WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2007

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 dictator often lives..............fear of assassination

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The correct option is "in". The sentence implies that a dictator is constantly afraid of assassination attempts, and this fear becomes a part of his/her life. The preposition "in" is used to indicate the location or situation of someone or something, and in this case, it is appropriate to show that the dictator's fear of assassination is part of his/her life.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -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.
No wonder Pabi is now in the national team; he............very well since his youth.

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The best option to complete the sentence is "has been playing". The sentence is in the present perfect tense, which implies an action that started in the past and is still ongoing or has just ended. The sentence suggests that Pabi has been playing very well since his youth, which has led to his selection for the national team.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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The best option to complete the gap in question 82 is "aerial". This is because the sentence talks about owning a good and efficient transistor radio with several options, and one of these options is an aerial. An aerial is a device used for transmitting and receiving radio or television signals, which is necessary for picking up signals for the transistor radio to play programs from overseas. Therefore, option A - aerial - is the most appropriate word to fill the gap.

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 hall was virtually empty; we had expected one hundred people at the very..........

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The sentence is referring to the number of people who were expected to attend an event in a hall. The phrase "at the very" indicates that the speaker is emphasizing the extreme end of the expected range. So, the most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "least," which indicates the lowest possible number of people that were expected. Therefore, the correct option is "least."

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 police are committed to...........safety of citizens.

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The correct option is "ensuring". This is because the sentence is talking about the police's dedication or commitment to something. The verb that best fits this context is "ensuring" which means to make certain that something will happen, in this case, the safety of citizens. Therefore, the sentence can be rewritten as "The police are committed to ensuring the safety of citizens."

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.
Only two months after the honour was conferred on the Minister, his dishonesty made the Head of State ...................it.

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The most appropriate option to fill the gap and also be the opposite in meaning to "conferred" is "revoke" which means to take back or cancel. This is because the sentence suggests that the Minister was initially given an honour but his dishonesty made the Head of State change their decision and cancel the honour.

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 chief, together with his elders..........welcomed to the durbar

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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.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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The best option to fill the gap numbered 83 is "pick up". This is because the sentence talks about owning a good and efficient transistor radio with several channels, and by "picking up" the radio signal, one can easily access worthwhile programmes from overseas. "Pick off" doesn't fit in the context because it means to remove or detach something from a larger group, "collect" means to gather or accumulate things, and "turn out" means to produce or end up in a certain way. Therefore, "pick up" is the most appropriate option.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -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.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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The missing word in the sentence is related to speaking clearly, and amplifying one's voice. The option that fits the description is "microphone." A microphone is a device that converts sound waves into an electrical current, which can then be amplified and recorded or broadcasted. Therefore, the announcer would need a microphone to speak clearly into and ensure that their voice is audible to the audience.

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.
All workers are expected to be answerable ................their bosses

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The best option that completes the sentence is "to". This is because the word "answerable" means being responsible for something or being accountable to someone. In this context, it means that all workers are expected to be responsible or accountable to their bosses. Therefore, the most appropriate preposition to use here is "to", as it shows the direction of accountability.

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 haven't seen them for a long time;..............?

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The correct option is "have you". The sentence is asking for confirmation or agreement from the listener, and the appropriate tag question to use in this case is "have you". For example, "You haven't seen them for a long time, have you?"

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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In the passage, the sentence mentions having a "good and efficient transistor radio with several -81-." The blank space indicates that the missing word is related to the radio. The options given are: A. colours B. loud-speakers C. wave-bands D. metres Among the options, the most suitable word to fill the blank space is "wave-bands." The word "wave-bands" refers to the different frequency ranges that radio signals can use. Having a radio with several wave-bands means that one can tune in to different stations from different regions or countries. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Nora's goal was to become a doctor.

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The word that is nearest in meaning to "goal" in the sentence is "ambition." This is because "ambition" refers to a strong desire or determination to achieve something, especially something that requires hard work and dedication, which accurately describes Nora's desire to become a doctor.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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The best option to fill the gap numbered 87 in the passage is 'accommodation'. This is because the sentence talks about Sally and Jake having to share the same house due to difficulties. The word 'accommodation' is a more general term that can refer to any kind of living arrangement, whether it is a house, apartment, or any other type of dwelling. Therefore, it is the most appropriate option to complete the sentence in a comprehensive and understandable way.

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.
Co-operating with teachers promotes learning, it does not help to be........................

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The most appropriate word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "co-operating" and correctly fills the gap is "confrontational." Co-operating means working together, while confrontational means tending to be hostile or argumentative. Therefore, if one is co-operating with teachers, they are not confrontational, which means argumentative, hostile or aggressive.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
It is not right for you to insult your parents; you will just.............trouble for yourself.

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Answer: The correct option is A, "invite." Explanation: The sentence is conveying the message that insulting one's parents is not appropriate, and doing so will lead to trouble for oneself. The word "invite" means "to ask or request (someone) to go somewhere or do something," and it fits well in the context of the sentence. Insulting one's parents can invite trouble for oneself. The other options, "increase," "create," and "produce," do not convey the same meaning as "invite" in the given context.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
This land is very dry; we have to.....................the plants

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The word that best completes the sentence is "water". This is because the sentence implies that the plants need to be hydrated or moistened, and the most appropriate way to do this is by watering them. The other options (wet, sprinkle, and shower) can also be used to moisten plants, but they do not convey the same level of specificity and effectiveness as the word "water".

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.
Most governments sink large sums of money.............developing their countries.

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "into". Explanation: The phrasal verb "sink into" means to invest a large amount of money into something with no hope of recovering it. In the context of the sentence, the word "sink" is used in this sense, implying that the governments invest a large amount of money into developing their countries. Therefore, the correct option is "into".

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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The best option to fill the gap in question numbered 99 above is "gifts". In a grand celebration, friends and relatives usually give gifts to the newly-wed couple as a way of congratulating them and wishing them well in their new life together. Therefore, "gifts" makes the most sense in this context. The other options such as "prizes", "valuables", and "offerings" do not fit the context as well and do not convey the same meaning as "gifts".

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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The blank space in question 76 is referring to the increasing popularity of television, and the sentence says "with ___ designed to reach a wide viewing ___". Therefore, the most suitable option to fill the blank space would be "programmes", as television broadcasts various programs/shows to reach a wide audience. Option B, "programmes", 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 don't believe Banjul is far from here; it must be ten kilometers,...................

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The correct option is "more or less." This phrase is used to indicate that something is approximately true or accurate. In this case, the speaker believes that Banjul is about ten kilometers away, but acknowledges that their estimate may not be exact.

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 did not have enough room so daddy turned the garage...........an additional bedroom

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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.
The delegates found it better to resort to consultation rather than...............

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The word "rather than" indicates that the missing word should be opposite in meaning to "conflict" or "confrontation," which are words indicating disagreement or opposition. "Reconciliation" is also not an opposite in meaning to these words, as it refers to the act of resolving conflicts or differences. Therefore, the correct answer is "consent," which means to give permission or agreement. In this context, it means that the delegates preferred to reach an agreement through consultation rather than forceful opposition or conflict.

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 never knew I could be so fast...........I entered the competition.

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The correct answer is "until". "Until" is used to indicate the time up to which a particular situation or event will occur. In this context, it means that the person never knew they could be so fast until they entered the competition.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The meeting of the warring factions ended on a ..............note

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The correct answer is "conciliatory". The sentence suggests that the meeting between the warring factions ended on a positive and reconciliatory note. The word "conciliatory" means tending to reconcile or bring into agreement, which fits the context of the sentence. The other options do not convey the same meaning as "conciliatory".

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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The missing word in the sentence is related to the broadcasting of important international events all over the world. The best option that fits in the blank is "transmitted", as it means to send or broadcast something over a distance. The sentence is referring to events being broadcasted via satellite, so "transmitted" is the most appropriate word to use 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.
John and James are good friends; they are very fond of............

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The correct answer is "each other". The sentence indicates that John and James have a close friendship, and the phrase "fond of" implies that they have positive feelings towards each other. "Themselves" refers to the individuals separately, while "one and another" is not a grammatically correct phrase. "Them" is not specific enough and could refer to other people or objects.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The Minister abridged his speech since he had to leave early.

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In the sentence, the word "abridged" means "shortened" because the Minister had to leave early, and therefore had to make the speech shorter than originally planned. So, the correct option is A, "shortened".

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Now that Michael has become rich, Nancy has begun to make much of him. This means that Nancy

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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.
I am quite sure that I did not see............in the classroom last night

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The hungry refugees had to queue for their.............`

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The word that best completes the sentence is "supplies". This is because the sentence is talking about the refugees being hungry and having to queue. It implies that they were waiting for something to be given to them. "Supplies" refers to things that are provided to people, such as food, water, or other essential items. Therefore, the refugees were likely waiting in line to receive supplies.

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 may hate Mathematics but you must stick............ it if you intend to study Physics

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The correct answer is "to". The sentence means that although someone may not like mathematics, it is still necessary to persevere and continue studying it if they want to be successful in physics. The phrasal verb "stick to" means to continue doing something even if it is difficult or unpleasant. In this context, the sentence means that one should continue studying mathematics, even if they don't like it, in order to achieve their desired goal of studying physics.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Problems in the city have multiplied with the ...........of people from the rural areas

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The correct answer is B, influx. In this sentence, the word "influx" means a large number of people or things coming to a place, and it fits perfectly in the sentence because it refers to the increase in the number of people from the rural areas moving to the city and causing problems. The other options do not fit the sentence as well, as "entrance" refers to a way to enter a place, "intrusion" means an unwelcome arrival or interference, and "admission" means the act of allowing someone to enter a place or organization.

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 coffee is still bitter; you have not added..........sugar

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The best option to complete the sentence is "enough". This is because "enough" means an adequate amount, sufficient or appropriate. Therefore, the sentence implies that there is a need for the addition of the appropriate amount of sugar that will make the coffee sweet enough.

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.
Jumai lives in a small street............Murtala Muhammed Way

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The correct answer is "off". "Jumai lives in a small street off Murtala Muhammed Way" means that Jumai's street is located branching off from Murtala Muhammed Way.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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The missing word in the gap is related to news, which means it should be a word that describes the type of news. Among the options given, only "bulletin" can mean a brief summary of news or events. Therefore, the correct answer is "bulletin."

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.
No sooner had the thief seen the policemen..............he escaped.

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The correct answer is "than". The sentence means that the thief escaped immediately after seeing the policemen. "No sooner" is a way to express this idea, and it is always followed by "than" in a 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.
.............taxes is a civic responsibility

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "Paying." This is because "Paying" is the present participle of the verb "pay," which indicates an ongoing or continuous action. The sentence implies that paying taxes is something that people should regularly do, which aligns with the idea of civic responsibility.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The thief ran so fast that my attempt to get him was in......

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The word that best completes the sentence is "vain". "Vain" means not producing the desired outcome, and in this context, it implies that the attempt to get the thief was not successful due to the thief's speed. Therefore, the correct option is: - vain: having no success; not producing a desired outcome.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
You can be sure that Sule will hold his dispute. This means that Sule will

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The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "You can be sure that Sule will hold his dispute" is that Sule will maintain that his opinion is right. This means that Sule will stick to his position and defend his argument in the dispute, regardless of the outcome.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Mr. Juma kept his class on their toes so that they might not fail the examination. This means that Mr. Juma made his pupils

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The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "Mr. Juma kept his class on their toes so that they might not fail the examination" is that Mr. Juma made his pupils work very hard to pass the examination. The phrase "kept on their toes" means to keep someone alert, active, and ready to respond to any challenge or task, which implies that Mr. Juma was motivating his students to study hard and be well-prepared for the upcoming examination so that they might not fail.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The government's efforts to improve the economy of the country rather...............it

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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 "improve". The opposite of improve is "worsen". Therefore, the correct answer is "worsen".

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The government has decided that,from next year military service will no longer be compulsory: it will be........................

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The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and will correctly fill the gap in the sentence is "optional". The sentence talks about the government's decision to make military service no longer compulsory, which means that people will have a choice whether or not to participate. Therefore, the opposite of compulsory is optional, as it implies that something is not mandatory and depends on individual choice.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
I really like working in that office; I found the..........very friendly.

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In this sentence, the blank is describing the environment or feeling of the office. The best option among the words given is "atmosphere", which means the pervading tone or mood of a place or situation. The sentence can be completed as: "I really like working in that office; I found the atmosphere very friendly."

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.
My aunt said that she would not buy me...........of those two books for school

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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
We wanted to arrive early so we decided to leave at 10 0'clock at the latest. This means that we

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The interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence "We wanted to arrive early so we decided to leave at 10 o'clock at the latest" is that "we should not leave later than 10 o'clock". This means that leaving after 10 o'clock would make it difficult or impossible to arrive at the desired time. The sentence indicates a latest time limit for departure, not an exact time or an approximate time.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -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.

I was looking forward to...........from you

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The correct answer is "hearing". The sentence is in the future tense, and "looking forward to" is an expression used to express anticipation or excitement about something in the future. The present participle form of the verb "hear" is "hearing". Therefore, the sentence should be completed with "hearing" to make grammatical sense.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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The word that best completes the gap in question number 92 is "fiancee". This is because the passage is discussing the relationship between Sally and Jake, and they have decided to get married. Before getting married, Jake took his fiancee (his intended wife) to meet his parents. The other options, such as "companion" or "partner", do not accurately reflect the nature of their relationship as they are more generic terms that could refer to any type of relationship. "Colleague" also does not make sense in this context as it typically refers to a professional relationship rather than a personal one.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Mamie complains that her husband often relegates her to the position of a housemaid.

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The word "relegates" in this context means to demote or lower someone's position. Therefore, the word or group of words nearest in meaning to "relegates" is "reduces." The sentence means that Mamie's husband often treats her like a housemaid and lowers her position to that of a servant in their home.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The employees hated him because he often abused his authority.

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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
For rescuing the boy, the policewoman was promoted for her gallantry

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The underlined word 'gallantry' refers to the quality of being brave and heroic, especially in a difficult or dangerous situation. The word that is nearest in meaning to 'gallantry' is therefore 'bravery'. Option B, 'bravery', 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.
Funke's mother prefers Jane............Ama

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The correct answer is "to." The sentence is comparing two people, Jane and Ama, and expressing a preference for one over the other. In such a comparison, the word "than" is usually used. However, in this sentence, the word "prefers" indicates that Funke's mother likes one person more than the other. Therefore, the word "to" is more appropriate as it shows that Jane is preferred over Ama.

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 impressed..............him the necessity of his going overseas.

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The correct answer is "upon". "Impressed upon" is a common phrase that means to strongly emphasize or convey the importance of something to someone. Therefore, the sentence means that the speaker emphasized to him the necessity of going overseas.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
It was callous of you to have turned down the poor man's request.

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The word 'callous' in the sentence means unfeeling or insensitive, so the word nearest in meaning to it is 'heartless'. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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The word that best completes the gap is "watched" because the passage is discussing the ability to view important international events live on television in one's home. The word "watched" accurately describes the act of viewing a live broadcast on television. The other options, "caught," "perceived," and "glimpsed," do not accurately describe the act of viewing a live broadcast and are not appropriate choices to fill the gap.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
It was so hot in the house that the boys rushed to the beach to enjoy the............

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The word that best completes the sentence is "breeze". A breeze refers to a light, refreshing wind, which is the opposite of the hot, stuffy atmosphere in the house. The boys went to the beach to enjoy the cool and refreshing breeze.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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Option C, "divorce", is the best word to complete the gap. The sentence talks about the priest advising the couple to remain true to each other all their lives and never do something, which implies that the action is something that could harm their relationship. Of the options given, "divorce" is the only word that fits this context, as it refers to the legal dissolution of a marriage. The other options, such as "collapse", "divide", and "break", could be used in other contexts, but they do not make sense in 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.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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The blank space is referring to the evening news, so the most appropriate word to fill in the gap should be related to news. Among the options given, the word that is most related to news is 'bulletin.' Therefore, option B, "bulletin," is the correct choice to fill in the gap.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that

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The interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence is "Ngozi attracted Paul." This means that when Paul met Ngozi for the first time, he was immediately struck by her beauty and it caught his attention. He found her physically attractive and captivating.

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 have waited for too long; its high time we..........

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The correct answer is "left." The sentence is in the past tense, and "have waited" indicates that the waiting has been ongoing. "It's high time" is an idiomatic expression that means "it's time to do something." To complete the sentence, we need a past tense verb, so "left" is the correct choice. It means that we should have left a long time ago.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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The missing word is related to overseas programs and the options are "voices," "stations," "operators," and "systems." The correct option to fill the gap is "stations" as the sentence talks about tuning into different local and international stations to listen to worthwhile programs. Therefore, the correct option is 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.
It was on Wednesday that we met in Accra.............?

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "wasn't it?" The sentence is in the past tense, and the speaker is seeking confirmation from the listener. The phrase "wasn't it" is used to indicate this type of question where the speaker wants confirmation of something they believe is true.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
My brother's drunkenness often got on my nerves. This means that my brother's drunkenness

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The most appropriate interpretation for this sentence is that my brother's drunkenness made me angry. The phrase "got on my nerves" implies irritation or annoyance caused by something, in this case, the brother's drunkenness.

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

There is no vacancy, so the company no longer recruits staff.

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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.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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The most appropriate option for the gap in question 89 is "marry". This is because the sentence talks about Sally and Jake falling in love and then deciding to do something to cement their relationship. The only option that accurately describes a formal union between two people in love is "marry". Options such as "cooperate", "unite" and "join" do not accurately describe a formal union in the context of a romantic relationship.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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The best option to fill the gap in question number 100 is "honeymoon." A honeymoon is a traditional vacation taken by newlyweds to celebrate their marriage in intimacy and seclusion. It usually takes place immediately after the wedding ceremony and is meant to provide the couple with an opportunity to spend time together as a newly married couple.

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.
Despite all my attempts to refute the charges against me, my sister tried to............them

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The sentence expresses that the speaker is trying to refute (disprove or deny) the charges against them, but their sister is trying to do something different to the charges. So, we need a word that means the opposite of "refute" and can fit in the gap. The word that fits is "maintain," which means to affirm or support a statement or claim. Therefore, the answer is D: maintain.

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.
Our car broke down so we had to go...........foot.

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The correct answer is "on". When we say "go on foot", it means to walk or travel by walking. Therefore, the correct option to complete the sentence is "on".

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.
At first we found life in the town very exciting but soon it became rather..............

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The sentence expresses that life in the town was exciting at first but later became the opposite of that. So, the word that can be used to fill the gap should be the opposite of "exciting." The options are: A. Tiring - this does not fit the context because "tiring" means exhausting and it is not the opposite of exciting. B. Disturbing - this does not fit the context because "disturbing" means causing anxiety or worry and it is not the opposite of exciting. C. Burdensome - this does not fit the context because "burdensome" means causing difficulty or hardship and it is not the opposite of exciting. D. Boring - this is the correct answer because "boring" means dull or uninteresting, which is the opposite of exciting. Therefore, the answer is D, "boring."

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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In question 91, the best option to complete the gap is "engaged". This is because the context of the passage is about Sally and Jake falling in love and deciding to get married to cement their relationship. When someone is "engaged", it means that they have agreed to get married, so it fits well in the sentence. The other options such as "connected", "admitted", and "accepted" do not fit in the context of the sentence as they do not convey the idea of getting married.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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The word that best completes the gap is "couple". The sentence reads "The presiding priest advised the ______ to remain ______ to each other all their lives and never ______." The sentence is referring to Sally and Jake who fell in love, decided to get married, and had a grand celebration. The word "couple" refers to the two individuals who are getting married and is the most appropriate option to fill the gap.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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The best option to complete the gap in question 80 is "requests." The sentence is referring to disc jockeys who have regular fans who make special requests for songs. Therefore, the word "requests" is the most suitable option to fill the gap.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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The best option to fill the gap in question numbered 90 is "introduced". This is because the sentence is talking about Sally introducing her boyfriend to her parents. The word "introduced" means to bring someone into the presence of someone else, especially formally or ceremoniously. The other options, "disclosed", "revealed", and "invited", do not fit the context of the sentence.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Our mother asked wether we..........our meal

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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Drought, for the first time, brought the poor farmers face-to-face with famine. This means that the farmers had never

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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Our staff was very proud when the school clinched all the prizes

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In this sentence, "clinched" means won. Therefore, option B, "won" is the word nearest in meaning to "clinched".

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

The President did everything he could not to lose face with Parliament. This means that President tried to

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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 should not blame me ; it is no fault of..............

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The correct answer is D, "mine". In the sentence, "no fault of mine" means "not my fault". Therefore, the correct possessive pronoun to use is "mine", which shows ownership. "Me" is an object pronoun, "I" is a subject pronoun, and "my" is a possessive pronoun that refers to something belonging to the speaker.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
We cannot tell which of the historian's ............is true.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "versions". The sentence is referring to the different accounts of events given by the historian. The word "versions" means different accounts or interpretations of the same thing, and therefore, it is the most appropriate word to use in this context. The other options - "narrations", "comments", and "suggestions" - do not convey the same meaning as "versions" and would not fit well 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 pointed to an object in the sky, but they............it

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The correct option is "couldn't see". The sentence is in the past tense, and it talks about an action that happened in the past. The phrase "pointed to an object in the sky" is also a clue that the sentence is in the past tense. "Couldn't see" indicates that despite the effort made to show them the object, they were not able to see it. The other options ("can't see," "weren't seeing," "aren't seeing") are incorrect because they do not match the tense of the sentence, which is in the past.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -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.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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In question 75, the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap is "bulletin". The passage talks about the significance of the radio news and the evening news giving a valuable summary of the day's events, indicating that the news broadcasted through the radio and TV are important sources of information for people. Therefore, the word "bulletin" fits best as it refers to a short summary or report of the latest news or developments on a particular subject.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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The missing word in the gap 77 is referring to the group of people who watch television. The option that fits best in the blank space is "public" (option C) as it refers to a group of people who have access to television and can view programs.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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The missing word in the gap is describing the relationship between Sally and Jake after living together in the same house. The most suitable option to fill the gap is "compatible" (option C) which means that Sally and Jake found that they could get along well and were suitable for each other.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The captain must have been really ill to ask the coach not to include him in the team. This means that the

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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.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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The best option to fill the gap in question number 93 is "wedding." The sentence before the gap mentions that the "big day" was fixed, and the sentence after the gap talks about both families preparing for the "great day." "Wedding" is the most appropriate term to use in this context as it refers to the ceremony and celebration that marks the union of two people in marriage.

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.
Our teacher kept us kneeling...........the whole period.

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The correct option is "for". "For" is used to indicate the duration of an action or event, and in this sentence, it shows the duration for which the students were kept kneeling.

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 haven't shown any interest............providing for yourself

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The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "in", option C. Explanation: The phrase "any interest" implies that the sentence is referring to someone's lack of involvement or concern about a particular matter. In this context, the word "in" is the most appropriate preposition to use as it indicates an interest in a particular subject or activity. The phrase "providing for yourself" also supports this as it suggests that the person in question has not been taking any steps to secure their future, which could be a cause for concern. Therefore, the correct answer is "in".

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.
My aunt said that she would not buy me...........of those two books for school.

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The correct option is "either". "Either" refers to one of two things or people, and in this sentence, it is indicating that the speaker's aunt will not buy them one of the two books mentioned.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
After the long walk, the travellers suddenly saw light blazing ahead.

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The word "blazing" in this context means a very strong and bright light. Among the options provided, "shining" is the most similar in meaning to "blazing" because both words indicate a strong and bright light. Therefore, the correct answer is "shining".

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.
When we were busy discussing weighty matters, James introduced a .........issue.

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The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "weighty" is "trivial". "Weighty" means serious, important, or significant, while "trivial" means unimportant or insignificant. Therefore, the correct answer to fill the gap in the sentence is "trivial".

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 know you now; I..........that you could be trusted

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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.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

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The best option to complete the gap is "tune in". "Tune in" refers to the process of adjusting a radio or television to a specific frequency or channel to listen to or watch a particular program. In this context, it means that one can listen to different local and international stations by tuning in to them on a radio. Therefore, option D is the most appropriate option.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
This house which was sealed off years ago has now been................

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The word "sealed off" suggests that the house was closed or shut, possibly due to some sort of danger or threat. Therefore, the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "sealed off" would be "re-opened," which means to open something that was previously closed or shut. In the context of the sentence, "re-opened" would mean that the house has now been opened after being closed for a period of time. The other options - rebuilt, re-roofed, and restored - do not accurately reflect the opposite meaning of "sealed off" and do not fit the context of the sentence.

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

Our teacher's main aim was to ..................us with his good work

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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.
.............average, 1000 vehicles cross this bridge daily

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The correct answer is "on". The complete sentence is "On average, 1000 vehicles cross this bridge daily". The preposition "on" is used to indicate the time period during which the average number of vehicles cross the bridge.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
John said nothing during the meeting; he just sat there fuming

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The correct answer is "angry". In the sentence, "fuming" means to be very angry and irritated, which fits the context of John sitting silently during the meeting.

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 students are complaining ............management's high-handedness

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The word or group of words that best completes the sentence is "about." "Complaining about" means expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance with something. In this case, the students are expressing dissatisfaction about management's high-handedness.

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.
By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being...............

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The word "outshone" means to surpass or be better than someone or something. The opposite of this meaning is "underperformed" or "underachieved." Therefore, the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "outshone" is "overshadowed" which means to be less successful or important than someone or something else. Hence, the correct answer is A: overshadowed.

Write a story to illustrate the saying: Strike while the iron is hot.

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Write a letter to the Chairman of your school's Board of Governors on the need for a library in your school, requesting him to build and equip one for the school.

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

      Whenever I ask myself the question why I have not left this country for good, many answers rush to my mind, each striving to be.recognized as being the most convincing. I am reminded of the popular slogan that this country belongs to us, for which reason every one of us must join hands in trying to salvage it. I try to dismiss the argument by reasoning that it is foolhardy  attempting to lend a helping hand where one's services are apparently not required. Then I am reminded that if I leave the country in a hurry just because of our political instability and economic hardship, my commitments to my nuclear family and extended family at home will suffer. I reply by saying that as soon as I get settled abroad. I would arrange for my famiiy to Join me. Other financial problems at home would be taken care of by my regular remittances. Would I then never think of going back home in future? Not until the situation in the country improved considerably, I would answer. And who do I expect to carry on with the task of national rehabilitation when the likes of me are all out of the country? Those who messed up the country in the first place, I would argue. And so on. This self-examination has been going on for the last ten years or so: meanwhile. I am yet to leave the country.

      When I wonder how many people think' as I do. I realize that we must" be very few. Indeed, not many have the slightest opportunity of absconding  from the country; they do not have the place to run to, nor do they have the means of escape. Even among the elite who consider this possibility. the uncertainty of a future outside their fatherland intimidates them. And so we all end up staying and grumbling.

(a) Why would the writer like to leave his country?

(b) Why does the writer believe that he should not join in salvaging his country?'

(c) What would make the writer return to his country?

(d) Who does the writer suggest should carry on the task of national rehabilitation?

(e) Give two reasons why it has not been easy for him and others to leave the country.

(f) ...many answers rush to my mind. What figure of speech is used in this expression.

(g). . the uncertainty of a future outside their fatherland (i) What grammatical name is given. to this expression as it is used in the passage? (ii) What is its function?

(h) For each of the following words or phrase find another word or phrase which means the same and which can replace it as it is used in the passage. (i) for good. (ii) slogan, (iii) foolhardy; (iv) commitments; (v) absconding.

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

      Mr Cissey pulled on his trousers very hurriedly and dragged himself to the veranda. He was bent on getting to his office beforehis workers. The previous day, he had reprimanded his staff for regularly coming to work late, and threatened to give the sack to any of them who would repeat the offence. Today, he must get to work in time not only to serve as a role model but also to show that he really meant what he had said.

      He managed to squeeze himself behind the wheel of his car which was at least two sizes too small to accommodate his paunch. He inserted the ignition key and turned it but the car would not start; the engine just grumbled. On the second attempt, it coughed and finally roared to life on the third. It moved grudgingly to the gate and stopped. Cissey immediately realised that he would be caught in a traffic jam. It was evident  that he would arrive at his workplace late.

      For about two hours, Cissey just sat, glued to his seat, fuming. Hard as he tried to control his temper, the misbehaviour of other drivers once prompted  him to bawl at them. Then suddenly, after the interminable wait, the street cleared and Cissey sped off. It was almost three hours after leaving home that he got to his workplace. The staff were already there and when he entered the building, he found his secretary and the clerical staff apparently immersed in their assignments, with an air of dutifulness. One look at their boss warned them that they had better keep quiet to save their skin. But as soon as he closed the door to his office he heard soft voices mumbling words he could not understand. Worst of all, he heard subdued laughter from his secretary.

      Cissey immediately shot out of the chair ready to vent his spleen on these underlings but suddenly plopped bac into his seat. On second thoughts, he changed his mind. How could he castigate them for what they had not caused?  

(a) Why was Mr Cissey in a hurry to get to his office?

(b) What two indications are there in the passage that Mr Cissey was a huge man?

(c) How did Mr Cissey express his anger while caught in the traffic?

(d) Why did Mr Cissey become angry with his staff?

(e) What was the attitude of the staff towards their boss?

(f) .,,when he entered the building ... What grammatical name is given to this expression as it is used in the passage? (ii) What is its function?

(g) How could he castigate them for what they had not caused? What literary device is used in the expression above?

(h) What is meant by the expression vent his spleen in the last paragraph?

(i) For each of the following words, find another word or phrase which means the same and which can replace it as it is used in the passage: (i) reprimanded (ii) evident (iii) prompted (iv) interminable (v) immersed (vi) subdued.

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You had a quarrel with your best friend and have not been on speaking terms ever since. Now that you are about to leave secondary school, write to your friend giving at least three reasons why you should become friends again.

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You are the chief speaker in a debate on the topic: It is the home and not the school that contributes more to moral laxity among students. Write your argument for or against the topic.

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Write an article for publication in your school magazine on the problems of indiscipline in schools.

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

      Have you always thought that insects are nothing more than a nuisance? Would you like the world to be free of these annoying pests ? Do you spray them swat them. or step on them at every opportunity? Before declaring war on every bug that crosses your path, why not try to learn something about their world? After all, with a population that outnumbers humans by about 200 million to one you can be sure that insects are here to stay! A brief look at just a few of these amazing creatures might well convince you that insects deserve your respect.

      Consider flying insects for example: Mosquitoes can fly upside down. Some can even fly through the rain without getting wet - yes, actually dodging the raindrops! Some tropical wasps and bees buzz around at speeds of up to 72 kilometres per hour. One monarch butterfly of North America logged 3,010 kilometres on its migration flight. Hover flies can beat their wings more than a thousand times per second - much faster than humming-birds and dragon flies can fly backwards. Clearly then. insects are such accomplished fliers, unmatched by any other winged creature.

      The eyes of many insects serve as a compass. Bees and wasps, for instance, can detect the plane of polarised light. This enables them to locate the sun's position in the sky - even when it is hidden by clouds. Thanks to this ability, these insects can forage far from their nests and still navigate their way home unerringly.  

      In the insect world, sounds and aromas are often used to find a mate - no small achievement when prospective mates are few and far between. Female emperor moths find a suitor by emitting a scent that is so potent that a male can i home n on its source from nearly 11 kilometres away. Crickets, grasshoppers, and cicadas prefer to make themselves heard. Even we humans can hear the amorous cicada as it converts its whole body into a sounding board. A large group of courting cicadas can create a noise louder than that of a drilling machine!

      Insects play a vital role in our daily life, about 30 percent of the foods we eat results from pollination by them. But pollination is only one of their useful functions. Insects keep the earth clean by means of an efficient recycling system, as they reprocess dead plant and animals. Scientists have observed that without insects the earth will be inundated with dead plant and animal matter. Insects also enrich the soil by liberating nutrients that make things grow. They are sorely missed when their work is not done. Consider what happened in Australia, which has become home to millions of cattle. Herds scattered dung everywhere. Besides being unsightly, the dung provided a breeding site for the bush fiy - a plague to both humans and cattle. So dung beetles were imported from Europe and Africa, and the problem was solved!

      Admittedly, some insects eat crops and carry disease. But only about one percent of the world's insects is considered as pests, and many of these cause damage because of the way man himself altered the environment. Even with their drawbacks, insects are an integral part of the natural world on which we depend. Scientists have pointed out that while insects can survive without us, we cannot survive without them.

(a) In three sentences, one for each, summarise the characteristics of insects discussed in the passage.

(b) In three sentences, one for each, summarise the important functions of insects discussed in the passage.

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