WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2009

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
His driving made my hair stand on end. This means that his driving was

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
We should have a special programme for.................in this country

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Dende did not fulfill the requirement for admission and so was..............from taking the entrance examination

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The lady enjoyed the dance...........the fact that she had a fever

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
To some people, that custom is repugnant but to others it is...............

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
That class is unusually disorderly today.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The editor decided not to publish the..........article since the writer did not indicate his name

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
I am delighted to speak before this august assembly.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The boy's father made him............the medicine against his will

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
That house across the road is................., isn't it?

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
l'll look out.............you at the stadium.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The men were reported ............the money fraudulently.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mr. Jato is a regular visitor of................

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The decision I have taken is irrevocable

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Perhaps what Akin told us............true after all

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Chukwuma explained that he...............home early yesterday to be able to catch the early bus

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
While the armed robber remained ,unruffled after he had been arrested, his wife became...........

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Sule has been trying hard to live.............to his parent's expectations

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The bridge was blown............by enemy soldiers.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Neither those girls nor that boy.............to blame for the error

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The flood that swept away the whole village was a catastrophic event

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Many a player.............to score a goal so as to be highly honoured.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The chairman ended the meeting of the Cooperative society with a fitting speech.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
A befitting................was paid to the memory of the departed renowned professor, playwright and dramatist

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
.............he comes, tell him I have left

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mary has two dresses; one is dirty,..........., is wet

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Grace failed Mathematics last year but she has promised to turn over a new leaf this year. This means that this year Grace will

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
When the riot broke out in the school, only the Principal kept his head.This means that only the Principal

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
You..............to know that you cannot succeed without hard work.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
It was difficult for the doctor to.............the patient's ailment

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The philanthropist has donated ..............machines to the village school.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
I should know what to do in normal circumstances but this is a very..............situation

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The children are all very enthusiastic.........the forthcoming festival

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
We nearly lost the trend of his argument because of its complexity but the..............of his language was our saving grace

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
It was quite.....................to have invested in that new business.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
By the time I left the police station, the suspect.............

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The woman supported her husband through thick and thin. This means that she supported her husband

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many people were seriously injured in the ...............accident, fortunately, nobody died.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
It is too abstract..................concept for them to understand.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
John was not really angry with Janet but she seems to have taken the matter very much to heart. This means that Janet

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
I got into the room and discovered that there wasn't.............there.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The report given by the boy is substantially correct and we have to decide what to do about it.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The nurse inoculated.............pupil in the class.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Well l've only got..............naira notes, but you can have twenty naria

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The hardened criminal was convicted ..............the charges

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
We knew you were not averse to............new friends

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Hardly had the family settled down for Mummy's special dinner............the lights went off

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

The greatest problem of the leader is that he can see no further than his nose. This means that the leader?

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The students refused to appear before the............panel set up to investigate the cause of the riot

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Many people objected to the demolition of the toll gates whose.............cost millions of dollars

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
This is quite surprising, you cannot differentiate between the authentic and the.............receipt

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
It was a very harmonious meeting, without one.............note

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mr. Bello, with his wife and children,.............to the United States.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The box contains the most valuable of all his possession.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The murder suspect denied the grave allegations against him but the evidence so far has.............him

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The new economic policy took.........last year.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
The president granted the condemned prisoner a........

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Within a short time, what was meant to be a peaceful demonstration escalated into a riot.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The pepper has been................by my sister

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Emmanuel is a man ...............great courage

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
I concede that I am wrong on this point.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

It seems that the children are not paying attention,.............?

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Uche achieved ultimate success after overcoming many..........difficulties

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The students were incensed to hear that their school fees had been substantially increased.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The man was accused of premeditated murder but he pleaded that it was...............

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
Chief Koko never allows his name to be published in connection with his philanthropic activities because he..............publicity

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
He left the country to avoid loss of face. This means that he left the country to

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
They wished her................of the season.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The African extended family system gives security to...........members.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The preacher advised those who lost their property in the fire disaster not to lose hope as every cloud has a silver lining. This means that

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The accused was caught red-handed by the police. This means that the accused was

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
I enjoy..............my grandson to school everday.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Jumai thinks she is always right but I am determined to catch her out. This means that I am determined to

You have been staying with your elder brother for sometime and a mis-understanding has ensued. Write a setter to your father giving, at least, three reasons why you feel you can no longer live with your brother. 
 

As a concerned student, write a letter to the principal of your school, informing him of recent acts of bullying by senior students and suggesting ways of arresting the situation.

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

There is a fierce war going on in Africa which has attracted little public attention, but is nonetheless a serious business for all concerned. It is a war of Man versus Baboon. The conflict started when engineers built the magnificent bridge which skirts Victoria Falls and crosses the Zambesi River. That, apparently, gave the baboons the opportunity they were looking for. They swarmed from the jungle across the bridge in such numbers that trains were held up by chattering families of baboons. They swung from the girders and barked defiance at everyone — driver, guard and passenger.

Recently, guests at the new tourist hotel at Victoria Falls have complained that trousers and other articles of clothing have been disappearing mysteriously at night. Socks, with suspenders attached, were found dangling from tree-tops in the nearby bush and it was realized that the baboons, not thieves, were the culprits from that time baboons became the declared enemy; Guests were entreated not to give them buns on the lawn at tea-time or encourage them in any other way.

A period of comparative peace followed, and then, a few weeks later, the baboons embarked on a hew campaign at the new international airport at Livingstone. At first they confined themselves to racing across the runways when planes were coming in to land, but when one of them was found asleep in the cockpit of a southbound airliner, it was felt that the time had come for a drastic action. Then the authorities installed electric flares embedded in concrete alongside the runways. Only once did the baboons demonstrate in full force against the glare of the lights, attacking with sticks, stones and fists; but the light stood up to the onslaught, and the attackers retreated.

The next stage in this strange conflict will be the erection of an electrified fence round the perimeter of the airport. Such shock tactics, it is expected, will result in the baboons conceding defeat and completely abandoning their guerrilla warfare. But grey-headed Matabeles who have dwelt all their lives in the Zambesi Valley shake their heads gloomily. They have a legend that if the baboons disappear from Victoria Falls the river will dry up, and "The smoke that Thunders" will thunder no more.

(a) What was the reaction of the baboons after the new bridge had been built?

(b) What incident caused those in control at the airport to deal seriously with the baboons?

(c) What did the airport authorities do to forestall further intrusion by the baboons?

(d) What does the writer suggest as the final solution to the baboon problem?

(e) What fear do the Matabeles have about the efforts to get rid of the baboons?

(f) "...the lights stood up to the onslaught.. What figure of speech is contained in the expression above?

(g) "...guests at the new tourist hotel at Victoria Falls..." i) What grammatical name is given to this expression as it is used in the passage? ii) What is its function?

(h)or 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) magnificent; (ii) culprits: (iii) entreated; (iv) drastic; (v) conflict; (vi) gloomily.

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

I can vividly remember my predicament in my first year as a new teacher. On the first day in class, I told my students that they were mature enough to comport themselves in an exemplary manner without burdening them with stringent rules. I wanted them to like me and so I allowed them a lot of freedom. Unfortunately, I lost class control, and the students exploited the situation to disrespect me. Some would leave their seats without permission; freely throw objects like pens, rulers or crumpled pieces of paper to mates or talk with others.

During the long vacation, I busied myself reading books on discipline and consulting seasoned colleagues for help. When we resumed-school the next session, I had formulated strategies on maintaining discipline. There were laid-down, rules such as "students are to be courteous and silent when the teacher or a student is speaking to the class.' "Students are to ask for the teacher's permission to leave their seats for anything", "Students are not to leave the class during lessons."

After giving the class the rules that I knew were essential for class control, I made sure the students followed them to the letter. I virtually enforced discipline myself instead of sending students to the Principal's office for disciplinary action as I did the previous year. After about a month, I realized that my efforts were yielding results.

Then, two months before the Christmas holidays, I began to relax some of the rules. One of them read as follows; "Whenever any student wants to leave the class for any reason, he should come up for permission, provided he does this without disturbing other students." About one week later, I told the students that because they were not disruptive, they could whisper to one another, open or shut windows quietly without my permission.

Indeed, before the second term holidays, we had a classroom where students would come in and go on recess as they finished their class assignments and also where small group discussions on project work took place. Where a student in one group talked too loudly to disturb others, he was cautioned by the group, not me. Teaching then became a pleasure and I felt my students had matured greatly by learning to conduct themselves in a more acceptable way.

(a) Why did the writer not give his students rules initially?

(b) What was the outcome of the writer's desire for the students to like him?

(c) How did the students react to the writer's loss of class control?

(d) What did the writer do to change the unfortunate development in the class?

(e) What helped the writer to formulate measures to maintain discipline in class?

(f)".. .before the second term holidays..."

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

(ii) What is its function?

(g) "...I made sure that the students followed them to the letter "What does the writer mean by this statement as it is used in the passage?

(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) stringent; (ii) strategies; (iii) courteous; (iv) essential; (v) yielding; (vi) cautioned.

You are the chief speaker in a debate on the topic: Parents should allow their children to choose their own careers' write your speech for or against the topics. 

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

The press is a general term for all types of printed newspapers and periodicals. It is an asset as well as a menace to society. Like many things in this world, it has its good and bad sides. Even though it has its bad sides, no society can shut it down and thrive.

The press has its aims and objectives which it follows, come what may. Anyone who wants to be abreast of current affairs or notable events in his society must resort to reading printed material, apart from watching the television. In fact, the press serves more people than the electronic media do. Newspapers and periodicals go where the television cannot. Printed material goes even to the remotest areas of a country.

Institutions of learning disseminate information. However, not all cities, towns and villages have these institutions, but the print media can be used to disseminate information to people in these areas.

Governments, institutions and organizations have their policies, programmes and activities for the smooth running of their affairs. At times, only those in authority reap the benefits. Subordinates are often afraid to criticize the authorities. Their best bet is to resort to the print media which become their mouthpiece. Thus. what the oppressed cannot do, the print media do without fear or favour.

The press is also at the beck and call of anybody who wants its services. Many a time one sees people going job-hunting. They roam the streets of cities and towns, go from one office to the other, move from one employing authority to another only to be told that vacancies do not exist. To be candid, they do not need to waste such time and energy seeking jobs. All they need to do is comb the advertisement columns of newspapers and periodicals and they will be informed about available jobs.

However, the press can be a nuisance in a society. How many times have we not found newspapers and periodicals publishing false and unauthenticated stories? Such stories spread like wild fire. They stir trouble and bring about disunity in societies. The publishers are often out to enrich themselves by churning out false information. For some newspapers and periodicals, reckless and dangerous gossip is their stock-in-trade.

No one can deny the fact that moral decadence has gripped our present world. It is true that even adults contribute to this menace in our societies. Many of our children and youths go for that which is morally low. However, the truth is that the press contributes, to a very large extent, to the loss of morality in our societies. There are publishers who specialize in the production of pornographic material which even our children and youths can afford to buy.

Publishers of newspapers therefore should constantly be conscious of their crucial roles in the society and should always strive to use the medium for the promotion of peace, orderliness, progress and prosperity and not for negative or destructive ends.

(a) In four sentences, one for each, state four positive roles of the press according to the writer.

(b) In two sentences, one for each, state two negative roles of the press.

 Write a story, real or imaginary which ends with "I then realized that it pays to be disciplined".

You recently took part in an excursion to a part of the country you were visiting for the first time. Write an article for publication in your school magazine narrating your experiences.