WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2006

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
After interrogation, the police.....the information from the suspect

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Do you speak French? Only..........,I'm afraid'.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Not a single member of the board put in a good word for him. This means that

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 pilot says that it is easier to take off from the airport than to............on the tarmac

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
How I wish they............the note before coming

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
As soon as he heard the bell, he............to the door.

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

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

The works of art in this gallery are priceless

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The general wondered whether the new recruits were equal to the task ahead. This means that the general wasn't sure whether the new recruits

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Most people usually steer a middle course in all they do. This means that most people

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
What a .................! The more you look, the less you see.

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

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He told his family that he...........in three weeks.

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

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 policies of this government favour the elite rather than the

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Really, I wouldn't say this to...........

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Johnson was glad...........of your sucess

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The surgeon was in a hurry to operate............the patient

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
It's obvious that John set little store by our friendship. This means John

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
If I had known that he was going home..............him some money for my mother

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
This is an improvement...........your last report

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
All the people in the bus died in that........accident

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
My uncle was so engrossed in his work that he didn't hear me come in.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
There is an interesting article in the .............issue of west Africa

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
By the time school opens, I....... here for eight weeks.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
No matter..............you look at it, her lawyer will lose the case.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
She added .......... vegetables to her stew.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
You can count on.............boys to finish the work.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
............to school, it began to rain heavily.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The politician has an inordinate desire to become president.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The customer complained about.............on the shirt delivered to him

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Mr Okoro has implicit confidence in his son's ability

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.
After Ade had listened to some advice, his rigid ideas became more..........

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The manager wanted to study the document..............the background of the latest development

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.
Our mechanized services contrast sharply with the ..............operations we had before

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
I am quite outspoken but my brother is...............

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
You........to me when you were away.

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.
Although Chide's manners are quite refined his colleague's are rather.....

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Only one of the contestants..........able to answer the question correctly

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The Principal made us.............the work again.

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 university has a large yearly intake: very few..............take place.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The driver risked....the car ahead of him

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.
Rather than make derogatory remarks about the host, a guest should make................ones.

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
My father was sceptical about the story I told him.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The president...........his wife and children is leaving for Paris

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
You can accompany me if you......to my terms

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Joe is very down to earth. this means that Joe is

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Your mobile phone was ..............ten times in the last hour.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
.......packages should always be handled with care.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Researchers leave no stone unturned in their quest for solutions. This means that researchers

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Whatever you buy, always look for the .............bargain.

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.
My uncle is a prosperous businessman; my aunt, unfortunately, is quite.....

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Many countries no longer have.......punishment as the penalty for murder

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
It took him ages to get......his father's death.

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

Mbinki runs...........as fast as I.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He threw the banana skin............the window

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Ebrima's stepmothers keeps his nose to the grindstone. This means that Ebrima's stepmother

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The soldiers pledged their.....loyalty to the new government

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The chairman was given a tumultuous welcome

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
She delivered her speech without turning a hair. This means that she delivered her speech without

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The two trade unions decided to.....in order to form a stronger organization

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mr Cham will never tell you everything, he's very..........

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Although wrestling is popular, it is not my cup of tea. This means that wrestling

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Mary kept her fingers crossed about hearing from John. This means that Mary

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

The marathon is a gruelling race

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Each of the footballers.........to receive $100.00

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Are you sure this is............shop?

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
You think l'm being difficult,........?

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
We heard grandfather............the organ.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The detective was perplexed when the clues pointed to several suspects.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He said he was looking forward to .......them next year

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
because of the hard times, many workers live in.......poverty

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Our tour of the tower came to an end all.............. soon

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is..........important that you stay indoors tonight

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Please include.........sites for our excursions

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
.............an ambulance, the child's life would have been saved

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The evidence of the witness was corroborated by the accused.

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

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 problem of unemployment is very great in many African countries. The -79- of labour is always far greater than the number of -80 provided. Consequently, there are armies of job seekers roaming the streets. It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs and organize -81- programmes in order to achieve greater employment. -82- can be sunk into these -83- which can absorb more -84-. A man with a regular job will be able to feed himself and save a little in the bank which will earn him some -85-. The government could raise money through a rational economic -86-, whereby under consumption of luxury and foreign goods is discouraged. The country's -87- structure can also be planned so that nationals are encouraged to work harder for adequate incentives. The government can also protect -88-.
My country is considered to be an industrialized nation. Out of its 25 million -89- only about a million are employed in -90-. Avery large portion of its surface consists of -91- areas. The rest of the land is used for the -92- of food. In the north there is wide open land to which owners of -93- have grazing -94-. The . The greater part of this area consists of -95- land ploughed up for crops of grain, roots or just grass fields used for permanent -96-. Our agriculture does not follow any uniform pattern. There are different types of -97-. About a third of them -98- the farms which they occupy. The rest are tenant farmers who have -99- their farms from big-100-

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Since they started this assignment, they.........any success.

Write a story to illustrate the saying: As one makes one's bed, so one must lie on it

Write a letter to the chairman of the P.T.A. of your school suggesting three ways in which parents can work together with the teachers to create a better learning environment in the school.

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

      Children today are being hurried through childhood, rushed into taking on adult tasks at a very early age. Granted that the effects are not always so dramatic or so tragic, they can be profound and long lasting Parents are understandably eager to see their children succeed. When that eagerness turns into anxiety. parents may overload their children, pushing them too hard too soon. For instance it is becoming increasingly common for parents to enroll young children in after-school activities. Often, special tutoring is added.

      Of course, it is not wrong to encourage a child's talents or interests. There is a danger of excess when some children seem to have as many pressures as harried adults do. Before their children are born, parents are already enrolling them in preschool, hoping to improve their prospects of success. In some countries, children are assessed for reading and Mathematics skills before they are six years old. Such practices have raised concern about emotional damage. Many parents seem to think it normal. even advisable, to teach their children that winning is everything.

      Some parents work extremely hard to provide every possible material comfort for the children, believing that they are working to ensure their children's happiness - but they may well be doing the opposite. Often, more than a few children raised this way are involved in drinking, drugs and sullen rebellious behaviour as many fume with resentment because they feel neglected. The children often pay a high price. Although they may have many material luxuries, they lack the most essential ingredients of a good childhood: parental attention and love. Without guidance. discipline and direction they face adult questions too soon, with little or no preparation. They will likely obtain their own answers from peers or TV or movie characters. The results often bring childhood to an abrupt, even tragic end. Without a doubt, rushing children through childhood is a dangerous practice that should be avoided.  

(a) Why do parents rush their children through childhood?

(b) Give two examples of how parents rush their children through childhood.

(c) State two sad effects of bringing up children in extreme luxury.

(d) Why do children raised in luxury become angry?

(e) What is ironical about parents' efforts to make their children happy?

(f) "the children often pay a high price". What is the meaning of this expression?

(g) "Although they may have many material luxuries ..."

(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, find another word or phrase which means the same and which can replace it as it is used in the passage: (i) effects (ii) eager (iii) prospects (iv) raised (v) essential (vi) resentment.

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

      Although world agencies have made numerous efforts to stop malnutrition, achievements have fallen short of hope For example, in 1996 the United Nations set the goal of reducing by half the number of the world's undernourished some 400 million people - by the year 2015. Commendably, some progress has been made. But the report of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nation for 2001 acknowledges that unfortunately there has been a slowdown in the projection, and that the number of undernourished people has actually increased considerably in the majority of developing countries.

      Malnutrition is usually triggered by a combination of two factors, namely: an insufficient intake of proteins, calories vitamins, and minerals, and frequent infections. Such illness as diarrhoea, measles, malaria, and respiratory disease tax the body heavily and cause loss of nutrients. They reduce appetite and food intake, thus contributing to malnutrition. The undernourished child is in turn more susceptible to infections. Thus a vicious circle is formed that increases the mortally rates for protein-energy malnutrition. Children are at greater risk of suffering malnutrition because they are in a period of rapid growth that increases the demand for calories and proteins. For similar reasons, pregnant and nursing women are vulnerable to malnutrition.

      Malnutrition has far-reaching effects. First, it wreaks havoc on the body, particularly that of a child. Every organ and system - including the heart, kidneys, stomach, intestines, lungs, and brain - may be affected. Various studies have shown that poor growth in a child is closely associated with impaired mental development and poor scholastic and intellectual performance. Secondly. for children who survive malnutrition, the aftermath can linger on into adulthood. Recent research relates undernourishment in infancy to a tendency towards such chronic illnesses in adulthood as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

      How can children be best protected from malnutrition? it is essential to improve the diet of the mother. Pregnant and nursing women need to consume more calories and proteins. Proteins in particular help in the production of the mother's milk. So when there is little food, preference should be given to women of childbearing age and to little children. Secondly, in almost all cases, the best possible food for a baby is its mother's milk. This is especially so during the first days after birth because mother's milk contains antibodies that protect the baby from infection. During the first four months or so, breast milk provides all the nutrients that the baby needs in order to grow and develop properly. But breastfeeding should be continued for as long as necessary, which could be up to two years. And after the baby is weaned, the greatest possible variety of foods in different combinations should be introduced to provide nutrients that protect the baby. The mother should focus on providing the child with good-quality food. neither forcing the child to eat after it is full nor withholding food from the child when it appears to want more.

(a) In one sentence summarize the causes of malnutrition

(b) In two sentences, one for each. summarize the two major effects of malnutrition.

(c) In three sentences, one for each summarize the three preventive measures against malnutrition recommended in the passage

The government of your country has recently introduced a new means of communication which has had many positive effects on the lives of the majority of the people. Write a letter to your brother who is away from the country, stating how it has affected the lives of your people.

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

      Late one night Mr. Oliver was returning to his school on the outskirts of the hill station of Simla. He had been teaching in this school for many years. A bachelor, he usually strolled into the town in the evening, returning after dark. when he would take a short cut through a pine forest. Whenever there was strong wind, the pine trees made moaning, eerie sounds that kept most people to the main road. But Mr. Oliver was not a nervous or imaginative man.

      He carried a torch on this particular night and its pale gleam - the batteries were running down moved fitfully Over the narrow forest path. When its flickering light fell on the figure of a boy who was sitting alone on a rock. Mr. Oliver stopped. Boys were not supposed to be out of school after 7 p.m.. and it was now well past nine.

      "What are you doing out here, boy?" asked Mr. Oliver sharply, moving closer so that he could recognize the miscreant. But as he approached the boy, he sensed that something was wrong. The boy speared to be crying. His head hung down, he held his face in his hand and his body shook convulsively. It was a strange soundless weeping, and Mr. Oliver felt quite uneasy.

      "Well, what's the matter?" he asked. his anger giving way to concern. "What are you crying for'?" The boy would not answer or look up. His body continued to be rocked with silent sobbing. "Come on, boy, you shouldn't be out here at this hour. Tell me the trouble. Look up." The boy looked up. He took his hands from his face and looked up at his teacher. The light from Mr. Oliver's torch fell on the boy's face, if it could be called a face.

      He had no eyes, ears, nose or mouth. It was just a round smooth head with a school cap on top of it, and that's where the story should have ended, as indeed it has for several people who have had similar experiences and drop dead of unexplainable heart attack. But for Mr. Oliver. it did not end here.

      The torch fell from his trembling hand. He turned and scrambled down the path. running blindly through the trees and calling for help. He was still running towards the school building when he saw a lantern swinging in the middle of the path. Mr. Oliver had never before been so pleased to see the night watchman. He stumbled up to the watchman, gasping for breath and speaking incoherently. "What is it, Sahib?" asked the watchman "Has there been an accident? Why are you running?"

      "I saw something - something horrible - a boy weeping in the forest, and he had no face!" No face, Sahib?" "No eyes, nose, mouth, nothing!" "Do you mean it was like this, Sahib?" asked the watchman and raised the lamp to his own face. The watchman had no eyes, no ears, no features at all, not even an eyebrow. The wind blew the light out, and Mr. Oliver had his heart attack ...

(a) Why did Mr Oliver take the pine forest route to his school?

(b) What did Mr. Oliver think when he first saw the `boy'?

(c) What was the first indication to Mr. Oliver that all was not well?

(d) What did the night watchman turn out to be?

(e) Mr. Oliver had never before been so pleased to see the night watchman. What is ironical about this sentence in the light of the rest of the story?

(f) "Do you mean it was like this, Sahib?" What does "this" refer to?

(g) " who have had similar experiences and dropped dead of unexplainable heart attack."

(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, find another word or phrase which means the same and which can replace it as it is used in the passage: (i) miscreant (ii) sensed (iii) concern (iv) rocked (v) scrambled.

 The rising cost of tertiary education in your country has become a serious problem. Write an article for publication in a national newspaper discussing this problem and suggesting measures that could be adopted to deal with it.

You have been invited to take part in an inter-school debate, the topic of which is: Schooling in a village is more advantageous than schooling in a city. Write your speech for or against the motion.