WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2013

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The team has an arduous task ahead of it.

Maelezo ya Majibu

In this sentence, the underlined word "arduous" is used to describe the task ahead of the team. The word means difficult, requiring a lot of effort, or strenuous. Among the options given, the word that is nearest in meaning to "arduous" is "strenuous." Therefore, the correct answer is C, "a strenuous task."

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

How did you arrive at ....... wonderful conclusion?

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option is "such a". The phrase "such a" is used to describe the noun that follows it, emphasizing its degree or quality. In this sentence, the speaker is questioning the other person's conclusion and expressing surprise or disbelief that they could come to such a wonderful conclusion. Option A, "a such," is grammatically incorrect. Option B, "that a," does not fit the structure of the sentence. Option C, "that such," is also grammatically incorrect.

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The Magistrate convicted the hardened criminal but .....and discharged the first offender

Maelezo ya Majibu

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.


We should prevail upon Kwesi to accept the job

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word "prevail upon" implies convincing or persuading someone to do something. Therefore, the option that best captures the meaning of the underlined phrase is "persuade".

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

......... in his right senses will swallow live coals.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best word that completes the sentence is "No one". The sentence means that it is impossible for any sane person to swallow live coals.

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

You had better ...... your assignment now.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "do". The sentence is in the imperative mood and is instructing someone to complete their assignment. In this context, "do" means to start or complete the assignment. The other options, "did", "done", and "doing", are past tense or continuous tense forms and are not appropriate for this sentence.

One of the world’s oldest -86- is teaching. There must have been -87- who were respected because they were able to guide and -88- children towards the -89- of the desired goals of their communities. The -90- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of -91- education process of those cultures .There are also many informal ways of educating the young ones. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -92-, she is learning culinary skills in an informal setting. One’s -93- group has a great influence on one. In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is well -94-. There is the -95- of authority from the principal down to the class -96-. We have a fixed -97- which plays an important role in -98- our attitudes and conditioning our -99- and responses to the demands of our -100-.

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 88 in the passage below.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most suitable word to fill the number 88 in the passage is "motivate". The word "motivate" means to provide a reason or incentive to do something. In the context of the sentence, it means that the respected people were able to guide and motivate children towards the desired goals of their communities. They were able to inspire children and give them reasons why they should strive to achieve their goals.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

Since we should not disclose our identity, our letter to the principal must be .....

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "anonymous". This is because the sentence suggests that the identity of the writers of the letter should not be revealed. If the writers want to keep their identity a secret, then the letter must be anonymous.

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

The wise thing to do is not to give ...... to the temptation.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "in". The sentence is advising not to succumb or yield to the temptation, so the correct preposition to use is "in", which means "to surrender or yield to a desire or temptation". Therefore, the complete sentence is "The wise thing to do is not to give in to the temptation."

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.


Only question one is compulsory; therefore, the rest are .....

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word 'compulsory' is 'optional'. The sentence is saying that only question one is required, and the other questions are not required, so they are optional. The word 'compulsory' means something that is required or mandatory, while 'optional' means something that is not required, but is available as a choice.

In recent times, more and more people have become aware of the -76- of the stock market and the possibility of making huge profits from investing in stocks and shares. The process is quite easy: a person either buys the shares directly during a public -77- or does so through professional institutions or experts known as stock -78- . Thereafter, the buyer is issued with a share -79- to show that he owns shares in a company.
Investing in stocks and shares can be for a long or short term. A long-term investor does not hurry to sell his shares at any slight increase in price but instead is satisfied with the -80- which the company sends to him and other -81- annually from the -82- it declares. This is usually paid according to the number of -83- the investor holds. Those who invest for a short-term, on the other hand, sell their shares as soon as they can make reasonable profit from their investment.
However, it is advisable to be cautious because the stock market can be very -84- and occasionally there are -85- .

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 77 in the passage.

Maelezo ya Majibu

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

On my way home, I saw a ........

Maelezo ya Majibu

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

The match was a ..... for Brazil because their team was stronger than the opposing team.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "walkover". This is because "walkover" means an easy victory, and the sentence is describing how Brazil's team was stronger than the opposing team, making the match an easy win for Brazil. The other options - "profit", "giveaway", and "defeat" - do not convey the meaning of an easy victory in the same way as "walkover".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

Although we pleaded for long with our father, he remained ....... that we should not go to the stadium.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best word to complete the sentence is "adamant." "Adamant" means refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind about something. In the sentence, the speaker pleaded with their father, but the father remained firm in his decision that they should not go to the stadium. The word "adamant" accurately describes the father's stance, making it the correct choice.

In recent times, more and more people have become aware of the -76- of the stock market and the possibility of making huge profits from investing in stocks and shares. The process is quite easy: a person either buys the shares directly during a public -77- or does so through professional institutions or experts known as stock -78- . Thereafter, the buyer is issued with a share -79- to show that he owns shares in a company.
Investing in stocks and shares can be for a long or short term. A long-term investor does not hurry to sell his shares at any slight increase in price but instead is satisfied with the -80- which the company sends to him and other -81- annually from the -82- it declares. This is usually paid according to the number of -83- the investor holds. Those who invest for a short-term, on the other hand, sell their shares as soon as they can make reasonable profit from their investment.
However, it is advisable to be cautious because the stock market can be very -84- and occasionally there are -85- .

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 84 in the passage below.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most suitable word to fill the blank numbered 84 is "unstable". This is because the sentence talks about how the stock market can be very unpredictable, so it is advisable for investors to be cautious. The word "unstable" describes something that is not steady, constant, or predictable. Therefore, it fits perfectly in the context of the sentence.

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

People living in villages have a passion ...... animals.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option to complete the sentence is "for". The preposition "for" is used to indicate the reason or purpose of an action. In this sentence, "passion" is the noun that describes a strong feeling of enthusiasm or love. The sentence is talking about the strong love or interest people in villages have for animals. The correct preposition to use in this context is "for". Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "People living in villages have a passion for animals."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

Since hard drugs are destroying our youths, our government has placed an ....... on them

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "embargo". An embargo refers to a government order that restricts or prohibits trade with a particular country or in this case, the sale, distribution or use of hard drugs in the country. Therefore, an embargo is a suitable word for the sentence as it implies a ban or restriction on the drugs.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

The ....... of the new king will take place next week

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most appropriate word that best completes the sentence is "coronation." A coronation is a ceremony where a monarch is officially crowned and receives the symbols of their power and authority. Therefore, the sentence implies that a new king is about to be officially crowned and presented with the symbols of his authority during the coronation ceremony that is scheduled to take place next week.

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

When the vice principal left the school, it became a bedlam. This means that

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "When the vice principal left the school, it became a bedlam" is that there was noise and confusion in the school. The word "bedlam" means a scene of uproar and confusion, so the sentence implies that the departure of the vice principal caused chaos and disorder in the school.

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

My father remains inflexible once he has taken a decision

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word "inflexible" in this context means that someone is unwilling to change or compromise their decision, they are firm and resolute. The closest option in meaning is "unyielding".

In recent times, more and more people have become aware of the -76- of the stock market and the possibility of making huge profits from investing in stocks and shares. The process is quite easy: a person either buys the shares directly during a public -77- or does so through professional institutions or experts known as stock -78- . Thereafter, the buyer is issued with a share -79- to show that he owns shares in a company.
Investing in stocks and shares can be for a long or short term. A long-term investor does not hurry to sell his shares at any slight increase in price but instead is satisfied with the -80- which the company sends to him and other -81- annually from the -82- it declares. This is usually paid according to the number of -83- the investor holds. Those who invest for a short-term, on the other hand, sell their shares as soon as they can make reasonable profit from their investment.
However, it is advisable to be cautious because the stock market can be very -84- and occasionally there are -85- .

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 80 in the passage below.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that is most suitable to fill the number 80 in the passage is "dividend." A dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders, usually as a share of its profits. In the context of the passage, a long-term investor is satisfied with the dividend which the company sends to him annually from the profits it declares.

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

How did you arrive at ..... wonderful conclusion?

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option is "such a". This is because "such" is an adjective that is used to modify a noun or pronoun and is followed by "a" to create a noun phrase that serves as the object of the preposition "at". The noun phrase created by "such a" is "wonderful conclusion". Therefore, the correct sentence is "How did you arrive at such a wonderful conclusion?"

In recent times, more and more people have become aware of the -76- of the stock market and the possibility of making huge profits from investing in stocks and shares. The process is quite easy: a person either buys the shares directly during a public -77- or does so through professional institutions or experts known as stock -78- . Thereafter, the buyer is issued with a share -79- to show that he owns shares in a company.
Investing in stocks and shares can be for a long or short term. A long-term investor does not hurry to sell his shares at any slight increase in price but instead is satisfied with the -80- which the company sends to him and other -81- annually from the -82- it declares. This is usually paid according to the number of -83- the investor holds. Those who invest for a short-term, on the other hand, sell their shares as soon as they can make reasonable profit from their investment.
However, it is advisable to be cautious because the stock market can be very -84- and occasionally there are -85- .

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 82 in the passage below.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that is most suitable to fill the number 82 in the passage is "profit." The sentence "This is usually paid according to the number of _____ the investor holds" suggests that the missing word refers to something that the investor has. The only option that makes sense in this context is "units," which refers to the number of shares the investor holds. The payment that is made to investors is typically based on the profits that the company earns, which are then distributed to shareholders as dividends. Therefore, the missing word should refer to the profits earned by the company. The most suitable word from the options provided is "profit."

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

If i had heard the news earlier, I ...... stayed at home.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option to complete the sentence is "would have". "When I had heard the news earlier, I would have stayed at home." This sentence is an example of the third conditional in English grammar. It is used to talk about a hypothetical situation in the past and what might have happened if things had been different. In this case, the speaker is saying that if they had heard the news earlier, they would have stayed at home. The word "would" is used because the situation is hypothetical or unreal, and "have" is used to form the perfect conditional tense.

One of the world’s oldest -86- is teaching. There must have been -87- who were respected because they were able to guide and -88- children towards the -89- of the desired goals of their communities. The -90- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of -91- education process of those cultures .There are also many informal ways of educating the young ones. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -92-, she is learning culinary skills in an informal setting. One’s -93- group has a great influence on one. In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is well -94-. There is the -95- of authority from the principal down to the class -96-. We have a fixed -97- which plays an important role in -98- our attitudes and conditioning our -99- and responses to the demands of our -100-.

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 89 in the passage below.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that is the most suitable to fill the number 89 in the passage is "attainment." This is because the sentence talks about guiding and educating children towards the desired goals of their communities. The word "attainment" means achieving a desired goal or objective, which fits perfectly in the context of the sentence.

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

The teachers ...... our poor performance in the examinations.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word or group of words that best completes the sentence is "were discussing". The sentence is in the past tense, and the context suggests that the teachers were discussing something that has already happened, which means the past continuous tense is required. Therefore, the correct option is "were discussing".

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

Musa did not want to fetch water for his grandfather ......, his mother made him do it.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "nevertheless." This is because "nevertheless" means in spite of something, or anyway, and it shows a contrast between the two parts of the sentence. In this case, it shows that despite Musa not wanting to fetch water for his grandfather, his mother still made him do it.

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

I can vouch that he broke the glass accidentally and not .....

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "accidentally" is "deliberately". "Accidentally" means that something happened by chance or without intent, while "deliberately" means that something was done on purpose or intentionally. In this context, the speaker is saying that they can vouch that the person broke the glass accidentally and not intentionally or deliberately. Therefore, the correct word to fill the gap is "deliberately".

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

To succeed in any business, one must be prepared to shake ....... one's lazy habits.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "off". "Shake off" is an idiomatic expression that means to get rid of something, usually a bad habit or feeling. Therefore, the complete sentence is "To succeed in any business, one must be prepared to shake off one's lazy habits."

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

The citizens welcomed all the African .......

Maelezo ya Majibu

The sentence talks about "all the African", which is followed by a noun that refers to a group of individuals. Since "heads of state" is a collective noun, it is the most suitable option to complete the sentence. Therefore, the correct option is B, "heads of state".

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The two tasks should be undertaken concurrently

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word "concurrently" as used in the sentence means "simultaneously". This means that both tasks should be performed at the same time. Hence, option D is the correct answer.

From the words lettered A to D below, choose the word or groups of words nearest to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Mary was kept in solitary confinement.

Maelezo ya Majibu

In this sentence, "solitary confinement" means to be isolated or separated from others. Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word is "lonely."

In recent times, more and more people have become aware of the -76- of the stock market and the possibility of making huge profits from investing in stocks and shares. The process is quite easy: a person either buys the shares directly during a public -77- or does so through professional institutions or experts known as stock -78- . Thereafter, the buyer is issued with a share -79- to show that he owns shares in a company.
Investing in stocks and shares can be for a long or short term. A long-term investor does not hurry to sell his shares at any slight increase in price but instead is satisfied with the -80- which the company sends to him and other -81- annually from the -82- it declares. This is usually paid according to the number of -83- the investor holds. Those who invest for a short-term, on the other hand, sell their shares as soon as they can make reasonable profit from their investment.
However, it is advisable to be cautious because the stock market can be very -84- and occasionally there are -85- .

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 79 in the passage below.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that is most suitable to fill the number 79 in the passage is "certificate". A share certificate is a document that serves as evidence of ownership of a certain number of shares in a company. It contains details such as the name of the shareholder, the name of the company, the number of shares owned, and the date the certificate was issued. This certificate is usually issued to the buyer after purchasing shares in a company, whether directly during a public offering or through professional institutions or experts known as stockbrokers.

One of the world’s oldest -86- is teaching. There must have been -87- who were respected because they were able to guide and -88- children towards the -89- of the desired goals of their communities. The -90- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of -91- education process of those cultures .There are also many informal ways of educating the young ones. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -92-, she is learning culinary skills in an informal setting. One’s -93- group has a great influence on one. In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is well -94-. There is the -95- of authority from the principal down to the class -96-. We have a fixed -97- which plays an important role in -98- our attitudes and conditioning our -99- and responses to the demands of our -100-.

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 86 in the passage below.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The passage discusses education and its history, therefore, the most suitable word to fill the blank at number 86 should be a word that fits into this context. The word "profession" in option C is the most appropriate word for this blank because it refers to a paid occupation that involves prolonged training and formal qualifications. In the context of the passage, teaching is referred to as one of the oldest professions.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

The brutal killing of members of the opposition provoked strong ......

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "condemnation". The sentence indicates that the killing of opposition members provoked a strong reaction from people. "Condemnation" refers to the expression of strong disapproval or criticism, which fits with the context of the sentence. The other options, "accusation", "molestation", and "denial", do not fit the context of the sentence.

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

While playing a visit to his uncle, Ayo intends to kill two birds with one stone. This means that Ayo

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence is that Ayo hopes to achieve two aims with one action. The phrase "kill two birds with one stone" is an idiom that means to accomplish two things at the same time with a single action. Therefore, Ayo intends to take advantage of his visit to his uncle to achieve two different objectives.

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

He has stopped being foolish .........?

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option to complete the sentence is "hasn't he". This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense which requires the auxiliary verb "has" to be followed by the past participle form of the verb "stop" which is "stopped". The question tag that follows should have a negative auxiliary verb "hasn't" to indicate that it is a question seeking confirmation or agreement. Therefore, "hasn't he" is the most appropriate option.

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Lions are in extinction in The Gambia but monkeys are still in .......

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "extinction" is "existence". In the sentence, the author is saying that lions are in danger of disappearing completely from The Gambia, but monkeys are still present and thriving. Therefore, the word that correctly fills the gap in the sentence is "existence", which means that monkeys are still existing in The Gambia. The other options (action, vogue, custody) are not suitable antonyms of "extinction".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

Oseli's ....... teacher teaches English, Physics, Economics and Technical Drawing.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The sentence describes a teacher who teaches four different subjects. The word that best describes such a teacher is "versatile" which means capable of doing many things competently. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

Ojo's learning has gone to his head. This means that Ojo

Maelezo ya Majibu

The interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence "Ojo's learning has gone to his head" is that Ojo has become proud because of his learning. This expression is often used to indicate that someone who has acquired knowledge or skills has become arrogant or conceited as a result. Therefore, in this context, it suggests that Ojo has become overly proud and conceited because of the knowledge he has gained, rather than using it to help others.

One of the world’s oldest -86- is teaching. There must have been -87- who were respected because they were able to guide and -88- children towards the -89- of the desired goals of their communities. The -90- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of -91- education process of those cultures .There are also many informal ways of educating the young ones. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -92-, she is learning culinary skills in an informal setting. One’s -93- group has a great influence on one. In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is well -94-. There is the -95- of authority from the principal down to the class -96-. We have a fixed -97- which plays an important role in -98- our attitudes and conditioning our -99- and responses to the demands of our -100-.

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 97 in the passage.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best fits in the blank is "timetable." The passage is discussing formal education in schools, and a timetable is a fixed schedule of classes and activities that students follow throughout the day or week. This schedule plays an important role in organizing students' learning and conditioning their responses to the demands of their education. The other options, "set-up," "curriculum," and "calendar," are all related to education, but they do not specifically refer to the fixed schedule of classes and activities.

In recent times, more and more people have become aware of the -76- of the stock market and the possibility of making huge profits from investing in stocks and shares. The process is quite easy: a person either buys the shares directly during a public -77- or does so through professional institutions or experts known as stock -78- . Thereafter, the buyer is issued with a share -79- to show that he owns shares in a company.
Investing in stocks and shares can be for a long or short term. A long-term investor does not hurry to sell his shares at any slight increase in price but instead is satisfied with the -80- which the company sends to him and other -81- annually from the -82- it declares. This is usually paid according to the number of -83- the investor holds. Those who invest for a short-term, on the other hand, sell their shares as soon as they can make reasonable profit from their investment.
However, it is advisable to be cautious because the stock market can be very -84- and occasionally there are -85- .

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 81 in the passage below.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that is most suitable to fill the number 81 in the passage is "shareholders". This is because the sentence is referring to the dividends that are paid annually to the investor and other shareholders from the profits that the company declares. Shareholders are people who own shares in a company and are entitled to receive a portion of the profits in the form of dividends. Therefore, option D, "shareholders", is the correct answer.

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

The Mathematics teacher made us commit the formula ...... memory.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "to". Explanation: The phrase "commit to memory" means to learn something by heart or memorize it. Therefore, in the sentence, the Mathematics teacher made the students memorize the formula, which can be expressed as "commit the formula to memory".

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

Since you have lost your birth certificate, you have to go ....... an affidavit.

Maelezo ya Majibu

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

My .....house is on the next street

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct answer is "father-in-law's". The phrase "father-in-law" is a compound noun made up of "father" and "in-law". The possessive apostrophe "'s" is used to show that the house belongs to the father-in-law. Therefore, the sentence means "the house of my father-in-law is on the next street".

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

The government cannot ....... the decision any longer.

Maelezo ya Majibu

In recent times, more and more people have become aware of the -76- of the stock market and the possibility of making huge profits from investing in stocks and shares. The process is quite easy: a person either buys the shares directly during a public -77- or does so through professional institutions or experts known as stock -78- . Thereafter, the buyer is issued with a share -79- to show that he owns shares in a company.
Investing in stocks and shares can be for a long or short term. A long-term investor does not hurry to sell his shares at any slight increase in price but instead is satisfied with the -80- which the company sends to him and other -81- annually from the -82- it declares. This is usually paid according to the number of -83- the investor holds. Those who invest for a short-term, on the other hand, sell their shares as soon as they can make reasonable profit from their investment.
However, it is advisable to be cautious because the stock market can be very -84- and occasionally there are -85- .

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 78 in the passage below.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best fits the blank is "brokers" (Option C). In the context of the passage, a broker is a professional who helps investors buy and sell stocks in the stock market. They are experts who can provide valuable advice to their clients about which stocks to invest in, when to buy or sell, and other aspects of investing in the stock market. Therefore, option C, "brokers," is the correct choice to fill the blank.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

The doctor ....... my illness as malaria

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "diagnosed". Explanation: When a doctor examines a patient's symptoms and medical history to determine the cause of an illness, this is referred to as a diagnosis. Therefore, the doctor "diagnosed" the illness as malaria, meaning that they determined that the patient's symptoms and medical history were consistent with a diagnosis of malaria. The other options, such as "discovered", "prescribed", and "announced" do not accurately convey the meaning of determining a medical diagnosis.

One of the world’s oldest -86- is teaching. There must have been -87- who were respected because they were able to guide and -88- children towards the -89- of the desired goals of their communities. The -90- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of -91- education process of those cultures .There are also many informal ways of educating the young ones. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -92-, she is learning culinary skills in an informal setting. One’s -93- group has a great influence on one. In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is well -94-. There is the -95- of authority from the principal down to the class -96-. We have a fixed -97- which plays an important role in -98- our attitudes and conditioning our -99- and responses to the demands of our -100-.

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 96 in the passage.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most suitable word to fill the number 96 in the passage is "prefects". This is because the passage talks about a formal set-up of schools where education is well-regulated and there is a hierarchy of authority from the principal down to the class prefects. Prefects are usually appointed to help maintain discipline and order in the classroom and school environment.

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Houses built with bricks are sturdy while those built with glass are .....

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most nearly opposite word to "sturdy" is "fragile." The sentence implies that houses built with bricks are strong and long-lasting while those built with glass are weak and easily breakable. Therefore, the correct word to fill the gap is "fragile."

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The students were told to review their assignments.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word "review" as used in the sentence means to "re-examine". This implies that the students were asked to take a second look at their assignments or to go through their assignments again. Option A - re-examine - is therefore the closest in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence. Option B - recount - means to tell someone about something that has happened, usually in detail. Option C - inspect - means to look at something carefully to check its condition or to discover any problems. Option D - return - means to give or send something back to the place where it came from.

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

Our kind teacher only cautioned the bully and let him.....

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct answer is "off". The sentence suggests that the teacher only gave the bully a warning without taking any further action. The phrasal verb "let off" means to excuse someone from punishment or to give someone a warning without punishing them. Therefore, the correct option is "off".

In recent times, more and more people have become aware of the -76- of the stock market and the possibility of making huge profits from investing in stocks and shares. The process is quite easy: a person either buys the shares directly during a public -77- or does so through professional institutions or experts known as stock -78- . Thereafter, the buyer is issued with a share -79- to show that he owns shares in a company.
Investing in stocks and shares can be for a long or short term. A long-term investor does not hurry to sell his shares at any slight increase in price but instead is satisfied with the -80- which the company sends to him and other -81- annually from the -82- it declares. This is usually paid according to the number of -83- the investor holds. Those who invest for a short-term, on the other hand, sell their shares as soon as they can make reasonable profit from their investment.
However, it is advisable to be cautious because the stock market can be very -84- and occasionally there are -85- .

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 83 in the passage below.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that is the most suitable to fill the number 83 in the passage is "shares." The sentence says, "This is usually paid according to the number of shares the investor holds." The word "shares" refers to the units of ownership in a company that investors can buy, hold, and sell. Therefore, the company pays a dividend to the investors according to the number of shares they own.

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

Fatou's awkward behavior shows that she is a green horn. This means that Fatou is

Maelezo ya Majibu

The interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence is that Fatou is inexperienced. The phrase "green horn" is commonly used to refer to someone who is new to a particular activity or situation and lacks experience or knowledge. The fact that Fatou's behavior is described as awkward supports this interpretation, as awkwardness is often associated with a lack of experience or unfamiliarity with a situation. Therefore, the most appropriate interpretation of the sentence is that Fatou is inexperienced.

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

Momodou has been ill ......three weeks now.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "for". "For" is used to indicate the duration of an action or event that started in the past and is still ongoing in the present. In this case, Momodou has been ill for three weeks, meaning he became ill three weeks ago and is still ill up to the present time. Option A, "since", can also be used to indicate duration, but it implies a specific point in time when the action or event started. For example, "Momodou has been ill since Monday" means that he became ill on Monday and is still ill up to the present time. However, in the context of the sentence, the word "since" doesn't fit because it doesn't specify the starting point of the illness. Option C, "through", is used to indicate a completed action, usually from start to finish. It doesn't fit the context of the sentence because Momodou's illness is still ongoing. Option D, "before", refers to a time that is earlier than the present time. It doesn't fit the context of the sentence because it doesn't give information about the duration of Momodou's illness.

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Buba has a very alluring personality.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word "alluring" as used in the sentence means "attractive". It suggests that Buba has an appealing, charming or captivating personality that attracts people towards him.

One of the world’s oldest -86- is teaching. There must have been -87- who were respected because they were able to guide and -88- children towards the -89- of the desired goals of their communities. The -90- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of -91- education process of those cultures .There are also many informal ways of educating the young ones. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -92-, she is learning culinary skills in an informal setting. One’s -93- group has a great influence on one. In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is well -94-. There is the -95- of authority from the principal down to the class -96-. We have a fixed -97- which plays an important role in -98- our attitudes and conditioning our -99- and responses to the demands of our -100-.

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 92 in the passage below.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that is the most suitable to fill the number 92 in the passage is "meal". In the sentence "When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -92-, she is learning culinary skills in an informal setting," the context suggests that the young girl is learning culinary skills by helping her mother prepare a meal for the family. Therefore, "meal" is the most appropriate word to fill the blank.

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

They kept quiet all the .......

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "while". "They kept quiet all the while" means that they were quiet throughout a particular period of time or during a certain event. The other options - "where", "period", and "interval" - do not accurately convey the sense of time that is being described in the sentence.

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

People hardly show their true colors. This means that people rarely show

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "People hardly show their true colors" is that people rarely show their real character. The phrase "true colors" is often used to refer to someone's real personality or intentions. So, the sentence implies that people often hide their true selves and may behave differently in public or in front of others.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

Kofi is too ....... ; he wants to know about everybody's business

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "inquisitive". This is because the sentence is describing Kofi as someone who wants to know about everybody's business. The word "inquisitive" means having or showing an interest in learning things; curious. Therefore, the sentence makes sense if we say "Kofi is too inquisitive; he wants to know about everybody's business".

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

Since the opposing parties could not come to an agreement, the peace talks .......

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "broke down." When negotiations or discussions fail to produce a result or agreement, we use the phrasal verb "break down." Therefore, the sentence means that since the opposing parties couldn't agree, the peace talks failed or collapsed, and were unable to continue. Option A, "broke up," could also be used in the context of the sentence but would imply a less amicable end to the talks, whereas "broke down" suggests a failure due to disagreements or other reasons. Option C, "broke through," would be used in the context of overcoming an obstacle or resistance, while option D, "broke out," would be used to describe a sudden occurrence of something like violence, war, or a fire.

One of the world’s oldest -86- is teaching. There must have been -87- who were respected because they were able to guide and -88- children towards the -89- of the desired goals of their communities. The -90- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of -91- education process of those cultures .There are also many informal ways of educating the young ones. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -92-, she is learning culinary skills in an informal setting. One’s -93- group has a great influence on one. In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is well -94-. There is the -95- of authority from the principal down to the class -96-. We have a fixed -97- which plays an important role in -98- our attitudes and conditioning our -99- and responses to the demands of our -100-.

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 91 in the passage below.

Maelezo ya Majibu

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

Kebba and Kwame are very selfish; they care about only .....

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most appropriate option to complete the sentence is "themselves". The use of the plural pronoun "they" indicates that the sentence is referring to both Kebba and Kwame. The word "selfish" suggests that they are more concerned with their own interests and needs than those of others. Therefore, the sentence implies that Kebba and Kwame are only concerned with themselves.

One of the world’s oldest -86- is teaching. There must have been -87- who were respected because they were able to guide and -88- children towards the -89- of the desired goals of their communities. The -90- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of -91- education process of those cultures .There are also many informal ways of educating the young ones. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -92-, she is learning culinary skills in an informal setting. One’s -93- group has a great influence on one. In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is well -94-. There is the -95- of authority from the principal down to the class -96-. We have a fixed -97- which plays an important role in -98- our attitudes and conditioning our -99- and responses to the demands of our -100-.

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 87 in the passage below.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The sentence talks about respected people who guided and educated children towards the goals of their communities. The word that can fit in the blank and best complete the sentence is "individuals." Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

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

Children often have implicit confidence ....... their parents.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option that completes the sentence is "in." Explanation: The sentence implies that children have a strong trust or belief in their parents, and the preposition that correctly follows "confidence" is "in." Therefore, the sentence reads "Children often have implicit confidence in their parents."

One of the world’s oldest -86- is teaching. There must have been -87- who were respected because they were able to guide and -88- children towards the -89- of the desired goals of their communities. The -90- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of -91- education process of those cultures .There are also many informal ways of educating the young ones. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -92-, she is learning culinary skills in an informal setting. One’s -93- group has a great influence on one. In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is well -94-. There is the -95- of authority from the principal down to the class -96-. We have a fixed -97- which plays an important role in -98- our attitudes and conditioning our -99- and responses to the demands of our -100-.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that is the most suitable to fill the number 98 in the passage is "shaping". In the context of the sentence, "shaping" means molding or influencing one's attitudes and conditioning their behavior and responses to the demands of their community. Therefore, in the formal set-up of schools today, education is well shaping the students.

In recent times, more and more people have become aware of the -76- of the stock market and the possibility of making huge profits from investing in stocks and shares. The process is quite easy: a person either buys the shares directly during a public -77- or does so through professional institutions or experts known as stock -78- . Thereafter, the buyer is issued with a share -79- to show that he owns shares in a company.
Investing in stocks and shares can be for a long or short term. A long-term investor does not hurry to sell his shares at any slight increase in price but instead is satisfied with the -80- which the company sends to him and other -81- annually from the -82- it declares. This is usually paid according to the number of -83- the investor holds. Those who invest for a short-term, on the other hand, sell their shares as soon as they can make reasonable profit from their investment.
However, it is advisable to be cautious because the stock market can be very -84- and occasionally there are -85- .

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 76 in the passage below.

Maelezo ya Majibu

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

Some political leaders love ....... who always praise their governments.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "sycophants". This is because sycophants are people who flatter those in authority in order to gain advantage or favor, and this behavior is often exhibited by people who seek to gain the favor of political leaders. The other options are not as closely associated with this behavior and do not fit the context of the sentence as well as "sycophants".

One of the world’s oldest -86- is teaching. There must have been -87- who were respected because they were able to guide and -88- children towards the -89- of the desired goals of their communities. The -90- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of -91- education process of those cultures .There are also many informal ways of educating the young ones. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -92-, she is learning culinary skills in an informal setting. One’s -93- group has a great influence on one. In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is well -94-. There is the -95- of authority from the principal down to the class -96-. We have a fixed -97- which plays an important role in -98- our attitudes and conditioning our -99- and responses to the demands of our -100-.

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 100 in the passage.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The blank space refers to the "demands of our"____, which implies that the word that best suits the sentence should indicate a larger group or organization, which in this context refers to society as a whole. Therefore, option D, "society," is the correct answer.

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

Although Sylvester and John promised to be here, ...... has turned up.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best word to complete the sentence is "neither." This is because "neither" is used to refer to two people or things and means "not the one nor the other of two." In this context, it means that neither Sylvester nor John has turned up despite their promise to be there.

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

The dishonest trader always palms off faulty goods on her customers. This means that

Maelezo ya Majibu

The sentence "The dishonest trader always palms off faulty goods on her customers" means that the trader is tricking her customers into accepting bad products. To "palm off" means to deceive or trick someone into accepting something that is of poor quality or not as advertised. Therefore, the most appropriate interpretation of the sentence is that the trader is selling faulty goods and making her customers believe that they are getting something of good quality.

In recent times, more and more people have become aware of the -76- of the stock market and the possibility of making huge profits from investing in stocks and shares. The process is quite easy: a person either buys the shares directly during a public -77- or does so through professional institutions or experts known as stock -78- . Thereafter, the buyer is issued with a share -79- to show that he owns shares in a company.
Investing in stocks and shares can be for a long or short term. A long-term investor does not hurry to sell his shares at any slight increase in price but instead is satisfied with the -80- which the company sends to him and other -81- annually from the -82- it declares. This is usually paid according to the number of -83- the investor holds. Those who invest for a short-term, on the other hand, sell their shares as soon as they can make reasonable profit from their investment.
However, it is advisable to be cautious because the stock market can be very -84- and occasionally there are -85- .

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 76 in the passage below.

Maelezo ya Majibu

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

The musicians have not arrived from Sierra Leone, .......?

Maelezo ya Majibu

The sentence is in the negative form, so we need a negative question tag to complete it. The word that best completes the sentence is "have they," option D. The correct sentence would be "The musicians have not arrived from Sierra Leone, have they?" The question tag "have they" is used because the sentence is in the present perfect tense.

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.


Tom is refined but his brother is rather .......

Maelezo ya Majibu

The underlined word is "refined". The sentence indicates that Tom is refined, while his brother is not. A word that is opposite in meaning to refined is "crude". Hence, the correct option is (B) crude.

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

The house ....... he lives is spacious.

Maelezo ya Majibu

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

My sister told me all ....... was said at the meeting.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option to fill the blank in the sentence is "that". "That" is a relative pronoun that introduces a restrictive clause and is used to connect the noun "all" to the rest of the sentence. The sentence means that the sister provided information about everything that was said at the meeting.

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Maxwell usually makes obnoxious remarks.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word "obnoxious" means unpleasant, offensive or annoying. Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning to "obnoxious" in the sentence is "offensive" (option B).

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

....... caused the havoc, he sneaked off.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "Having". "Having" is a participle that functions as an adverbial phrase in the sentence, indicating that the action in the main clause (sneaking off) happened after the action in the participial phrase (causing the havoc). So the complete sentence is "Having caused the havoc, he sneaked off."

One of the world’s oldest -86- is teaching. There must have been -87- who were respected because they were able to guide and -88- children towards the -89- of the desired goals of their communities. The -90- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of -91- education process of those cultures .There are also many informal ways of educating the young ones. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -92-, she is learning culinary skills in an informal setting. One’s -93- group has a great influence on one. In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is well -94-. There is the -95- of authority from the principal down to the class -96-. We have a fixed -97- which plays an important role in -98- our attitudes and conditioning our -99- and responses to the demands of our -100-.

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 94 in the passage.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The passage describes the education system and mentions how education is formal in schools. Based on this, the best word to fill the gap is "organized" which means well-structured or well-planned. This implies that the education system is not haphazard but is properly structured with a clear system of authority. Therefore, the answer is option C, "organized".

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

Mother said she saw Alfred .......?

Maelezo ya Majibu

One of the world’s oldest -86- is teaching. There must have been -87- who were respected because they were able to guide and -88- children towards the -89- of the desired goals of their communities. The -90- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of -91- education process of those cultures .There are also many informal ways of educating the young ones. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -92-, she is learning culinary skills in an informal setting. One’s -93- group has a great influence on one. In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is well -94-. There is the -95- of authority from the principal down to the class -96-. We have a fixed -97- which plays an important role in -98- our attitudes and conditioning our -99- and responses to the demands of our -100-.

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 93 in the passage.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The blank space in the passage refers to the influence of one's group on them. Therefore, the most suitable word to fill the blank is "peer" (Option C). A peer group is a social group consisting of individuals who are of the same age and share similar interests, experiences, and social status. Peers can have a significant influence on one's behavior, attitudes, and beliefs, especially during adolescence when peer groups become more important.

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Marian does not have the stamina to run that race.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The underlined word "stamina" in the given sentence means the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort. Among the options provided, the word that is nearest in meaning to "stamina" is "energy" because both words refer to the capacity to exert effort or perform tasks for an extended period without getting tired or fatigued. Therefore, option B, "energy," is the correct answer.

One of the world’s oldest -86- is teaching. There must have been -87- who were respected because they were able to guide and -88- children towards the -89- of the desired goals of their communities. The -90- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of -91- education process of those cultures .There are also many informal ways of educating the young ones. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -92-, she is learning culinary skills in an informal setting. One’s -93- group has a great influence on one. In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is well -94-. There is the -95- of authority from the principal down to the class -96-. We have a fixed -97- which plays an important role in -98- our attitudes and conditioning our -99- and responses to the demands of our -100-.

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 90 in the passage below.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that is most suitable to fill the number 90 in the passage is "initiation". This is because the sentence is referring to the formal ceremonies for young adults which are common to many cultures and are part of the education process of those cultures. These formal ceremonies are often called initiation ceremonies, and they mark the transition from childhood to adulthood. Therefore, "initiation" is the most appropriate word to fill the blank in the sentence.

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

To secure more votes, the politician played to the gallery. This means that the politician

Maelezo ya Majibu

The interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence "To secure more votes, the politician played to the gallery" is that the politician attempted to win cheap popularity. This means that the politician may have said or done things that would appeal to the emotions or prejudices of the general public, without necessarily addressing the real issues or providing practical solutions to problems. The phrase "played to the gallery" refers to a situation where someone tries to please or impress an audience, often by using dramatic or populist tactics.

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

I maintain that the property in question is ......

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "mine." This means that the speaker is claiming ownership of the property in question.

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

One of the clever pupils .....able to solve the problem.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct answer is "was." The sentence is in the past tense and requires a singular subject to agree with the singular verb "was." "Can" is incorrect because it is present tense and doesn't agree with the past tense of the sentence. "Were" is also incorrect because it is plural and doesn't agree with the singular subject "One." "Are" is also incorrect because it is present tense and doesn't agree with the past tense of the sentence.

In recent times, more and more people have become aware of the -76- of the stock market and the possibility of making huge profits from investing in stocks and shares. The process is quite easy: a person either buys the shares directly during a public -77- or does so through professional institutions or experts known as stock -78- . Thereafter, the buyer is issued with a share -79- to show that he owns shares in a company.
Investing in stocks and shares can be for a long or short term. A long-term investor does not hurry to sell his shares at any slight increase in price but instead is satisfied with the -80- which the company sends to him and other -81- annually from the -82- it declares. This is usually paid according to the number of -83- the investor holds. Those who invest for a short-term, on the other hand, sell their shares as soon as they can make reasonable profit from their investment.
However, it is advisable to be cautious because the stock market can be very -84- and occasionally there are -85- .

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 85 in the passage below.

Maelezo ya Majibu

One of the world’s oldest -86- is teaching. There must have been -87- who were respected because they were able to guide and -88- children towards the -89- of the desired goals of their communities. The -90- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of -91- education process of those cultures .There are also many informal ways of educating the young ones. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -92-, she is learning culinary skills in an informal setting. One’s -93- group has a great influence on one. In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is well -94-. There is the -95- of authority from the principal down to the class -96-. We have a fixed -97- which plays an important role in -98- our attitudes and conditioning our -99- and responses to the demands of our -100-.

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 99 in the passage.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that is most suitable to fill the number 99 in the passage is "behaviour". In the context of the passage, the sentence is suggesting that the fixed set-up of our schools plays an important role in conditioning our attitudes and behaviors, and responses to the demands of our community. Therefore, the word "behaviour" is the most appropriate to complete the sentence.

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

I want just ...... sugar in my tea.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option to complete the sentence is "a little." "A little" means a small amount, and it is used to describe an uncountable noun, such as sugar. In this sentence, the speaker is requesting a small amount of sugar in their tea. "A few" is used to describe a small number of countable items, "small" refers to the size of an object, and "little" can also be used to describe a small amount, but it is usually used with negative connotations.

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Hard drugs are detrimental to health.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word 'detrimental' means harmful, damaging or injurious. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word is "harmful".

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

It is high time you ...... this place.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option is "left." The sentence is in the present tense, and "left" is the present tense form of the verb "leave," which is the appropriate verb to use in the sentence. "Leave" in the present tense can also work, but it sounds less forceful than "left," which makes it the better option for the sentence. "Had left" and "have left" are both in the past tense, which is not appropriate for the sentence.

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.


The brevity of the President's speech contrasts with the ..... of the Secretary's

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The word "brevity" in the sentence means that the President's speech was short and to the point. To find the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning, we need to look for a word that means long-winded or using more words than necessary, as opposed to short and to the point. The word that fits this description is "verbosity", which means using more words than necessary. Therefore, the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "brevity" and correctly fills the gap in the sentence is "verbosity".

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

The quarrel between Olu and Ola will end up .....a fight.

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After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

Those who think that all is well in Cascada are living in a fool's paradise . This means that

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The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "Those who think that all is well in Cascada are living in a fool's paradise" is that they are under an illusion. The sentence suggests that there are people who believe that everything is good in Cascada, but this belief is misguided and unrealistic. The phrase "fool's paradise" is used to describe a situation in which someone is happy or content, but only because they are unaware of the problems or dangers that exist around them. Therefore, the interpretation that they are under an illusion is the most fitting.

One of the world’s oldest -86- is teaching. There must have been -87- who were respected because they were able to guide and -88- children towards the -89- of the desired goals of their communities. The -90- ceremonies for young adults common to many cultures are part of -91- education process of those cultures .There are also many informal ways of educating the young ones. When a young girl helps her mother in preparing the family -92-, she is learning culinary skills in an informal setting. One’s -93- group has a great influence on one. In the formal set-up of our schools today, education is well -94-. There is the -95- of authority from the principal down to the class -96-. We have a fixed -97- which plays an important role in -98- our attitudes and conditioning our -99- and responses to the demands of our -100-.

From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 95 in the passage.

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The word that is the most suitable to fill the number 95 in the passage is "hierarchy". In the given sentence, the author is referring to the formal set-up of schools, and mentions that education is well organized. Therefore, the correct word to fill the gap is a term used to describe the organizational structure of schools. "Hierarchy" refers to the system of authority or levels of leadership in an organization, which is a fitting description of the structure of authority in schools.

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

Ali does not let grass grow under his feet. This means that Ali

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The correct interpretation of the sentence is that Ali does not waste time in doing things. The expression "does not let grass grow under his feet" is an idiom used to describe a person who is always active, industrious and does not procrastinate.

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

The order is that everyone must be ....... bed by midnight.

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The correct answer is "in". The sentence is discussing a rule or order about going to bed by midnight. To indicate the correct usage of time, the preposition "in" should be used to indicate a time frame within which an action must be completed. For example, "I will finish my work in an hour." Therefore, the correct sentence is "The order is that everyone must be in bed by midnight."

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The Major demanded an unalloyed, and not a ....loyalty from his soldiers.

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The most suitable word that correctly fills the gap in the sentence and is also most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word is "wavering". This is because if someone's loyalty is unalloyed, it means it is absolute, complete and not mixed with any other thing. On the other hand, if someone's loyalty is wavering, it means it is uncertain, inconsistent or hesitant. Therefore, in the sentence above, the Major is demanding a loyalty that is absolute, complete and not uncertain, inconsistent or hesitant from his soldiers.

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.


The principal is very strict but his vice is .....

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The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "strict" is "lenient," which means someone who is not strict or harsh. The word that correctly fills the gap in the sentence and is opposite in meaning to "strict" is "lenient." Therefore, the correct option is B: lenient. The sentence means that the principal is very strict, but his vice is the opposite of him - he is lenient.

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

The point on ....... we disagreed was trivial.

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The correct word that best completes the sentence is "which." "Which" is a pronoun used to refer to a specific thing or idea that has already been mentioned or is known to both the speaker and the listener. In this case, the speaker is referring to a specific point on which they disagreed with someone else, and "which" is the appropriate pronoun to introduce and refer to that specific point.

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.


Mary's explanation was explicit but mine was .....

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The underlined word is "explicit" which means clear and detailed in meaning. The opposite of "explicit" is "vague" which means unclear, uncertain, or not specific. Therefore, the correct answer is option (C) "vague". The sentence would then read, "Mary's explanation was explicit but mine was vague." This implies that Mary's explanation was clear and detailed, while the speaker's was not specific or unclear.

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

That amount Ivan donated was his widow's mite. This means that Ivan

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 Write an article for publication in a national newspaper on the importance of education in national development.

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None

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

      It was Mr. Ogun that wooed me for school. That was decades ago, I had resisted vehemently: I even ran away to hibernate with my maternal grandmother. I had told Granny that I wanted to spend a few days with her. By nightfall, my father, who suspected that I was hiding there, came to take me away. The following morning, he dragged me all the way to school where Mr. Ogun received all fresh students.

      I swore secretly that I would abscond at the first opportunity. but throughout the day, Mr. Ogun kept a watchful eye on fresh pupils. He had a smiling face and looked very friendly. As soon as he had registered our names, he led us to the field to play. Of all the children, I was probably the only one who looked forward to an opportunity to abscond. Mr. Ogun seemed to have read my mind, he used my name in the songs he composed as we marched round the field. He once held me by the hand and marched along with me. As we went on. he announced, "What a smart fellow! Clap for him."

      In the classroom, Mr. Ogun told me to sit in front as he stated, "My Smartic will keep the pieces of chalk and the duster." Gradually, I was mellowing in my plan to abscond. I began to think that I could give school a try. At the end of that day, my father was around to take me home. Perhaps he decided not to take chances.

      During the first week, my father took me to school everyday. Somehow, my resistance was softening to his surprise. Every morning, as I produced the pieces of chalk from the cupboard. Mr. Ogun smiled broadly, nodding approvingly. Before we left the classroom for recess, for games or for home, I dutifully kept the materials safe, and as soon as we returned, I produced them. It took some time before I realized that my role was crucial since the pilfering of such materials was common in all the other classes.

      My father soon stopped bothering about me as I would get up from bed, take my bath, and get into my uniform without any prodding. My love for school was deepening. especially when I discovered that I was among the few that always did well in most tests. And Mr. Ogun would praise me to the skies.

      Towards the end of the school year, we learnt that Mr. Ogun was going on transfer to another school. How devastated I felt! Now, at last, was the time to abscond from school. But then. I simply could not take the crucial step because my bond with school had become very firm.

(a) What evidence is there in the passage that the writer's experience took place long ago?

(b) Mention two things that Mr. Ogun did that won the writer for school.

(c) What was the benefit of the duty performed by the writer to his class?

(d) What do you think the writer implies when he states that he dressed up for school without any prodding?

(e) Why could he not carry out his plan to abscond when his mentor had left?

(f) ...that my role was crucial.. (i) What is the grammatical name given to this expression as it is used in the passage? (ii) What is its function?

(g) "...my bond with school had become very firm" What figure of speech is used in this expression?

(h) 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) vehemently — (ii) abscond (iii) probably (iv) gradually (v) prodding (vi) devastated

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None

Write a story ending with the statement: Indeed, it was the biggest lesson of my life.

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None

You are the Chief Speaker in a debate on the topic: Education is not as important as riches. Write your argument for or against the topic.

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Your school fees have been increased astronomically and your father has threatened to transfer you to another school. Write a letter to him giving, at least, three reasons why you would like to remain in your present school.

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None

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

      When the principal introduced Mr. Njobe as our new Mathematics teacher, we did not think much of him. He did not look very likeable nor did he appear to be an achiever. Nothing was spectacular about him apart from the fact that he was a South African. Most of us who knew the goings-on in his country regarded him as one of the luckless refugees from the apartheid regime. After the mild clapping, we forgot about the man with giant, hungry looks.

      During his first lesson in our class, it struck me that not once did he consult the textbook. Rather, to teach the properties of the square and rectangle, he made us measure the top of our tables, the classroom doors, and other objects around. From there, we discovered that these objects had opposite equal sides, and all the angles were equal. We did not have to learn these from books; he made us find out. When later I consulted my textbook, what Durell, the great mathematician, wrote came every much alive. I started to see Mr. Njobe as equal to Durrell.

      With time, we began to like his teaching. He taught with zeal and usually through playlike methods. His class was always lively and full of jokes. For instance, to each us the properties of a circle, he instructed us to bring out the bowls which we used for the midday meal. During the lesson, he made each one measure the distance round his bowl. Incidentally, almost every bowl was different in size. We laughed at the sizes of the different bowls while we measured them. Throughout the lesson, there was much laughter. Finally, he told each student to divide the distance round the bowl by the distance through the centre. Imagine our amazement when we discovered that, whatever the size of the bowl, all the answers were the same. This he explained is the base in all computations regarding the circle. That was fifty years ago and I have not forgotten. He actually tamed Mathematics for us, terrifying as it was.

      Then, one day, we learnt that Mr. Njobe was on admission in Wesley Guild Hospital. Our representatives sent to convey our good wishes were refused entry into the intensive care unit: they were told that his condition was critical. We virtually went into mourning for weeks. But just as we were writing him off our mind, one hot afternoon, his car crawled into the school compound. As he stepped out, students swarmed out, carried him shoulder-high and danced round the school, chanting spontaneously, Njobe, welcome! Mathematics welcome!"

(a) Describe the appearance of Mr. Njobe on his first day in the school.

(b) With what concept of South Africa did the writer associate Mr. Njobe?

(c) What did the students' mild clapping suggest?

(d) What impressed the writer about the new teacher during the first lesson?

(e) What is the unique about the new teacher's method of teaching?

(f) "...that i these objects had opposite equal sides..."

(i) What is the grammatical name given to this expression as it is used in the passage?

(ii) What is its function?

(g) "He actually tamed Mathematics for us..." What figure of speech s used in this expression?

(h) 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) luckless (ii) consult (iii) meticulously (iv) amazement (v) terrifying (vi) critical

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The quality of food prepared for students in your school has become very poor. Write a letter to the Principal complaining about this and explaining ways in which this situation can be remedied.

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