WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2001

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 manager hit the roof when he was presented with a huge estimate for the new project. This means that the manager

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The sentence states that "the manager hit the roof" when presented with a huge estimate for the new project. This is an idiomatic expression that means the manager became very angry or upset. Therefore, the most appropriate interpretation of the sentence is: "The manager became very angry when he was presented with a huge estimate for the new project."

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.
Her reproaches cut him to the quick. This means that he

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The sentence states that "her reproaches cut him to the quick." This means that the person was deeply hurt by what was said to them. To "cut to the quick" is an idiomatic expression that means to deeply wound or hurt someone's feelings. Therefore, the most appropriate interpretation of the sentence is: "He was deeply hurt by her reproaches."

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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The best option to fill the gap numbered 92 in the passage is "bustle". This is because the phrase "usual hustle and" is mentioned in the sentence, which indicates that the missing word should be a synonym of "hustle". "Bustle" means a busy and noisy activity, which fits well in the context of the sentence. Option A, "struggle", means to try hard to do something difficult and is not appropriate in this context. Option C, "juggle", means to keep several things in the air at the same time, which is not relevant here. Option D, "tussle", means a physical fight or struggle, which does not fit the context of the sentence.

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.
Answer all the question:
The school authorities expected the contributions to be ..............rather than compulsory

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The word "compulsory" implies that something is required or mandatory, so the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning would be "voluntary," which means something that is done willingly or without pressure. Therefore, the answer is option B - voluntary. The sentence would then read: "The school authorities expected the contributions to be voluntary rather than compulsory."

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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The word that best completes the gap in question 99 is "exorbitant". This is because the sentence talks about the increased fares of the few available buses due to the persistent fuel scarcity. The word "exorbitant" means unreasonably high, which accurately describes the situation of the fares being increased by 100 to 500 percent. Options B, C, and D (moderate, exquisite, and fair) do not accurately describe the situation and would not fit in the sentence.

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.
I brought my ........today

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The answer is "very first green party dress". This option is the most grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning. The adjective "very" emphasizes that this is the original or earliest dress, while "first" indicates that there may be others that come after it. The color "green" and the occasion "party" provide additional details about the dress.

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.
The new student made a good impression.............. the rest of the class

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The best option to complete the sentence "The new student made a good impression.............. the rest of the class" is "on." The preposition "on" is used to indicate the effect that something or someone has on another person or thing. In this sentence, the phrase "made a good impression on" implies that the new student created a favorable opinion or feeling among the rest of the class. Therefore, "on" is the most appropriate preposition to complete the sentence.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I could not attend the meeting, so I asked my sister to stand.....for me

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The correct option is "in". When you ask someone to stand in for you, it means you want them to take your place or act on your behalf in your absence.

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.
He is Mr. Bello's son.........?

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "isn't he." This is because the sentence is a statement that talks about a person, and the appropriate tag question to use is "isn't he," which is asking for confirmation of the information provided in the statement.

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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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.
You are......for having that painful experience

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The correct answer is "none the worse." This expression is often used to indicate that a situation or experience has not worsened despite a certain event or action. In this case, the speaker is asking whether the person is worse off for having had a painful experience.

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.
Nonso's father gave him a free hand to run the family business.This means that his father

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "Nonso's father gave him a free hand to run the family business" is that Nonso's father allowed him to make his own decisions. This sentence means that Nonso's father gave him complete autonomy and authority to manage and make decisions about the family business without interference or control. The phrase "free hand" implies that Nonso has the freedom to act as he sees fit without any constraints or restrictions. Therefore, option b) allowed him to make his own decisions is the best interpretation for this sentence.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I was advised to open a..........account with the bank if I wanted to pay in cheques

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The best word that completes the sentence is "current". This is because a current account is a type of bank account that is mainly used for everyday transactions such as paying in cheques and withdrawing cash. Unlike savings accounts, current accounts allow you to withdraw money as many times as you want, and may come with additional features such as overdraft facilities. Therefore, opening a current account is the most suitable option if you want to pay in cheques.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
After much debate on the controversial issue, the meeting was............till the next morning.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "adjourned". To adjourn a meeting means to postpone it to a later time or date. Therefore, after much debate on the controversial issue, the meeting was adjourned till the next morning. The other options are not appropriate in this context as they do not convey the same meaning as "adjourned".

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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The most appropriate option to fill the gap numbered 94 is "queue". The sentence talks about long lines of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy fuel from idle people. The word "queue" means a line or sequence of people or vehicles waiting their turn. Hence, option C - filling station - is the place where people usually wait in queues to buy fuel.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Mr. Preye is a stern father.

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The sentence describes Mr. Preye as a "stern father." Stern is used to describe someone who is serious and strict, especially in an authoritarian way. Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning to stern is "strict."

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.
Adaku and Udoka were curious........who was coming to see their father.

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The correct option that best completes the sentence is "about". "Curious about" means having a strong desire to know or learn something. Therefore, the sentence "Adaku and Udoka were curious about who was coming to see their father" means that Adaku and Udoka were very interested in knowing who was coming to see their father.

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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The best option to fill the gap numbered 83 is "accident". This is because the sentence is referring to Jide's driving history and how he had not been involved in any accidents during the period. The other options, such as "incident", "event", or "quarrel" do not fit the context of the sentence and do not make sense. Therefore, "accident" is the correct choice.

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.
Moji says she is better at Maths..........

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The best option to complete the sentence "Moji says she is better at Maths.........." is "than I am." The comparative form "than" is used to show that one thing is more or less than another. In this sentence, the comparative form "than" is needed to compare Moji's proficiency in Maths to someone else. Therefore, the correct option is "than I am" because it shows the comparison between Moji and the speaker. Hence, "than I am" is the most appropriate phrase to complete the sentence.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
My first son is an unusually audacious boy

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The underlined word "audacious" means showing a willingness to take bold risks or showing confidence or courage. Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning to "audacious" is "daring" (option A).

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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In the given passage, Jide needs to renew his car insurance, and when he consulted Mr. Olumide for advice, he was advised to go for a yearly premium rather than a comprehensive policy. Therefore, the best option to complete the gap numbered 79 would be "yearly premium" (option B).

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.
The members of the Association were just rounding......their discussion when the police arrived

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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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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The best option to fill the gap in question number 96 is "available." The sentence mentions that car owners used the few buses available. The word "available" means that something is present and able to be used or accessed. Therefore, it is the most appropriate word to complete the sentence.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Mary Onyali won the race by a hair's breadth. This means that Mary won

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The interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence "Mary Onyali won the race by a hair's breadth" is "narrowly". This means that Mary won the race by a very small margin, indicating that the race was very close and could have been won by someone else if they had been slightly faster.

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.
It is cold comfort to tell a hungry man that starvation improves health. This means that telling a hungry man this is

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "It is cold comfort to tell a hungry man that starvation improves health" is that telling a hungry man this is unhelpful. This sentence means that it is not comforting at all to tell a hungry person that starving themselves is good for their health. The phrase "cold comfort" implies that the supposed comfort being offered is not actually helpful or reassuring. In fact, it is the opposite because starvation can lead to malnutrition and other health problems. Therefore, option c) unhelpful is the best interpretation for this sentence.

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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The best option to fill the gap numbered 98 in the given passage is "passengers". The sentence is talking about the increased fares of buses due to the fuel scarcity in the country. The sentence is saying that though it can be very annoying, passengers should not blame the drivers for the high fares because they (the drivers) had to pay a high price to buy fuel at the market. Hence, the correct option is "passengers" as they are the ones who might blame the drivers for high fares.

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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In question 77, the best option to complete the gap is "insurance broker". This is because the context of the passage is about renewing car insurance and Mr. Olumide had explained the merits and demerits of different types of insurance covers. An insurance broker is a professional who provides advice on insurance and helps individuals or businesses to obtain insurance policies that suit their needs.

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.
Answer all the question:
Taiwo's flamboyance and Kehinde's.....often keep people wondering if they are really twins.

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The sentence describes Taiwo as flamboyant, which means he is showy and extravagant, and Kehinde as having a certain quality that keeps people wondering if they are twins. To find a word opposite in meaning to flamboyance and which will correctly fill the gap, we need to consider which of the options describes a characteristic that is opposite to flamboyance. The opposite of flamboyance is modesty, which means being unassuming, humble and not wanting to attract attention. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

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 girl went scot-free even though she started the fight. This means that the girl was

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "The girl went scot-free even though she started the fight" is that the girl was unpunished. This sentence means that despite the fact that the girl initiated the fight, she was not held responsible or punished for her actions. The phrase "scot-free" means that she was able to escape punishment or consequence, and this implies that she was not held accountable for her actions. Therefore, option b) unpunished is the best interpretation for this sentence.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The civilian head of state was........in a military coup détat

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The word that best completes the sentence is "ousted." The sentence talks about the civilian head of state being removed from power through a military coup d'état, and "ousted" means to remove someone from a position of power or authority, especially forcefully or suddenly. Therefore, it fits the context of the sentence.

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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The best option to complete the gap numbered 85 in the passage is A) collision. The sentence states that Jide's friend Jackson was involved in a(n) -85- with a truck, and the word that would best fit the context of the sentence is "collision". A collision refers to an accident where two or more objects or vehicles collide with each other. Option A) collision is the most appropriate word to fill the gap in the sentence, as it conveys the idea of a serious accident that resulted in damage to Jackson's car. Option B) collusion, on the other hand, refers to secret or illegal cooperation between two parties, which is not relevant to the context of the sentence. Option C) contact, while it could refer to an accident between two vehicles, does not convey the severity of the accident that occurred. Option D) confrontation is also not appropriate, as it refers to a conflict or disagreement between two parties, which is not the case in the sentence. Therefore, the best option to complete the gap numbered 85 is A) collision.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The plaintiff was dissatisfied with the decision of the court

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The word "plaintiff" refers to a person who brings a case against another in a court of law. Therefore, the word nearest in meaning to "plaintiff" is "complainant", which refers to a person who makes a formal complaint, usually to the authorities. Hence, the correct answer is option C, "complainant".

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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The missing word in the sentence is related to the amount paid by passengers who use the few available buses during the fuel scarcity. The word that best completes the gap is 'fares' (option C), as it refers to the amount of money paid by passengers to use public transportation services. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I have never................humiliated in my life.

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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Bukola has an infectious smile. This means that Bukola

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The interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence "Bukola has an infectious smile" is: "makes others smile when she smiles". This means that Bukola has a smile that is so cheerful and contagious that it can make others smile as well.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The judge was incorruptible.

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The word nearest in meaning to "incorruptible" is "honest". This is because "incorruptible" means not susceptible to bribery or influence, and is often used to describe someone who is honest and can't be swayed to do something immoral or unethical for personal gain.

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.
Audu was certainly born with a silver spoon in his mouth.This means that

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "Audu was certainly born with a silver spoon in his mouth" is that he was born into a rich family. This idiom "born with a silver spoon in his mouth" means that a person was born into a wealthy or privileged family and has had advantages and opportunities as a result.

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.
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Musa is very frugal whereas his friend Audu is ........

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The word "frugal" means being economical and avoiding waste, so the word that is opposite in meaning is the one that conveys the idea of spending money excessively without much care. Among the options given, "miserly" and "extravagant" can be considered opposite to "frugal." However, "miserly" is not appropriate in this context because it means being unwilling to spend money even when necessary, which is not the same as being frugal. Therefore, the correct answer is "extravagant," which means spending more money than is necessary or wise. In this case, Musa is careful with money while his friend Audu is not and spends money excessively.

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.
Answer all the question:
We were asked to reach a compromise and not start another.............

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The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence is "controversy". The sentence suggests that there was a situation where the parties involved were asked to reach a compromise instead of starting another controversy. Controversy refers to a prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion that often involves a lot of people. Therefore, compromise, which means an agreement between two parties reached by mutual concession, is the opposite of controversy.

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.
Since we were not given all the things we requested, we should.......with what we have

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The correct option is "make do." This phrase means to manage with the limited resources available to make the best of a difficult situation. In this context, it means that since we did not receive everything we asked for, we should make do with what we have and try to make the most of it.

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.
Answer all the question:
The leader of the delegation was commended for the manner in which he handled the matter, while their hosts were.........

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The underlined word is "commended," which means to be praised or approved of. The opposite of this would be a word with a negative connotation, indicating disapproval or criticism. Among the options given, the word that best fits this description is "criticized," which means to express disapproval or find fault with. Therefore, the correct answer is: - criticized In the sentence, the leader of the delegation was praised for his handling of the matter, while their hosts were criticized for their actions.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The criminal was incarcerated.

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The word "incarcerated" means to be imprisoned or confined. Therefore, the word closest in meaning is "imprisoned."

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.
He..........the scene before the accident occurred.

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The sentence is in the past tense and it describes an action that happened before another action in the past. Therefore, the correct option is "had left". "Had left" is in the past perfect tense which is used to describe an action that was completed before another past action.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Amina often makes derogatory remarks about her husband.

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The word "derogatory" means showing a critical or disrespectful attitude towards someone or something. Among the options provided, the word that is nearest in meaning to "derogatory" is "belittling", which means to speak or act in a way that makes someone or something seem unimportant. Therefore, the correct answer is option B, "belittling".

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.
Olumide initially disliked Mathematics, but.........time he began to like it

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The best option to complete the sentence "Olumide initially disliked Mathematics, but.........time he began to like it" is "with." The phrase "with time" means gradually over a period of time, or as time passes. In the sentence, "with" is used to show that Olumide's dislike for Mathematics changed gradually over time and he began to like it eventually. Therefore, "with" is the most appropriate word to complete the sentence. Hence, the correct option is "with."

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.
He is a dare-devil; I really....be surprised that he has escaped

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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The secretary's vote of thanks did not ring true. This means that the vote of thanks was

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This sentence is an idiomatic expression that means the secretary's vote of thanks was insincere or not genuine. The phrase "ring true" implies that something is believable or genuine, and in this context, it suggests that the speaker believes the secretary's words of appreciation were not sincere. Therefore, the correct interpretation of the sentence is that the vote of thanks was not sincere.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The Manager soon found out that my sister was a competent typist

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The sentence describes the Manager discovering that the speaker's sister is a "competent typist." Competent means having the necessary ability or skills to do something well. Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning to competent is "capable." Therefore, the correct answer is: "The Manager soon found out that my sister was a capable typist."

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.
The teacher told the pupils to commit the poem.........memory

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The most suitable option to complete the sentence is "to". When we commit something "to memory," it means we memorize it or remember it. Therefore, the teacher instructed the pupils to memorize the poem.

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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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.
Answer all the question:
Okon's business is flourishing while his father's is...........

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The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word "flourishing" is "declining." Among the options provided, "declining" is the word that also correctly fills the gap in the sentence. This is because "flourishing" means to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, while "declining" means to decrease or become weaker. Therefore, if Okon's business is flourishing, it is growing and doing well, while if his father's business is declining, it is decreasing or becoming weaker.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The accused stated ..........that he was innocent of the crime

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The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "unequivocally." This is because the word means "in a clear and unambiguous manner," which best fits the context of the sentence. The accused is stating very clearly that he is innocent of the crime. The other options, such as "feebly" and "ashamedly," suggest a lack of conviction or guilt, which does not fit the context of the sentence. "Excitedly" also does not fit the context of the sentence, as it suggests a positive emotion, which is not appropriate in this context.

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.
Answer all the question:
The manager who was sacked last month has been

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The word "sacked" in the sentence means the manager was fired or dismissed from his job. The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "sacked" is "reinstated," which means to restore someone to a former position or job. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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.
It is...........this background that we can understand the issues clearly.

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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.
The judge says that no one is ..........the law

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The correct answer is "above." In this context, "above" means superior to or exempt from. The sentence suggests that the judge is emphasizing the idea that the law is above everyone, and that no one is exempt or superior to it.

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.
The principal hoped that he..........to help the students

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The correct option is "would be able". The sentence is in the past tense, and the principal is expressing a hope for something in the future. "Would" is the past tense of "will", which is often used to express future possibility or likelihood. Therefore, the principal hoped that he "would be able" to help the students.

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.
The lecturer arrived exactly...........time to give the talk

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The ...........programme against childhood diseases has ended.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "immunization." This is because immunization is the process of protecting a person from a disease by administering a vaccine. Vaccines stimulate the body's immune system to recognize and fight specific diseases, and this is achieved through the administration of injections. The programme against childhood diseases is likely a vaccination programme that has now come to an end.

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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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.
.............is not goog for children

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The word or group of words that best completes the sentence is "Skipping breakfast". This is because the sentence talks about something that is not good for children, and skipping breakfast is a common habit that is not healthy for children. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and skipping it can lead to several health issues like low blood sugar, poor concentration, and decreased energy levels, among others. The other options, "To have skipped breakfast", "Skip breakfast", and "To have been skipping breakfast", are all related to the act of skipping breakfast, but they are not as direct and clear as "Skipping breakfast" in expressing that it is not good for children.

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.
Many people do not .......their religious professions.

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The best option to complete the sentence is "live by" (option A). The phrase "live by" means to follow or adhere to a certain set of principles or beliefs. In this context, the sentence is saying that many people do not follow or adhere to the principles or beliefs of their religious professions.

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.
Could I borrow...........cash please?

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The correct answer is "a little." The word "cash" is a non-countable noun, which means it cannot be counted as individual units. Therefore, we cannot use "few" or "a few" because they are used to describe countable nouns. "Much" is also not correct because it is used to describe a large quantity of uncountable nouns, and borrowing a large amount of cash might be considered impolite. "A little" is the appropriate phrase to use because it implies a small amount and is polite.

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.
Although he was not born in Yorubaland,........

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The correct answer is "but he can speak the language." The sentence suggests that despite the fact that he was not born in Yorubaland, he is able to speak the Yoruba language. The use of the word "although" at the beginning of the sentence sets up a contrast between his birthplace and his language ability, which is resolved by the phrase "but he can speak the language."

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.
The manager is leaving the company to ......a new appointment elsewhere

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The best option to complete the sentence "The manager is leaving the company to ......a new appointment elsewhere" is "take up." The phrasal verb "take up" means to start a new job or activity, which fits well in the context of the sentence. In this sentence, the manager is leaving the current company to start a new job somewhere else, which makes "take up" the most appropriate phrasal verb to complete the sentence. Therefore, "take up" is the correct answer.

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.
Answer all the question:
You should be ......so as not to be caught unawares

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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.
For such a serious offence, Etim was lucky to .......with a fine.

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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
You must be speaking with your tongue in your cheek. This means that you

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The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "You must be speaking with your tongue in your cheek" is "you don't mean what you are saying". This is an idiomatic expression that means the speaker is being sarcastic or insincere. The phrase "tongue in cheek" means that the speaker is not being serious and is not expressing their true feelings or opinions. Therefore, this sentence implies that the speaker is being ironic or humorous and is not actually saying what they appear to be saying.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The company distributed gifts to its staff as an ,............. to hard work`

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The best word that completes the sentence is "incentive." An incentive is something that motivates or encourages someone to do something, in this case, the company is offering gifts to its staff to motivate or encourage them to work hard.

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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The best option to complete the gap in question 90 is "scarcity". This is because the passage is describing a situation where there is a lack of fuel in the country, which has resulted in a paralysis of life, especially in the cities. The word "scarcity" means a shortage or insufficiency of something, which accurately describes the situation described in the passage. The other options - "paucity", "withdrawal", and "subsidy" - do not accurately describe the situation of a lack of fuel.

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.
..........we waited, Ayo read the letter over again

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The best option to complete the sentence is "While". This is because "while" is a conjunction that is used to introduce a subordinate clause that shows contrast or a different action happening at the same time as another action in the main clause. In this case, the subordinate clause "Ayo read the letter over again" shows a different action happening at the same time as the main clause "we waited".

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.
This engine is.........that one

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The correct option is (3) "superior to". The word "superior" is used to compare two things and means better, higher in quality or greater in excellence. The correct comparative form of superior is "superior to", which means better than or greater than. The options (1) and (2) are incorrect because "than" should not be used with "superior". is also incorrect because "more superior" is redundant, as "superior" already implies a higher degree of excellence.

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.
Nigerians will have ............to blame for withdrawing from the competition at the last minute

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The best option to complete the sentence is "themselves." This is because the sentence is in the future tense, and it suggests that Nigerians will withdraw from a competition at the last minute. Since the action of withdrawing is being done by Nigerians, they are the ones to take responsibility for their actions, and thus, they will have themselves to blame.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctor's .................was that the patient was suffering from cancer.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "diagnosis." A diagnosis is a conclusion that is reached after examining someone's symptoms or medical condition. So in this sentence, the doctor's conclusion was that the patient was suffering from cancer, which is the diagnosis.

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.
I tendered for that contract, but my application.......

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The best option to complete the sentence is "fell through." This means that the application was not successful, and the contract was not awarded to the person.

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.
This is Bisi's handwriting; there......be no argument about it

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The word that best completes the sentence is "can". This is because the sentence talks about Bisi's handwriting, which is a fact that is certain and undeniable. The word "can" is used to express ability or possibility, and in this context, it means that there is no doubt that the handwriting belongs to Bisi. The other options, "will", "may", and "might", do not accurately convey the certainty of the fact and would not fit in the sentence.

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.
I expect everybody to respect..........

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The correct option is "oneself". This is because "everybody" is an indefinite pronoun that refers to each person individually, and in this context, it is referring to each person's own self. Therefore, the pronoun that reflects this is "oneself".

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.
The cloth is .....bright for my liking

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Answer: too. Explanation: The sentence expresses dissatisfaction with the brightness of the cloth. The word "too" is used to indicate excessiveness, and in this context, it means that the brightness is beyond what the speaker considers acceptable.

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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The word that best completes the gap in question number 88 is "agents." In the context of the passage, the need for "insurance agents" is highlighted to educate prospective clients on the benefits of insurance. Insurance agents are licensed professionals who sell insurance policies and provide guidance to clients on selecting suitable policies based on their needs. Therefore, option A, "agents," is the correct answer.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
By the time they arrive, we ............the work

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The word or group of words that best completes the sentence is "shall have finished". This is because the sentence talks about an action that will be completed in the future before a certain time, and the future perfect tense is used to express this. "Shall have finished" is the correct form of the future perfect tense for the pronoun "we". The other options, "could have finished", "will finish", and "have finished", are not correct in this context. "Could have finished" is the past conditional tense and is not appropriate for a future event. "Will finish" is the simple future tense and does not express the completion of the work before a certain time. "Have finished" is the present perfect tense and does not express a future event.

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.
Answer all the question:
He was promoted for his efficiency while his colleague was demoted for..........

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The underlined word in the sentence is "efficiency," which means the ability to do something well with minimum waste of time or effort. The opposite of efficiency is incompetence, which means the inability to do something well. Therefore, the correct answer is option C, "incompetence."

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.
The officer.............that he was not supposed to talk to the press on the matter

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The best option that completes the sentence is "should have known". This is because the sentence is in the past tense, and the use of "should have known" indicates that the officer had a duty or obligation to not talk to the press on the matter, but he did not fulfill that duty.

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The pastor addressed his..............in a sonorous voice

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The word that best completes the sentence is "congregation". A congregation is a group of people who come together for religious worship or other religious activities, and it is commonly used to refer to the members of a church who attend a service or ceremony. In this context, the pastor is addressing his congregation, which is the group of people who are present to listen to him. The other options, such as "audience", "masses", and "spectators", do not specifically refer to a religious gathering or a group of people who are attending a religious service.

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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The best option to complete the gap is "insured" because it fits the context of the passage which is talking about car insurance. The sentence is saying that Jackson could not make any claim for insurance, which implies that he did not have car insurance. Therefore, the correct answer is "insured."

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.
Janet could not attend the party because she......with the flu over the weekend.

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The best word to complete the sentence is "came down". This is because "came down" is an idiom used to mean that someone has become ill. Therefore, the sentence means that Janet could not attend the party because she became ill with the flu over the weekend. The other options do not convey the same meaning as "came down" in this context.

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.
You will help me with my assignment,...............?

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many African leaders try to cling.........to power

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The best word that completes the sentence is "tenaciously." Clinging tenaciously to power means holding onto power with determination, persistence, and a strong will. It implies a reluctance to relinquish power or control even in the face of opposition or adverse circumstances.

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.
Answer all the question:
People enjoy stories with ........settings rather than those with far-fetched backgrounds

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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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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The best option to fill the gap numbered 100 is "black market". This is because the context of the passage suggests that the fuel shortage has led to an increase in fuel prices, and the drivers of the few available buses have increased their fares by 100 to 500 percent. The phrase "pay through the nose" also implies that the drivers are paying exorbitant prices for fuel, likely on the black market, where fuel is sold illegally at high prices. Therefore, the correct option is letter B, "black market".

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.
The proposer's argument was.....convincing than that of his opponent

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The correct option is "much more." In the sentence, we are comparing the level of convincingness between the proposer's argument and that of his opponent. To show that one thing is higher or lower than the other, we use "much more" or "much less." Therefore, the most appropriate option is "much more."

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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In question 80, the best option to fill the gap is "third party". The sentence suggests that Mr. Olumide advised Jide to buy a type of car insurance cover, and carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, with one being far more expensive than the other. The options provided are "second rate", "first party", "third party", and "third rate". Among the options, "third party" is the most suitable because it is a type of car insurance cover that covers damages caused to a third party's property or injuries caused to a third party in case of an accident. This type of insurance is usually less expensive than the others, which fits the context of the sentence where one type of cover is said to be far more expensive than the other.

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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The missing word in the sentence is related to the idea of "buying non-existent fuel". Therefore, the correct option is B, "pumps", which refers to the machines that dispense fuel at petrol stations. The sentence implies that people are waiting in line at the petrol pumps to buy fuel that is not available due to fuel scarcity.

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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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.
....................a new teacher, she does not know much about the behaviour of the students

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The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "Being". The sentence is in the present tense and requires a present participle to form a present continuous tense. The phrase "she does not know much about the behaviour of the students" suggests that the speaker is describing a current situation. The word "being" is a present participle that can be used to form a present continuous tense, and it makes sense in the sentence as it suggests that the lack of knowledge is due to the teacher's newness to the school or the students. The other options, "Having been," "Been," and "Having being," do not form a correct present continuous tense and do not fit well in the sentence. Therefore, option A) "Being" is the best word to complete the sentence.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The businessman anticipated the collapse of the bank

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The word "anticipated" in the sentence means that the businessman expected or foresaw the collapse of the bank. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word is "foresaw" (option C).

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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In question 84, the sentence "Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck" suggests that Jackson's car was damaged beyond repair. The term that best completes the gap is "write-off" (option D). "Write-off" is a term used to describe an item of property that is declared as a total loss and is no longer usable or repairable.

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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The best option to fill the gap numbered 86 is "damages" (option C). This is because the context of the sentence suggests that Jackson's car was completely destroyed in an accident with a truck, which means he suffered some form of loss or harm that could be compensated for through an insurance claim. The word "damages" refers to the compensation awarded to a person who has suffered loss or harm as a result of someone else's actions, and in this case, Jackson could not make any claim for damages because he was not insured. The other options - "damage", "repair", and "improvement" - do not fit the context of the sentence and do not accurately convey the idea of compensation for loss or harm.

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.
Jide bought his car last year and now there is the need to renew the -76-. The first time he went to Mr. Olumide, the -77-, he was advised to -78- a -79- rather than a -80- cover. Mr. Olumide had carefully explained the merits and demerits of both types, which included the fact that one was far more -81- than the other.
Now Jide has cause to smile because of his entitlement to a no-claim -82- Being a careful owner-driver, he had not been involved in any -83- during the period. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for his friend, Jackson, whose car was a total -84- after a -85- with a truck. He could not even make any claim for -86-, because he was not -87- at all Jackson's experience clearly points to the need for insurance -88- to educate prospective -89- on the benefits of insurance.
The persistent fuel -90- in the country paralysed all aspects of life especially in the cities. The streets were often -91- of the usual hustle and -92- that characterized city life. A visitor might erroneously think it was a public holiday, until he came near a -93-. There he would find long -94- of haphazardly parked vehicles waiting to buy the non-existent fuel from the idle -95-.
Another look at the bus stops would reveal groups of people anxiously trying to get to their places of work. Even car owners used the few -96- buses, the drivers of which had increased the -97- by anything from 100 to 500 percent.
Though this could be very annoying, -98- should not blame the drivers for the -99- rates because the drivers had to pay through the nose to procure fuel at the -100-.

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The word that best completes the gap numbered 76 is "insurance policy". The sentence talks about Jide's need to renew something related to his car, and the best option from the given choices that relates to car ownership and renewal is "insurance policy." The context of the passage supports this as it later mentions Jide's entitlement to a no-claim bonus due to his careful driving, which is a benefit provided by insurance policies.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
At the inception of his administration, the Governor was very popular.

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The word "inception" means the beginning of something. Therefore, the word nearest in meaning to "inception" is "beginning".

The last nation-wide strike by secondary school teachers affected your school adversely. Write a letter to the Minister of Education suggesting at least three ways of preventing future strike actions.

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Write a letter to your father who has been on a long course abroad, telling him how the family has been faring in his absence.

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Write a story, real or imagined, which illustrates the saying "Make hay while the sun shines."

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 Write an article for publication in a cultural magazine on the advantages and disadvantages of the extended family system.

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Read the following passage carefully and answer, in your own words as far as possible, the question that follows.

      Poverty! Can anyone who has not really been poor know what poverty is? I really doubt it. How can anyone who enjoys three square meals a day explain what poverty means? Indeed can someone who has two full meals a day claim to know poverty? Perhaps, one begins to grasp the full meaning of poverty when one struggles really hard to have one miserable meal in twenty-four hours. Poverty and hunger are cousins, the former always dragging along the latter wherever he chooses to go.

      If you were wearing a suit, or a complete traditional attire, and you look naturally rotund in your apparel, you cannot understand what poverty entails. Nor can you have a true feel of poverty if you have some good shirts and pairs of trousers, never mind that all these are casual wear. Indeed, if you can change one dress into another, and these are all you can boast of, you are not really poor. A person begins to have a true feel of what poverty means when, apart from the tattered clothes on his body, he doesn’t have any other; not even calico to keep away the cold at night.

      Let us face it, can anyone who has never slept outside, in the open, appreciate the full, harsh import of homelessness? Yet that is what real, naked poverty is. He who can lay claim to a house, however humble, cannot claim to be poor. Indeed, if he can afford to rent a flat, or a room in town or city, without the landlord having cause to eject him, he cannot honestly claim to be poor. The really poor man has no roof over his head, and this is why you find him under a bridge, in a tent or simply in the vast open air. 

      But that is hardly all. The poor man faces the world as a hopeless underdog. In every bargain, every discussion, every event involving him and others, the poor man is constantly reminded of his failure in life. Nobody listens attentively when he makes a point, nobody accepts that his opinion merits consideration. So in most cases, he learns to accept that he has neither wisdom nor opinion.

      The pauper’s lot naturally rubs off on his child who is subject not only to hunger of the body but also of the mind. The pauper lacks the resources to send his child to school. And even in communities where education is free, the pauper’s child still faces an uphill task because the hunger of the body impedes the proper nourishment of the mind. Denied access to modern communications media, the poor child has very little opportunity to understand the concepts taught him. His mind is rocky soil on which the teacher’s seeds cannot easily germinate. Thus embattled at home and then at school, the pauper’s child soon has very little option but to drop out of school. 
      That is still not all. Weakened by hunger, embattled by cold and exposure to the elements, feeding on poor water and poor food, the pauper is an easy target for diseases. This is precisely why the poorest countries have the shortest life expectancy while the longest life expectancy are recorded among the richest countries. Poverty is really a disease that shortens life! 
 
(a)In six sentences, one for each, summarize the problems of the poor man. 

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

      Bitrus, a middle-aged man, was speeding along the hot tarmac one afternoon, oblivious of the countryside. By his side, reading a magazine was his first son, a twenty-year old university computer science student. On the man’s mind was the contract he was pursuing in the capital city. It was worth several million dollars. Although he had handled bigger contracts before, Bitrus was preoccupied with this new challenge, his mind far away from the road before him. His son was also buried in the magazine he was reading. So neither saw the goat crossing the road early enough. Like automation, Bitrus jammed on the brakes. In a flash, there was a skid and a somersault. The villagers worked for almost an hour on the huge Mercedes before rescuing the two. 
      There, in the casualty ward, the duo lay on the stretchers. Bitrus was soon in a fairly stable, but anybody would know that the son needed prompt specialist medical attention. The doctor was sent for, a surgeon who regularly handled such cases. Soon enough, the doctor came. The nurses heaved a sigh of relief. But then... “Oh no, I can’t handle this case. He’s my son!” Everyone was shocked. One of the nurses pleaded. “But doctor, you must do something otherwise,... “No, he’s my son. I’ll have to transfer this case.” And so tearfully, more agitated  than anybody around, the doctor hurried away to call a colleague. 
      Here was Bitrus, with multiple injuries, but not in danger. In the adjoining room was his son, still comatose. How then could a doctor come in and say, “This is my son”? Wasn’t Bitrus the father after all? Most people would reason that the doctor was truly the secret biological father. Others, reasoning hard, would conclude that the doctor was Bitrus’s father and thus was right in describing him as his son. But for how long would people continue to think that all doctors must be male? Couldn’t the doctor have simply been Mrs. Bitrus? 
(a) (i) What was the remote cause of the accident? (ii) What was the immediate cause? 
(b) What does the passage suggest about doctors’ attitude to the cases they handle? 
(c) Describe the conditions of Mr. Bitrus and his son at the hospital. 
(d) What assumption about doctors does the passage illustrate? 
(e) His son was also buried in the magazine he was reading. 
(i) What type of figurative expression is this? (ii) What is its function as it is used in the sentence? 
(f) ...that the doctor was truly the secret biological father. 
(i) What grammatical name is given to this expression? (ii) What is its function as it is used in the sentence? 
(g) For each of the following, find a word or phrase that means the same and can replace it as it is used in the passage: (i) oblivious (ii) prompt (iii) regularly (iv) pleaded (v) agitated (vi) adjoining

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You are a speaker in a debate on the topic “Civilian rule is better than military." Write your contribution for or against the motion. 

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

      In the 1960s and 1970s undergraduates did not need to apply for employment. Employees usually wooed them by depositing offers of jobs in their halls of residence for those interested to pick and choose from as soon as they finished writing their degree examinations. How things have changed! We have since “progressed” from this age of abundance in which unemployment was hardly heard of to one of economic recession and widespread unemployment. The problem is so acute that one finds unemployment even among engineers and doctors.

      What are the causes of this phenomenon? For one thing, our educational system does not train its products for self-employment. Everybody expects the government or the private sector to provide them with a job at the end of their studies. As we have now realized, the government and the private sector combined cannot create enough jobs to go round the army of graduates turned out annually by our universities. For another, many parents encourage their children to enroll in courses leading to prestigious and lucrative professions for which they may be intellectually unsuited. They end up obtaining poor degrees or none at all. Such graduates cannot compete on the job market, so they swell the ranks of the unemployable and the unemployed.

      Perhaps the most important single cause of unemployment is economic recession. During periods of boom, economic activities are generated in abundance and these make plenty of jobs available. But the reverse is the case in times of economic recession.

      There is no simple solution to the problem. Everyone in the society has a role to play here. The government has a duty to ensure that the economy is buoyant, thus providing the right environment for the creation of jobs. The educational authorities have to orientate the process of education towards the production of job creators rather than job seekers. Guidance and counseling services should be made available in all secondary institutions. Parents, too, should stop misdirecting their children into choosing careers for which they are ill-suited.

(a)(i) What was the employment situation like in the 1960s and 1970s?

(ii) What is the situation now?

(b) In what ways do the education systems, the parents and the students contribute to the unemployment situation?

(c) Mention three suggestions given in the last paragraph for solving the problem.

(d) Why does the writer enclose the word progressed (First paragraph) in quotation marks?

(e) ........for which they may be intellectually unsuited.

(i) What grammatical name is given to this expression?

(ii)What is its function as it is used in the sentence?

(f) For each of the following words, find another word or phrase that means the same and can replace it as it is used in the passage:

(i) recession

(ii) acute

(iii) army

(iv) lucrative

(v) boom

(vi) orientate

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