JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2015

Maelezo ya Majibu

The teacher to whom the students called "cane" in the novel 'The Last Days at Forcados High School' is Mr. Bade. In the novel, Mr. Bade was a strict and stern teacher who would physically discipline students by caning them for any wrongdoing. This is why the students called him "cane." Option A, "Mr. Bade," is the correct answer as it correctly identifies the teacher who the students referred to as "cane" in the novel. Option B, "Mr. Okoro," option C, "Mama Silifat," and option D, "Mr. Solade," were not the teachers referred to as "cane" by the students in the novel.

Four persons accused with currency _____ are being held by the securing agents.

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The correct word is "trafficking". "Trafficking" refers to the illegal trade or exchange of goods or services, often involving large amounts of money or valuable items. In this case, the four persons are being held by securing agents because they are accused of participating in illegal activities involving currency, such as smuggling, buying or selling counterfeit money, or other similar crimes. "Trafiking" is a misspelling of "trafficking", and "traffic" refers to the movement of vehicles or people on a road or in a particular area, and is not related to the context of the sentence.

This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at Forcados High school'.

Who were the two people Seyi lawal and Jimi met coming out of the principal office?

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The two people Seyi Lawal and Jimi met coming out of the principal's office in the novel 'The Last Days at Forcados High School' are Efua and her mother. In the novel, Efua had been absent from school for a while, and the principal had sent for her mother to come to school to discuss her prolonged absence. Seyi Lawal and Jimi coincidentally meet Efua and her mother coming out of the principal's office after the meeting. Option A, "Efua and her Mother," is the correct answer, as it accurately describes the characters in the novel and the situation they were in. Option B, "Mr and Mrs Solade," option C, "Caro and Nene Ekpo," and option D, "Teacher Okoro and Mama Silifat," are not the correct answers, as these characters were not mentioned in the context of the given situation.

From the options, choose the word(s) that best fill(s) the gap.

Toyosi arrived late, _____ the right route.

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The best word to fill the gap is "could not have taken." Explanation: The sentence implies that Toyosi arrived late because they did not take the right route. The phrase "could not have taken" in the past participle form is used to suggest that it was impossible for Toyosi to take the correct route, leading to their lateness. Option "cannot have taken" uses the wrong verb form, as "cannot" is present tense and the sentence is in the past tense. Option "could not have take" uses the wrong past participle form of the verb "take." Option "could not had taken" uses the wrong word order, as the auxiliary verb "had" should come before the main verb "taken." Therefore, the correct option is "could not have taken."

This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at Forcados High school'.

What did Wole pick up from Jimi’s Table beside Jimi’s music CD’s, chemisty and Mathematics Textbooks?

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After Wole had look round the room and found everything still intact, he picked up a watch beside Jimi’s music CDs with his exact words in chapter 1’ man, this is some watch Must have cost a mountain, You always get all the nicest things,why…?’

The brave officer _____ the time bomb.

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The correct word is "defused." "Defused" means to remove or disconnect the dangerous or explosive device, making it safe. This word is commonly used in reference to a situation where someone has neutralized a time bomb.

Select the wrongly spelt words.

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The words "beleive" and "advice/advise" are spelled incorrectly. The correct spelling of "believe" refers to having faith in something, while "advice" is a suggestion or recommendation given to someone, and "advise" is a verb meaning to give advice. "Proceed" and "quite" are spelled correctly.

Choose the option that best fills the gap.

My _____ is for you to refuse the _____ of the wicked.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct answer is ‘B’. It has to do with the forms of parts of speech. In this case, advice(noun) fits the gaps but not advise(verb) cannot fit according to its intended use in the sentence. The word ‘advice’ simply means ‘an opinion recommended or offered, as worthy to be followed; counsel. The other option, A, D, C are incorrectly arranged.

This question is from the novel The Last Days at Forcados High school.

?No more chains in trousers or dangling earrings for the girls. There will be an inspection of fingernails and socks during assembly. Principal?s orders? who said this.

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this statement was made in front of the hall and taking just before assembly by the headboy, Seyi Lawal, reporting what the principal orderedThe answer is

(c) because the senior prefects were joined by Jimi, trying to organize everybody into lines and we were not told about the presence of the non-teaching staff at that time of event.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Purse

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The answer as regards the word purse /pƷ:s/ is journey /dzƷ:ni/ because it has the same vowel sound A ‘journey’ is the answer as opposed pays \ˈpā\. heart /ha:t/ which has the long vowel /a:/ and course /kc:s/

This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at Forcados High school'.

‘What is this good-for-nothing doing in my house’. Whose words were these?

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The words, "What is this good-for-nothing doing in my house?" were spoken by Mrs Solade in the novel 'The Last Days at Forcados High School'. Mrs Solade is the mother of a student named Wole, who is Jimi's friend. Mrs Solade is upset with Jimi's behavior and thinks that he is a bad influence on her son. When Jimi visits Wole's house, Mrs Solade confronts him and asks him to leave, saying the above statement.

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C .development D. capital) to the government is -2-(A. planning B. budgeting C. Taxation .investment),which can be direct or indirect. while the former is based on one’s -3-(A. income B. profits C. services D. wealth),the latter is imposed on goods and -4-(A. re-numeration B. surpluses C. resources D. services) and it is paid only we these are -5- (A. supplied B. produced C. distributed D. bought) other sources includes -6- (A. compensation B. Benefits C. gratitude’s D. loyalties) such as those paid by mining companies, and sales of -7- (A. charges B. duties C. bills D. licenses ) for dogs,guns,hotels, etc .another major source is -8- (A. investment B. banking C .interest D. borrowing ) which is different from the other because it as to be repaid. From these and other sources, government is able to raise -9-(A. loans B. capitals C. money D. grant) with which it carries out its -10- (A. jobs B. necessities c. investments D. functions), which include administration and the -11- (A. settlement B. provision C. embarking D. commitment) of social services. Besides, it is able to control the country’s -12- (A. accounts B. budgets C. prices D. economy) by imposing taxes sometimes to prevent -13-(A. deflation B. monopoly C. inflation D. depression) or by altering pattern of -14- (A. consumption B. production C. development D. growth) through the raising of -15- (a. subsidy B. discount C. commission D. duty) against certain foreign goods.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The answer is consumption, because its patterns can be alternated unlike (production, development and growth)

From the options, choose the word(s) that best fill(s) the gap.

It was a funny episode, I _____.

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The best option to fill the blank is "couldn't help laughing". This is because "help" is a verb that can be followed by a gerund (the -ing form of a verb) but not by an infinitive (the to form of a verb). Therefore, option A "can't help to laugh" and option D "couldn't help to laugh" are both grammatically incorrect. Between options B "couldn't help laugh" and C "couldn't help laughing", option C is the correct one because the verb "laugh" should be in the -ing form since it functions as a noun in this sentence. So, the correct sentence is "It was a funny episode, I couldn't help laughing." which means that the person laughed involuntarily because of the humorous situation.

From the options, choose the word(s) that best fill(s) the gap.

If the armed robbers _____ caught, they would have been lynched.

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The word that best fills the gap is "had been." "Had been" is the past perfect tense, which is used to describe an action that was completed before another action in the past. In this sentence, the action of the armed robbers being caught is the first action, and the second action is them being lynched. The past perfect tense emphasizes that the first action was completed before the second action occurred. Therefore, the correct sentence is: "If the armed robbers had been caught, they would have been lynched."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

Cause

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The word that rhymes with "cause" is "pause" (option B). The two words have the same vowel sound and the same ending sound (-awz), which makes them rhyme. The word "course" (option A) also has the same ending sound, but it has a different vowel sound, so it does not rhyme with "cause." The word "purse" (option D) has a different ending sound (-urs), so it does not rhyme with "cause" either. Therefore, the correct answer is option B, "pause."

From the options, choose the word(s) that best fill(s) the gap.

Mrs Godwin _____ in this school since 2001.

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The best word to fill the gap is "has been teaching." Explanation: The sentence is referring to a continuous action that started in the past and is still ongoing in the present. The present perfect continuous tense "has been teaching" is used to describe such actions. Option "taught" is in the past tense and would not convey the ongoing nature of the action. Option "was teaching" is also in the past continuous tense and would not convey the ongoing nature of the action. Option "teaches" is in the simple present tense and would not convey the duration of the action, which has been ongoing since 2001. Therefore, the correct option is "has been teaching."

This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at Forcados High school'.

‘Jims, we have a perfect meeting with Mr Mallum now’ who made this statement.

Maelezo ya Majibu

This statement was made by the headboy, Seyi Lawal when he was asked to call Jimi for a meeting by the principal, Mr Mallum.

Choose the option that best fills the gap.

He missed the point because he took the statement _____.

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The correct option to fill the gap is "literally". When someone misses the point because they take a statement "literally", it means they are interpreting the statement exactly as it is stated, without taking into account any figurative or implied meanings. This can lead to a misunderstanding of the intended message, because sometimes what is being said is not meant to be taken strictly at face value. For example, if someone says "I'm dying of thirst", they don't actually mean that they are literally dying, but rather that they are very thirsty. If someone takes that statement literally, they might react in a way that is inappropriate or not helpful, such as calling an ambulance. In general, it's important to understand the context and intended meaning behind a statement, rather than just taking it literally, in order to fully grasp what is being communicated.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

Breeze

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The word that rhymes with "breeze" is "trees". This means that the end sounds of both words are the same.

Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

He did not attend the final burial_______.

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The sentence is asking for the correct word to complete the sentence. The correct option to complete the sentence is "rites" (option C). A "rite" is a religious or solemn ceremony, and a "final burial rite" is a traditional ceremony that takes place after someone has passed away. In this case, the person did not attend the "final burial rites," which means that he was not present during the traditional ceremony that took place after the person's death. On the other hand, the word "right" (option D) refers to a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something. This word does not fit in the sentence because it does not relate to a traditional ceremony that takes place after someone has passed away. The word "rite" (option A) is spelled correctly but does not fit in the context of the sentence because it is singular, and we need the plural form of the word. Similarly, the word "rights" (option B) is also spelled correctly, but it does not fit in the context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct option to complete the sentence is "rites" (option C).

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.

great

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This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at Forcados High school'.

‘I could hear his voice from a distance, rowdy and full of fun as usual,’ to whom were these words said to and who said it.

Maelezo ya Majibu

Based on the given information, it is most likely that "Nene Ekpo to Ansa," is the correct answer. The phrase "I could hear his voice from a distance, rowdy and full of fun as usual" suggests that the speaker (Nene Ekpo) is describing someone else's voice to someone else (Ansa). The use of "his" also implies that the person being described is male. Additionally, the fact that the speaker describes the voice as "rowdy and full of fun as usual" suggests that they are familiar with this person and their behavior. Nene Ekpo and Ansa are both characters in the novel "The Last Days at Forcados High School," so it is plausible that they would be speaking to each other about someone they both know.

Malnutrition has been described as a tragedy of great magnitude. WHO (World Health Organisation) declares that it is an accomplice in at least half of the 10.4 million child deaths each year. Malnutrition covers a wide range of illness from under-nourishment due to a lack of one or more nutrients such as vitamin and mineral deficiencies to obesity and other diet-related chronic diseases. However, Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) is by far the lethal form of malnutrition. Malnutrition is not restricted to children. It casts long shadows in the developing world according to WHO.

Industrialized countries are not free from the scourge of malnutrition as about 11 million people suffer from it. Malnutrition is caused by a deficiency in the intake of nutrients by the cells of the body and it is usually triggered by a combination of factors, an insufficient intake of proteins, calories, vitamins and minerals and frequent infections. Illnesses such as diarrhea, measles, malaria, and respiratory diseases that the body heavily and cause loss of nutrients. They reduce appetite and food intake thus contributing to malnutrition.

Children are at a greater risk of suffering malnutrition. This is 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 easily prone to malnutrition.

Frequently the baby’s problem begins even before birth. If a mother is undernourished or malnourished before and during pregnancy, the baby will have low weight. Then early weaning, poor feeding habits and lack of hygiene can bring malnutrition. Malnutrition wreaks havoc on the body particularly that of a child and various studies have shown that poor growth in the child is associated with impaired mental development and poor scholastic and intellectual performance. A report from united state calls these effects the most serious long term results of malnutrition. For children who survived malnutrition the aftermath can linger on into adulthood.

Why is malnutrition described as a tragedy of great magnitude?

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The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C .development D. capital) to the government is -2-(A. planning B. budgeting C. Taxation .investment),which can be direct or indirect. while the former is based on one’s -3-(A. income B. profits C. services D. wealth),the latter is imposed on goods and -4-(A. re-numeration B. surpluses C. resources D. services) and it is paid only we these are -5- (A. supplied B. produced C. distributed D. bought) other sources includes -6- (A. compensation B. Benefits C. gratitude’s D. loyalties) such as those paid by mining companies, and sales of -7- (A. charges B. duties C. bills D. licenses ) for dogs,guns,hotels, etc .another major source is -8- (A. investment B. banking C .interest D. borrowing ) which is different from the other because it as to be repaid. From these and other sources, government is able to raise -9-(A. loans B. capitals C. money D. grant) with which it carries out its -10- (A. jobs B. necessities c. investments D. functions), which include administration and the -11- (A. settlement B. provision C. embarking D. commitment) of social services. Besides, it is able to control the country’s -12- (A. accounts B. budgets C. prices D. economy) by imposing taxes sometimes to prevent -13-(A. deflation B. monopoly C. inflation D. depression) or by altering pattern of -14- (A. consumption B. production C. development D. growth) through the raising of -15- (a. subsidy B. discount C. commission D. duty) against certain foreign goods.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The question is asking about a problem that the government might try to prevent by imposing taxes or altering the pattern of consumption or production. The problem being referred to is related to the control of the country's accounts, budgets, prices, and economy. Based on the options given, the problem being referred to is inflation. Inflation is a situation where the general price level of goods and services in an economy increases over time, leading to a decrease in the purchasing power of the currency. The government might try to prevent or control inflation by increasing taxes or raising duties against certain foreign goods, among other measures.

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C .development D. capital) to the government is -2-(A. planning B. budgeting C. Taxation .investment),which can be direct or indirect. while the former is based on one’s -3-(A. income B. profits C. services D. wealth),the latter is imposed on goods and -4-(A. re-numeration B. surpluses C. resources D. services) and it is paid only we these are -5- (A. supplied B. produced C. distributed D. bought) other sources includes -6- (A. compensation B. Benefits C. gratitude’s D. loyalties) such as those paid by mining companies, and sales of -7- (A. charges B. duties C. bills D. licenses ) for dogs,guns,hotels, etc .another major source is -8- (A. investment B. banking C .interest D. borrowing ) which is different from the other because it as to be repaid. From these and other sources, government is able to raise -9-(A. loans B. capitals C. money D. grant) with which it carries out its -10- (A. jobs B. necessities c. investments D. functions), which include administration and the -11- (A. settlement B. provision C. embarking D. commitment) of social services. Besides, it is able to control the country’s -12- (A. accounts B. budgets C. prices D. economy) by imposing taxes sometimes to prevent -13-(A. deflation B. monopoly C. inflation D. depression) or by altering pattern of -14- (A. consumption B. production C. development D. growth) through the raising of -15- (a. subsidy B. discount C. commission D. duty) against certain foreign goods.

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Capitals with which it carries outs functions and execution of project. Examples are provision of basic amenities, infrastructures, jobs and necessities are a major forms of function leaving investment out of the picture.

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C .development D. capital) to the government is -2-(A. planning B. budgeting C. Taxation .investment),which can be direct or indirect. while the former is based on one?s -3-(A. income B. profits C. services D. wealth),the latter is imposed on goods and -4-(A. re-numeration B. surpluses C. resources D. services) and it is paid only we these are -5- (A. supplied B. produced C. distributed D. bought) other sources includes -6- (A. compensation B. Benefits C. gratitude?s D. loyalties) such as those paid by mining companies, and sales of -7- (A. charges B. duties C. bills D. licenses ) for dogs,guns,hotels, etc .another major source is -8- (A. investment B. banking C .interest D. borrowing ) which is different from the other because it as to be repaid. From these and other sources, government is able to raise -9-(A. loans B. capitals C. money D. grant) with which it carries out its -10- (A. jobs B. necessities c. investments D. functions), which include administration and the -11- (A. settlement B. provision C. embarking D. commitment) of social services. Besides, it is able to control the country?s -12- (A. accounts B. budgets C. prices D. economy) by imposing taxes sometimes to prevent -13-(A. deflation B. monopoly C. inflation D. depression) or by altering pattern of -14- (A. consumption B. production C. development D. growth) through the raising of -15- (a. subsidy B. discount C. commission D. duty) against certain foreign goods.

Maelezo ya Majibu

goods and services are co-relative ever since time begin

This question is from the novel The Last Days at Forcados High school.

‘Sorry does anyone know you’re here. does daddy know.… who said this and to who.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The statement "Sorry does anyone know you're here. Does daddy know..." was said by Jimi to Wole. Jimi is a character in the novel "The Last Days at Forcados High School," and Wole is another character. The conversation is between these two characters, with Jimi asking Wole if anyone, including Wole's father, knows that he is here.

Choose the option that best fills the gap.

The _____ in an attempt to please the workers promised to provide for them an_______as soon as possible.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option is "Committee/accommodation". This means that a group of people, known as a "committee", promised to find a place for the workers to stay, called an "accommodation".

This question is from the novel The Last Days at Forcados High school.

What was the early morning surprise Jimi get while he was still half-asleep?

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct answer is not provided in the question prompt. However, based on my knowledge cutoff of 2021, in the novel "The Last Days at Forcados High School" by A.H. Mohammed, there is a scene where the main character, Jimi Solade, is woken up early in the morning by the sound of his doorbell ringing. When he goes to answer it, he finds his friend, Wole, who has come to visit him unexpectedly. Therefore, the correct option based on the information provided is "Wole's return."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

Chant

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Power

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The correct answer is A ‘flour’ /flaur/ because it has the same vowel sound (diphthong) /au/, followed by the 12th vowel sound /e/ while the orders have the diphthong /ai/ followed by the 12th vowel sound /e/. ‘liar’ /laid/, ‘flier’ /flaid/

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

Barge

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This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at Forcados High school'.

?Nene, this is my niece Efua Coker?. Who made this statement?

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Based on the statement "Nene, this is my niece Efua Coker," it can be inferred that the person who made this statement is either Moni or Mrs. Ekpo. However, since the statement refers to "my niece," it is more likely that the speaker is Moni, who is a family member of Efua. Mrs. Ekpo is Nene's mother and does not have a direct familial relationship with Efua. Therefore, the answer is Moni.

Choose the option that best fills the gap.

Most of his personal _____ stolen.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option is "effects were." "Effects" refers to personal belongings, and "were" is the correct verb form to match the plural noun "effects." "Affects" is a verb meaning to influence, and "defects" refers to flaws or shortcomings, so they do not fit in the sentence.

Choose the option that best fills the gap.

That single _____ was enough to spoil a whole lifetime of good living.

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The correct word to fill the gap is "occurrence." An occurrence is an event or happening. In the sentence, "That single occurrence was enough to spoil a whole lifetime of good living," it means that one event was enough to ruin a person's entire life of happiness. It's important to use the correct spelling in order to be clear and easily understood.

This question is from the novel The Last Days at Forcados High school.

In chapter two, after the national anthem and assembly prayers, who gave a brief talk welcoming everyone.

Maelezo ya Majibu

Seyi lawal did not give the welcome address, he only led the national Anthem but the principal. Mr Mallum gave the brief talk after the assembly prayers.

Select the wrongly spelt words

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The only word that is wrongly spelled is "posses". It should be spelled "possess". "Occurrence" means an event or happening. "Surprise" means an unexpected event. "Personnel" refers to the people who work in an organization. In the context of spelling, the suffix "-sess" is used to form nouns meaning "the act of having or holding". So, "possess" means "to have or hold something".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Mother

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The word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters in "mother" is option A, "labour." The underlined vowel sound in "mother" is the sound /ʌ/, which is also present in the word "labour." The other options do not have the same vowel sound as the underlined letters in "mother." Therefore, the answer is option A, "labour."

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C .development D. capital) to the government is -2-(A. planning B. budgeting C. Taxation .investment),which can be direct or indirect. while the former is based on one?s -3-(A. income B. profits C. services D. wealth),the latter is imposed on goods and -4-(A. re-numeration B. surpluses C. resources D. services) and it is paid only we these are -5- (A. supplied B. produced C. distributed D. bought) other sources includes -6- (A. compensation B. Benefits C. gratitude?s D. loyalties) such as those paid by mining companies, and sales of -7- (A. charges B. duties C. bills D. licenses ) for dogs,guns,hotels, etc .another major source is -8- (A. investment B. banking C .interest D. borrowing ) which is different from the other because it as to be repaid. From these and other sources, government is able to raise -9-(A. loans B. capitals C. money D. grant) with which it carries out its -10- (A. jobs B. necessities c. investments D. functions), which include administration and the -11- (A. settlement B. provision C. embarking D. commitment) of social services. Besides, it is able to control the country?s -12- (A. accounts B. budgets C. prices D. economy) by imposing taxes sometimes to prevent -13-(A. deflation B. monopoly C. inflation D. depression) or by altering pattern of -14- (A. consumption B. production C. development D. growth) through the raising of -15- (a. subsidy B. discount C. commission D. duty) against certain foreign goods.

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The answer to question 15 is "duty". The passage states that the government is able to control the country's economy by imposing taxes, sometimes by raising "duty" against certain foreign goods. "Duty" refers to a tax or fee charged on imported or exported goods.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

Behind

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Pass

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The vowel sound that is represented by the underlined letters in "pass" is the short "a" sound. Among the options provided, the word that has the same vowel sound as "pass" is "clerk." This is because both "pass" and "clerk" have the same vowel sound represented by the letters "a" and "ss" in "pass" and "er" and "k" in "clerk." Therefore, the answer is option B, "clerk."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Shoe

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The word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters in "shoe" is "food". Both "shoe" and "food" have the same vowel sound /uː/ (pronounced like "oo" in "food"). To help explain, vowel sounds are the sounds produced by the vocal cords when the breath flows through an open mouth. In English, there are 5 vowel sounds: a, e, i, o, u. The vowel sound in "shoe" is /uː/ which is a long "oo" sound, and "food" also has the same vowel sound /uː/. In contrast, "full" has the vowel sound /ʊ/, pronounced like "uh" as in "full", which is different from the vowel sound in "shoe". Similarly, "put" has the vowel sound /ʌ/, pronounced like "uh" as in "cup", and "blood" has the vowel sound /ʌ/, which is also pronounced like "uh" as in "cup".

This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at Forcados High school'.

Who was Efua related to?

Maelezo ya Majibu

Efua is related Mrs Alli who lives on balogun street not too far from Nene ekpo, Jimi and Arisa’s house

This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at Forcados High school'.

Who laugh in such a way that showed only his upper teeth?

Maelezo ya Majibu

Wole smiled revealing only his upper Teeth because he had seen his brother (Jimi) after a long time.

This question is from the novel The Last Days at Forcados High school.

_____ had been expelled from two different schools and kicked out of the university.

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In the latter part of chapter two, Jimi was actually thinking about all that had happened and recounting how his brother “wole” has been expelled from two different school and kicked out of the university. He also thought about about how he (wole) has falsified his father’s signature and made with a lot of money. The answer is (d) Wole

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C .development D. capital) to the government is -2-(A. planning B. budgeting C. Taxation .investment),which can be direct or indirect. while the former is based on one’s -3-(A. income B. profits C. services D. wealth),the latter is imposed on goods and -4-(A. re-numeration B. surpluses C. resources D. services) and it is paid only we these are -5- (A. supplied B. produced C. distributed D. bought) other sources includes -6- (A. compensation B. Benefits C. gratitude’s D. loyalties) such as those paid by mining companies, and sales of -7- (A. charges B. duties C. bills D. licenses ) for dogs,guns,hotels, etc .another major source is -8- (A. investment B. banking C .interest D. borrowing ) which is different from the other because it as to be repaid. From these and other sources, government is able to raise -9-(A. loans B. capitals C. money D. grant) with which it carries out its -10- (A. jobs B. necessities c. investments D. functions), which include administration and the -11- (A. settlement B. provision C. embarking D. commitment) of social services. Besides, it is able to control the country’s -12- (A. accounts B. budgets C. prices D. economy) by imposing taxes sometimes to prevent -13-(A. deflation B. monopoly C. inflation D. depression) or by altering pattern of -14- (A. consumption B. production C. development D. growth) through the raising of -15- (a. subsidy B. discount C. commission D. duty) against certain foreign goods.

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The question is asking what one's direct taxation is based on, from the given passage. According to the passage, direct taxation is based on one's income (option A). Direct taxation is a form of tax that is directly imposed on an individual or organization's income, and the amount of tax paid is usually proportional to the income earned. The passage states that the main source of income to the government is taxation, which can be direct or indirect. The former, which is direct taxation, is based on one's income. Therefore, based on the information provided in the passage, the answer to the question "What is one's direct taxation based on?" is option A, income.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Done

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The correct answer is B (sun) /sun/because it possesses the same vowel sound as ‘done’ /dnn/. The possesses the long vowels form of /c/ in the word.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

granite

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The answer is B because the word ‘sit’ has the same vowel sound as the one underlined in ‘granite. The letter ‘I’in granite represent the short vowel. Sound /i/ and not the diphthong /ai/. Granite /graenit/ not /grænait/ /sit/ for sit.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Owl

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The word "owl" has the same vowel sound as the word "howl". The vowel sound in both words is the "ow" sound, which is pronounced like "ah-oo". This sound is made by the combination of the letters "a" and "u" or "o".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.

casualty

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The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C .development D. capital) to the government is -2-(A. planning B. budgeting C. Taxation .investment),which can be direct or indirect. while the former is based on one?s -3-(A. income B. profits C. services D. wealth),the latter is imposed on goods and -4-(A. re-numeration B. surpluses C. resources D. services) and it is paid only we these are -5- (A. supplied B. produced C. distributed D. bought) other sources includes -6- (A. compensation B. Benefits C. gratitude?s D. loyalties) such as those paid by mining companies, and sales of -7- (A. charges B. duties C. bills D. licenses ) for dogs,guns,hotels, etc .another major source is -8- (A. investment B. banking C .interest D. borrowing ) which is different from the other because it as to be repaid. From these and other sources, government is able to raise -9-(A. loans B. capitals C. money D. grant) with which it carries out its -10- (A. jobs B. necessities c. investments D. functions), which include administration and the -11- (A. settlement B. provision C. embarking D. commitment) of social services. Besides, it is able to control the country?s -12- (A. accounts B. budgets C. prices D. economy) by imposing taxes sometimes to prevent -13-(A. deflation B. monopoly C. inflation D. depression) or by altering pattern of -14- (A. consumption B. production C. development D. growth) through the raising of -15- (a. subsidy B. discount C. commission D. duty) against certain foreign goods.

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functions is the answer because Jobs and necessities are major forms of ‘functions’ leaving ‘investment’ out of the picture

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The correct option to fill the gap is "had been."
The sentence is in the past tense, and the action of the robbery was completed before the time of the statement. Therefore, the past perfect tense "had been" is the most appropriate choice to indicate that the robbery occurred at some point in the past and was already finished by the time the trader made the statement.
The other options are not suitable to fill the gap. "Has been" and "is being" are both in the present tense and do not reflect the past event of the robbery. "Was being" is in the past continuous tense, which implies that the robbery was ongoing at a specific time in the past, rather than being a completed action.

From the options, choose the word(s) that best fill(s) the gap.

Each of the contestants _____ a chance now.

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The word that best fills the gap in the sentence is "has." The subject of the sentence is "each," which is a singular pronoun. Therefore, the verb that follows it should also be singular, making "has" the correct choice. The sentence is in the present tense, and the verb "has" is the third person singular form of the verb "to have." Therefore, the correct sentence would read: "Each of the contestants has a chance now."

This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at Forcados High school'.

Forcado is a nice school. They always have excellent results. I told a few people you were coming.

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This statement was made by Efua’s aunt in chapter three after which Funmi (Efua’s mum) had introduced Efua to her aunt (Sis Moni) and while Efua helped her aunt to carry her bags inside, her aunt kept chatting in a high-pitched voice. Jimi and his brother were not at the scene

Choose the option that best fills the gap.

The choice to go is _____.

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The correct option to fill the gap is "yours". Explanation: The sentence is asking about someone's decision to go somewhere, and the word in the blank should be a possessive pronoun. "Yours" is the correct form of the possessive pronoun "your" to use in this context. "Your's" and " your" are incorrect forms of the possessive pronoun. "Your's" is not a valid form of the word "your", and " your" is missing the apostrophe that indicates possession. "Yours'" is also incorrect because "yours" already indicates possession, and adding an apostrophe after "s" is redundant.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

Tenderly

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The word that rhymes with "tenderly" is "slenderly." Rhyming words have the same sound at the end of their syllables. In this case, "tenderly" and "slenderly" both have the "-erly" sound at the end of their syllables. Choosing the correct rhyming word helps to create a pleasing and musical quality in poetry or song lyrics, or to emphasize a particular meaning in prose.

This question is from the novel The Last Days at Forcados High school.

What was the name of Jimi’s elder brother who stays abroad?

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The name of Jimi's elder brother who stays abroad in the novel 'The Last Days at Forcados High School' is Femi. Femi is Jimi's older brother who lives in the United States. He is mentioned several times throughout the novel as Jimi talks about his family and his plans to travel abroad to study. Femi is portrayed as a successful and accomplished individual, which serves as a source of inspiration for Jimi. Jimi looks up to Femi and hopes to follow in his footsteps by pursuing higher education abroad.

Choose the option that best fills the gap.

It has been confirmed that the election _____ held in July next year.

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The best option to fill the gap is "will be". "Will be" is used to talk about future plans or predictions. In this sentence, the fact that the election will take place in July next year is a future plan that has been confirmed, so "will be" is the most appropriate option.

This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at Forcados High school'.

What did papa Solade do after knowing that Wole and jimi still saw secretly?

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Papa Solade punished Jimi after finding out that he and Wole were still secretly seeing each other. He sent Jimi away to Ibadan.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Seat

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The answer is D because the word seat is transcribed /si:t/. The ‘ea’ in it represent the long vowel /i:/ (a) is transcribed hide /haid/, peasant /pezant/ head /hed/ word that has the same vowel sound as seat.

I have the ______ of meeting him.

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The correct spelling is "privilege". It means a special right or advantage that someone has. So, if you say "I have the privilege of meeting him", it means that you feel fortunate to have the opportunity to meet him and it is a special honor for you. The other options are misspelled variations of the word. "Privileges" is also a correct form of the word, but it is a plural noun, meaning more than one special right or advantage.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.

calyx

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Choose the option that best fills the gap.

Whilst the thief was _____ the passengers kept apologizing for the inconveniences he was causing them.

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The word that best fills the gap is "robbing." "Robbing" is a verb that means to take something by force or threat of violence. In this sentence, the thief is taking something from the passengers and they are apologizing for the inconvenience he is causing them. Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Whilst the thief was robbing, the passengers kept apologizing for the inconveniences he was causing them."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

Author

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The word that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter "th" underlined is "though". All the other words have different consonant sounds. "Though" has the same consonant sound as the "th" in "rather", "mother", and "thwart". The "th" sound is made by placing the tip of your tongue between your front teeth and blowing air out.

In each of the following questions, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable in which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.

EDUCATION

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The correct stress pattern for "EDUCATION" is option C: e-du-CA-tion. In English, the stress pattern can change the meaning of a word, even if the spelling is the same. In this case, the word "education" is stressed on the third syllable, "ca", making it e-du-CA-tion. Option A, e-du-ca-tion, places the stress on the first syllable, which is incorrect. Option B, e-DU-ca-tion, places the stress on the second syllable, which is also incorrect. Option D, e-du-ca-TION, places the stress on the fourth syllable, which is not correct either.

Choose the option that best fills the gap.

The officer was compelled to _____ the suspect’s car.

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The correct option to fill in the blank is "seize." To "seize" means to take possession of something by force or authority. In the given sentence, the officer was compelled or forced to take possession of the suspect's car. Therefore, the appropriate word to use is "seize." Option B, "cease," means to stop or come to an end. This does not fit the context of the sentence, as it is not referring to the officer stopping the suspect's car, but rather taking possession of it. Options C and D, "sieze" and "sease," are misspellings of "seize." The correct spelling of the word is "seize."

Malnutrition has been described as a tragedy of great magnitude. WHO (World Health Organisation) declares that it is an accomplice in at least half of the 10.4 million child deaths each year. Malnutrition covers a wide range of illness from under-nourishment due to a lack of one or more nutrients such as vitamin and mineral deficiencies to obesity and other diet-related chronic diseases. However, Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) is by far the lethal form of malnutrition. Malnutrition is not restricted to children. It casts long shadows in the developing world according to WHO.

Industrialized countries are not free from the scourge of malnutrition as about 11 million people suffer from it. Malnutrition is caused by a deficiency in the intake of nutrients by the cells of the body and it is usually triggered by a combination of factors, an insufficient intake of proteins, calories, vitamins and minerals and frequent infections. Illnesses such as diarrhea, measles, malaria, and respiratory diseases that the body heavily and cause loss of nutrients. They reduce appetite and food intake thus contributing to malnutrition.

Children are at a greater risk of suffering malnutrition. This is 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 easily prone to malnutrition.

Frequently the baby’s problem begins even before birth. If a mother is undernourished or malnourished before and during pregnancy, the baby will have low weight. Then early weaning, poor feeding habits and lack of hygiene can bring malnutrition. Malnutrition wreaks havoc on the body particularly that of a child and various studies have shown that poor growth in the child is associated with impaired mental development and poor scholastic and intellectual performance. A report from united state calls these effects the most serious long term results of malnutrition. For children who survived malnutrition the aftermath can linger on into adulthood.

Maelezo ya Majibu

According to the passage, the most lethal form of malnutrition is Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM). It is a type of malnutrition caused by a lack of proteins and calories, which leads to various health problems and can be fatal.

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C .development D. capital) to the government is -2-(A. planning B. budgeting C. Taxation .investment),which can be direct or indirect. while the former is based on one?s -3-(A. income B. profits C. services D. wealth),the latter is imposed on goods and -4-(A. re-numeration B. surpluses C. resources D. services) and it is paid only we these are -5- (A. supplied B. produced C. distributed D. bought) other sources includes -6- (A. compensation B. Benefits C. gratitude?s D. loyalties) such as those paid by mining companies, and sales of -7- (A. charges B. duties C. bills D. licenses ) for dogs,guns,hotels, etc .another major source is -8- (A. investment B. banking C .interest D. borrowing ) which is different from the other because it as to be repaid. From these and other sources, government is able to raise -9-(A. loans B. capitals C. money D. grant) with which it carries out its -10- (A. jobs B. necessities c. investments D. functions), which include administration and the -11- (A. settlement B. provision C. embarking D. commitment) of social services. Besides, it is able to control the country?s -12- (A. accounts B. budgets C. prices D. economy) by imposing taxes sometimes to prevent -13-(A. deflation B. monopoly C. inflation D. depression) or by altering pattern of -14- (A. consumption B. production C. development D. growth) through the raising of -15- (a. subsidy B. discount C. commission D. duty) against certain foreign goods.

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In the context of the passage, the word that best fits the blank labeled 11 is "provision." This is because the sentence is referring to the government's ability to carry out its social services, which are provided to the citizens of the country. The other options - settlement, embarking, and commitment - do not accurately reflect this meaning.

Select the wrongly spelt words.

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The wrongly spelled word is "embarassed." The correct spelling is "embarrassed." The word has two R's and two S's.

Choose the option that best fills the gap.

For taking part in the unsuccessful _____, the mutineers were court-martialed.

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The correct option to fill the gap is "coup." The sentence is referring to a group of people who participated in an unsuccessful coup, which is a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government or other authority. Because the coup was unsuccessful, the participants were charged with a crime and put on trial in a military court, which is known as a court-martial. The other options are not suitable to fill the gap. "Coope" is not a word in the English language, "copes" means to deal with or handle a difficult situation, and "coupe" refers to a car with a fixed roof and two doors.

Choose the option that best fills the gap.

They _____ our donation with thanks.

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The correct word to fill the gap is "received". This word is the past tense form of the verb "to receive", which means to take something that is given. In this context, the word "received" indicates that the people being referred to have taken the donation and are expressing gratitude for it. The other options are not the correct form of the verb "to receive" and therefore do not fit in the sentence.

This question is from the novel The Last Days at Forcados High school.

What prefect was Jimi?

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The book tells us that Jimi was the health prefect, while seyi lawal was the headboy.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Brought

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The word ?bought? is transcribed /bc:t/ and it is the long vowel sound of /?/. The answer is A ?roar? /rc:r/ or /rc:r/ and it is the long vowel sound as ?bought? /bc:t/. the others have different vowel sounds like ?plough? /plau/, which has the diphthong /au/, ?drought? /draut/, also with the diphthong /au/ and ?worse? /w?:s/ which has a different sound.

This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at Forcados High school'.

"come here, you pretty child; I hear you will be going to the same school as my daughter." Who made this statement and to whom?

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When Mrs Ekpo came visiting, she already heard about Efua’s coming and the news of Efua attending the same school as her daughter. She was practically talking to Efua

This question is from the novel The Last Days at Forcados High school.

What is the name of Efua’s Aunt?

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

Head

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This question is from the novel The Last Days at Forcados High school.

Who was the best student in chemistry?

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The question is asking about the best student in chemistry from the novel "The Last Days at Forcados High school". To answer this question, we need to refer to the events that took place in the book. From the novel, it is stated that Jimi was the best student in chemistry. He was known for his intelligence, hard work, and dedication towards his studies. Jimi's exceptional performance in chemistry was even acknowledged by his chemistry teacher, Mr. Badejo. On the other hand, although Ansa, Caro, and Nene were also students in the same school, there was no mention of their performance or ranking in chemistry. Therefore, based on the events that took place in the book, the answer to the question "Who was the best student in chemistry?" is Jimi.

Shakespearian _____ are generally the victims of circumstance.

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The best word to fill the gap is "heroes." Explanation: The sentence is referring to the characters in Shakespeare's plays who are generally portrayed as being victims of circumstance. The correct spelling for the plural of "hero" is "heroes." Option "heros" is a misspelling of the word, as it should have an "e" after the "r" to form the plural. Option "heroses" adds an extra "e" after the "s," which is not correct. Option "hero" is the singular form of the word and does not match the context of the sentence, which is referring to multiple characters. Therefore, the correct option is "heroes."

This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at Forcados High school'.

In three words, describe the principal (Mr. Mallum) as described in the novel.

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In chapter two, we were meant to understand that Mr.Mallum was a small, wiry man with an odd accent, as if he spoke through his nose.

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C .development D. capital) to the government is -2-(A. planning B. budgeting C. Taxation .investment),which can be direct or indirect. while the former is based on one?s -3-(A. income B. profits C. services D. wealth),the latter is imposed on goods and -4-(A. re-numeration B. surpluses C. resources D. services) and it is paid only we these are -5- (A. supplied B. produced C. distributed D. bought) other sources includes -6- (A. compensation B. Benefits C. gratitude?s D. loyalties) such as those paid by mining companies, and sales of -7- (A. charges B. duties C. bills D. licenses ) for dogs,guns,hotels, etc .another major source is -8- (A. investment B. banking C .interest D. borrowing ) which is different from the other because it as to be repaid. From these and other sources, government is able to raise -9-(A. loans B. capitals C. money D. grant) with which it carries out its -10- (A. jobs B. necessities c. investments D. functions), which include administration and the -11- (A. settlement B. provision C. embarking D. commitment) of social services. Besides, it is able to control the country?s -12- (A. accounts B. budgets C. prices D. economy) by imposing taxes sometimes to prevent -13-(A. deflation B. monopoly C. inflation D. depression) or by altering pattern of -14- (A. consumption B. production C. development D. growth) through the raising of -15- (a. subsidy B. discount C. commission D. duty) against certain foreign goods.

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The word that best fills the gap labeled "12" is "economy." The passage describes various sources of revenue for the government and how it uses this revenue to carry out its functions and control various aspects of the country. The word "economy" refers to the system of production, distribution, trade, and consumption of goods and services in a country. Therefore, the correct word to fill the gap labeled "12" is "economy." The government is able to control the country's economy by imposing taxes, changing patterns of production and consumption, and more.

This question is from the novel The Last Days at Forcados High school.

Someone called Jimi after he left his food and got outside the gate of his house, Who is it?

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