JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2019

READ THE PASSAGE CAREFULLY AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.With its radiant color and plant-like shape, the sea anemone looks more like a flower than animal. More specifically, the sea anemone is formed quite like a flower for which is named, with body like a stem and tentacles like petals in brilliant shades; blue, pink, green and red. Its diameters vary from about six millimeters in some species to more than ninety centimeters in the giant verities of Australia. Like corals, hydras and jelly fish, sea anemones are coelenterates. They can move slowly, but more often they attach the lower part of their cylindrical bodies to rocks, shells or wharf pilings.

The upper and end of the sea anemone has a mouth surrounded by tentacles which the animal uses to capture its food. Stinging cells in the tentacles throw out tiny poison threads that paralyze other small sea animals. The tentacles then drag this prey into the sea anemone's mouth.The food is digested in the large inner body cavity. When disturbed, a sea anemone retracts its lump on a rock. Anemones may reproduce by forming eggs. dividing in half or developing buds that grow and break off as independent animals.

The word 'capture' as used in the passage means

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In the context of the passage, the word 'capture' means to catch. The sea anemone uses its tentacles to catch and paralyze small sea animals, which it then drags into its mouth for digestion.

READ THE PASSAGE CAREFULLY AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.With its radiant color and plant-like shape, the sea anemone looks more like a flower than animal. More specifically, the sea anemone is formed quite like a flower for which is named, with body like a stem and tentacles like petals in brilliant shades; blue, pink, green and red. Its diameters vary from about six millimeters in some species to more than ninety centimeters in the giant verities of Australia. Like corals, hydras and jelly fish, sea anemones are coelenterates. They can move slowly, but more often they attach the lower part of their cylindrical bodies to rocks, shells or wharf pilings.

The upper and end of the sea anemone has a mouth surrounded by tentacles which the animal uses to capture its food. Stinging cells in the tentacles throw out tiny poison threads that paralyze other small sea animals. The tentacles then drag this prey into the sea anemone's mouth.The food is digested in the large inner body cavity. When disturbed, a sea anemone retracts its lump on a rock. Anemones may reproduce by forming eggs. dividing in half or developing buds that grow and break off as independent animals.

Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?

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The main topic of the passage is the characteristics of sea anemones. The passage provides descriptions of the sea anemone's appearance, behavior, and method of obtaining food, as well as details about its reproductive processes. The other options presented are not the main focus of the passage.

The driver was short of petrol, so he ........ down the road with the engine switched off

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The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is "glided". When a car "glides" it moves forward without the engine running. This can happen when the car is moving downhill or when the driver turns off the engine to conserve fuel. In the given sentence, the driver is short of petrol, so he turns off the engine and lets the car move forward without any power from the engine. The word "glided" emphasizes that the car moves smoothly and silently, without any noise or vibration. The other options may also imply movement without engine power, but "glided" best conveys the idea of a smooth and effortless movement.

In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress, Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

The cat DEVOURED the rat

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Did the cat pet the rat is the correct answer. The same reasoning in the authoritative answer to Question 59 is also relevant here to support Option as the most suitable answer.

Choose the most appropriate option for each group for questionsAlice, a small fragile-looking Ugandan mother, is dying of AIDS. She lives with her son and daughter in a tin-roofed shack on the .....1... of Kampala. When her husband died of AIDS in 1987, Alice discovered she was HIV positive. Frequent ...2..... of sickness forced her to give up her embroidery job. She was so depressed that she just wanted to eat. ....3.... by a neighbour, the mobile care unit from Nsambya hospital went to her home. They convinced her to start taking proper ..4....... After three months of ....5.... treatment, she regained her will to live. The AIDS time bomb .....6... on relentlessly. The World Health Organization ....7.... that 1.8 million Ugandans are HIV positive, nearly one in eight of the total population. The Ugandan AIDS Commission set up by President Museveni ..8...... the spread of the disease. However, under-porting and the lack of post-mortem and ...9..... makes it impossible to establish exact figures. No one ....10.... that it is a disaster far worse than the years of civil war.

No one ....10.... that it is a disaster far worse than the years of civil war.

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Denies is the best answer. It is unarguably true that AIDS in Ugandan is a disaster worse off than the tragedies of their Civil War.

Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket;

Lo[s]e

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The sound /z/ is pronounciable here as it is in either the verb or noun form pronunciation of 'refuse'. E.g. 'Zip'.

READ THE PASSAGE CAREFULLY AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.With its radiant color and plant-like shape, the sea anemone looks more like a flower than animal. More specifically, the sea anemone is formed quite like a flower for which is named, with body like a stem and tentacles like petals in brilliant shades; blue, pink, green and red. Its diameters vary from about six millimeters in some species to more than ninety centimeters in the giant verities of Australia. Like corals, hydras and jelly fish, sea anemones are coelenterates. They can move slowly, but more often they attach the lower part of their cylindrical bodies to rocks, shells or wharf pilings.

The upper and end of the sea anemone has a mouth surrounded by tentacles which the animal uses to capture its food. Stinging cells in the tentacles throw out tiny poison threads that paralyze other small sea animals. The tentacles then drag this prey into the sea anemone's mouth.The food is digested in the large inner body cavity. When disturbed, a sea anemone retracts its lump on a rock. Anemones may reproduce by forming eggs. dividing in half or developing buds that grow and break off as independent animals.

It can be inferred from the passage that sea anemones are

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It can be inferred from the passage that sea anemones are attached to stationary surfaces. The passage states that sea anemones can move slowly, but more often they attach the lower part of their cylindrical bodies to rocks, shells, or wharf pilings. This suggests that sea anemones are typically found attached to stationary objects rather than floating freely in the water.

Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme

Thyme

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'Time' sounds approximately the same way when pronounced as 'Thyme'

Vacancies in the company will be notified by .....

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The word that best completes the sentence is "advertisement." The word "advertisement" is the most appropriate option in the context of notifying vacancies in the company to the public. It refers to a paid promotion or notice in a medium such as newspapers, websites, or social media. Companies typically use advertisements to attract the attention of job seekers and notify them of job openings. The other options provided could also be used in some contexts, but they do not specifically convey the idea of job vacancies. For instance, "bulletin" is a general term for a brief announcement or report of recent events, while "publication" refers to a printed or online material that contains articles, stories, or other content. "Publicity" typically refers to the act of promoting or advertising something to the public, without necessarily indicating that there are job vacancies available.

CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE WORD(S) IN BRACKET, FOR QUESTIONS below.

Her findings [exploded] widely held beliefs about learning

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The most suitable option that is nearest in meaning to the word in the bracket is 'debunked'. The word 'exploded' in this context means to disprove something strongly or to bring an end to a belief. 'Debunked' means to expose the falseness or hollowness of a belief or myth, which is similar to what 'exploded' means in this sentence. Therefore, the option 'debunked' is the best choice.

The pilot, from the .....2... activated the emergency sheet

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The most appropriate option for the gap is "cockpit." The context of the passage suggests that the missing word refers to the area where the pilot is located, and the word "cockpit" is commonly used to describe this area in an aircraft. In addition, the subsequent actions of the pilot, such as pushing a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and calling the control to report the misshape, all suggest that he is operating from the cockpit of the plane. Therefore, "cockpit" is the most appropriate option for the gap.

If he had spoken up, he wouldn't have been given. This means that

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The implication of the entire statement is that, the speaker or person didn't speak up and so he was given...(an Award or a Microphone or whatever as the case maybe).

Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.

When it comes to playing the piano, I am a complete [ignoramus]

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A virtuoso is an expert in a field while an ignoramus is a novice.

Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket

This type of response is [typical] of a lazy teacher

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The word nearest in meaning to "typical" in the context of the sentence is "characteristic." The word "typical" refers to something that is common or representative of a particular group, while "characteristic" refers to a feature or quality that is distinctive or typical of a particular person or thing. In this sentence, the word "typical" refers to a response that is representative of a lazy teacher, and therefore the word "characteristic" would be the nearest in meaning.

Choose the one opposite in meaning to the word(s) in underlined.

Procrastination is the enemy of progress

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When someone doesn't procrastinate or postpone things unnecessarily for example out of laziness, then he or she accelerates the pace of the work required.

Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.

Mr Santos Laliga is a [dipsomaniac]

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The word that has an opposite meaning to "dipsomaniac" is "teetotaler." Explanation: - A "dipsomaniac" is someone who has an uncontrollable urge to drink alcohol excessively. - On the other hand, a "teetotaler" is someone who abstains from drinking alcohol altogether. - The two words have opposite meanings because one describes someone who drinks excessively and uncontrollably, while the other describes someone who avoids alcohol completely.

and requested clearance for emergency ...6.....

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In the given passage, the most appropriate option for the gap 6 is "landing". To explain this in simple terms, when the pilot reported the misshapen left rear to the control tower, he also requested clearance for an emergency landing. This means that the pilot was seeking permission to land the aircraft immediately due to the mechanical issue with the plane. The word "emergency" indicates that the situation was urgent and required immediate action. Therefore, the correct option for the gap 6 is "landing".

Choose the correct interpretations of the statement given, for questions below

America is the Mecca of the world

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The representative quality or title of Mecca indicates here that America is a sought after State by most people to visit.

Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket

Some men will continue to cause offences until they are given [a taste of their own medicine]

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The phrase "a taste of their own medicine" means to treat someone the same way they have been treating others, usually in a negative or harmful way. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to the phrase is "revenged on". This implies that the person will continue to cause harm until they experience the same kind of negative consequences or treatment they have been dishing out to others.

Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

Bobo proved Mr Bello's advice on infatuation as right when he

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The fact that Bobo later travelled to Ireland without even informing Aliya finally and undoubtedly cements Mr Bello's advice that his love for her was temporary.

Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

In the novel, we learnt that

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Among other things, Aliya's father emphasized that beauty is a relative word and as a matter of fact, beauty without good deeds is all vanity and worthless on the long run. As per dating, the advice is for teenagers to act patiently, this nullifies Option C.

Both questions are alternatives; you answer ........ one ........ the other

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The correct phrase is "either/or". "Either/or" means you have two options, and you must choose one of them. For example, "Do you want to have pizza or burgers for dinner?" Here, you have to choose either pizza or burgers, not both or neither. "Neither/nor" means you have two options, but you reject both of them. For example, "I don't like neither pizza nor burgers." Here, you are rejecting both options, and you do not want either one. "Either/nor" is not a commonly used phrase, so it's best to avoid it.

Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

A child's choice of career is matter of

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The novelist noted that the choice of career of a child shouldn't be based on parental discretion as what is sellable and commands respect in the society but as to their child's interest in the course, with a bit of parental guidance.

The employer, not the sales boy and his partner ........ responsible for the loss

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The employer is responsible for the loss. This means that the employer has the main duty or accountability for the loss, not the sales boy and his partner. The correct option is "is."

Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket

There are still [virtous] women in our society today

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The correct option is "upright." The sentence is describing women in our society today, and it states that there are still virtuous women. The word "virtuous" means having high moral standards or being righteous. It implies that these women possess good qualities such as honesty, integrity, and decency. , "devilish," has the opposite meaning of virtuous, and it implies that the women are wicked or evil. "clever," means having intelligence or quickness of mind, which is not directly related to morality. "intelligent," means having high mental capacity or being knowledgeable, which again is not directly related to morality. "upright," means honest, honorable, and morally correct, which is the closest in meaning to "virtuous." Therefore, "upright" is the correct option.

Choose the one opposite in meaning to the word(s) in underlined.

Chief Money-Miss-Road is a sitting-duck

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The opposite of "sitting duck" would be "invincible" which means incapable of being defeated or overcome. A "sitting duck" is a metaphorical expression that refers to someone who is in a vulnerable position and is an easy target for an attack. It is often used to describe a situation where someone is defenseless and can be easily taken advantage of. Therefore, the opposite of "sitting duck" would be a person or thing that is invincible, meaning they cannot be defeated or harmed.

Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

Aliya's sixteenth birthday is special because

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Aliya's sixteenth birthday is special because her father gave her a sixteen-page letter detailing her life journey thus far. This letter not only serves as a birthday gift but also as a memoir of her father's experiences, values, and life lessons. The letter helps Aliya understand her roots and provides her with a sense of identity. It also shows the love and affection her father has for her and how much he cares about her growth and development. Therefore, this gift is unique and significant because it is not just a present but a precious and timeless piece of her family history.

Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

The stereotypical act in the book centres

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Aliya asks her Dad if it is true that all Muslims are terrorists and that they all perish. Her father corrects this stereotypical notion or unfounded generalised belief of some members of the society as regards their religion.

He called the control ....5.... to report the mishap

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The Control tower is the air traffic control, and service provider unit which directs aircrafts and advise in non-controlled airspace.

Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

Aliya was advised to be mindless of popular perception about her...

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The most appropriate option for the blank space is "when it comes to her self-esteem". The sentence is advising Aliya to not be influenced by popular opinions or what people think of her when it comes to her self-esteem, or how she views herself. The phrase "mindless of popular perception" means to not be influenced by what others think, and instead, focus on one's own thoughts and beliefs about oneself. This is important for building self-confidence and a positive self-image.

Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket

Okibe was rusticated for his [derogatory] remark about the principal

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The word that is nearest in meaning to "derogatory" is "unsavoury". "Derogatory" means showing a critical or disrespectful attitude towards someone or something. Similarly, "unsavoury" means unpleasant or morally offensive. In the given sentence, Okibe was rusticated (suspended or expelled) for making a disrespectful remark about the principal. Therefore, "unsavoury" accurately describes the nature of Okibe's remark.

Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed. The pilot, from the ..2...... activated the emergency sheet to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3.... At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the airplane ....4.... north-east He called the control ....5.... to report the misshaped requested clearance for emergency ....6....The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ....7....to stop on a ....8.... ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle and were soon perched on the ....10.... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.

Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed.

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The most appropriate option to fill the gap in the sentence "Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed" is "departure." In the context of the passage, the aircraft has just taken off, which is referred to as "departure." The word "leaving" would not be appropriate because the aircraft has not yet left the airport, and "flying" is too general and does not accurately reflect the specific stage of flight that the aircraft is in.

Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket;

Smoo[th]

Détails de la réponse

The sound present here is pronounceable from the 'TH' in 'these' (not /d/ as in 'drug' or /∅/ as in 'thanks')

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one in bracket, from questions below

G[ua]rantee

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The vowel sound here is pronounceable from 'pat', 'apple' etc. Plait is the therefore the right answer.

Choose the correct interpretations of the statement given, for questions below

I know my onions

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'To know one's onions' is to be fully acquainted with a subject or the parctice in a field.

Choose the most appropriate option for each group for questionsAlice, a small fragile-looking Ugandan mother, is dying of AIDS. She lives with her son and daughter in a tin-roofed shack on the .....1... of Kampala. When her husband died of AIDS in 1987, Alice discovered she was HIV positive. Frequent ...2..... of sickness forced her to give up her embroidery job. She was so depressed that she just wanted to eat. ....3.... by a neighbour, the mobile care unit from Nsambya hospital went to her home. They convinced her to start taking proper ..4....... After three months of ....5.... treatment, she regained her will to live. The AIDS time bomb .....6... on relentlessly. The World Health Organization ....7.... that 1.8 million Ugandans are HIV positive, nearly one in eight of the total population. The Ugandan AIDS Commission set up by President Museveni ..8...... the spread of the disease. However, under-porting and the lack of post-mortem and ...9..... makes it impossible to establish exact figures. No one ....10.... that it is a disaster far worse than the years of civil war.

The Ugandan AIDS Commission set up by President Museveni ..8...... the spread of the disease.

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The most appropriate option for this group is "monitors". The sentence states that the Ugandan AIDS Commission was set up by President Museveni to deal with the spread of the disease. The word "monitors" means to keep a close watch over something, which is exactly what the Ugandan AIDS Commission was created to do. The Commission's main role is to monitor the spread of HIV and AIDS in Uganda and to implement measures to prevent it from spreading further. The other options, "limits", "anticipates", and "increases", do not make sense in this context. The Ugandan AIDS Commission was not set up to limit or increase the spread of the disease, nor was it created to anticipate the spread of the disease.

In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress, Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

The ACCOUNTANT paid the workers july salary in september

Détails de la réponse

In answering questions on emphatic stress,  the answer in direct reversal to the one in block form and that seeks to clearly restate and provoke the statement is the most suitable. This is why did the cashier pay the workers salary in september is right.

Choose the word that has the consonant sound as the one in bracket, from questions below.

A[n]kle

Détails de la réponse

The consonant sound obtainable here may be seen in 'gang', 'sing'. To[n]gue has the same consonant sound.

Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

Which of one the following critically relates to the novel's subject of concern

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The novelist placed emphatic importance on the value of home training and socialisation. This is exemplified in the information and communication gap between Aliya and her father.

He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better ........ a singer

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The sentence is comparing the skills of the person as a writer, politician, and singer. The phrase "better as" means that the person was more skilled or talented in one area than the other areas being compared. The word "singer" is the only option that matches with the verb "better". Therefore, the correct option is "better as a singer." The completed sentence would read: "He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better as a singer."

His many years of success in legal practise ........ didn't come out without challenges

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The best word to complete the sentence would be "didn't come out without challenges" is "However". The word "however" is commonly used to introduce a contrast or a contradiction to the previous statement, which makes it an appropriate choice in this sentence. It indicates that despite the success achieved in legal practice over many years, there were still challenges that had to be faced. The other options could also fit in the sentence grammatically, but they wouldn't convey the intended meaning of a contradiction or contrast between the two parts of the sentence. For instance, "indeed" would be used to emphasize and confirm the truth of the statement made in the first part of the sentence. "But" would also introduce a contrast, but it would suggest a less strong opposition than "however". "In spite of all" would imply that there were challenges, but it wouldn't create the necessary contrast to the first part of the sentence.

Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

As it relates to sex education, Aliya's father advised that

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Mr Bello warned Aliya to be careful as regarding the kind of movies, books and progammes she entertain as well the company of friends she keeps.

Choose the word with the same vowel sound as the one in bracket

Orthop[ae]dic

Détails de la réponse

Elite is the correct answer. The vowel /i:/ pronounced as 'eee' (as in letter E e.g. tea) sound is present

CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE WORD(S) IN BRACKET, FOR QUESTIONS below.

The student's union leader delivered his speech [extempore]

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An extempore speech is made at the spur of the moment i.e without previous preparation.

Choose the most appropriate option for each group for questionsAlice, a small fragile-looking Ugandan mother, is dying of AIDS. She lives with her son and daughter in a tin-roofed shack on the .....1... of Kampala. When her husband died of AIDS in 1987, Alice discovered she was HIV positive. Frequent ...2..... of sickness forced her to give up her embroidery job. She was so depressed that she just wanted to eat. ....3.... by a neighbour, the mobile care unit from Nsambya hospital went to her home. They convinced her to start taking proper ..4....... After three months of ....5.... treatment, she regained her will to live. The AIDS time bomb .....6... on relentlessly. The World Health Organization ....7.... that 1.8 million Ugandans are HIV positive, nearly one in eight of the total population. The Ugandan AIDS Commission set up by President Museveni ..8...... the spread of the disease. However, under-porting and the lack of post-mortem and ...9..... makes it impossible to establish exact figures. No one ....10.... that it is a disaster far worse than the years of civil war.

When her husband died of AIDS in 1987, Alice discovered she was HIV positive. Frequent ...2..... of sickness forced her to give up her embroidery job.

Détails de la réponse

The most appropriate word to fill in the blank is "Bouts". Bouts of sickness refer to recurring episodes of illness or attacks of a disease. This means that Alice was experiencing frequent episodes of sickness, which forced her to give up her embroidery job.

Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

The writer tried to point out religious intolerance in his book, by

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The condemnation of Aliya and some of her Muslim friends to hell because they are non-christians and murderers by one of Aliya's classmates is indicative of religious intolerance.

Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

"The Gandhi Test" indicates how

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Test is that 'you can tell if what you're doing is good or bad, if you want other people to know about it' which means that one should act and be mindful that people are watching.

Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.

The sick man is now [ambulatory]

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The word "ambulatory" means able to walk around, mobile or capable of moving. Therefore, the word that has an opposite meaning to "ambulatory" would be "immobile," which means unable to move or fixed in place. The completed sentence would read: "The sick man is now immobile."

Read the Passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The term Mass Communication occurs when information is disseminated to a relatively large number of people in different places. it should be seen as the same thing with talking face to face with someone else. With mass communication, there is no answer, smile, laugh or lock of surprise. the people who receive the message are as far away from the source of the message as far away as you are from the announcers on the radio or from the newscasters on television, or from the writer of a column in the local newspaper.

There are three identifiable means of errors in mass communication. There is one done through the printed words, books, magazine and newspapers. The other is primarily radio, but also records and tape recordings. Also, it can be done through a combination of sound and pictures as in television, films and the more recently popular video tape.

Together, they are referred to as the mass media.

All media can be used to inform and entertain. However, there are coverts roles played. It may be to educate as in school broadcast. Again, the aim may be to persuade as when the media are used by advertisers or for political broadcasts. The media are often in strong position to influence public opinion because they select the topics to be presented and can stress the importance of one issue over the other.

The mass media have, in recent times, come under acerbic criticism. Many presenters have become not only conscientized but also immensely concerned about the possible effects that science of violence and bad behavior may have on their children. More worrisome are the potential danger of political and commercial propaganda.

All the following are roles of the media but?

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The passage mentions three roles of the media - to inform, entertain, and persuade. However, the passage does not mention moralization as a role of the media. Informing is a role of the media where they provide news and information about current events, politics, sports, business, and other topics of interest. Entertaining is another role of the media where they provide content like movies, TV shows, music, and other forms of entertainment to keep the audience engaged. Persuading is also a role of the media where they attempt to influence the audience's opinions or behaviors, such as through advertisements or political campaigns. "Moralization" is not mentioned as a role of the media in this passage, and it does not fit under any of the three roles mentioned. Moralization refers to the process of conveying moral values or principles, which is not explicitly mentioned in the passage. Therefore, the answer is "Moralization."

Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket

Ask[ed]

Détails de la réponse

 The sound /t/ as in 'tank' is present here.

Choose the most appropriate option for each group for questionsAlice, a small fragile-looking Ugandan mother, is dying of AIDS. She lives with her son and daughter in a tin-roofed shack on the .....1... of Kampala. When her husband died of AIDS in 1987, Alice discovered she was HIV positive. Frequent ...2..... of sickness forced her to give up her embroidery job. She was so depressed that she just wanted to eat. ....3.... by a neighbour, the mobile care unit from Nsambya hospital went to her home. They convinced her to start taking proper ..4....... After three months of ....5.... treatment, she regained her will to live. The AIDS time bomb .....6... on relentlessly. The World Health Organization ....7.... that 1.8 million Ugandans are HIV positive, nearly one in eight of the total population. The Ugandan AIDS Commission set up by President Museveni ..8...... the spread of the disease. However, under-porting and the lack of post-mortem and ...9..... makes it impossible to establish exact figures. No one ....10.... that it is a disaster far worse than the years of civil war.

The World Health Organization ....7.... that 1.8 million Ugandans are HIV positive, nearly one in eight of the total population.

Détails de la réponse

The correct option is "Estimates". This means that the World Health Organization is providing an educated guess or approximation of the number of Ugandans who are HIV positive, which is 1.8 million people. The use of the word "estimates" indicates that this number may not be exact, but it is the best estimate based on available data and analysis.

In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress, Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

The traditional chief NARRATED the story to the children

Détails de la réponse

By way of juxtaposition, and recurring emphatic importance, Did the chief hide the story from the children is the most preferred answer.

At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the aeroplane ....4.... north-east

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The sentence is describing what the pilot did in response to a mechanical issue with the aircraft. The phrase "activate automatic turning" suggests that the pilot used a button on the control panel to activate a feature that would cause the aircraft to turn automatically. The word "north-east" indicates the direction in which the aircraft turned. The word "veered" means to change direction suddenly, so it is the most appropriate option for the given context. Therefore, the correct option is "veered." The completed sentence would read: "At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the aeroplane veered north-east."

Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed. The pilot, from the ..2...... activated the emergency sheet to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3.... At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the airplane ....4.... north-east He called the control ....5.... to report the misshaped requested clearance for emergency ....6....The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ....7....to stop on a ....8.... ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle and were soon perched on the ....10.... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.

The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ...7.....

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Taxiing or taxying is a term for the movement of an aircraft on the ground. Seeing as in this case, the aircraft was about to take off again.

Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

Mr Bello's best advice to Aliya on dating is that

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Mr. Bello's best advice to Aliya on dating is that she should wait for the right time. In the novel "Sweet Sixteen" by Bolaji Abdullahi, Mr. Bello advises Aliya to wait for the right time to start dating. He explains that there is a time for everything, and rushing into dating too early can lead to distractions from her goals and studies. Mr. Bello wants Aliya to focus on her education and personal development first before getting involved in romantic relationships. Therefore, Mr. Bello's best advice to Aliya is to wait for the right time to start dating and focus on her personal growth and academic pursuits in the meantime.

Either Buntu or you ........ to go

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The answer is "are" because according to proximity concord case #1 the subject which is the closest to the verb should determine the form of the verb therefore since "you" is a second person pronoun the answer has to be in second person plural.

Choose the most appropriate option for each group for questionsAlice, a small fragile-looking Ugandan mother, is dying of AIDS. She lives with her son and daughter in a tin-roofed shack on the .....1... of Kampala. When her husband died of AIDS in 1987, Alice discovered she was HIV positive. Frequent ...2..... of sickness forced her to give up her embroidery job. She was so depressed that she just wanted to eat. ....3.... by a neighbour, the mobile care unit from Nsambya hospital went to her home. They convinced her to start taking proper ..4....... After three months of ....5.... treatment, she regained her will to live. The AIDS time bomb .....6... on relentlessly. The World Health Organization ....7.... that 1.8 million Ugandans are HIV positive, nearly one in eight of the total population. The Ugandan AIDS Commission set up by President Museveni ..8...... the spread of the disease. However, under-porting and the lack of post-mortem and ...9..... makes it impossible to establish exact figures. No one ....10.... that it is a disaster far worse than the years of civil war.

The AIDS time bomb .....6... on relentlessly.

Détails de la réponse

Strikes as in this context means to occur suddenly and have harmful or damaging effects.

He started his career as an ........ teacher

Détails de la réponse

The correct spelling is "auxiliary" and the sentence suggests that the person being referred to started their career as an auxiliary teacher. An auxiliary teacher is someone who assists the main or lead teacher in the classroom by providing additional support to the students, but they are not the main teacher in charge of the class. They may be responsible for tasks such as grading papers, supervising students, or leading small group activities under the guidance of the main teacher.

Choose the one opposite in meaning to the word(s) in underlined.

I abhor a traitor

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Traitor is a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle.

....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle

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The flight engineers are the members of an aircraft's crew responsible for monitoring and operating its complex aircraft systems.