WAEC SSCE - English Language - 1988

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
There was a lot of tension in the area and it was felt that a dispute might flare ... anytime.

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The correct option is "up". "Flare up" is a phrasal verb that means to suddenly become more intense or start to happen. In this sentence, the phrase "flare up" suggests that a dispute might suddenly become more intense and violent at any time.

A hotel is supposed to be a home away from home, but one we - 17 - was hell away from home. Initially, we were deceived by the beautiful surroundings and by the manager's - 18 - which was warm and inviting. After the usual - 19 - and signing of forms, we were checked in We later discovered, to our utter dismay, the the hotel - 20 - many facilities and that the few available - 21 - were either faulty or - 22 -. The rooms were somehow tolerable, but there was something we could not manage - food. We complained. Infact, we ate just to - 23 - alive since whatever was on the - 24 - have no - 25 -. The services there were definitely - 26 -. By the time we were due to - 27 - the following day, everybody heaved a sigh of - 28 -. Maybe I heard the manager say: Did you - 29 - a nice stay? And thinking he heard somebody say yes, he quickly added: Please - 30 - again.

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The correct option to complete the gap is "ones." The sentence is referring to the few available facilities in the hotel, indicating a plural. The use of "one" or "once" wouldn't make sense in this context. "Warns" and "warn" don't fit the sentence grammatically or logically. Therefore, "ones" is the best option to complete the gap.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The man ... missed death during the collision

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The best word to complete the sentence is "narrowly." The word "narrowly" is used to indicate that an event or outcome happened only just, by a very small margin, or with little room to spare. In this context, the sentence suggests that the man was involved in a collision that could have resulted in his death, but he narrowly escaped death. Therefore, the most appropriate option is "narrowly," which conveys the idea of a close call or a narrow escape. The sentence should read: "The man narrowly missed death during the collision."

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Toyin's fever was so acute that she ... an injection

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The correct answer to the sentence is "had to have". The phrase "so acute" indicates that Toyin's fever was severe or intense, and the sentence implies that she needed medical attention to manage her condition. The phrase "an injection" suggests that the medical treatment she needed was likely administered by a healthcare professional. The phrase "had to have" is an idiomatic expression that means it was necessary or mandatory for Toyin to receive medical treatment, in this case, an injection, to manage her acute fever. Therefore, the most appropriate and grammatically correct option to complete the sentence is "had to have."

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I want that spoon washed, I can still see ... on it

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "some oil". The speaker wants the spoon washed because they can still see some oil on it. "Oilness" and "greasiness" are not correct English words, while "greases" refers to multiple instances of grease rather than a specific amount of oil on the spoon.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Tutu liked to read detective novels to take his mind ... his worries

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A hotel is supposed to be a home away from home, but one we - 17 - was hell away from home. Initially, we were deceived by the beautiful surroundings and by the manager's - 18 - which was warm and inviting. After the usual - 19 - and signing of forms, we were checked in We later discovered, to our utter dismay, the the hotel - 20 - many facilities and that the few available - 21 - were either faulty or - 22 -. The rooms were somehow tolerable, but there was something we could not manage - food. We complained. Infact, we ate just to - 23 - alive since whatever was on the - 24 - have no - 25 -. The services there were definitely - 26 -. By the time we were due to - 27 - the following day, everybody heaved a sigh of - 28 -. Maybe I heard the manager say: Did you - 29 - a nice stay? And thinking he heard somebody say yes, he quickly added: Please - 30 - again.

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The correct option to complete the sentence in question 29 is "have". The sentence reads "Maybe I heard the manager say: Did you ____ a nice stay?" The verb "have" is used in this context to ask if someone had a particular experience. Therefore, the appropriate option to fill the gap is "have". The sentence would read, "Maybe I heard the manager say: Did you have a nice stay?"

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
Ade is very winsome yet his neighbour finds it difficult to put up with him.

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In the given sentence, the underlined expression is "put up with". The sentence means that Ade is very winsome or charming, but his neighbor finds it difficult to tolerate or live with him. Out of the given options, the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression is "tolerate" (option B). "Tolerate" means to endure or bear something that is difficult, unpleasant, or annoying. In the sentence, Ade's neighbor finds it difficult to tolerate him, which means that the neighbor finds Ade's behavior or actions annoying or unpleasant. The other options do not convey the same meaning as "tolerate". "Live with" and "stay with" imply physical coexistence, but do not necessarily suggest that the person is annoying or difficult to deal with. "Depend on" and "rely on" imply a sense of trust or reliance, which is not the same as tolerating someone's behavior. Therefore, the correct answer is "tolerate" (option B).

There is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to E choose the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
It is quite customary to introduce the guest speaker but ..... to insult him

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The underlined word is "customary". The sentence implies that it is not appropriate to insult the guest speaker. The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "customary" is "unusual". Therefore, the correct option to fill the gap is: "It is quite customary to introduce the guest speaker but unusual to insult him."

Probably the motorist saw the - 1 - lorry too - 2 - to be able to - 3 - disaster. However, he realized that if he kept to the - 4 -, a probably - 5 - head on - 6 - would be unavoidable. The only alternative was to take the lesser risk of leaving the road. With great care therefore, he turned sharply - 7 - the road into the ditch by the - 8 -. The consequence was that, instead of being involved in a serious and probably fatal - 9 -, the - 10 - escaped with a few minor - 11 - and bruises, while the only - 12 - to his car was a bent mudguard. By - 13 - into the roadside ditch to avoid what could have been a collision with the approaching lorry, he averted a - 14 - accident at the - 15 - of a few - 16 - to himself and the slight damage to his car.

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A hotel is supposed to be a home away from home, but one we - 17 - was hell away from home. Initially, we were deceived by the beautiful surroundings and by the manager's - 18 - which was warm and inviting. After the usual - 19 - and signing of forms, we were checked in We later discovered, to our utter dismay, the the hotel - 20 - many facilities and that the few available - 21 - were either faulty or - 22 -. The rooms were somehow tolerable, but there was something we could not manage - food. We complained. Infact, we ate just to - 23 - alive since whatever was on the - 24 - have no - 25 -. The services there were definitely - 26 -. By the time we were due to - 27 - the following day, everybody heaved a sigh of - 28 -. Maybe I heard the manager say: Did you - 29 - a nice stay? And thinking he heard somebody say yes, he quickly added: Please - 30 - again.

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The best option to complete the gap in question 22 is "substandard". The sentence is describing the hotel's facilities, which the speaker later discovered to be disappointing. "Substandard" means below the expected standard or quality, which is an accurate description of the facilities in the hotel according to the sentence. The other options do not fit the context of the sentence. "Unattractive" refers to appearance, "cheap" refers to price, "impressive" means having a strong effect on the mind or feelings, and "standardized" means conforming to a standard. None of these options accurately describe the facilities of the hotel as described in the sentence.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I know of a cow ... has only three legs

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "which". "Which" is used to refer to animals or things and is used after a comma when providing additional information about the subject. In this case, the additional information is that the cow has only three legs.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Neither John nor Mary felt happy ... the incident

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The word that best completes the sentence is 'about'. The sentence expresses that neither John nor Mary felt happy regarding the incident, so the appropriate preposition to use is 'about'.

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
He went off the rails, as soon as he heard of his failure in the last examination.

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The interpretation that is appropriate for the given sentence is: "became disorganized". To "go off the rails" means to become disorganized, erratic or to lose control. In the given sentence, the subject heard about his failure in the last examination, and as a result, he became disorganized or lost control of himself. Therefore, the appropriate interpretation of the sentence is that the subject "went off the rails" in response to hearing about his failure.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Having worked all day it is about time we ... back home

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A hotel is supposed to be a home away from home, but one we - 17 - was hell away from home. Initially, we were deceived by the beautiful surroundings and by the manager's - 18 - which was warm and inviting. After the usual - 19 - and signing of forms, we were checked in We later discovered, to our utter dismay, the the hotel - 20 - many facilities and that the few available - 21 - were either faulty or - 22 -. The rooms were somehow tolerable, but there was something we could not manage - food. We complained. Infact, we ate just to - 23 - alive since whatever was on the - 24 - have no - 25 -. The services there were definitely - 26 -. By the time we were due to - 27 - the following day, everybody heaved a sigh of - 28 -. Maybe I heard the manager say: Did you - 29 - a nice stay? And thinking he heard somebody say yes, he quickly added: Please - 30 - again.

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The best option to complete the gap in question 18 is "reception." Explanation: The context of the passage suggests that the manager's behavior was warm and inviting. Therefore, we can infer that the manager's attitude towards the guests was friendly, which is consistent with the concept of "reception," which refers to the act of receiving and welcoming guests or visitors. The other options (intention, rejection, conception, and conviction) do not fit the context of the passage as well as "reception."

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
Mary's classmates agreed to send her to Coventry

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The correct interpretation for the sentence is: "ignore her". To send someone to Coventry is a British idiom that means to ostracize or socially isolate someone, usually as a form of punishment or disapproval. In this case, Mary's classmates agreed to ignore her, possibly as a result of a disagreement or conflict.

Probably the motorist saw the - 1 - lorry too - 2 - to be able to - 3 - disaster. However, he realized that if he kept to the - 4 -, a probably - 5 - head on - 6 - would be unavoidable. The only alternative was to take the lesser risk of leaving the road. With great care therefore, he turned sharply - 7 - the road into the ditch by the - 8 -. The consequence was that, instead of being involved in a serious and probably fatal - 9 -, the - 10 - escaped with a few minor - 11 - and bruises, while the only - 12 - to his car was a bent mudguard. By - 13 - into the roadside ditch to avoid what could have been a collision with the approaching lorry, he averted a - 14 - accident at the - 15 - of a few - 16 - to himself and the slight damage to his car.

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The best option to complete the gap is "accident". In the context of the passage, the sentence is saying that the motorist's decision to leave the road resulted in him avoiding a serious and probably fatal accident with the approaching lorry. Therefore, the option that best fits the meaning of the sentence is "accident" as it refers to an unexpected and undesirable event that could result in harm or damage.

A hotel is supposed to be a home away from home, but one we - 17 - was hell away from home. Initially, we were deceived by the beautiful surroundings and by the manager's - 18 - which was warm and inviting. After the usual - 19 - and signing of forms, we were checked in We later discovered, to our utter dismay, the the hotel - 20 - many facilities and that the few available - 21 - were either faulty or - 22 -. The rooms were somehow tolerable, but there was something we could not manage - food. We complained. Infact, we ate just to - 23 - alive since whatever was on the - 24 - have no - 25 -. The services there were definitely - 26 -. By the time we were due to - 27 - the following day, everybody heaved a sigh of - 28 -. Maybe I heard the manager say: Did you - 29 - a nice stay? And thinking he heard somebody say yes, he quickly added: Please - 30 - again.

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From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I want everybody to learn the last ten lines of the poem .... heart

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The correct answer is "by". The phrase "learn the last ten lines of the poem" implies that the person wants everyone to memorize the lines. The word "by" is often used to indicate the means or method of doing something, and in this context, it means that the person wants everyone to memorize the lines "by heart" - that is, to memorize them so well that they can recite them from memory without any assistance. Therefore, the complete sentence would read: "I want everybody to learn the last ten lines of the poem by heart."

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I find it .... comfortable to travel by air than by road.

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From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
They went .... talking after midnight despite the fact that they all had to get up early.

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The correct answer is "on". "They went on talking after midnight" means that they continued their conversation past midnight. The word "on" is used to indicate the continuation of an action or situation. In this context, it shows that the people kept talking even though it was late and they had to wake up early the next day. Options A, B, and D do not fit the context and do not make sense in the sentence. "By" usually indicates a means or method, "for" indicates a reason or purpose, and "with" indicates accompanying or together. None of these prepositions fit the context of continuing a conversation past midnight.

A hotel is supposed to be a home away from home, but one we - 17 - was hell away from home. Initially, we were deceived by the beautiful surroundings and by the manager's - 18 - which was warm and inviting. After the usual - 19 - and signing of forms, we were checked in We later discovered, to our utter dismay, the the hotel - 20 - many facilities and that the few available - 21 - were either faulty or - 22 -. The rooms were somehow tolerable, but there was something we could not manage - food. We complained. Infact, we ate just to - 23 - alive since whatever was on the - 24 - have no - 25 -. The services there were definitely - 26 -. By the time we were due to - 27 - the following day, everybody heaved a sigh of - 28 -. Maybe I heard the manager say: Did you - 29 - a nice stay? And thinking he heard somebody say yes, he quickly added: Please - 30 - again.

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From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
If she had known, she wouldn't have come ....

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "would she?" The sentence is structured as a conditional statement, expressing a hypothetical situation in the past. The first part of the sentence, "If she had known," suggests that the person did not know something in the past. The second part of the sentence, "she wouldn't have come," implies that if the person had known, they would not have come. The correct way to end the sentence is by using a question tag that matches the tense of the sentence. In this case, the correct question tag is "would she?" Example: If she had known, she wouldn't have come, would she?

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
My choice of a partner would be based on character, not looks

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The underlined expression "not looks" suggests that the speaker is not primarily interested in physical appearance when choosing a partner. The word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to this is "appearance" (option C). Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
If the two boys ... been bit by the snake, they should be taken to the hospital.

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The correct answer is "have". "If the two boys have been bit by the snake, they should be taken to the hospital" is the correct sentence. "Have" is the correct verb form to use in this context because we are referring to the present perfect tense. The present perfect tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still relevant in the present. In this case, we are talking about the possibility that the two boys have been bitten by a snake, and this is still relevant in the present because they may need to be taken to the hospital. Option A "has" is not the correct verb form because it is the present simple tense which does not match with the time reference in the sentence. Option C "had" is also not correct because it is past tense, and the sentence is referring to a possibility in the present. Option D "is" is not correct because it is a present tense form of "be," which does not match with the verb form required in this context.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
People are always afraid to visit Mr. Ade because he is ....

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "a soldier." The sentence suggests that Mr. Ade's occupation or background is related to the military. Among the options provided, "a soldier" is the most appropriate because it refers specifically to a person who serves in the military. The other options are more general or do not fit the context of the sentence. Example: People are always afraid to visit Mr. Ade because he is a soldier.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I want everybody to learn the last ten lines of the poem .... heart.

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The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "by". "I want everybody to learn the last ten lines of the poem by heart" means to memorize the poem without reading it. It implies that the speaker wants everyone to have the poem memorized so well that they can recite it from memory.

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
She is eating her heart out for a sailor who is away at sea

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "She is eating her heart out for a sailor who is away at sea" is that she is longing for the sailor who is away at sea. The phrase "eating her heart out" is an idiom that means to be consumed with grief or longing. The fact that the sailor is away at sea suggests that they are separated, and the use of the phrase "eating her heart out" implies that she is feeling intense emotions related to this separation. Therefore, the most suitable interpretation of the sentence is that she is longing for the sailor who is away at sea.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Everybody has to do ... homework

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "their." The sentence refers to a group of people and their individual homework assignments. The pronoun "their" is a plural possessive pronoun that indicates ownership by a group of people, and in this context, it suggests that each person has their own homework to do. Example: Everybody has to do their homework.

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
The men eventually gained their freedom and decided later to get their own back on their oppressors.

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The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence is "have their revenge on". The phrase "get their own back" means to have one's revenge on someone who has harmed or wronged them in the past. In the sentence, the men had been oppressed and had their freedom taken away, but eventually, they gained their freedom. Later on, they wanted to have revenge on their oppressors. The phrase "get their own back" indicates a desire for retribution or revenge. Therefore, the most suitable option to interpret the sentence is "have their revenge on".

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Obi is ... troublesome than I had imagined.

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A hotel is supposed to be a home away from home, but one we - 17 - was hell away from home. Initially, we were deceived by the beautiful surroundings and by the manager's - 18 - which was warm and inviting. After the usual - 19 - and signing of forms, we were checked in We later discovered, to our utter dismay, the the hotel - 20 - many facilities and that the few available - 21 - were either faulty or - 22 -. The rooms were somehow tolerable, but there was something we could not manage - food. We complained. Infact, we ate just to - 23 - alive since whatever was on the - 24 - have no - 25 -. The services there were definitely - 26 -. By the time we were due to - 27 - the following day, everybody heaved a sigh of - 28 -. Maybe I heard the manager say: Did you - 29 - a nice stay? And thinking he heard somebody say yes, he quickly added: Please - 30 - again.

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The best option to complete the gap in question 25 is "sweetness". The sentence before the gap states that the food was something the speaker and their companions "could not manage", and the sentence after the gap implies that the food was not enjoyable: "Infact, we ate just to stay alive since whatever was on the [menu] have no [sweetness]." The word "sweetness" refers to the taste or flavor of food, and the context suggests that the food lacked flavor or taste, making it difficult for the speaker and their companions to eat. Therefore, option B, "sweetness," is the best choice to complete the sentence in a logical and coherent way.

A hotel is supposed to be a home away from home, but one we - 17 - was hell away from home. Initially, we were deceived by the beautiful surroundings and by the manager's - 18 - which was warm and inviting. After the usual - 19 - and signing of forms, we were checked in We later discovered, to our utter dismay, the the hotel - 20 - many facilities and that the few available - 21 - were either faulty or - 22 -. The rooms were somehow tolerable, but there was something we could not manage - food. We complained. Infact, we ate just to - 23 - alive since whatever was on the - 24 - have no - 25 -. The services there were definitely - 26 -. By the time we were due to - 27 - the following day, everybody heaved a sigh of - 28 -. Maybe I heard the manager say: Did you - 29 - a nice stay? And thinking he heard somebody say yes, he quickly added: Please - 30 - again.

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In question 23, the best option to complete the gap is "stay" (option A). The sentence says, "Infact, we ate just to -stay- alive since whatever was on the - -24- have no - -25-." This means that the food in the hotel was so bad that the guests only ate to survive and not because the food was enjoyable or satisfying. Out of the given options, "stay" is the only word that makes sense in the context of the sentence. The other options do not fit grammatically or semantically in the sentence. For example, "stand" and "sit" do not make sense because they do not convey the idea of eating to survive. "Stop" and "stoop" are also not appropriate because they do not fit with the context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is "stay" (option A).

Probably the motorist saw the - 1 - lorry too - 2 - to be able to - 3 - disaster. However, he realized that if he kept to the - 4 -, a probably - 5 - head on - 6 - would be unavoidable. The only alternative was to take the lesser risk of leaving the road. With great care therefore, he turned sharply - 7 - the road into the ditch by the - 8 -. The consequence was that, instead of being involved in a serious and probably fatal - 9 -, the - 10 - escaped with a few minor - 11 - and bruises, while the only - 12 - to his car was a bent mudguard. By - 13 - into the roadside ditch to avoid what could have been a collision with the approaching lorry, he averted a - 14 - accident at the - 15 - of a few - 16 - to himself and the slight damage to his car.

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The best word to complete the sentence is "expense." In this context, the word "expense" refers to the cost or consequence of the accident that the motorist was trying to avoid. The sentence is suggesting that the motorist averted a major accident at the cost of a few minor injuries and some slight damage to his car. Therefore, the most appropriate option is "expense," which refers to the negative consequence of the accident. The sentence should read: "By turning into the roadside ditch to avoid what could have been a collision with the approaching lorry, he averted a major accident at the expense of a few minor injuries to himself and slight damage to his car."

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The woman ....daughter he married, is his mother-in-law

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "whose." The sentence is asking about the relationship between a woman and her mother-in-law. The word "whose" is a possessive pronoun that shows ownership, indicating that the woman has a daughter who got married, and the mother of her daughter's husband is her mother-in-law. Example: The woman whose daughter he married is his mother-in-law.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Mrs. Nwokolo had ... her breakfast before her friend came in

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The best option to complete the sentence is "had". The sentence is in the past tense and is talking about an action that was completed before another event. "Had" is the past tense of "have", which means to consume or eat something. Therefore, the sentence is saying that Mrs. Nwokolo consumed her breakfast before her friend arrived. The other options do not accurately convey the intended meaning. "Has" is the present tense of "have" and is not suitable for a past tense sentence. "Have" is the present tense and does not fit into the past tense context of the sentence. "Been had" is grammatically incorrect and does not make sense in this context.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Any parent would be pleased ... such impressive performance

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From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I started writing at 9.am. It is now 10am, by 11a.m. I ... writing for 2 hours

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The best option to complete the sentence is "will have been." Explanation: The sentence suggests that the speaker started writing at 9 a.m. and the current time is 10 a.m. The sentence is in the future tense as the speaker is talking about what will happen in the future. The speaker intends to continue writing until 11 a.m., which means that the writing duration will be two hours (from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.). Therefore, the correct form of the future perfect tense to use in this sentence is "will have been." The phrase "will have been" refers to a future action that will have been completed at a specific time in the future (in this case, at 11 a.m.). So, the complete sentence is: "I started writing at 9 a.m. It is now 10 a.m., by 11 a.m. I will have been writing for 2 hours."

Probably the motorist saw the - 1 - lorry too - 2 - to be able to - 3 - disaster. However, he realized that if he kept to the - 4 -, a probably - 5 - head on - 6 - would be unavoidable. The only alternative was to take the lesser risk of leaving the road. With great care therefore, he turned sharply - 7 - the road into the ditch by the - 8 -. The consequence was that, instead of being involved in a serious and probably fatal - 9 -, the - 10 - escaped with a few minor - 11 - and bruises, while the only - 12 - to his car was a bent mudguard. By - 13 - into the roadside ditch to avoid what could have been a collision with the approaching lorry, he averted a - 14 - accident at the - 15 - of a few - 16 - to himself and the slight damage to his car.

In question numbered 15 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap

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From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The National Essay Competition came ... on the 23rd of July 1986.

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After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
How do you hope to do it? You can't make bricks without straw

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A hotel is supposed to be a home away from home, but one we - 17 - was hell away from home. Initially, we were deceived by the beautiful surroundings and by the manager's - 18 - which was warm and inviting. After the usual - 19 - and signing of forms, we were checked in We later discovered, to our utter dismay, the the hotel - 20 - many facilities and that the few available - 21 - were either faulty or - 22 -. The rooms were somehow tolerable, but there was something we could not manage - food. We complained. Infact, we ate just to - 23 - alive since whatever was on the - 24 - have no - 25 -. The services there were definitely - 26 -. By the time we were due to - 27 - the following day, everybody heaved a sigh of - 28 -. Maybe I heard the manager say: Did you - 29 - a nice stay? And thinking he heard somebody say yes, he quickly added: Please - 30 - again.

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Option C, "appalling," is the best fit for the gap in the sentence. This is because the previous sentences describe the hotel as having many faulty facilities, tolerable rooms, and unbearable food, which altogether make for a terrible experience. The word "appalling" means causing horror, shock, or dismay, which accurately conveys the negative experience of staying at the hotel.

Probably the motorist saw the - 1 - lorry too - 2 - to be able to - 3 - disaster. However, he realized that if he kept to the - 4 -, a probably - 5 - head on - 6 - would be unavoidable. The only alternative was to take the lesser risk of leaving the road. With great care therefore, he turned sharply - 7 - the road into the ditch by the - 8 -. The consequence was that, instead of being involved in a serious and probably fatal - 9 -, the - 10 - escaped with a few minor - 11 - and bruises, while the only - 12 - to his car was a bent mudguard. By - 13 - into the roadside ditch to avoid what could have been a collision with the approaching lorry, he averted a - 14 - accident at the - 15 - of a few - 16 - to himself and the slight damage to his car.

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The best option to complete the gap is "oncoming". The sentence describes a situation in which the motorist had to take evasive action to avoid a collision with a lorry, which suggests that the lorry was coming towards the motorist from the opposite direction. Therefore, the appropriate word to use in this context is "oncoming", which means approaching from the opposite direction.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I hate that habit....

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "of nagging." The sentence expresses dislike towards a habit, and the most appropriate option to follow the word "habit" is a preposition that shows the relationship between the habit and the action being disliked. The preposition "of" is used to show possession or association, and in this context, it indicates that the habit of nagging is what the speaker dislikes. Example: I hate that habit of nagging.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Wale couldn't have said a thing like that ...

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The best option that completes the sentence is "could he?" This implies that the speaker doubts Wale's ability to say such a thing, and is questioning whether or not he actually did.

A hotel is supposed to be a home away from home, but one we - 17 - was hell away from home. Initially, we were deceived by the beautiful surroundings and by the manager's - 18 - which was warm and inviting. After the usual - 19 - and signing of forms, we were checked in We later discovered, to our utter dismay, the the hotel - 20 - many facilities and that the few available - 21 - were either faulty or - 22 -. The rooms were somehow tolerable, but there was something we could not manage - food. We complained. Infact, we ate just to - 23 - alive since whatever was on the - 24 - have no - 25 -. The services there were definitely - 26 -. By the time we were due to - 27 - the following day, everybody heaved a sigh of - 28 -. Maybe I heard the manager say: Did you - 29 - a nice stay? And thinking he heard somebody say yes, he quickly added: Please - 30 - again.

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The sentence in question 20 states that "we later discovered, to our utter dismay, that the hotel - 20 - many facilities." The best option to complete the gap would be "lacked," as it means that the hotel did not have many facilities, which matches the context of the sentence. The other options do not fit in with the context and meaning of the sentence.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
This is not ...... house in the street but it is certainly bigger than yours.

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The correct answer is "the biggest." "The biggest" is the superlative form of the adjective "big," which means it describes the highest degree of size. In this sentence, the speaker is comparing the size of their house to others on the street, and stating that it is not just "a big" or "the big" house, but the biggest one on the street. So, "the biggest" is the best choice to complete the sentence because

A hotel is supposed to be a home away from home, but one we - 17 - was hell away from home. Initially, we were deceived by the beautiful surroundings and by the manager's - 18 - which was warm and inviting. After the usual - 19 - and signing of forms, we were checked in We later discovered, to our utter dismay, the the hotel - 20 - many facilities and that the few available - 21 - were either faulty or - 22 -. The rooms were somehow tolerable, but there was something we could not manage - food. We complained. Infact, we ate just to - 23 - alive since whatever was on the - 24 - have no - 25 -. The services there were definitely - 26 -. By the time we were due to - 27 - the following day, everybody heaved a sigh of - 28 -. Maybe I heard the manager say: Did you - 29 - a nice stay? And thinking he heard somebody say yes, he quickly added: Please - 30 - again.

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The best option to complete the gap is 'filling'. The sentence indicates that after some usual procedures, the guests were checked into the hotel. The verb that is most appropriate to use in this context is 'filling', which means completing a form or document with necessary information. So, option 'filling' best completes the sentence.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The car couldn't keep pace ... the motor cycle especially in congested areas.

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The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "with". The phrase "keep pace with" means to go at the same speed or rate as someone or something else. In the sentence, the speaker is comparing the car's ability to keep pace with a motorbike in congested areas. The word "with" indicates a comparison of the car's speed with that of the motorbike. Therefore, the most suitable option to complete the sentence is "with".

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Stella wanted to show ... with her necklace.

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "off". To "show off" means to display or exhibit something to others in a way that seeks to draw attention to it and impress others. Therefore, Stella wanted to display or draw attention to her necklace by showing it off.

Probably the motorist saw the - 1 - lorry too - 2 - to be able to - 3 - disaster. However, he realized that if he kept to the - 4 -, a probably - 5 - head on - 6 - would be unavoidable. The only alternative was to take the lesser risk of leaving the road. With great care therefore, he turned sharply - 7 - the road into the ditch by the - 8 -. The consequence was that, instead of being involved in a serious and probably fatal - 9 -, the - 10 - escaped with a few minor - 11 - and bruises, while the only - 12 - to his car was a bent mudguard. By - 13 - into the roadside ditch to avoid what could have been a collision with the approaching lorry, he averted a - 14 - accident at the - 15 - of a few - 16 - to himself and the slight damage to his car.

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The best option to complete the gap is "cuts". The sentence says "The consequence was that, instead of being involved in a serious and probably fatal - 9 -, the - 10 - escaped with a few minor - 11 - and bruises," which means that the occupants of the car only sustained minor injuries. The word "cuts" refers to minor injuries caused by sharp objects, such as glass. Therefore, the option that best fits the sentence is "cuts".

There is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to E choose the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Olu was able to kindle the fire which my father had to .... later.

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The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "kindle" is "extinguish." "Kindle" means to start or ignite a fire, while "extinguish" means to put out or quench a fire. In this context, the sentence suggests that Olu started the fire, and then the speaker's father had to do something to it later. Therefore, the word that correctly fills the gap in the sentence and is most nearly opposite in meaning to "kindle" is "extinguish." The sentence should read: "Olu was able to kindle the fire which my father had to extinguish later."

Probably the motorist saw the - 1 - lorry too - 2 - to be able to - 3 - disaster. However, he realized that if he kept to the - 4 -, a probably - 5 - head on - 6 - would be unavoidable. The only alternative was to take the lesser risk of leaving the road. With great care therefore, he turned sharply - 7 - the road into the ditch by the - 8 -. The consequence was that, instead of being involved in a serious and probably fatal - 9 -, the - 10 - escaped with a few minor - 11 - and bruises, while the only - 12 - to his car was a bent mudguard. By - 13 - into the roadside ditch to avoid what could have been a collision with the approaching lorry, he averted a - 14 - accident at the - 15 - of a few - 16 - to himself and the slight damage to his car.

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The best option to complete the gap is "swerving" (option A). "Swerving" means suddenly changing direction or turning aside from a straight path. In the context of the passage, the motorist turned sharply to the side of the road to avoid a collision with the oncoming lorry. Therefore, the word "swerving" best fits in the gap to describe the action taken by the motorist. The other options, such as "jumping," "hooting," "speeding," and "accelerating" do not accurately describe the motorist's action of turning sharply to the side of the road.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
After he had tried for sometime, he realized that all his efforts were going to be .....

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The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "futile". The word "futile" means useless, pointless or incapable of producing a useful result. In the sentence, the speaker has been trying for some time and has come to the realization that all his efforts are not going to produce the desired result. The word "futile" describes the situation where despite putting in effort, the outcome is not likely to be positive or productive. Therefore, the most suitable option to complete the sentence is "futile".

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I don't know what to do with these children. They are always fighting ..

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The best word to complete the sentence is "one another." This is because "one another" is a reciprocal pronoun that refers to a mutual action or relationship between two or more people or things. In this context, the sentence suggests that the children are engaged in a continuous cycle of fighting with each other, which implies a reciprocal action. Therefore, the most appropriate option is "one another."

Probably the motorist saw the - 1 - lorry too - 2 - to be able to - 3 - disaster. However, he realized that if he kept to the - 4 -, a probably - 5 - head on - 6 - would be unavoidable. The only alternative was to take the lesser risk of leaving the road. With great care therefore, he turned sharply - 7 - the road into the ditch by the - 8 -. The consequence was that, instead of being involved in a serious and probably fatal - 9 -, the - 10 - escaped with a few minor - 11 - and bruises, while the only - 12 - to his car was a bent mudguard. By - 13 - into the roadside ditch to avoid what could have been a collision with the approaching lorry, he averted a - 14 - accident at the - 15 - of a few - 16 - to himself and the slight damage to his car.

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Probably the motorist saw the - 1 - lorry too - 2 - to be able to - 3 - disaster. However, he realized that if he kept to the - 4 -, a probably - 5 - head on - 6 - would be unavoidable. The only alternative was to take the lesser risk of leaving the road. With great care therefore, he turned sharply - 7 - the road into the ditch by the - 8 -. The consequence was that, instead of being involved in a serious and probably fatal - 9 -, the - 10 - escaped with a few minor - 11 - and bruises, while the only - 12 - to his car was a bent mudguard. By - 13 - into the roadside ditch to avoid what could have been a collision with the approaching lorry, he averted a - 14 - accident at the - 15 - of a few - 16 - to himself and the slight damage to his car.

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From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The press must cater for the needs of the .... public

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Probably the motorist saw the - 1 - lorry too - 2 - to be able to - 3 - disaster. However, he realized that if he kept to the - 4 -, a probably - 5 - head on - 6 - would be unavoidable. The only alternative was to take the lesser risk of leaving the road. With great care therefore, he turned sharply - 7 - the road into the ditch by the - 8 -. The consequence was that, instead of being involved in a serious and probably fatal - 9 -, the - 10 - escaped with a few minor - 11 - and bruises, while the only - 12 - to his car was a bent mudguard. By - 13 - into the roadside ditch to avoid what could have been a collision with the approaching lorry, he averted a - 14 - accident at the - 15 - of a few - 16 - to himself and the slight damage to his car.

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The correct option is "injuries". The sentence states that the motorist escaped with a few minor injuries and bruises, and the only damage to his car was a bent mudguard. Since "injuries" is the plural form of "injury," it is the correct option to use in this context. Option A "injured" is incorrect because it is the past tense form of "injure", and it does not match with the context of the sentence. Option D "injurious" is also incorrect because it is an adjective, not a noun, and does not fit in the context of the sentence. Option E "injure" is not the correct option because it is a verb, and it does not match with the sentence structure. Option C "injury" is a singular noun, but the context of the sentence requires a plural form to match the phrase "a few minor". Therefore, it is not the best option to complete the sentence.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
At eighteen, Bose is ... to take good care of her sisters.

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "old enough". "Old enough" means being of a suitable or sufficient age to do something. In the given sentence, Bose is of an appropriate or sufficient age to take good care of her sisters. Therefore, the appropriate option to complete the sentence is "old enough".

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The girl has just come out of the fattening room and her waist is adorned with beads.

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The word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression, "adorned" as used in the sentence is "decorated". In this context, the sentence implies that the girl's waist is embellished or decorated with beads.

Probably the motorist saw the - 1 - lorry too - 2 - to be able to - 3 - disaster. However, he realized that if he kept to the - 4 -, a probably - 5 - head on - 6 - would be unavoidable. The only alternative was to take the lesser risk of leaving the road. With great care therefore, he turned sharply - 7 - the road into the ditch by the - 8 -. The consequence was that, instead of being involved in a serious and probably fatal - 9 -, the - 10 - escaped with a few minor - 11 - and bruises, while the only - 12 - to his car was a bent mudguard. By - 13 - into the roadside ditch to avoid what could have been a collision with the approaching lorry, he averted a - 14 - accident at the - 15 - of a few - 16 - to himself and the slight damage to his car.

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The word that best completes the gap in question 6 is "collision." The sentence suggests that if the motorist had not turned sharply into the roadside ditch, there would have been a head-on collision with the approaching lorry. A collision is a situation where two or more objects or people crash into each other, which would have resulted in a serious and probably fatal accident in this case. The other options do not fit the context of the sentence.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
.....sacrifice was it that people talked about if for years.

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The correct answer to the sentence is "so great a". The sentence is asking about the extent of a sacrifice that people talked about for years. The phrase "so great" implies a high degree or an intense level of the sacrifice that was made. The sentence structure requires the use of an article before "sacrifice" to form a grammatically correct sentence. The phrase "so great a" is an idiomatic expression used to express the high degree of something. It is a formal and somewhat archaic expression and is used in place of "such a great" or "a sacrifice that was so great." Therefore, the most appropriate and grammatically correct option to complete the sentence is "so great a".

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I ought ... the letter by now.

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A hotel is supposed to be a home away from home, but one we - 17 - was hell away from home. Initially, we were deceived by the beautiful surroundings and by the manager's - 18 - which was warm and inviting. After the usual - 19 - and signing of forms, we were checked in We later discovered, to our utter dismay, the the hotel - 20 - many facilities and that the few available - 21 - were either faulty or - 22 -. The rooms were somehow tolerable, but there was something we could not manage - food. We complained. Infact, we ate just to - 23 - alive since whatever was on the - 24 - have no - 25 -. The services there were definitely - 26 -. By the time we were due to - 27 - the following day, everybody heaved a sigh of - 28 -. Maybe I heard the manager say: Did you - 29 - a nice stay? And thinking he heard somebody say yes, he quickly added: Please - 30 - again.

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Option B, "check out," best completes the sentence. "Check out" is a phrasal verb that means to leave a hotel or other place of lodging after settling one's account. In this context, the narrator and their companions were due to leave the hotel the following day, so "check out" is the appropriate term to use.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
He acts as if he ... a general manager

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From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
There were no meat in the market .. Shade bought some fish

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In the given sentence, the first part states that there was no meat available in the market. The second part of the sentence states that Shade bought some fish. The word that best completes the sentence is "so" (option A). "So" is used here as a conjunction to show the result or consequence of the situation in the first part of the sentence. It connects the two parts of the sentence and gives the reason for Shade buying fish instead of meat. For example, the sentence can be rephrased as, "Since there was no meat in the market, Shade bought some fish." The conjunction "so" is used to show the consequence of the situation in the first part of the sentence. The other options do not fit in the context of the sentence. "Unless" implies a condition that needs to be fulfilled before something else happens, which does not apply to the sentence. "Since" implies a causal relationship, but the sentence does not provide any cause-effect relationship. "Whereas" is used to contrast two things, which is not the case in the given sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is "so" (option A).

There is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to E choose the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
I encouraged my younger brother to take on law as a profession while I ... my sister from doing so.

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The most suitable option to fill the gap and that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word is "dissuaded". The word "encouraged" means to give support, confidence, or hope to someone to do something. In the sentence, the speaker encourages his younger brother to take up law as a profession. The opposite of encouraging someone to do something is to dissuade them, which means to persuade someone not to do something. The sentence goes on to say that the speaker prevented his sister from taking up law as a profession, which implies that he did not encourage her to do so. The appropriate word to use in this context is "dissuaded," which means to persuade someone against doing something. Therefore, the most appropriate option is "dissuaded".

Probably the motorist saw the - 1 - lorry too - 2 - to be able to - 3 - disaster. However, he realized that if he kept to the - 4 -, a probably - 5 - head on - 6 - would be unavoidable. The only alternative was to take the lesser risk of leaving the road. With great care therefore, he turned sharply - 7 - the road into the ditch by the - 8 -. The consequence was that, instead of being involved in a serious and probably fatal - 9 -, the - 10 - escaped with a few minor - 11 - and bruises, while the only - 12 - to his car was a bent mudguard. By - 13 - into the roadside ditch to avoid what could have been a collision with the approaching lorry, he averted a - 14 - accident at the - 15 - of a few - 16 - to himself and the slight damage to his car.

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In the context of the sentence, the phrase "turned sharply" indicates that the motorist made a sudden, quick movement to avoid the collision. The only option among the given alternatives that fits this description is "off", as in "off the road". Therefore, the correct answer is letter B - off.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The police vehicles raced .. full speed with their sirens blaring.

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The sentence describes how the police vehicles were racing, and it also indicates the manner in which they were doing so. The best option to complete the sentence is "at." This is because "at" is a preposition that is commonly used to describe the speed at which something is done. In this context, "at full speed" indicates the manner in which the police vehicles were racing. The other options, such as "on," "with," and "in," do not fit in the context of the sentence. "On" and "in" do not make sense because they do not describe the speed at which the police vehicles were racing. "With" could also be a possible option, but it does not fit as well as "at" because "at full speed" is a more common expression in English to describe how fast something is moving.

Probably the motorist saw the - 1 - lorry too - 2 - to be able to - 3 - disaster. However, he realized that if he kept to the - 4 -, a probably - 5 - head on - 6 - would be unavoidable. The only alternative was to take the lesser risk of leaving the road. With great care therefore, he turned sharply - 7 - the road into the ditch by the - 8 -. The consequence was that, instead of being involved in a serious and probably fatal - 9 -, the - 10 - escaped with a few minor - 11 - and bruises, while the only - 12 - to his car was a bent mudguard. By - 13 - into the roadside ditch to avoid what could have been a collision with the approaching lorry, he averted a - 14 - accident at the - 15 - of a few - 16 - to himself and the slight damage to his car.

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Probably the motorist saw the - 1 - lorry too - 2 - to be able to - 3 - disaster. However, he realized that if he kept to the - 4 -, a probably - 5 - head on - 6 - would be unavoidable. The only alternative was to take the lesser risk of leaving the road. With great care therefore, he turned sharply - 7 - the road into the ditch by the - 8 -. The consequence was that, instead of being involved in a serious and probably fatal - 9 -, the - 10 - escaped with a few minor - 11 - and bruises, while the only - 12 - to his car was a bent mudguard. By - 13 - into the roadside ditch to avoid what could have been a collision with the approaching lorry, he averted a - 14 - accident at the - 15 - of a few - 16 - to himself and the slight damage to his car.

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The word that best completes the gap in the sentence is "serious" because the sentence talks about how the motorist averted a serious accident by turning sharply into the roadside ditch. The other options do not fit well in the sentence and do not accurately describe the level of danger that the motorist avoided.

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
What you cannot avoid you try to endure

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The best option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression "endure" in the sentence is "tolerate". To "endure" means to suffer or bear something unpleasant or difficult for a prolonged period, often without complaint. In the sentence, the speaker is saying that when there is something unavoidable, the next best option is to try and endure it. Therefore, the meaning of "endure" in the sentence is to put up with something that is unpleasant or difficult. Out of the options given, "tolerate" means to endure or put up with something that is unpleasant or difficult, which is the closest meaning to the word "endure" in the sentence. Therefore, the correct option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression "endure" is "tolerate".

A hotel is supposed to be a home away from home, but one we - 17 - was hell away from home. Initially, we were deceived by the beautiful surroundings and by the manager's - 18 - which was warm and inviting. After the usual - 19 - and signing of forms, we were checked in We later discovered, to our utter dismay, the the hotel - 20 - many facilities and that the few available - 21 - were either faulty or - 22 -. The rooms were somehow tolerable, but there was something we could not manage - food. We complained. Infact, we ate just to - 23 - alive since whatever was on the - 24 - have no - 25 -. The services there were definitely - 26 -. By the time we were due to - 27 - the following day, everybody heaved a sigh of - 28 -. Maybe I heard the manager say: Did you - 29 - a nice stay? And thinking he heard somebody say yes, he quickly added: Please - 30 - again.

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The best option to complete the gap in question 17 is D, "checked into". The sentence is talking about staying in a hotel, so the correct phrase to use is "checked into", which means to officially register as a guest at a hotel. The other options do not accurately reflect the act of staying in a hotel. "Moved into" implies a more permanent stay, such as moving into an apartment or house, while "dropped by" suggests a short visit rather than a stay. "Checked" and "stood in" do not convey the idea of staying in a hotel.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Salary cuts could be the ... of the worker's protest.

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The best option to complete the sentence is "cause". The sentence is saying that the worker's protest may result in salary cuts. The word "cause" means the reason or motive for something, so it accurately fits into the sentence. The other options do not accurately convey the intended meaning. "Course" means a direction or path, and is not relevant in this context. "Curse" means a harmful spell or a profane utterance, which does not make sense in this sentence. "Coarse" means rough or abrasive, which is also not relevant in this context.

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
My....to you, students, is to be good.

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The correct option is "advice". "My advice to you, students, is to be good" means that the speaker is giving a suggestion or recommendation to the students to behave well. The word "advice" is a noun that refers to an opinion or suggestion about what someone should do. In this context, the speaker is giving advice to the students to behave well. Option B "advise" is a verb, and it does not fit in the sentence structure. The sentence structure requires a noun to match with "my". Option C "adverse" is an adjective, which means unfavorable or harmful, and it does not match the context of the sentence. Option D "advance" is a noun, but it does not fit in the context of the sentence as it is not related to giving advice.

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
Mr. John has always managed to keep his head above water.

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The appropriate interpretation for the sentence "Mr. John has always managed to keep his head above water" is "stay out of financial difficulty." The phrase "keep his head above water" is an idiom that means to manage to survive, especially during difficult times or in challenging situations. In this context, it implies that Mr. John has always been able to handle his financial situation and not drown in debt or financial troubles. Example: Despite the economic downturn, Mr. John has always managed to keep his head above water.

Probably the motorist saw the - 1 - lorry too - 2 - to be able to - 3 - disaster. However, he realized that if he kept to the - 4 -, a probably - 5 - head on - 6 - would be unavoidable. The only alternative was to take the lesser risk of leaving the road. With great care therefore, he turned sharply - 7 - the road into the ditch by the - 8 -. The consequence was that, instead of being involved in a serious and probably fatal - 9 -, the - 10 - escaped with a few minor - 11 - and bruises, while the only - 12 - to his car was a bent mudguard. By - 13 - into the roadside ditch to avoid what could have been a collision with the approaching lorry, he averted a - 14 - accident at the - 15 - of a few - 16 - to himself and the slight damage to his car.

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The best option that completes the gap is "damage." In the context of the sentence, the only damage that was caused was a bent mudguard to the motorist's car. "Collision" and "accident" would be too general, as they could refer to any type of incident involving the car and the lorry, and not specifically to the damage caused to the car. "Repair" and "fall" do not fit in the context of the sentence and are not related to the incident being described. Therefore, the best option is "damage" because it refers specifically to the harm caused to the motorist's car, which was a bent mudguard.

Probably the motorist saw the - 1 - lorry too - 2 - to be able to - 3 - disaster. However, he realized that if he kept to the - 4 -, a probably - 5 - head on - 6 - would be unavoidable. The only alternative was to take the lesser risk of leaving the road. With great care therefore, he turned sharply - 7 - the road into the ditch by the - 8 -. The consequence was that, instead of being involved in a serious and probably fatal - 9 -, the - 10 - escaped with a few minor - 11 - and bruises, while the only - 12 - to his car was a bent mudguard. By - 13 - into the roadside ditch to avoid what could have been a collision with the approaching lorry, he averted a - 14 - accident at the - 15 - of a few - 16 - to himself and the slight damage to his car.

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The sentence talks about who escaped with a few minor injuries and bruises, which implies that it was a person involved in the accident. The best option to complete the sentence is "driver." This is because a driver is a person who operates a motor vehicle, which fits the context of the sentence. The other options, such as "transporter," "cyclist," "rider," and "motor-cyclist," do not fit the context of the sentence because they are not mentioned anywhere in the sentence. It is important to pay attention to the context of the sentence and select the option that best fits the information given in the text.

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
In accordance with the practice of his religion, Raman's body was interred the day he died

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The underlined word "interred" means "buried" in the sentence. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to "interred" is "buried" (option D).

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Adamu is a very good friend on .... I can rely

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The correct word to complete the sentence is "whom". "Whom" is the objective form of "who" and is used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition. In this sentence, "whom" refers to the person (Adamu) on whom the speaker can rely, making Adamu the object of the verb "rely".

A hotel is supposed to be a home away from home, but one we - 17 - was hell away from home. Initially, we were deceived by the beautiful surroundings and by the manager's - 18 - which was warm and inviting. After the usual - 19 - and signing of forms, we were checked in We later discovered, to our utter dismay, the the hotel - 20 - many facilities and that the few available - 21 - were either faulty or - 22 -. The rooms were somehow tolerable, but there was something we could not manage - food. We complained. Infact, we ate just to - 23 - alive since whatever was on the - 24 - have no - 25 -. The services there were definitely - 26 -. By the time we were due to - 27 - the following day, everybody heaved a sigh of - 28 -. Maybe I heard the manager say: Did you - 29 - a nice stay? And thinking he heard somebody say yes, he quickly added: Please - 30 - again.

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The best option to complete the gap in question 28 is "relief." Explanation: The context of the passage suggests that the guests had an unpleasant experience at the hotel. By the time they were due to check out the following day, everyone heaved a sigh of "relief." The word "relief" means a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress, which fits the context of the passage. The other options (release, relieves, reliefs, relieve) do not fit the context of the passage as well as "relief."

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Ranti: This is not my key, Ayo: Then... is it?

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The best word to complete the sentence is "whose." "Whose" is an interrogative pronoun used to ask about possession or ownership of something. In this context, Ayo is asking about the ownership of the key that Ranti is holding, which implies possession. Therefore, the most appropriate option is "whose," which is used to inquire about possession or ownership. The sentence should read: "Then, whose key is it?"

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
There are some drugs that could exacerbate a particular illness

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The correct answer is "worsen." In this sentence, the word "exacerbate" means to make a particular illness worse or more severe. The other options - "heal," "ameliorate," "lengthen," and "detect" - have meanings that are different from or opposite to the meaning of "exacerbate." To heal means to cure or make better, which is the opposite of exacerbate. To ameliorate means to improve or make something better, which is also the opposite of exacerbate. To lengthen means to make something longer or increase its duration, which is not related to exacerbating an illness. To detect means to discover or identify something, which is also not related to making an illness worse. Therefore, the best answer is "worsen" because it means to make something worse, which is the same meaning as "exacerbate" in this sentence.

Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions which follow.

      At the beginning of the century also, the British administration, after the control of malaria by quinine and the resettlement of whites on high ground at Hill Station. decided to change its policy of appointing Krios to high posts and appointed Europeans instead. some of them with lower qualifications.

      The religious societies also seemed to have lost faith in Krio leadership in the Church and sent out white missionaries to replace them in Sierra Leone and in Nigeria under the ageing black Bishop Crowther, the first black bishop since the Reformation.

      Thus, with economic power lost to the British and Lebanese merchants. civil and religious leadership lost to the British and with a strained relationship between them and the provincial people. the Krios have been a beleaguered community since the 1900s. In 1926 they even lost the cherished  control and mayoralty of Freetown which they had held since the 1790s regaining it only after about three decades of petitioning.  

      But their passion for education and Protestantism remained. Their teachers and clergymen at the Freetown secondary schools with degrees from Durham University with which the local Fourah Bay college had been affiliated in the 1870s maintained a high standard in Freetown and were in demand in neighbouring territories in the Gambia. Ghana and Nigeria, especially in northern Nigeria, where they served under Lord Luguard as both senior and junior officers. A clerk there was the main character in a novel Mr. Johnson written in that era by the late author Joyce Cary.

(a) Give one word that could replace each of the following in the passage. (i) ageing; (ii) beleaguered; (iii) cherished; (iv) petitioning; (v) affiliated; (vi) era

(b) In two sentences state why it is necessary to resettle the whites on the high ground.

(c) Give three areas in which the Krios found themselves discriminated against.

(d) Give two reasons which show that the Krios were determined people:

(e) Write down the clauses you can see in the first sentence of the passage.

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

      It was Kola's first day at work. That morning. he woke up at exactly five 0 clock. He had slept late the night before as he was getting ready for the D-day.  

      Securing a job was a relief to Kola and his parents. For two years. Kola had roamed  the streets in search of work. He had finished his mandatory national youth service two years. service two years before after returning from America where he obtained his master's degree in Business Administration at the State University. During these years, he has been living on his parents. Of course they were happy caring for him as having him around was what mattered. They could not bear the pain of him returning to America after missing him for ten years. Kola detested this too much. He felt his freedom was being curtailed by his continued dependence on his parents for survival. There was nothing he could do for the moment. He was not then a man.

      Kola arrived at the office of the secretary to the Managing Director of Friendly Construction Company that morning full of smiles. He was to start as the company's Personnel Manager. He was surprised to see the secretary already at her seat typing. She looked up from her typing with surprise. She wondered what could have kept the young man so late on the first day of his assumption of duties. She was sure the Managing Director would not take it lying down.  

      She was on the verge of asking him why he was late when the door to the Director's office opened and the director stepped into the secretary's office.

      Good morning Sir', Kola greeted him.

      "Morning, Mr. Kola", replied the Director. By my time he continued it is now two minutes after 9 o'clock. You are one hour two minutes late. This is a bad way to begin. Kola hurriedly checked his wrist watch, He wanted to speak, but he was stuck for words.

(a) Give one reason why Kolas securing of a job was a relief to his parents.

(b) In one sentence, explain what the writer meant by saying Kola had been living on his parents.

(c) Write a sentence to explain what you think prevented Kola from returning to America after waiting for two years without a job. (d) What in the writer's opinion was responsible for Kola's parents untiring care for him? Quote a sentence from the passage to support this.

(e) State in one sentence why Kola was then not a man.

(f) In one sentence or phrase. give the meaning of each of the following words or group of words as it is used in the passage

(i) D-day (ii) Roamed; (iii) Mandatory; (iv) Lying down; (v) Stuck for words.

(g) (i) What kind of grammatical structure is "with surprise" (ii) What is its function in the sentence?

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Write a story in your school magazine beginning or ending with the sentence; I wish I had never met the man.

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You were an eye-witness to an incident in which a crowd of angry traders beat a suspected thief to death. Write a letter to the Divisional Police Officer in your area giving an account of what happened.

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      Katsina has for years been famous for different reasons. Certain qualities have recommended the town as an inland port of call" for travellers. Katsina has long had an enviable record of possessing strong and resourceful farmers. Many of these have almost perfected the art of growing grains side by side with raising animals like goats, sheep, cows, horses and donkeys. Horses and donkeys are raised for their traditional role of keeping man's company and facilitating his movement from one point to the other. The other animals have been kept as sources of milk, meat and economic strength.

      Katsina a.focal town has for long prided herself on the presence of a good crop of artisans and craftsmen. Their depth of originality has formed the theme of folklore and songs. Most of these artisans engage in such activities as blacksmithing, leatherwork and woodcarving. Their products easily provide some explanation for some of the queues of travellers who stream into Katsina. The elegance of these artisans' output both real and imagined provides an extra attraction for the undecided visitors. Many would probably have remained unimpressed even with the commonly heard lines.

      'Those who can see admire the beauty of Katsina. Those who are blind simply inhale it'. Stories about the artisans have for ages successfully swayed many reluctant passers-by to make a stop in Katsina. Some of such calls have been brief and business-like with the callers simply focusing on satisfying their curiosity. Other callers have stopped, mixed with the people and forgotten to move on. This class of visitors would partly explain an interesting aspect of Katsina's population. The town has witnessed moments of drought and famine but such have hardly left their mark on the population.

      Another segment of Katsina's population has always occupied itself with some unique form of commercial participation..Some of these men and women might never be visibly engaged in moving wares. Most of them merely engage in passing the word on the availability of this or that produce or item. Some go on to arrange contacts between sellers and their potential buyers. In certain instances these information carriers might choose the location of the meeting, the time of day or night and the individuals that would form the requirements for a particular trade contract. It is not uncommon to find a chance meeting opening up a temporary or enduring association between a young lady and a prospective suitor.

      The beauty of Katsina has not been limited to its geographical and traditional eminence. The different groups of inhabitants have also combined to give the town a character of its own In six sentences, two for each group, summarise the major contributions by the following to the eminence of Katsina:

(a) farmers: (b) artisans: (c) traders.

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You and a group of school mates were returning from an excursion when the bus in which you were travelling broke down in an isolated place. Write a report for the principal on the events that followed and how you got out of the situation.

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Write an article for inclusion in one of your local newspapers on the importance of immunization against childhood diseases in your locality.

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One of your pen friends has written asking you to describe your favourite Nigerian dish to enable her to prepare it. Write back to her explaining how the dish is cooked.

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You have been invited to lead the motion in a school debate for or against the proposition that' the new 6-3-3-4 system of education will be beneficial to the youths of Nigeria'. Write out your speech.

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