WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2006

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct answer is "on". Explanation: "Improvement on" means that the current report is better than the previous one, which is the intended meaning of the sentence. "Improvement of" implies that the report itself has been improved, while "Improvement over" is used when something has surpassed or exceeded another thing. "Improvement against" doesn't make sense in this context.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The missing word in the sentence is describing the type of areas that make up a large portion of the country's surface. The options are: A. urban B. city C. rural D. cultivated Option C, "rural", is the best option to complete the sentence. This is because "rural" refers to areas that are located in the countryside or outside of urban areas, which is a suitable description for the areas being referred to in the sentence. The other options, such as "urban" and "city", would not be suitable as they refer to areas that are more developed and populated with buildings and infrastructure, whereas the sentence is describing open land used for agriculture. Option D, "cultivated", is a possible choice, but it is more suitable as an adjective to describe the type of land, rather than the whole area.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word "corroborated" means to confirm or support (a statement or finding). Therefore, the word closest in meaning to "corroborated" is "confirmed" (option C).

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "had we had". This sentence is an example of a conditional sentence in the past perfect form. It expresses the idea that if something had happened differently in the past, the outcome would also have been different. The correct sentence structure for this type of sentence is "had + subject + past participle, subject + would/could/should/might + have + past participle". In this case, the first part of the sentence is "had we had an ambulance," which expresses the idea that if we had an ambulance at that time, something else would have happened - the child's life would have been saved. The other options do not follow the correct sentence structure for a conditional sentence in the past perfect form, and do not convey the intended meaning.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The missing word in the passage is related to the use of land for agriculture. Among the options given, "production" best fits the gap. The sentence talks about how the rest of the land is used for the production of food, which means growing crops and farming activities. Therefore, the correct option is C - production.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best word to complete the sentence is "current." This is because the sentence is referring to a particular issue of a magazine, and "current" means the most recent or latest issue.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The passage talks about the land in a certain country and mentions that a large part of it consists of a particular type of land that is used for crops of grain, roots, or grass fields. The best option that completes the gap numbered 95 is "arable" because it means land that is suitable for growing crops. Therefore, the option "arable" is the best fit for the gap.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence "Most people usually steer a middle course in all they do" is that most people "live and do things moderately." This means that they do not usually take extreme positions or actions, but rather they try to find a balance or middle ground in their approach to life and decision-making.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The missing word in the passage is related to the number of labor being greater than the number of something else provided. Out of the options given, the most appropriate word to complete the gap is "supply". Therefore, the correct answer is D.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct answer is "I would have given". The sentence is in the past unreal conditional tense, which describes a situation that didn't actually happen in the past. The speaker is talking about a hypothetical situation in the past, where they didn't know that someone was going home. In this situation, the correct verb tense to use is the past perfect "had known", followed by the conditional perfect "would have given". This means that if the speaker had known that the person was going home, they would have given him some money for their mother. The other options don't fit the grammar of this sentence.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word "perplexed" means confused or puzzled, so the option that is closest in meaning is "confused".

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "some". "Some" means an unspecified amount or number of something. In the sentence, it indicates that the person added an unspecified amount of vegetables to their stew.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct interpretation is that the general wasn't sure whether the new recruits could do the job ahead.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The missing word is related to investment that the government can make in order to create jobs and organize programs for greater employment. Out of the given options, the most suitable word to fill the numbered gap in the passage is "capital" which means money that is invested in a business or project to make more money. Therefore, the answer is A - capital.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct answer is "over". This is because the phrase "get over" is often used to mean to recover from something emotionally, such as a loss or a difficult situation. In this case, the person took a long time to recover from their father's death, so "get over" is the most suitable phrase.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Although Chide's manners are quite refined his colleague's are rather.....

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word "refined" implies a sense of sophistication and elegance, so the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "refined" is "crude." Therefore, the correct option is B.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option to fill the gap in question 85 would be "interest." This is because the sentence talks about a man with a regular job who can feed himself and save a little in the bank, and this savings will earn him some interest. Therefore, option B, "interest," is the most suitable word to fill the gap.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

Answer: "Really, I wouldn't say this to any other." The word "any other" is the best fit because it implies that the speaker wouldn't say what they are about to say to any other person besides the listener. It expresses exclusivity and highlights the special relationship between the speaker and listener.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The missing word in question 97 refers to the different types of agriculture mentioned in the passage. The most appropriate word to fill the gap is "farmers" (option A) since it is a general term used to refer to people who work on farms and cultivate crops or raise animals for food. The other options, "growers," "breeders," and "grazers," are more specific and do not encompass the wide range of agricultural practices mentioned in the passage.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Rather than make derogatory remarks about the host, a guest should make................ones.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The sentence implies that a guest should avoid making negative or critical comments about the host and instead make a positive comment. So, the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "derogatory" is "complimentary." Therefore, the correct option is B - "complimentary," which means expressing admiration or praise.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "abject". The sentence is talking about workers living in poverty as a result of hard times, which suggests a situation of extreme poverty. "Abject" means extremely bad or severe, especially when referring to a situation or condition, and it is the best fit among the options given.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option to fill the gap in question 90 is 'agriculture'. This is because the sentence talks about only about one million people being employed in a country that is considered industrialized, and then goes on to mention that a large portion of its surface area is used for agriculture. Therefore, option B, 'agriculture', is the most suitable word to complete the sentence.

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

The works of art in this gallery are priceless

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word "priceless" means that the works of art in the gallery are so valuable that they cannot be assigned a price. Among the options provided, the word that is nearest in meaning to "priceless" is "invaluable", which means extremely valuable or priceless. Therefore, the answer is "invaluable".

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option that completes the sentence is "a little". It means that the speaker has some knowledge of French, but not enough to speak it fluently or hold a conversation in it.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option to complete the sentence is "complete." The sentence is talking about the loyalty of soldiers to a new government. The word "complete" means total or absolute, indicating that the soldiers are fully and unwaveringly loyal to the new government. The other options do not convey the same sense of unwavering commitment or loyalty. Therefore, "complete" is the best option to complete the sentence.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "capital." Capital punishment refers to the legal penalty of death as punishment for a crime, typically murder. Therefore, the sentence is saying that many countries no longer have capital punishment as the penalty for murder.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "She delivered her speech without turning a hair" is "any emotion". This means that she delivered her speech without showing any visible signs of emotion, such as nervousness, fear, or excitement. The phrase "turning a hair" is an idiom that means to show no outward signs of emotion or distress.

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

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best word that completes the sentence is "visiting". The sentence is in the future tense, and the use of "looking forward to" indicates an anticipation of a future event. The word "visiting" is in the present participle form, which is used to indicate an action that is ongoing or expected to happen in the future. The other options, "visit", "have visited" and "be visiting", are not in the correct form to express the meaning of the sentence in the future tense.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best word to complete the sentence is "was". Explanation: The sentence is in the past tense, and "one" is singular. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is the singular "was". The word "can" is in the present tense and doesn't match the past tense of the sentence, while "are" and "were" are both plural and don't match the singular "one" in the sentence.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The question is asking for the best option to fill the numbered gap 86 in the passage. The sentence before the gap mentions that the government can raise money, and the sentence after the gap talks about discouraging underconsumption of luxury and foreign goods. Therefore, the missing word in the sentence should relate to economic planning. The option that best fits this requirement is "policy," as a rational economic policy can help raise money and discourage underconsumption of luxury and foreign goods. Therefore, the answer is C. Policy.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the gap in question 96 is "pasture". The passage talks about how a large portion of the north is used for grazing, and that the land consists of grass fields used for permanent grazing or crops of grain or roots. Therefore, "pasture" fits in the context as it refers to land used for the grazing of animals. The other options - "lawns", "plots", and "patches" - do not fit the context as they do not accurately describe the land use in question.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "fragile". Fragile means easily broken or delicate. Therefore, it is important to handle fragile packages with care to prevent damage or breakage.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best word that completes the sentence is "agree." The sentence is conditional, and the phrase "if you" indicates that the speaker is proposing a condition for the other person to accompany them. The correct answer, "agree," fits the conditional statement as it implies that if the other person agrees to the speaker's terms, then they can accompany them.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The sentence is in the future tense and indicates an action that will be completed before the school opens. The appropriate word that best completes the sentence is "will have worked."

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most appropriate option to fill the gap numbered 94 is "rights." The owners of livestock have grazing rights on the wide open land in the north, which means they have the legal permission to allow their animals to graze on that land. The other options, such as "capacity," "authority," and "possibilities," do not fit the context and do not make sense in the given sentence.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct answer is "too." In the sentence, "all too soon" means that the tour of the tower ended quickly or abruptly, before the speaker wanted it to. "Too" indicates that the end of the tour was earlier than expected or desirable.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The missing word in the blank should refer to the type of program that the government can organize to create jobs and improve employment rates. Looking at the options, "remedial" seems to be the best choice. A remedial program is one designed to correct or improve something that is deficient, which fits the context of the sentence. Therefore, the answer is option D, "remedial."

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The missing word in question 93 above should be 'livestock'. Livestock refers to domesticated animals such as cows, sheep, and goats that are raised on farms for meat, milk, wool, and other products. The passage describes owners of livestock having grazing rights in the open land in the north. Grazing rights refer to the privilege of allowing livestock to feed on grass or other vegetation in a particular area. Therefore, option D, 'livestock', is the best fit for the gap.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The sentence is expressing a past unreal condition. It implies that the note was not received before they came. Therefore, the correct option is "had received".

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

In this context, "tumultuous" means "noisy" or "disorderly". Therefore, the answer is C - noisy.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence "Although wrestling is popular, it is not my cup of tea" is that wrestling does not interest me.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best word that completes the sentence is "obtained". This is because "obtained" means to acquire, get, or receive something, usually by effort or request. In this sentence, the police interrogated the suspect with the aim of acquiring information, so "obtained" is the most appropriate word. The other options are not as suitable as they do not clearly convey the idea of acquiring information through interrogation, for example, "wrung" means to twist and compress something to extract liquid, which is not relevant to the context of the sentence.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option that completes the sentence is "did not write". The sentence is in the past tense, so "did not write" agrees with the past tense verb form.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct answer is "overtaking". "Overtaking" means to pass another vehicle that is traveling in the same direction as you, typically by moving out of the lane you are driving in and into an adjacent one. In this context, the driver is taking a risk by attempting to pass the car in front of him. The other options do not make sense in the context of the sentence.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence "Joe is very down to earth" is "practical and sensible". This means that Joe is a person who is humble, unpretentious, and easy to approach, and he is practical and sensible in his approach to life.

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

The marathon is a gruelling race

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word "gruelling" means physically or mentally exhausting. Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning is "exhausting."

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The policies of this government favour the elite rather than the

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "elite" is "masses." The sentence suggests that the government's policies benefit only a small and privileged group of people, rather than the larger population. The word "masses" refers to the common people or the general population, and is therefore the opposite of "elite." The correct option to fill the gap would be "masses," as it would make the sentence coherent and convey the intended meaning.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

In this question, we are asked to choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence. The underlined word is "outspoken," which means someone who is frank, candid, or open in expressing their opinions. Therefore, we are looking for a word that means the opposite of "outspoken." The only word among the options that fits the criteria is "taciturn," which means someone who is reserved or uncommunicative in speech. Therefore, the correct answer is "C - taciturn."

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct answer is "do". The sentence is in the past tense, which suggests that the action has already taken place. The verb "made" suggests that someone (in this case, the Principal) forced the speaker and/or others to do the work again. The only option that fits this context and is in the correct tense is "do", which is the simple past tense form of the verb "do". The other options ("to do", "to be doing", and "doing") do not fit the tense or meaning of the sentence.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
After Ade had listened to some advice, his rigid ideas became more..........

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "rigid" is "flexible". In the given sentence, it is stated that after Ade listened to some advice, his rigid ideas became more flexible. This means that his ideas became more adaptable and willing to change. Therefore, the answer is (C) "flexible".

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence is that John does not value our friendship. The speaker is saying that it is clear or obvious that John does not place much importance or significance on their friendship.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The answer is paradox. A paradox is a statement or situation that appears to be contradictory or opposed to common sense but is, in fact, true. The sentence describes something that seems illogical or impossible - that the more you look at it, the less you are able to see.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option to complete the sentence is "to hear." The sentence is asking about Johnson's emotional state regarding the success of someone else. The phrase "glad to hear" is a common expression in English that means "happy to receive news or information about something." In this case, Johnson is glad to hear about the other person's success, so the correct option is "to hear."

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best word to complete the sentence is "As I was walking". This is because it indicates the time when the rain started and shows a connection between the two events, i.e., starting to walk to school and the heavy rain.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The pilot says that it is easier to take off from the airport than to............on the tarmac

Maelezo ya Majibu

The opposite of "take off" is "land". In the context of the sentence, the pilot is comparing the difficulty level of taking off from an airport and landing on a tarmac, implying that landing is more difficult. Therefore, the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "take off" and correctly fills the gap in the sentence is "land" (option A).

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "grease." This is because the sentence is about a customer complaining about something on a shirt delivered to him, and "grease" is the most appropriate option that refers to an unwanted stain or mark on a piece of clothing. Options B, C, and D do not make sense in the context of the sentence.

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

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "just". "Just" is an adverb that means "exactly" or "precisely". In the sentence, "just" is used to indicate that Mbinki runs with the same speed as the speaker, without any difference or exaggeration.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the gap in question number 98 is "own" (option D). The sentence talks about different types of farms, and about a third of them are farms which they occupy, meaning that these farmers own the farms they cultivate. Therefore, the word "own" is the most suitable option to fill the gap.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
My uncle is a prosperous businessman; my aunt, unfortunately, is quite.....

Maelezo ya Majibu

The sentence describes the uncle as a prosperous businessman, which indicates that he is successful. Therefore, the missing word that is opposite in meaning to "prosperous" and can correctly fill the gap is "unsuccessful." This means that the aunt is not successful in her business or career.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word "implicit" means having complete faith or trust in someone or something without any doubts or reservations. The word that is nearest in meaning to "implicit" is "absolute". Therefore, the correct answer is A - absolute.

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

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "amalgamate". This is because "amalgamate" means to combine or unite to form a single entity, which accurately describes what the two trade unions are doing. "Intermix" and "join" don't fully capture the sense of creating a single entity, while "consolidate" means to make something stronger or more solid, but not necessarily to combine it with something else. Therefore, "amalgamate" is the most appropriate word in this context.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option is "is". This is because "each" is a singular pronoun, and therefore requires a singular verb to match it. In this case, the singular verb is "is". So the complete sentence is "Each of the footballers is to receive $100.00."

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word "inordinate" means excessive or unreasonable. Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning to "inordinate" is "excessive".

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The missing word is referring to the population of the country. Option A, "citizens," is the best fit as it implies a legal status of belonging to the country. Option B, "townsmen," is too specific and excludes people living in rural areas. Option C, "occupants," is too generic and does not specify the relationship of the people to the country. Option D, "squatters," implies that the people do not have legal right to the land, which may not be accurate. Therefore, the correct answer is A, citizens.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option to fill the gap in the sentence is "John and Elizabeth's". This is because the sentence is asking about the ownership of the shop. The apostrophe ('s) indicates possession, and it is used to show that the shop belongs to both John and Elizabeth. Therefore, the correct option to complete the sentence is "John and Elizabeth's".

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The interpretation that best fits the sentence "Mary kept her fingers crossed about hearing from John" is that Mary hoped that John would contact her. The phrase "kept her fingers crossed" is a common idiom that means someone is hoping for a positive outcome or wishing for good luck. The phrase "about hearing from John" indicates that Mary was hoping to receive communication from John.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "fatal". The word "fatal" means resulting in death, which fits the context of the sentence where all the people in the bus died.

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The sentence "Not a single member of the board put in a good word for him" means that none of the members said anything favourable about him.

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

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The missing word in the passage is related to creating jobs and absorbing more people into the workforce. Therefore, the word that best fits the gap is "projects" (option C). Projects refer to specific initiatives or undertakings that are aimed at achieving a particular goal. In the context of the passage, the government can invest in projects that can create jobs and absorb more people into the workforce. Therefore, option C is the best fit for the missing word in the passage.

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

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The word that best completes the sentence is "us". This is because the sentence requires an object pronoun to complete the phrasal verb "count on", and "us" is the correct object pronoun for the first person plural subject "boys". So the complete sentence would be "You can count on us boys to finish the work."

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

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This means that researchers do everything possible in their quest for solutions.

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

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The word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word "sceptical" is "doubtful." This means that the speaker's father did not believe the story and had doubts about its truthfulness.

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

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The best option that completes the sentence is 'on'. The sentence means that the surgeon was in a hurry to perform surgery on the patient. The word 'on' is commonly used to indicate performing a surgical operation on someone.

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

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The word that best completes the sentence is "extremely". This is because "extremely" is used to show the degree or intensity of importance, which is appropriate in this sentence. The other options are not appropriate because they do not convey the same degree of importance as "extremely".

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Our mechanized services contrast sharply with the ..............operations we had before

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The word "mechanized" in the sentence implies the use of machines, while the gap hints at the opposite of "mechanized." Therefore, the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "mechanized" is "manual," which means "done by hand." Hence, the word that correctly fills the gap in the sentence is "manual," and the answer is option D.

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

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "Ebrima's stepmother keeps his nose to the grindstone" is that Ebrima's stepmother makes him work all the time. This is because the phrase "keep one's nose to the grindstone" is an idiom that means to work hard and diligently without stopping. It does not refer to grinding actual stones or objects, but rather to putting in a lot of effort and concentration to complete a task. Therefore, "makes Ebrima work all the time" is the correct interpretation. The other options are not consistent with the meaning of the idiom.

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

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The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "best". The sentence is advising to always look for the best bargain, which means the best deal or the best value for money.

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

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The word "engrossed" in the sentence means deeply absorbed in something, so the option that is nearest in meaning to it is "absorbed." Therefore, the answer is C.

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

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

Maelezo ya Majibu

The missing word should indicate the number of available opportunities for people to earn a living. Option B, "jobs", is the best fit because it is commonly used to refer to paid positions that people can take up to earn income. Therefore, the answer to the question is B.

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

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The correct option is "hurried". The sentence is in the past tense, and the context suggests that the action of going to the door was completed quickly, immediately after the sound of the bell. The word "hurried" is the past tense form of the verb "hurry", which means to move quickly or with haste.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) What grammatical name is given to this expression as it is used in the passage?

(ii) What is its function?

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

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None

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) What grammatical name is given to this expression as it is used in the passage? (ii) What is its function?

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

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None

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

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None

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

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

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None

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

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

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

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

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

(a) In one sentence summarize the causes of malnutrition

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

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

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

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