expected to be back.
To test the emphatic stress, we usually form a question that targets the emphasized word, expecting an answer that confirms or clarifies it. The question should be structured in such a way that the response can be a confirmation of the emphasis.
Let's analyze the options provided:
Thus, the answer is that the emphatic stress on "TOMORROW" is related to as it focuses on the timing of the event, which is the key aspect being emphasized in the original statement.
Vraag 40 Verslag
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
It is highly improbable that it will snow in June.
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The sentence "It is highly improbable that it will snow in June" communicates the idea that there is a very small chance of snow occurring in June. The emphasis is on the **small probability** or **unlikely nature** of the event.
The option that best explains this information is: It is highly unlikely that it will snow in June. This option directly reflects the notion of a low probability or rare occurrence of snow in June, similar to what the original sentence states.
Let's examine the other options for clarity:
Vraag 41 Verslag
The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.
What is the status of Habib Lawal in the House of Assembly
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In Khadija Abubakar Jalili's The Life Changer, **Habib Lawal** holds the position of **Speaker** in the House of Assembly. The role of the Speaker involves presiding over the meetings and sessions of the House, guiding discussions, and ensuring that its proceedings are carried out smoothly and according to the rules. As **Speaker**, Habib Lawal holds a pivotal role in maintaining order during debates and has a significant influence on legislative processes.
Vraag 42 Verslag
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Jemila's austere reaction kept everyone on their toes.
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The word "austere" refers to being strict, severe, or stern in manner, attitude, or appearance.
Now, let's look at the options given:
Therefore, the option that is opposite in meaning to the word "austere" is benign.
Vraag 43 Verslag
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
There is no likeness between him and his brother.
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The word "likeness" means similarity or resemblance. The opposite of this is dissimilarity
Vraag 44 Verslag
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
She looks very pale.
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The word **pale** generally refers to having a lighter complexion, which can suggest **illness** or **lack of color**. To find the opposite meaning, we want a word that suggests **rich color** or **healthiness** of the complexion.
**Ruddy** means having a **healthy reddish color**, typically related to a healthy, vibrant complexion. Therefore, **ruddy** is the opposite of **pale**, as it signifies health and colorfulness in contrast to the paleness that suggests lack of color or unhealthiness.
On the other hand, **strange**, **sick**, and **weak** do not convey the opposite of a pale complexion. **Strange** means unusual, **sick** means unhealthy, and **weak** indicates lacking strength. None of these implies a healthy or rich color like **ruddy** does.
Vraag 45 Verslag
Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
But for the timely intervention of the police, the thief ______ by the angry mob.
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To correctly complete the sentence, we must understand the structure and the context. The phrase "But for" indicates a situation where something was prevented. It sets up a conditional statement of something that did not happen because of an intervention.
Here, the intervention of the police prevented a potential action by the mob. Thus, we use a conditional perfect tense to express this unreal past condition.
The correct option to complete the sentence is: would have been lynched. This phrase, "would have been lynched," is in the past perfect conditional tense. It describes an action that could have happened in the past but did not occur due to an intervening factor, in this case, the timely intervention of the police.
Vraag 46 Verslag
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Let this case stand over for the present, the lawyer pleaded.
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The sentence "Let this case stand over for the present, the lawyer pleaded" means that the lawyer is requesting for the case to be postponed or deferred to a later date, rather than addressing it immediately or removing it entirely from consideration.
Vraag 47 Verslag
The passage below has gaps. Immediately after each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
In modern mining, there is a network of __6__ [A. way B. tunnels C. paths D. avenues] and passages, with openings and walls which in the dim light seem very bewildering. Right across the wall at the end of the inky black passage, the __7__ [A. miners B. toilers C. workers D. foreman] approach. The coal __8__ [A. front B. slope C. obstacle D. face] is neatly cut __9__ [A. slit B. gash C. bare D. aperture]. It extends level to a height of rather less than three feet. The rays of the miner's lamp shine on steel roof __10__ [A. beams B. supports C. spurs D. stays]. Thousands of feet of rock and earth are pressing down on those steel plates and __11__ [A. props B. wedges C. poles D. stakes], and the miners have to crawl through the small, deep opening in the wall to get to the coal in the mine that we are considering, the __12__ [A. gash B. hole C. seam D. opening] is nearly four feet thick and is being worked by a combination of __13__ [A. digging B. manpower C. machinery D. spade] and explosives. A mechanical __14__ [A. slit B. gash C. knife D. mesh] saws into the coal to a depth of four or five feet, thus separating it from its base. Explosives pushed into holes drilled at intervals in the coal are __15__ [A. fused B. extinguished C. detonated D. stuck] by remote control and blow the separated section of the coal to pieces.
What option best fills the gap labelled 10
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To determine the most appropriate option for the gap labeled 10, we need to consider the role and characteristics of what is being described in the passage.
The passage describes something that shines in the light of the miner's lamp and is responsible for holding up thousands of feet of rock and earth, providing structural support within the mining environment. This description indicates that the structures in question are essential for maintaining the stability of the mining tunnels.
Let's examine the meaning of each option:
Given the context and the role of providing strong, essential support to hold the rock and earth pressing down, the most appropriate option is "beams".
Vraag 48 Verslag
The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.
The PRODUCT was rejected as fake.
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In the given sentence, the word "PRODUCT" carries the emphatic stress, which means the emphasis is on what was rejected being the product. Thus, the question that relates best to emphasizing the word "PRODUCT" is: Was the product rejected though genuine?
This question is asking if it was specifically the product (and not anything else) that got rejected, which aligns with emphasizing the product itself. The focus is on identifying that it is indeed the product that experienced the action mentioned in the statement, not anything else. It tests whether, despite the possibility of the product being genuine, the emphasis lies on it being the item that was rejected.
Vraag 49 Verslag
Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
The movie wasn't fantastic, was it? _____
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To select the best option to complete the sentence "The movie wasn't fantastic, was it?" we need to understand the structure of a tag question. A **tag question** consists of a **statement** followed by a short question. The tag question is typically used to confirm something the speaker believes to be true. In English, the **tag** is generally formed by inverting the auxiliary verb and subject of the main sentence and is usually the opposite in form (affirmative vs. negative).
In this case, the statement is "The movie wasn't fantastic". The tag "was it?" is used to seek confirmation and implies that the speaker anticipates agreement. **Since the statement is negative ("wasn't"), the agreement or confirmation often expected is affirmative.**
Therefore, if you agree that the movie wasn't fantastic, you'd say "No, it wasn't" to confirm the negative statement because agreement to a negative statement is expressed with "no".
Thus, the correct option to complete the sentence is:
No, it wasn't.
Vraag 50 Verslag
Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.
moth
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The word "moth" rhymes with "wrath." In English, words "rhyme" when they have the same ending sound.
Let's break it down:
Therefore, the word "wrath" is the one that rhymes with "moth" because they share similar ending sounds.
Vraag 51 Verslag
The passage below has gap(s), following each gap is four options. For each gap, choose the most appropriate option.
Teaching is a noble profession. Only those who have the calling to __6__ [A. impact B. impart C. infer D. confer] knowledge is called great teachers.
The teachers' duty goes beyond the four walls of a classroom. They teach students various topics and __7__ [A. formula B. courses C. classes D. subjects]. The teacher listens to their students express their worries and fears, yet the teacher has to pacify and __8__ [A. care B. guide C. beat D. guard] them through the right paths.
As a __9__ [A. stakeholder B. shareholder C. officeholder D. cardholder] in the field of education, the teacher ensures that teaching-learning __10__ [A. habit B. function C. process D. policy] takes place in and out of the classroom. The teacher lights the candle for the others to see. He/ she is fast enough to move at the speed of the __11__ [A. guiness B. genius C. heinous D. spacious] and patient enough for the slow-learner to catch up.
In his care are the __12__ [A. book B. diary C. register D. attendance], the mark book and every other document which must be duly filled. While at home, the teacher still plans his lesson and prepares his teaching __13__ [A. books B. steps C. maps D. aids], all for the purpose of effective teaching-learning process.
Teachers should not be brushed aside in the society as teaching is the profession that __14__ [A. birthed B. delivered C. approached D. positioned] other professions. Teachers should be given a great __15__ [A. attention B. honour C. privilege D. care] in the society.
Fill the gap labelled 8
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The sentence in question is: "The teacher listens to their students express their worries and fears, yet the teacher has to pacify and __8__ them through the right paths."
In this context, the word that best fits is "guide." The role of teachers is not only to listen to their students and provide comfort (i.e., to "pacify" them) but also to lead or direct them in making the right decisions. Thus, teachers help students in finding the right path—in life or in learning—by offering direction or advice, which is what "guide" implies.
Other options such as "care" do not quite capture the action of showing someone the way forward, while "beat" is certainly inappropriate as it conveys physical force, which contrasts with the desired nurturing role of a teacher. "Guard" may imply protection, but it does not suggest the act of directing students along a path.
Vraag 52 Verslag
Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
The man is not as powerful as he once was, his influence has considerably _______
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The man is not as powerful as he once was, his influence has considerably diminished.
The word "diminished" means something that has become less or decreased in size, extent, or importance. In this context, it perfectly completes the sentence by indicating that the man's influence has decreased over time.
Let us examine why the other words are not suitable:
Therefore, diminished is the most appropriate choice as it aligns with the context of the man's influence reducing.
Vraag 53 Verslag
The passage below has gaps. Immediately after each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
In modern mining, there is a network of __6__ [A. way B. tunnels C. paths D. avenues] and passages, with openings and walls which in the dim light seem very bewildering. Right across the wall at the end of the inky black passage, the __7__ [A. miners B. toilers C. workers D. foreman] approach. The coal __8__ [A. front B. slope C. obstacle D. face] is neatly cut __9__ [A. slit B. gash C. bare D. aperture]. It extends level to a height of rather less than three feet. The rays of the miner's lamp shine on steel roof __10__ [A. beams B. supports C. spurs D. stays]. Thousands of feet of rock and earth are pressing down on those steel plates and __11__ [A. props B. wedges C. poles D. stakes], and the miners have to crawl through the small, deep opening in the wall to get to the coal in the mine that we are considering, the __12__ [A. gash B. hole C. seam D. opening] is nearly four feet thick and is being worked by a combination of __13__ [A. digging B. manpower C. machinery D. spade] and explosives. A mechanical __14__ [A. slit B. gash C. knife D. mesh] saws into the coal to a depth of four or five feet, thus separating it from its base. Explosives pushed into holes drilled at intervals in the coal are __15__ [A. fused B. extinguished C. detonated D. stuck] by remote control and blow the separated section of the coal to pieces.
What option best fills the gap labelled 9
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"Bare" describes the exposed or uncovered coal surface. Other options do not fit the description appropriately.
Vraag 54 Verslag
Read the passage below and answer each questions that follow:
Weathering, which is the gradual breaking down or disintegration of rocks into smaller particles or fragments by either physical or chemical process, can be affected by many factors. Generally speaking, the climatic condition of a particular area has a great effect on the weathering. Physical or mechanical weathering needs temperature and water.
Chemical weathering, on the other hand, thrives where the climate is hot. We were all taught all these in the four walls of the classroom. I made a visit to my village to see these scientific discoveries. I noticed big trees with their roots penetrating into rocks and breaking them. I initially wondered and puzzled seeing trees growing from the rock.
A similar thing happened to the soil sampling surrounding where there were rocks. I could see the rock particles mixing up with the rest of the soil.
The writer was puzzled because
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The writer was puzzled because he saw big trees growing from the rocks. This observation puzzled him as it contradicted his understanding or expectations based on the classroom teachings about weathering and the capacity of rocks to be penetrated by tree roots. It was unexpected for him to see tree roots capable of breaking down rocks, demonstrating a natural occurrence of weathering in action. This newfound understanding of how weathering can occur in different ways, such as through the penetration of tree roots, was the source of his puzzlement.
Vraag 55 Verslag
Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllables are written in capital letters.
declamation
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In English, the word "declamation" is divided into syllables as "de-cla-ma-tion". To determine the correct stress pattern for this word, we need to identify which syllable is pronounced more forcefully or with greater emphasis. Stress patterns often follow certain predictable patterns in English words, particularly those derived from Latin or other languages.
For the word "declamation," the stress typically falls on the third syllable: "ma." This is because many English words that end in "-ation" have their primary stress on the syllable right before "-tion." Therefore, the correct stress pattern is "declaMAtion," with the emphasis on "ma."
Vraag 56 Verslag
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The judge declared the two accused guilty.
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The word "guilty" refers to being responsible for a wrongdoing or a crime. In a legal context, when someone is declared guilty, it means they have been found to have committed the offense they were charged with.
The opposite of being guilty is being free from blame or responsibility for the crime. This means the person is not responsible for the wrongdoing or has not committed the crime they were accused of.
The word that is opposite in meaning to "guilty" is therefore "innocent." This means the person is not blamed for any crime and has no responsibility for wrongdoing.
Vraag 57 Verslag
In each of the following questions, choose the option that has the same vowel sounds as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Market
Vraag 58 Verslag
The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.
From Ummi's narration, what exactly is the "Note of Salvation"?
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In Khadija Abubakar Jalili's "The Life Changer," the "Note of Salvation" refers specifically to the cheat notes that Kolawole Abdul passed to Salma. These notes were intended to help Salma during an examination by providing her with the answers she needed. It was a clandestine method of cheating, aiming to ensure her success in the exam.
Vraag 59 Verslag
Choose the option that rhymes with the given word
hurt
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To find a word that rhymes with "hurt," we need to look for a word with a similar ending sound. The word "hurt" ends with the sound "urt."
Let's analyze the given options:
Therefore, the word "shirt" rhymes with "hurt" because they both end with a similar sound. The main requirement for words to rhyme is that their ending phonetic sounds match or are very similar.
Vraag 60 Verslag
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options below. The stressed syllables are written in capital letters.
productivity
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The word "productivity" consists of five syllables: pro-duc-tiv-i-ty. To determine the correct stress pattern, it is essential to understand where the emphasis naturally falls in standard English pronunciation.
The most appropriate stress pattern for "productivity" is producTIvity. In English, multi-syllable words commonly have one syllable that is emphasized more than the others. For "productivity," the stress falls on the third syllable "TIv". This is because "productivity" follows a common stress pattern in English where the emphasis is placed on the antepenultimate syllable (the third syllable from the end) in words with more than three syllables.
Therefore, the correct stress pattern for "productivity" emphasizes the third syllable, making it producTIvity.
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