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=== English Language 1 - Objective Questions === | === English Language 1 - Objective Questions === | ||
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''In each of the following sentences, 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.'' | ''In each of the following sentences, 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.'' | ||
<ol start="1"> | <ol start="1"> | ||
<li>Binetow’s '''<u> | <li>Binetow’s '''<u>inquisitiveness</u>''' is in sharp contrast with her sister's | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>indifference</li> | <li>indifference</li> | ||
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<li>Though at first it appeared an '''<u>insignificant</u>''' idea, it turned out to be quite ______ | <li>Though at first it appeared an '''<u>insignificant</u>''' idea, it turned out to be quite ______ | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li> | <li>outstanding </li> | ||
<li>successful</li> | <li>successful</li> | ||
<li>remarkable</li> | <li>remarkable</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>The youth prefer discussing '''<u>contemporary</u>''' issues to | <li>The youth prefer discussing '''<u>contemporary</u>''' issues to _____ ones | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>archaic</li> | <li>archaic</li> | ||
<li> | <li>uninteresting ting</li> | ||
<li>stale</li> | <li>stale</li> | ||
<li>political</li> | <li>political</li> | ||
</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>As '''<u>erroneous</u>''' as it might sound, the | <li>As '''<u>erroneous</u>''' as it might sound, the Headmaster’s assumption was quite | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>wise</li> | <li>wise</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>A few days after | <li>A few days after Musa’s ______ his sister longed for his '''<u>departure</u>'''. | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>coming </li> | <li>coming </li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li> | <li>Algebra seems '''<u>complicated</u>''', but with practice it becomes ______ | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>solved</li> | <li>solved</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>The exposed milk in the container has | <li>The exposed milk in the container has turned _____ | ||
<ol type="a"> | |||
<li>sour </li> | <li>sour </li> | ||
<li>putrid</li> | <li>putrid</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>Not | <li>Not all activists champion_____ causes | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>worthy </li> | <li>worthy </li> | ||
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</li> | </li> | ||
<li>The Mayor gave a glowing | <li>The Mayor gave a glowing _____ at the funeral of the city’s only curator | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>citation </li> | <li>citation </li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>At the end of | <li>At the end of _____ the National Anthem is played on our radio station | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>programming</li> | <li>programming</li> | ||
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<li>The _____ result proved that the patient had hepatitis | <li>The _____ result proved that the patient had hepatitis | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li> | <li>investigation</li> | ||
<li>diagnosis</li> | <li>diagnosis</li> | ||
<li> | <li>probe</li> | ||
<li>test</li> | <li>test</li> | ||
</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>The new book has | <li>The new book has beautiful _____ which makes it attractive | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>illustrations</li> | <li>illustrations</li> | ||
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''After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is '''most appropriate''' for each sentence.'' | ''After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is '''most appropriate''' for each sentence.'' | ||
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<li>Can you imagine Oka behaving as if he has all the knowledge in | <li>Can you imagine Oka behaving as if he has all the knowledge in the world? This means that Oka<ol type="a"> | ||
This means that Oka | |||
<li>does not really know anything</li> | <li>does not really know anything</li> | ||
<li>knows so much</li> | <li>knows so much</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>Akin is too full of himself. This means that Akin | <li>Akin is too full of himself. This means that Akin<ol type="a"> | ||
<li>talks too much</li> | <li>talks too much</li> | ||
<li>eats too much </li> | <li>eats too much </li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li> | <li>I admire Modou: very few people can stomach all of Adaeze’s insults. This means that Modou | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>tolerated Adaeze’s insults</li> | <li>tolerated Adaeze’s insults</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>After months | <li>After months of battling with stroke, he is now a shadow of his former self. This means that he | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>is now frail</li> | <li>is now frail</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>Kura, you can’t be too careful when dealing with Wang. This means that Kura | <li>Kura, you can’t be too careful when dealing with Wang. This means that Kura <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>has no reason to be suspicious </li> | |||
<li>has no reason to be suspicious | |||
<li>can fully rely on Wang </li> | <li>can fully rely on Wang </li> | ||
<li>has to be very careful in his | <li>has to be very careful in his relationship with Wang</li> | ||
<li>may feel free in the company of Wang.</li> | <li>may feel free in the company of Wang.</li> | ||
</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>Don’t tell me another | <li>Don’t tell me another cock and bull story. This means that the speaker does not want to <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>be further baffled</li> | <li>be further baffled</li> | ||
<li>hear the same old story</li> | <li>hear the same old story</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>Kola: you really worked hard to win the case. | <li>Kola: you really worked hard to win the case.</br> | ||
Didia: you don't know half of it.</br> | |||
This means that | |||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>it wasn't as difficult as kola had thought</li> | <li>it wasn't as difficult as kola had thought</li> | ||
<li>Kola's statement wasn't | <li>Kola's statement wasn't actually correct</li> | ||
<li>it was even more difficult that Kola could imagine</li> | <li>it was even more difficult that Kola could imagine</li> | ||
<li>winning the case didn't mean much to Kola</li> | <li>winning the case didn't mean much to Kola</li> | ||
</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>Femi is too clever by half. | <li>Femi is too clever by half. This means that Femi | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>displays | <li>displays his cleverness in an annoying way</li> | ||
<li>is not as clever as he thinks</li> | <li>is not as clever as he thinks</li> | ||
<li>pleases everyone he meets</li> | <li>pleases everyone he meets</li> | ||
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<li>an intelligent</li> | <li>an intelligent</li> | ||
<li>a dazzling</li> | <li>a dazzling</li> | ||
<li>a | <li>a skilful</li> | ||
</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
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<li>a superficial</li> | <li>a superficial</li> | ||
<li>an insightful</li> | <li>an insightful</li> | ||
<li>a | <li>a persuasive</li> | ||
</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>We really have to | <li>We really have to be careful because the situation is rather '''<u>tricky</u>''' | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>deceitful</li> | <li>deceitful</li> | ||
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<li>I think that his essay is '''<u>impeccable</u>''' | <li>I think that his essay is '''<u>impeccable</u>''' | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li> | <li>erroneous</li> | ||
<li>correct</li> | <li>correct</li> | ||
<li>satisfactory</li> | <li>satisfactory</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>There has been a <u>marked</u> change in her study habit | <li>There has been a <u>'''marked'''</u> change in her study habit | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>significant</li> | <li>significant</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>He was directed to write the letter | <li>He was '''<u>directed</u>''' to write the letter | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>advised</li> | <li>advised</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>If Musa had woken up earlier, be | <li>If Musa had woken up earlier, be _____ breakfast.<ol type="a"> | ||
<li>would not have missed</li> | |||
<li>ought not | <li>ought not to miss</li> | ||
<li>shall have missed</li> | <li>shall have missed</li> | ||
<li>may have missed</li> | <li>may have missed</li> | ||
</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>He would rather appeal the decision ____ defeat | <li>He would rather appeal the decision ____ defeat. | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>instead of accepting</li> | <li>instead of accepting</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>My | <li>My brother _____ in Lagos for the past ten years. | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>is living</li> | <li>is living</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>I am totally | <li>I am totally disappointed ______ grades. | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>from</li> | <li>from</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>The evening was | <li>The evening was rounded _____ with a dance | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>off</li> | <li>off</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>I | <li>I _____ have done the dishes but i haven't had the time | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>will</li> | <li>will</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>I have heard | <li>I have heard _____ you said | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>what </li> | <li>what </li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>Life in the city is | <li>Life in the city is _____ challenging for the lazy | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>too much</li> | <li>too much</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li> | <li>______ you turn down the volume of the radio? I am trying to read! | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>May</li> | <li>May</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>I know it's a | <li>I know it's a secret so I ______ tell anyone | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>couldn't </li> | <li>couldn't </li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>At the last minute Amidu backed | <li>At the last minute Amidu backed _______ of the plan | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>up</li> | <li>up</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>He | <li>He ______ be very handsome but i don't like him | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>shall</li> | <li>shall</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>During her early days in school, she | <li>During her early days in school, she _______ study for hours | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>would</li> | <li>would</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>He | <li>He _______ this morning in a dazzling white shirt | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>turned off</li> | <li>turned off</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>The police have | <li>The police have ________ a warning to all residents of the area | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>put on </li> | <li>put on </li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>My parents taught me a lot of lessons most of | <li>My parents taught me a lot of lessons most of _________ are difficult to forget | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>which</li> | <li>which</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>Sani | <li>Sani _______ on a banana peel and fell down | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>slide</li> | <li>slide</li> | ||
<li>slid</li> | <li>slid</li> | ||
<li>had slid</li> | <li>had slid</li> | ||
<li>was | <li>was sliding</li> | ||
</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>I | <li>I look forward to _________ from you | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>hear</li> | <li>hear</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>I have made remarkable progress | <li>I have made remarkable progress _________ learning French | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>by</li> | <li>by</li> | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>The beans have not been properly | <li>The beans have not been properly ___________ | ||
<ol type="a"> | <ol type="a"> | ||
<li>grind</li> | <li>grind</li> | ||
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''In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, '''four''' options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.'' | ''In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, '''four''' options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.'' | ||
An entrepreneur is a person who organises and manages any business enterprise, or one who combines the other factors of —71— to start a business and make a profit. He possesses considerable initiative and is willing to take —72—. An entrepreneur can be a farmer, a dressmaker, a factory owner, a wholesaler or a —73—. More often than not, it is best for an entrepreneur is to start a business from scratch rather than —74— in or buy an existing business. One advantage is that he would; be independent and not become a —75— or get to inherit some bad debt. | |||
The —76— of a good entrepreneur must include handwork, innovation and creativity. He must be well-informed and confident to make worthwhile decisions. As it takes a great deal of energy, time, and money to operate one's own business, entrepreneurs must seek to possess good managerial —77— in order to manage their business successfully. | |||
But how useful is the entrepreneur to the society? He is an innovator who develops new —78— and services to make life easier and more comfort able. He plans, organises, directs and —79— his business activities effectively, thus minimising wastage of limited —80— and enhancing productivity. | |||
Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenues for the government by paying taxes. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! | ! | ||
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'''''All questions carry equal marks. Your answer should not be less than 450 words.''' You are advised to spend about '''50 minutes''' on this section.'' | '''''All questions carry equal marks. Your answer should not be less than 450 words.''' You are advised to spend about '''50 minutes''' on this section.'' | ||
<ol start="1"> | <ol start="1"> | ||
<li> | <li>You are dissatisfied with some practices in your school. Write a letter to your friend in another school discussing '''at least three''' of these practices and the improvement you desire.</li> | ||
<li> | <li>Write an article suitable for publication in a national newspaper on the high cost of living, suggesting '''at least three''' ways in which the government of your country can tackle the problem</li> | ||
<li> | <li>Write a letter to the Chairman of the Environmental Protection Agency on the effects of illegal felling of trees and suggest ways to remedy the situation. </li> | ||
<li> | <li>You are the main speaker in a debate on the topic: ''Children of literate parents perform better in school than those of illiterate parents.'' Write your arguement for or against the motion.</li> | ||
<li> | <li>Write a story to illustrate the saying: ''A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.''</li> | ||
</ol> | </ol> | ||
==== Section B - Comprehension ==== | ==== Section B - Comprehension ==== | ||
''You are advised to spend about '''30 minutes''' on this section.'' | ''You are advised to spend about '''30 minutes''' on this section.'' | ||
The crowd was massive. Men, women, boys and girls from every nook and cranny of the village had gathered under the big Iroko tree. Also, in the crowd was an American couple , tourists, who were enjoying their holiday. At the centre of the large circle of people was the magician who had a reputation of performing | The crowd was massive. Men, women, boys and girls from every nook and cranny of the village had gathered under the big Iroko tree. Also, in the crowd was an American couple , tourists, who were enjoying their holiday. At the centre of the large circle of people was the magician who had a reputation of performing unbelievable <u>feats</u>. Everybody was impresses with the feats <u>which went along with the hilarious drumming.</u> | ||
Then came the next time. The magician's three <u>aids</u> each took out a local gun, while the magician danced even wilder. The gun-totting aids took up position in three different corners. The drumming became more frenzied and the magician performed more acrobatics. The people | Then came the next time. The magician's three <u>aids</u> each took out a local gun, while the magician danced even wilder. The gun-totting aids took up position in three different corners. The drumming became more frenzied and the magician performed more acrobatics. The people were not to wonder for long what the guns had to do with the whole show. One after the other, the aids aimed at the magician while he <u>steadied</u> himself to receive the shots. Each gun boomed with a loud report and the magician jumped up in celebration of his survival. The three shots seemingly got to him but he simply laughed to scorn the shooters. | ||
The American tourist was more than <u>mystified</u>. They could not explain it. How could a man receive bullet shpts in his chest and still | The American tourist was more than <u>mystified</u>. They could not explain it. How could a man receive bullet shpts in his chest and still remain <u>unscathed</u>? In disbelief, he shouted "This is amazing, can't be explained. But wait a minute, I'll join the show myself." There and then, he went to his car, took out his riffle, and returned to the crowd. "I'm gonna get this guy!" he proclaimed. | ||
He | He took the aim. The magician saw him out of the corner of his eye. He surveyed the scenario and decided that he was not prepared for this. Quickly, <u>he showed a clean pair of heels</u>. Tearing through the crowd, he ran for his dear life. Some thought this was still part of the show, but when the man would not return, it was clear that he had bidden the audience a <u>hasty</u> farewell. | ||
<ol start="6"> | <ol start="6"> | ||
<li> | <li><ol type="a"> | ||
<li>What suggests that the show was free?</li> | <li>What suggests that the show was free?</li> | ||
<li>What evidence is there that the performance was not a one-man show?</li> | <li>What evidence is there that the performance was not a one-man show?</li> | ||
<li>Why was the magician confident to | <li>Why was the magician confident to receive the shots from his aides?</li> | ||
<li>What did the | <li>What did the American tourist set out to prove?</li> | ||
<li>What might have happened if the American had completed his contemplated action?</li> | <li>What might have happened if the American had completed his contemplated action?</li> | ||
<li>...''he showed a clean pair of heels''. What does this expression mean?</li> | <li>...''he showed a clean pair of heels''. What does this expression mean?</li> | ||
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''You are advised to spend about '''40 minutes''' on this section.'' | ''You are advised to spend about '''40 minutes''' on this section.'' | ||
Read the following passage carefully | Read the following passage carefully and answer the question on it. | ||
Drug abuse is a menace in many countries. The continued abuse of drugs usually leads to addition. This problem is more common among youths. The drugs that can be abused vary from prescribed medication to more controlled substances. | Drug abuse is a menace in many countries. The continued abuse of drugs usually leads to addition. This problem is more common among youths. The drugs that can be abused vary from prescribed medication to more controlled substances. Alcohol, cigarette and controlled substances such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and so on are addictive drugs that are often used by many young people. They can be smoked, swallowed, inhaled or injected into the bloodstream. | ||
There are numerous adverse medical and psychological consequences associated with drug addiction.Individuals have been known to suffer irreversible damage from the abuse of drugs. It can affect the central nervous system as well as cause memory loss, brain damage and depression. | There are numerous adverse medical and psychological consequences associated with drug addiction.Individuals have been known to suffer irreversible damage from the abuse of drugs. It can affect the central nervous system as well as cause memory loss, brain damage and depression. | ||
Drug addicts may display psychotic behaviours, mood swings | Drug addicts may display psychotic behaviours, mood swings and may be predisposed to irascible. decision making. They. are also likely to suffer general health problems related fo the lungs, heart and kidneys. In fact, the adverse behavioural and physical effects of ding addiction on the individual are enormous. | ||
Apart from the problems for the individual, the families of drug addicts are not spared. Since addicts are usually incapable of functioning as ‘normal’ members of the society, they abuse their families. They are | Apart from the problems for the individual, the families of drug addicts are not spared. Since addicts are usually incapable of functioning as ‘normal’ members of the society, they abuse their families. They are prone to abusing spouses and children. There have been reports of children expensive treatment and rehabilitation. These have huge cost implications that put a lot of pressure on the family budget. Inn addition, their families face stigmatisation in their communities. The society at large also suffers. | ||
Drug addicts are more likely to be involved in criminal activities than people who are not. Many of the heinous crimes reported have been attributed to drug addiction. The abuse of alcohol is one of the reasons for the | Drug addicts are more likely to be involved in criminal activities than people who are not. Many of the heinous crimes reported have been attributed to drug addiction. The abuse of alcohol is one of the reasons for the increasing number of road accidents. An increase in crime rate forces the government to commit huge resources to fighting crime, resources that could have been used to provide more social amenities. Moreover, most criminal gangs are formed and thrive on money from drugs. Although the addicts have made the drug trade seemingly attractive and profitable, no one should promote it. Regardless of the apparently insurmountable nature of the problems associated with drug addiction, some menace. People need to be more educated on the effects of addiction on themselves and their families. Children must be taught in schools and at home the need to stay away from drugs. The law enforcement agencies should also be better empowered and resourced to apprehend dealers in order to curtail the availability of drugs in circulation. Another step is to ensure that drug addicts receive early treatment. Such treatment should be based on the specific drug the individual is addicted to. While it may appear impossible to eliminate the problems of addiction, relentless efforts in taking the steps above will help to weaken the grip of drug abuse on sour society. <ol start="7"> | ||
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<li>In '''three''' sentences, one for each, state three categories of people that are affected by drug addiction and what they suffer.</li> | <li>In '''three''' sentences, one for each, state three categories of people that are affected by drug addiction and what they suffer.</li> | ||
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<li>c<u>oi</u>n | <li>c<u>'''oi'''</u>n | ||
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<li>lawy<u>er</u> | <li>lawy<u>'''er'''</u> | ||
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<li>decid<u>e</u>d | <li>decid<u>'''e'''</u>d | ||
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<li>c<u>u</u>p | <li>c<u>'''u'''</u>p | ||
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<li>p<u>ure</u> | <li>p<u>'''ure'''</u> | ||
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<li>c<u>ou</u>ld | <li>c<u>'''ou'''</u>ld | ||
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<li>st<u>ay</u> | <li>st<u>'''ay'''</u> | ||
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<li>p<u>ar</u>se | <li>p<u>'''ar'''</u>se | ||
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<li><u>k</u>in | <li><u>'''k'''</u>in | ||
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<li>ta<u>x</u> | <li>ta<u>'''x'''</u> | ||
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<li>asked</li> | <li>asked</li> | ||
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<li><u>z</u>ero | <li><u>'''z'''</u>ero | ||
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<li>days</li> | <li>days</li> | ||
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<li><u>f</u> | <li>'''<u>f</u>l'''ame | ||
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<li>dough</li> | <li>dough</li> | ||
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<li><u>ch</u>eek | <li><u>'''ch'''</u>eek | ||
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<li>chemist</li> | <li>chemist</li> | ||
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<li>a<u>pt</u> | <li>a<u>'''pt'''</u> | ||
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<li>rapid</li> | <li>rapid</li> | ||
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<li>si<u>ng</u> | <li>si<u>'''ng'''</u> | ||
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<li>examine</li> | <li>examine</li> | ||
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<li><u>sh</u>adow | <li><u>'''sh'''</u>adow | ||
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<li>treasure</li> | <li>treasure</li> | ||
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<li>wep<u>t</u> | <li>wep<u>'''t'''</u> | ||
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<li>begged</li> | <li>begged</li> | ||
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<li>stri<u>ct</u> | <li>stri<u>'''ct'''</u> | ||
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<li>indict</li> | <li>indict</li> | ||
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<li><u>scr</u>atch | <li><u>'''scr'''</u>atch | ||
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<li>secret</li> | <li>secret</li> | ||
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<li><u>th</u>ink | <li><u>'''th'''</u>ink | ||
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<li>smart</li> | <li>smart</li> | ||
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<li>dear</li> | <li>dear</li> | ||
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<li> | <li>choir</li> | ||
<li> | <li>owl</li> | ||
<li> | <li>pour</li> | ||
<li> | <li>pure</li> | ||
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<li>// | <li>/ð/ | ||
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English Language 1 - Objective Questions
Section 1
In each of the following sentences, 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.
- Binetow’s inquisitiveness is in sharp contrast with her sister's
- indifference
- noiseness
- calmness
- dullness
- Though at first it appeared an insignificant idea, it turned out to be quite ______
- outstanding
- successful
- remarkable
- interesting
- After grasping the fundamental as Kwesi had to cope with more procedures
- advanced
- academic
- subsidiary
- secondary
- The youth prefer discussing contemporary issues to _____ ones
- archaic
- uninteresting ting
- stale
- political
- As erroneous as it might sound, the Headmaster’s assumption was quite
- wise
- correct
- precise
- faulty
- Halima likes to dwell on trivial matters, rather than
- strong
- popular
- weighty
- heavy
- We all know that Bola is insolent whereas Ade is
- cowardly
- respectful
- humble
- modest
- A few days after Musa’s ______ his sister longed for his departure.
- coming
- entrance
- arrival
- welcome
- Algebra seems complicated, but with practice it becomes ______
- solved
- simple
- accessible
- achievable
- Mrs. Agide is unassuming whereas her twin sister is
- cheerful
- boastful
- loud
- rude
Section 2
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
- At Christmas, employees of the Sugar Factory receive huge _____
- benefits
- dividends
- bonuses
- salaries
- The exposed milk in the container has turned _____
- sour
- putrid
- mouldy
- stale
- Not all activists champion_____ causes
- worthy
- real
- concrete
- favorable
- The Mayor gave a glowing _____ at the funeral of the city’s only curator
- citation
- statement
- tributé
- commendation
- At the end of _____ the National Anthem is played on our radio station
- programming
- production
- transition
- iransmission.
- The defence counsel was unable to convince the ______ of John's innocence
- plantiff
- witness
- panel
- jury
- Unfortunately, corruption is the ____ of most African countries
- venom
- bane
- disaster
- backbone
- The _____ result proved that the patient had hepatitis
- investigation
- diagnosis
- probe
- test
- The new book has beautiful _____ which makes it attractive
- illustrations
- demonstrations
- illuminations
- compositions
- Their marriage was finally ______ after years of hostility.
- cancelled
- annulled
- broken
- separated
Section 3
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
- Can you imagine Oka behaving as if he has all the knowledge in the world? This means that Oka
- does not really know anything
- knows so much
- is admired by everybody
- respects other people.
- Akin is too full of himself. This means that Akin
- talks too much
- eats too much
- is too proud
- is quite annoying
- She slogged her guts out for the examination. This means that she
- failed the examination despite working hard for it
- passed the examination despite not working hard for it
- used unfair means to face the examination.
- really worked
- I admire Modou: very few people can stomach all of Adaeze’s insults. This means that Modou
- tolerated Adaeze’s insults
- was a weakling
- had no answer to Adaeze's insults
- did the right thing by remaining silent
- After months of battling with stroke, he is now a shadow of his former self. This means that he
- is now frail
- is vulnerable
- is hopeless
- has almost recovered
- Kura, you can’t be too careful when dealing with Wang. This means that Kura
- has no reason to be suspicious
- can fully rely on Wang
- has to be very careful in his relationship with Wang
- may feel free in the company of Wang.
- Don’t tell me another cock and bull story. This means that the speaker does not want to
- be further baffled
- hear the same old story
- hear another drab story
- be further deceived
- Had he confessed much earlier, she would have trusted him.
- had confessed earlier on, but he wasn’t trusted
- had confessed much earlier on and he was trusted
- hadn’t confessed much earlier on and he was trusted
- hadn't confessed earlier on and wasn't trusted
- Kola: you really worked hard to win the case.
Didia: you don't know half of it.
This means that- it wasn't as difficult as kola had thought
- Kola's statement wasn't actually correct
- it was even more difficult that Kola could imagine
- winning the case didn't mean much to Kola
- Femi is too clever by half. This means that Femi
- displays his cleverness in an annoying way
- is not as clever as he thinks
- pleases everyone he meets
- hides how clever he really is
Section 4
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
- He was such a brilliant footballer!
- an inspired
- an intelligent
- a dazzling
- a skilful
- The politician is a fluent speaker
- an eloquent
- a superficial
- an insightful
- a persuasive
- Everyone has the urge to succeed in life
- compulsion
- desire
- need
- courage
- When he heard the gunshot, he into the thick forest
- tight
- deep
- dense
- close
- That was a timely intervention
- suitable
- accurate
- prompt
- major
- David is not only hardworking but also scrupulous
- painstaking
- ambitious
- pleasant
- daring
- We really have to be careful because the situation is rather tricky
- deceitful
- trivial
- unexpected
- difficult
- I think that his essay is impeccable
- erroneous
- correct
- satisfactory
- faultless
- There has been a marked change in her study habit
- significant
- real
- full
- complete
- He was directed to write the letter
- advised
- instructed
- persuaded
- forced
Section 5
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
- Every one of the students ____ to be .excited about the excursion
- was
- seeming
- is seeming
- seems
- We should assist the poor, _____?
- shall we
- isn't it
- shouldn't we
- we shouldn't
- Either he or you ____ to clean up the mess
- has
- have
- where
- was
- If Musa had woken up earlier, be _____ breakfast.
- would not have missed
- ought not to miss
- shall have missed
- may have missed
- He would rather appeal the decision ____ defeat.
- instead of accepting
- than accepting
- than accepts
- than accept
- The student complained that he _____ the teacher.
- was not hearing
- could not hear
- does not hear
- is not hearing
- My brother _____ in Lagos for the past ten years.
- is living
- lived
- will lived
- has been living
- I am totally disappointed ______ grades.
- from
- with
- for
- on
- He is a doctor but dabbles ____ politics now and then.
- in
- through
- on
- with
- _____ arrived before the manager.
- Neither he nor
- Neither me nor he
- Either I nor him
- Neither me nor him
- The evening was rounded _____ with a dance
- off
- up
- out
- down
- I _____ have done the dishes but i haven't had the time
- will
- should
- might
- shall
- I have heard _____ you said
- what
- which
- that
- whatever
- Life in the city is _____ challenging for the lazy
- too much
- so much
- very much
- much too
- It is always _____ that gets the blame
- me
- I
- myself
- mine
- He spends a _____ deal of his time studying
- large
- great
- big
- huge
- I guess he holds _____ sensitive position
- some kind
- many kind
- some kind
- many kind
- He always gives ______ for coming late to school
- one excuse or the another
- one excuse or the other
- some excuse or another
- some excuse or the other
- ______ you turn down the volume of the radio? I am trying to read!
- May
- Will
- Would
- Should
- I know it's a secret so I ______ tell anyone
- couldn't
- shan't
- needn't
- mightn't
- At the last minute Amidu backed _______ of the plan
- up
- off
- out
- down
- He ______ be very handsome but i don't like him
- shall
- will
- might
- can
- During her early days in school, she _______ study for hours
- would
- may
- can
- shall
- He _______ this morning in a dazzling white shirt
- turned off
- turned in
- turned by
- turned out
- The police have ________ a warning to all residents of the area
- put on
- put in
- put off
- put out
- My parents taught me a lot of lessons most of _________ are difficult to forget
- which
- who
- whom
- what
- Sani _______ on a banana peel and fell down
- slide
- slid
- had slid
- was sliding
- I look forward to _________ from you
- hear
- hearing
- be hearing
- have heard
- I have made remarkable progress _________ learning French
- by
- at
- in
- for
- The beans have not been properly ___________
- grind
- ground
- grounding
- grounded
Section 6
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.
An entrepreneur is a person who organises and manages any business enterprise, or one who combines the other factors of —71— to start a business and make a profit. He possesses considerable initiative and is willing to take —72—. An entrepreneur can be a farmer, a dressmaker, a factory owner, a wholesaler or a —73—. More often than not, it is best for an entrepreneur is to start a business from scratch rather than —74— in or buy an existing business. One advantage is that he would; be independent and not become a —75— or get to inherit some bad debt.
The —76— of a good entrepreneur must include handwork, innovation and creativity. He must be well-informed and confident to make worthwhile decisions. As it takes a great deal of energy, time, and money to operate one's own business, entrepreneurs must seek to possess good managerial —77— in order to manage their business successfully.
But how useful is the entrepreneur to the society? He is an innovator who develops new —78— and services to make life easier and more comfort able. He plans, organises, directs and —79— his business activities effectively, thus minimising wastage of limited —80— and enhancing productivity.
Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenues for the government by paying taxes.
A | B | C | D | |
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71 | creation | provision | construction | production |
72 | debts | pitfalls | risks | problems |
73 | hawkwer | peddler | retailer | trader |
74 | plunge | invest | break | delve |
75 | colleague | comrade | fellow | partner |
76 | tendencies | properties | attributes | features |
77 | skills | talents | knack | foresight |
78 | outputs | yields | products | materials |
79 | controls | checks | restrains | briddles |
80 | assets | waelth | stock | resources |
English Language 2 - Theory
Section A - Essay Writing
All questions carry equal marks. Your answer should not be less than 450 words. You are advised to spend about 50 minutes on this section.
- You are dissatisfied with some practices in your school. Write a letter to your friend in another school discussing at least three of these practices and the improvement you desire.
- Write an article suitable for publication in a national newspaper on the high cost of living, suggesting at least three ways in which the government of your country can tackle the problem
- Write a letter to the Chairman of the Environmental Protection Agency on the effects of illegal felling of trees and suggest ways to remedy the situation.
- You are the main speaker in a debate on the topic: Children of literate parents perform better in school than those of illiterate parents. Write your arguement for or against the motion.
- Write a story to illustrate the saying: A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.
Section B - Comprehension
You are advised to spend about 30 minutes on this section.
The crowd was massive. Men, women, boys and girls from every nook and cranny of the village had gathered under the big Iroko tree. Also, in the crowd was an American couple , tourists, who were enjoying their holiday. At the centre of the large circle of people was the magician who had a reputation of performing unbelievable feats. Everybody was impresses with the feats which went along with the hilarious drumming.
Then came the next time. The magician's three aids each took out a local gun, while the magician danced even wilder. The gun-totting aids took up position in three different corners. The drumming became more frenzied and the magician performed more acrobatics. The people were not to wonder for long what the guns had to do with the whole show. One after the other, the aids aimed at the magician while he steadied himself to receive the shots. Each gun boomed with a loud report and the magician jumped up in celebration of his survival. The three shots seemingly got to him but he simply laughed to scorn the shooters.
The American tourist was more than mystified. They could not explain it. How could a man receive bullet shpts in his chest and still remain unscathed? In disbelief, he shouted "This is amazing, can't be explained. But wait a minute, I'll join the show myself." There and then, he went to his car, took out his riffle, and returned to the crowd. "I'm gonna get this guy!" he proclaimed.
He took the aim. The magician saw him out of the corner of his eye. He surveyed the scenario and decided that he was not prepared for this. Quickly, he showed a clean pair of heels. Tearing through the crowd, he ran for his dear life. Some thought this was still part of the show, but when the man would not return, it was clear that he had bidden the audience a hasty farewell.
- What suggests that the show was free?
- What evidence is there that the performance was not a one-man show?
- Why was the magician confident to receive the shots from his aides?
- What did the American tourist set out to prove?
- What might have happened if the American had completed his contemplated action?
- ...he showed a clean pair of heels. What does this expression mean?
- ...which went along with drumming. (i)What is the grammatical name given to this expression as it is used in the passage? (ii) What is it's function?
- 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) feats (ii) aides (iii) steadied (iv) mystified (v) unscathed (vi) hasty
Section C - Summary
You are advised to spend about 40 minutes on this section.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question on it.
Drug abuse is a menace in many countries. The continued abuse of drugs usually leads to addition. This problem is more common among youths. The drugs that can be abused vary from prescribed medication to more controlled substances. Alcohol, cigarette and controlled substances such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and so on are addictive drugs that are often used by many young people. They can be smoked, swallowed, inhaled or injected into the bloodstream.
There are numerous adverse medical and psychological consequences associated with drug addiction.Individuals have been known to suffer irreversible damage from the abuse of drugs. It can affect the central nervous system as well as cause memory loss, brain damage and depression.
Drug addicts may display psychotic behaviours, mood swings and may be predisposed to irascible. decision making. They. are also likely to suffer general health problems related fo the lungs, heart and kidneys. In fact, the adverse behavioural and physical effects of ding addiction on the individual are enormous.
Apart from the problems for the individual, the families of drug addicts are not spared. Since addicts are usually incapable of functioning as ‘normal’ members of the society, they abuse their families. They are prone to abusing spouses and children. There have been reports of children expensive treatment and rehabilitation. These have huge cost implications that put a lot of pressure on the family budget. Inn addition, their families face stigmatisation in their communities. The society at large also suffers.
Drug addicts are more likely to be involved in criminal activities than people who are not. Many of the heinous crimes reported have been attributed to drug addiction. The abuse of alcohol is one of the reasons for the increasing number of road accidents. An increase in crime rate forces the government to commit huge resources to fighting crime, resources that could have been used to provide more social amenities. Moreover, most criminal gangs are formed and thrive on money from drugs. Although the addicts have made the drug trade seemingly attractive and profitable, no one should promote it. Regardless of the apparently insurmountable nature of the problems associated with drug addiction, some menace. People need to be more educated on the effects of addiction on themselves and their families. Children must be taught in schools and at home the need to stay away from drugs. The law enforcement agencies should also be better empowered and resourced to apprehend dealers in order to curtail the availability of drugs in circulation. Another step is to ensure that drug addicts receive early treatment. Such treatment should be based on the specific drug the individual is addicted to. While it may appear impossible to eliminate the problems of addiction, relentless efforts in taking the steps above will help to weaken the grip of drug abuse on sour society.
- In three sentences, one for each, state three categories of people that are affected by drug addiction and what they suffer.
- In three sentences, one for each, identify three ways to combat drug addiction in the society.
English Language 3 - Test of Orals
Section 1
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
- coin
- toy
- rod
- lord
- ride
- blow
- brown
- blew
- road
- now
- lawyer
- lawless
- lorry
- adapt
- flying
- decided
- bled
- hid
- skew
- hide
- cup
- oven
- cot
- crop
- curl
- pure
- sure
- you
- curse
- more
- how
- low
- drought
- bowl
- bought
- short
- but
- shoot
- spot
- jaw
- stew
- slow
- blue
- gnaw
- good
- could
- cold
- cod
- pull
- cool
- league
- lick
- pleasure
- people
- learn
- high
- yell
- buy
- quail
- toil
- stay
- height
- rake
- rise
- rose
- burn
- barn
- owl
- girl
- purse
- parse
- spice
- irk
- chart
- eye
Section 2
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
- kin
- knife
- scheme
- scene
- known
- same
- isle
- dies
- daze
- loose
- parent
- pius
- physics
- corps
- pharmacy
- tax
- asked
- ached
- lacks
- kiss
- zero
- days
- cease
- seizure
- measure
- flame
- dough
- pillar
- psyche
- photo
- cheek
- chemist
- campaign
- sharp
- cheque
- apt
- rapid
- taped
- packed
- prefect
- sing
- examine
- sinner
- miner
- kingship
- shadow
- treasure
- century
- chess
- trash
- wept
- begged
- bombed
- caused
- stopped
- strict
- indict
- incite
- inflict
- listen
- jump
- digest
- geese
- dozen
- gear
- scratch
- secret
- screen
- street
- school
- think
- smart
- tooth
- tiny
- worthy
Section 3
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
- leisure
- razor
- sure
- measure
- pressure
- ballet
- palate
- tablet
- chalet
- blanket
- imbue
- undue
- defuse
- recruit
- outdone
- waste
- placed
- caged
- host
- forged
- thrive
- move
- clime
- shrine
- arrive
Section 4
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
- installation
- IN-stal-la-tion
- in-STAL-lation
- in-stal-LA-tion
- in-stal-la-TION
- unwillingness
- UN-wil-ling-ness
- un-WIL-lin-ness
- un-wil-LING-ness
- un-wil-ling-NESS
- circumstances
- CIR-cum-stan-ces
- cir-CUM-stan-ces
- cir-cum-STAN-ces
- cir-cum-stan-CES
- manipulate
- MA-ni-pu-late
- ma-NI-pu-late
- ma-ni-PU-late
- ma-ni-pu-LATE
- apologize
- A-pol-o-gize
- a-POL-o-gize
- a-pol-O-gize
- apol-O-gize
Section 5
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern and shade your answer in the usual way.
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- attention
- amplify
- alluring
- important
-
- interest
- revenge
- profess
- support
-
- concept
- control
- confess
- confuse
-
- decision
- incursion
- mutation
- motionless
-
- cargo
- cater
- cover
- cartoon
Section 6
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
- AYO asked Mary to come today
- Did Chike ask Mary to come?
- Did Ayo order Mary to come today?
- Did Ayo ask Dad to come today?
- Did Ayo ask Mary to come today?
- Wood is cheap in the South THIS year
- Is cassava cheap in the south?
- Is wood expensive in the South this year?
- Is wood cheap in the north this year?
- Is wood cheap in the south every year?
- NEW students shoud pay tuition fees
- Should new pupils pay tuition fees?
- Should old students pay tuition fees?
- Should new students pay hostel fees?
- Can new students pay tuition fees?
- Dad requested the DRIVER to open the door
- Did mum request the driver to open the door?
- Did dad order the driver to open the door?
- Did dad request the gardener to open the door?
- Did dad request the driver tpo oshut the door?
- Ade's BICYCLE is made of steel
- Is Bola's bicycle made of steel?
- Is Ade's car made of steel?
- Was Ade's bicycle made of steel?
- Is Ade's bicyle made of plastic?
Section 7
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
- /u/
- choose
- tool
- book
- scoop
- /c/
- beer
- says
- isle
- raid
- /ɔ:/
- coy
- law
- cot
- plow
- /b/
- bulge
- doubt
- subtle
- lamb
- /ei/
- alone
- greet
- height
- neigh
- /ɪə/
- dear
- chair
- night
- reign
- /au/
- choir
- owl
- pour
- pure
- /ð/
- thyme
- pith
- smooth
- thin
- /n/
- ankle
- knock
- hymn
- hung
- /j/
- cue
- quit
- judge
- cheer
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