WAEC SSCE - English Language - 1997

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The long war ended when an armistice was agreed upon

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that is nearest in meaning to "armistice" is "a truce." An armistice is a temporary agreement between opposing sides in a war to stop fighting and allow for peace negotiations. Similarly, a truce is a temporary cessation of hostilities between two warring parties, which is what happens during an armistice. Therefore, an armistice and a truce have very similar meanings.

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option to fill the gap in question 90 is "curtains". This can be inferred from the previous sentence where the woman adjusted the curtains on the windows and doors.

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option to complete the gap in question 81 is (B) successful. The speaker is emphasizing the importance of administration in various fields, including medicine, engineering, teaching, and law. The speaker notes that good administration is necessary to succeed in these fields. Therefore, being a successful doctor, lawyer, engineer, or teacher requires good administrative skills.

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option to fill the gap in question 75 is "administration" (option E). The sentence mentions the important role played by administrators in society, and how administrative work is carried out in various organizations, including the civil service. Therefore, "administration" is the most suitable word to complete the sentence.

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I'd give up smoking, if I .............you,

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option for this sentence is "were". This sentence is an example of a conditional sentence in the second conditional form. The second conditional is used to talk about unreal or unlikely situations in the present or future. The sentence means that the speaker is not actually the listener, but is imagining what they would do if they were the listener. The verb "to be" is irregular in the second conditional form and takes "were" for all persons (I, you, he/she/it, we, you, they). Therefore, the correct sentence is "I'd give up smoking, if I were you."

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The missing word is describing a tuber, which means it is a root vegetable. Option A, banana, is not a root vegetable. Option B, corn, is a grain and not a root vegetable. Option C, lettuce, is a leafy vegetable and not a root vegetable. Option D, yam, is a root vegetable and fits the description of the missing word. Option E, cabbage, is not a root vegetable. Therefore, the correct answer is D, yam.

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option to complete the gap in question number 97 is "kettle". In the preceding sentence, it is mentioned that the woman filled up a kettle from the running tap and put it on the fire for making tea. Therefore, "kettle" is the most suitable option to complete the gap.

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The two brothers came in ......the back door

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct answer is through. This means that the two brothers entered by passing through the back door.

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The musicians .............waxed that record died fifty years ago

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option to complete the sentence is "who". The word "who" is used as a subject pronoun and is used to refer to people. In this sentence, "musicians" is the subject and "who" refers to them. The sentence then becomes "The musicians who waxed that record died fifty years ago".

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The old man took his sons to the zoo as a special New Year............

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best word to complete the sentence is "treat". A treat refers to something that is special or enjoyable and is often given as a reward or as a way of showing kindness. In this sentence, the old man took his sons to the zoo as a way of doing something special for them on New Year's Day. A feast or banquet, on the other hand, usually refers to a large meal or celebration involving food. A discourse refers to a formal speech or discussion, while a covenant refers to a formal agreement or contract. Therefore, the most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "treat".

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The power failure ........normal services for days

Maelezo ya Majibu

The sentence mentions that normal services were affected for days due to a power failure. The word that best fits the context is "paralyzed," which means to cause something to stop working or functioning properly. Therefore, the correct answer is option C - paralyzed.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, 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.
He is a famous artist but has a...........drinking habit

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "notorious" and that will correctly fill the gap in the given sentence is "admirable." Explanation: The word "notorious" means well-known or famous, typically for some bad quality or deed. On the other hand, "admirable" means arousing or deserving respect and approval. In the given sentence, the speaker is talking about a famous artist who has a drinking habit, which is usually considered a bad quality. Therefore, the word that is opposite in meaning to "notorious" and that will correctly fill the gap is "admirable." The other options like "remarkable," "wicked," and "hostile" do not convey the intended meaning 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.
The party was really going with a swing when somebody called me out. This means that when I was called out the party was

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most appropriate interpretation for the given sentence is "very enjoyable." Explanation: The phrase "going with a swing" is an idiom that means a party or event is happening in a lively, enjoyable, and energetic manner. Therefore, the sentence implies that the party was very enjoyable when the speaker was called out. The other options like "just starting," "almost ended," and "about mid-way" are not appropriate as they do not convey the intended meaning in the context of the sentence.

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The government has a special programme for........

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option to complete the sentence is "the poor" (Option A). In English, "poor" is an adjective that describes people who do not have enough money or resources to meet their basic needs. When used as a noun, it refers to people who belong to this category. Therefore, the article "the" should be used before "poor" to make it a noun and refer to a specific group of people who are experiencing poverty. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because "poors" is not a valid word in English.

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
........of the two pencils is yours?

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "which." Explanation: The sentence is asking about a specific item, which in this case is a pencil. When we are talking about a specific item or object, we use the word "which." In this case, the speaker is asking the listener to identify which of the two pencils belongs to them. Therefore, the correct sentence would be "Which of the two pencils is yours?" meaning that the speaker wants the listener to identify their pencil from the two that are present.

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I don't want anything to interfere...my project

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option to complete the sentence is "with" (option A). The complete sentence is: "I don't want anything to interfere with my project." The word "interfere" means to obstruct or hinder the progress of something. In this sentence, the speaker is expressing a desire to keep their project free from any obstacles or distractions that might prevent them from completing it successfully. The preposition "with" is used to show the relationship between the verb "interfere" and the object "my project." Option B ("on") and Option C ("over") are not correct in this context, as they do not convey the correct meaning or usage. Option D ("by") is also incorrect, as it does not indicate the correct preposition to use in this context.

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
My father wanted to buy a car but the prices of those available were not within his...........

Maelezo ya Majibu

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
..........had he entered when it started to rain

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option is "Hardly". "Hardly" is used to show that something almost did not happen. In this sentence, the speaker is asking when the person entered and implying that they did so just before it started raining. Therefore, "hardly" is the best option to use here, as it means "barely" or "scarcely".

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The surgeons ...........the operation successfully

Maelezo ya Majibu

The sentence mentions that the surgeons did something successfully. Among the given options, the word that is commonly used to describe a successful surgical procedure is "performed." Therefore, the correct answer is option E - performed.

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.
I was struck by the broad sweep of her argument. This means that her argument

Maelezo ya Majibu

The sentence "I was struck by the broad sweep of her argument" means that her argument covered all parts of the subject. The phrase "broad sweep" means comprehensive or wide-ranging. Therefore, the speaker was impressed by the fact that her argument covered many aspects of the subject matter.

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The author.........book you are reading now, won the Nobel Prize for Literature last year

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option to complete the sentence is "whose." Explanation: The word "whose" is used to show possession. In the sentence, the author possesses the book, making "whose" the appropriate choice. The sentence can be rewritten as "The author, whose book you are reading now, won the Nobel Prize for Literature last year."

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The missing word in question number 92 is related to where the unwashed dishes from the previous evening were left. The most appropriate option to fill the gap is 'kitchen' because it is the place where cooking and cleaning activities take place, and it is the most logical place for the dirty dishes to be piled up. Options A, B, C and D are not relevant to the context of the passage.

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 is really hard to come to terms with going blind. This means that if one goes blind one

Maelezo ya Majibu

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, 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.
Mary: '' I wonder why armed robbers are so hard-hearted'' John: '' The fact is that to be an armed robber you cannot be ..........''

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option is "considerate". In the given sentence, John is trying to convey that armed robbers cannot be considerate, which means they are not showing kindness or thoughtfulness towards others. The opposite of considerate is "inconsiderate", which means thoughtless or lacking in concern for others. None of the other options fit the sentence meaningfully. For instance, "intolerant" means not able to accept differences, "revengeful" means wanting to get revenge, "soft-spoken" means speaking in a gentle or quiet tone, and "grateful" means feeling thankful.

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The speaker is addressing a group of people who are newly joining the administrative department of the civil service. The sentence says, "it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service." Here, the missing word should describe the people who are newly joining the administrative department. Among the given options, the word that best fits in the context is "entrants." Therefore, the correct answer is option C - entrants.

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The robbers.....all the rooms, looking for jewels.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most suitable word that completes the sentence is "ransacked." Ransack means to search thoroughly or vigorously through (a house, receptacle, etc.), typically by turning things over and causing damage. In this context, the robbers were searching for jewels, and the word "ransacked" accurately conveys the extent and intensity of their search. The other options do not fit the context as well, as they do not convey the same level of thoroughness or destruction.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, 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 first twin is so vain and the second so..........that one would think they were not brothers

Maelezo ya Majibu

The underlined word is "vain," which means having an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth. The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "vain" is "humble" (option D), which means having a modest or low view of one's importance or worth. Therefore, the correct answer to fill the gap in the sentence is "humble." The first twin is so vain and the second so humble that one would think they were not brothers. This implies that the two brothers have very different personalities and attitudes, with one being excessively proud and the other being modest or unassuming.

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option to fill the gap in question 71 is "gentlemen". The speaker is addressing a group of people, and the phrase "speaking seriously" indicates that it is a formal setting. The speaker's use of the term "ladies" suggests that the audience is composed of both males and females. Therefore, a term that specifically refers to males would be appropriate to use in the next sentence, which is why "gentlemen" is the correct option.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, 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.
At the end of the crisis, the leader declared that there was no victor and no............

Maelezo ya Majibu

The underlined word is "victor," which means someone who has won a contest or competition. The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "victor" is "vanquished" (option E), which means someone who has been defeated or conquered. Therefore, the correct answer to fill the gap in the sentence is "vanquished." The leader declared that there was no victor and no vanquished, indicating that there was no winner or loser in the crisis.

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 listeners were swept off their feet by the politician's arguments. This means that the politician

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence is "completely impressed everybody." The phrase "swept off their feet" implies that the listeners were so impressed by the politician's arguments that they were carried away by them, suggesting a strong emotional reaction. The other options do not fit the context of the sentence, as they do not convey the same level of positive impact as "completely impressed everybody."

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
I don't agree that the problem is intractable

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that is nearest in meaning to "intractable" is "insoluble." Explanation: When something is "intractable," it means that it is difficult or impossible to manage or solve. "Insoluble" means the same thing, as it describes something that cannot be solved or resolved. Therefore, the correct answer is "insoluble" because it is the word that best captures the meaning of "intractable." The sentence means that the speaker does not believe that the problem cannot be solved or resolved.

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
He said he didn't fear death..........?

Maelezo ya Majibu

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
It was he who said he didn't fear death...........?

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option that best completes the sentence is option D, "wasn't it." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and is asking for confirmation of a statement that was made. Therefore, "wasn't it" is the best fit as it is a tag question used to seek confirmation of a previous statement.

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the gap in question 76 is "needed." The sentence talks about how administrative works are going on constantly in different organizations, including the civil service, business, army, church, etc. So, the word "needed" fits perfectly in the sentence, indicating that administrators are required or essential in those organizations.

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
Flight WT509 from Lagos terminates in Maiduguri

Maelezo ya Majibu

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The assassination of the statesman threw the country into a state of turmoil

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word "turmoil" indicates a state of great disturbance, confusion or uncertainty. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to "turmoil" is (C) confusion.

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
........of what he said is incorrect

Maelezo ya Majibu

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Cats sleep.......day and hunt at night

Maelezo ya Majibu

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

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.
My brother's driving could make one tear one's hair out. This means that his driving could make one

Maelezo ya Majibu

The sentence "My brother's driving could make one tear one's hair out" is an idiom which means that his driving is extremely frustrating and annoying. Therefore, the most appropriate interpretation of this sentence is "get very worried".

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
........university is..........institution of higher learning

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct answer is "A...an". In the sentence, we have a vowel sound "u" at the beginning of the first word "university", so we need to use the article "an" before it. Since the next word "institution" starts with a consonant sound, we need to use the article "a" before it. Therefore, the correct sentence is "A university is an institution of higher learning."

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
He comes here...........often.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most appropriate word that completes the sentence is "quite". "Quite" means to a certain or fairly significant extent. So, the sentence "He comes here quite often" means that the person comes here fairly often.

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The interest of the students should be of.......importance to any school administrator

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "paramount". This is because the word "paramount" means "more important than anything else; supreme". In the sentence, the speaker is emphasizing that the interest of the students should be the most important thing for any school administrator to consider. Therefore, "paramount" is the most appropriate word to use in this context.

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
He is always asking for more......?

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "isn't he." Explanation: The sentence is describing a person who is always asking for more, and it is ending with a question mark to imply that the speaker expects the listener to agree or confirm their observation. To express this expectation, we need to use a tag question that is in the negative form. "Isn't he" is a negative tag question that can be used to express this expectation, and it also fits the context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct sentence would be "He is always asking for more, isn't he?" meaning that the speaker expects the listener to agree with their observation about the person's behavior.

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
Climbing great heights terrifies me

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word "terrifies" in the sentence means to cause fear or frighten greatly. Therefore, the option that best represents a word that means the same is "frightens."

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option to fill the gap in question 87 is "duster." This is because the sentence mentions "slightly moist" which indicates that the surface needs to be wiped or dusted off. The other options like sweeper, mop, cleaner, etc., do not fit the context of the sentence as they are used for cleaning floors and other surfaces, whereas a duster is used to remove dust and dirt from surfaces like tables, chairs, and stools.

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The lady......you are talking about yesterday is here now

Maelezo ya Majibu

The option that best completes the sentence is "whom." "Whom" is the objective form of "who" and is used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition. In the sentence, the lady is the object of the preposition "about," so "whom" is the correct choice.

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option to complete the gap in question number 91 is "rearranged." The previous sentence mentions that the person adjusted the items on the table and stools, so it makes sense that the person would also rearrange them. The other options do not fit the context of the sentence as well.

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The Satellite maintains a constant..........around the earth

Maelezo ya Majibu

The sentence mentions that the satellite is maintaining something around the earth, which implies that the word we need to complete the sentence has to do with the movement of the satellite in space. The word that best fits this description is "orbit". An orbit refers to the path that an object in space follows as it revolves around a larger object, such as a planet or a star. Therefore, the sentence can be read as "The satellite maintains a constant orbit around the earth."

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, 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 gradual process of transition to civil rule came to an .....end

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word "gradual" used in the sentence suggests that the process of transition to civil rule was slow and took a considerable amount of time. Therefore, the most appropriate opposite word for "gradual" is "abrupt", which means sudden or unexpected. Hence, the correct answer is "abrupt".

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The pencil...you gave me yesterday is lost

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option to complete the sentence is "that." "That" is a pronoun used to refer to a specific object or thing, while "who" and "whom" are used to refer to people. "Whose" is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership. In the sentence, the speaker is referring to a pencil that was given to them the previous day, which is an object. Therefore, "that" is the most appropriate option to complete the sentence.

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
.......the terms of the agreement with your landlord, you should not sub-let the house

Maelezo ya Majibu

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I honestly don't understand....you hate that man

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option is "why." In the sentence, the speaker expresses confusion about the reason behind the listener's feelings towards a man. "Why" is the interrogative pronoun used to ask about reasons or explanations.

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The prison officials usually torture the inmates.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word "torture" in this sentence means to cause severe physical or mental pain or suffering to someone, often as a form of punishment or to extract information. The word that is nearest in meaning to "torture" is "torment" (Option C). This is because both words convey the idea of causing someone great suffering or distress.

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Nigeria's economy was buoyant.....the 1970s

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option to complete the sentence is "in." Explanation: The sentence is asking about the state of Nigeria's economy during a specific time period, which is the 1970s. To answer this question, we need to use a preposition that refers to that time period. "In" is the correct preposition to use in this context, as it refers to a specific time frame. Therefore, the correct sentence would be "Nigeria's economy was buoyant in the 1970s?" meaning that the economy was doing well during that particular decade.

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I'm sure this bucket is .........

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option to complete the sentence is "hers". This is because "hers" is the possessive form of "she" or "her", used to show ownership or possession. In this case, the speaker is expressing certainty that the bucket belongs to someone else, using the possessive pronoun "hers".

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option to fill the gap in question 100 is "eggs." This is because the sentence mentions that "She cracked open four" and the options given include only one food item that can be cracked open and used in cooking, which is eggs. The other options like coconuts, tomatoes, onions, and palm nuts, do not fit the context of the sentence as they cannot be cracked open and used to make an omelette.

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I'd like to know.........he 'll wriggle out of this case

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option to complete the sentence is "how". "How" is used to ask about the manner or way something is done or how something will happen. In this context, the speaker wants to know the manner in which the person in question will wriggle out of a particular case.

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The players would expect some form of ....... after working hard to win the cup.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The sentence talks about the players expecting something after working hard to win the cup. The word that best fits the context is "reward," which means something given in recognition of one's service, effort, or achievement. Therefore, the correct option is C, reward.

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
That uncle of............ought to see you through this

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option to complete the sentence is "yours". This is because "yours" is a possessive pronoun that refers to something belonging to the person being spoken to. The sentence is referring to the uncle of the person being spoken to, so the correct pronoun to use is "yours".

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

In question 72, the best option to complete the gap is "become". The speaker is discussing the tradition of welcoming new members into the administrative sector of civil service and explains the important role of administration in society. The use of "has become" would suggest that this tradition has developed and evolved over time. Therefore, option D, "become," is the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence.

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The committee set up to investigate the cause of the riot has called for.....from the public

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the sentence is "witnesses." Explanation: The sentence is talking about a committee that has been set up to investigate the cause of a riot. The committee is asking for something "from the public" that would help them with their investigation. Of the options given, "witnesses" are the most likely to provide information about what happened during the riot. Witnesses are people who saw or experienced the event, and they can give a firsthand account of what occurred. Therefore, the correct answer is "witnesses," as they are the ones who can provide relevant information to the committee.

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

In question number 89, the best option to complete the gap is "panes". The sentence mentions "table, chairs, stools and window", which implies that the surfaces being cleaned include those of the window. The word "panes" refers to the individual sheets of glass that make up a window, and it is the most appropriate choice to fill the gap. The other options, such as "frames", "bars", "glasses", and "sheets" do not accurately describe the surfaces of a window that need to be cleaned.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, 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.
He is a famous artist but has a .........drinking habit.

Maelezo ya Majibu

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The phrase "the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-" suggests that the speaker is encouraging the new administrators to strive for success and that there are many opportunities available to those who work hard. Among the options provided, the word that best fits in the gap is "industrious." This is because being industrious means being hard-working, diligent, and actively engaged in work, which aligns with the message of the speaker. The other options, such as "indolent" (lazy), "aggressive" (hostile), "laborious" (requiring a lot of effort), and "busy" (occupied with tasks), do not fit as well in the context of the sentence.

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
This problem may prove rather tricky for the government

Maelezo ya Majibu

The sentence mentions that the problem may prove "tricky" for the government. The word "tricky" means something that is difficult and complicated, but not necessarily impossible. Among the given options, the word that has the closest meaning to "difficult" is option E. Therefore, the correct answer is "difficult."

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option to fill the gap in question number 88 is "dust." The sentence mentions that the woman used a slightly moist cloth to wipe off something from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools, and window. Dust is a common substance that accumulates on surfaces if they are not cleaned regularly, and wiping it off with a slightly moist cloth is a common way to clean it. The other options (mould, mist, sands, and powder) are not appropriate for this context.

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
Her terse remarks brought the conversation to an end

Maelezo ya Majibu

The underlined word "terse" means brief and to the point. Among the options given, the word that is nearest in meaning to "terse" is "curt" which also means brief and using few words. Therefore, the correct option is "curt".

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option to fill the gap numbered 95 is "utensils." The sentence talks about the woman who turned on the tap to wash the dishes and spent thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and _______ into gleaming pieces. The word that fits the context and refers to kitchen tools used for cooking, serving, and eating is "utensils." Therefore, option E is the correct answer.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
This is an improvement ......your last essay

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct answer is "on". The sentence is asking if there has been an improvement in the essay compared to the previous one. The preposition "on" is used to indicate a comparison between two things, in this case, between the current essay and the previous one. The prepositions "with", "by", and "for" would not convey the intended 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 - E, 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 exterior and the.......parts of the fruit remain very hard even after it is ripe

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word "exterior" in the sentence refers to the outer surface of the fruit. The question is asking for a word that is the opposite in meaning to "exterior" and can correctly fill the gap in the sentence. The word that fits this description is "inner" which means the interior or inside of something. Therefore, the answer is "B - inner".

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
I would regard what he has done as a treacherous act.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The underlined word "treacherous" means something that involves betrayal or deceit. Among the options given, the word that is closest in meaning to "treacherous" is "deceitful", which means deliberately misleading or dishonest. Therefore, the answer is E.

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

In question 94, the best option to complete the gap is "tap". The sentence says "She turned on the -94- and started washing." This implies that the person turned on something that would provide water for washing. The options "switch", "knob", "handle", and "key" do not fit the context of the sentence, as they are not typically used to turn on a water source. Therefore, "tap" is the most suitable option to complete the sentence.

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The speaker is encouraging the newly joined administrators and telling them that the sky is the limit for those who are hardworking. Therefore, the best option to complete the gap would be (C) limit, as it means a point beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass.

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
His ...came through only a few days before he was to be executed

Maelezo ya Majibu

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
To become an artisan one has to undergo a period of apprenticeship

Maelezo ya Majibu

The underlined word is "apprenticeship," which refers to a period of training during which a person learns a trade or profession from a skilled worker. The word that is nearest in meaning to "apprenticeship" is "training" (option E), which refers to the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or knowledge. Therefore, the correct answer is "training." To become an artisan, one has to undergo a period of apprenticeship or training, during which they learn the necessary skills and techniques required for their profession. This period is typically supervised by a skilled worker or mentor who provides guidance and support to the apprentice.

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The chairman called him to.........when his comments were getting off the point

Maelezo ya Majibu

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, 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.
Working in the field is easy when your machete is sharp and not when it is...........

Maelezo ya Majibu

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

In question 93, the missing word refers to the dishes from the previous evening which remained piled up unwashed. The best option to complete the gap is "supper" as it is a meal served in the evening, and the dishes from the previous evening would likely refer to the supper dishes. Therefore, option B, "supper" is the correct choice.

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 Etiebet had earlier insisted that he was right, he later ate his words. This means that he later

Maelezo ya Majibu

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, 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 was impressed by the man's eagerness but was rather put off by his wife's........

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.
The boys ran away with their tails between their legs: This shows that the boy left

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence is "completely defeated." The phrase "ran away with their tails between their legs" is an idiom that is commonly used to describe someone who is defeated or embarrassed. It is often used to describe animals that are scared or defeated in a fight, as they may literally tuck their tails between their legs and run away. In this case, the phrase is being used figuratively to describe the boys, suggesting that they were thoroughly defeated or embarrassed. Therefore, the sentence does not indicate that the boys left as great winners, utterly confused or after destroying so much, but rather that they left completely defeated.

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 young girl swept the board at the recent competitions. This means that the young girl

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "The young girl swept the board at the recent competitions" is that the young girl won everything that could be won in the competition. The phrase "swept the board" is an idiom that means to win everything or to win a complete victory. Therefore, it implies that the young girl performed exceptionally well and won all the prizes or awards available in the competition.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, 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.
To ascend this steep hill is the problem, to.....is quite easy

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "ascend" is "descend". In the sentence, "to descend is quite easy" correctly fills the gap, making the sentence mean that going down the steep hill is quite easy, while going up is the problem.

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The team has suffered defeat........defeat

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option to complete the sentence is "after." The sentence implies that the team has experienced multiple defeats, and "after" is used to indicate that the most recent defeat occurred subsequent to previous ones. The other options do not convey the same sense of sequence or timing as "after." "Before" implies that the defeat happened earlier than expected, "with" suggests that the team experienced defeat alongside another factor, and "over" implies that the defeat was the result of a struggle or conflict.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, 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 minister was accused of making utterances that could increase rather than...........anxiety among the citizen

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "increase" is "diminish." Therefore, the correct word to fill the gap in the sentence is "diminish." The sentence means that the minister made statements that might make the citizens more anxious instead of calming them down. If the minister had made statements that would reduce anxiety, then the word "diminish" would be appropriate.

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.

It is high time you......visiting that friend of yours

Maelezo ya Majibu

The sentence is in the present tense, indicating that the action is expected to take place now or in the near future. The phrase "high time" is a way of saying that something should have been done already. Therefore, the correct option to complete the sentence is "stopped" (option B). The correct sentence is: "It is high time you stopped visiting that friend of yours." This implies that the speaker thinks it is time for the person to end their visits to their friend, possibly because they are not a good influence, or the visits have become a problem in some way. Option A ("should stop") is also a possible answer, but it implies a recommendation rather than a firm instruction. Option C ("stop") is not grammatically correct, as it does not use the correct verb form for the present tense. Option D ("must") is also not correct, as it implies a stronger obligation or requirement than is necessary in this context.

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
All your.like you very much

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option that best completes the sentence is D, "brothers-in-law". The sentence is talking about the people who are related to "you" and are "liked" by "all". "Brothers-in-law" refers to the plural form of the husband of one's sister or the brother of one's spouse, and is the most appropriate option that fits the context of the sentence. Option A, B, and C are either misspelled or grammatically incorrect.

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Unemployment has been......the increase since last year

Maelezo ya Majibu

The correct option is "on". We use "on" to indicate a situation or condition that is ongoing or in progress. In this sentence, "on" is used to indicate that unemployment is an ongoing situation that has been increasing since last year. Example: Unemployment has been on the increase since last year.

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.
He said he was a master of electronics, but I knew he was talking through his hat. This means that I knew he was

Maelezo ya Majibu

The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "He said he was a master of electronics, but I knew he was talking through his hat" is that I knew he was claiming what he knew nothing about. This means that the speaker did not believe the person who claimed to be a master of electronics and thought that he was simply talking without any real knowledge or expertise on the subject. The phrase "talking through his hat" is an idiom that means to talk nonsense or make false claims. Therefore, the speaker believed that the person was not telling the truth and was making false claims.

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The word that best completes the gap in question 79 is "particular". The sentence is talking about how administrative work is constantly going on in every organization where human beings decide to organize themselves for a particular purpose. This means that the work is being done for a specific, particular reason or goal. Therefore, "particular" is the best fit for the gap.

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

In the context of the passage, the speaker is addressing young people who have just joined the ranks of administrators in their service. Therefore, the most appropriate option to fill the gap would be "colleagues," which means people who work together in the same profession or organization. Option A, "companions," implies a more casual or personal relationship, while options B, C, D, and E are either too specific or too general to accurately describe the relationship between the speaker and the new administrators.

Instruction: In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, five choices are offered in columns labelled A to E. For each question choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
''Now speaking seriously, ladies and -71-'' continued the speaker, ''it has -72- a tradition for us to welcome new -73- into the administrative -74- of our civil service. This is because of the role which -75- plays in society. It is not only in the civil service that administrators are -76-. Administrative works is going on constantly in the business -77- in the army, the church and in every organization, where human -78- decide to organize themselves for a -79- purpose. Even among doctors, engineers and other -80- much administration is going on, and infact you cannot be a -81- doctor lawyer, engineer or teacher -82- being a good administrator. And now to my young -83- who have newly joined ranks of administrators in our service. I say the sky is the -84- for those who are -85-.
When he had finished sweeping the sitting -86-, she took up the slightly moist -87- and used it to wipe off the -88- from the surfaces of the table, chairs, stools and window -89-. After that she adjusted the -90- on the windows and doors and -91- the few books and other items on the table and stools. She then moved to the -92- where the dishes from the previous evenings -93- remained piled up, unwashed. She turned on the -94- and started washing it took her thirty minutes to turn the dirty plates and -95- into gleaming pieces. She lit the -96-, filled up the -97- from the running tap and put it on the fire. That was for tea. She took a tuber of -98- peeled it clean, and cut it into neat -99-. Then, she commenced the process for making omelette. She cracked open four -100- on to a plate and mixed them thoroughly.

Maelezo ya Majibu

The best option to fill the gap in question 80 is "professionals" because the sentence is referring to the fact that administration is not limited to the civil service, but is also a part of many other professions such as doctors, engineers, and other professionals. It implies that professionals from different fields also engage in administrative works. Therefore, option D, "professionals," best fits the context of the sentence.

During the last holidays, you had the opportunity to travel to another state and to witness some of the traditional festivals in the area. In an article suitable for publication in your school magazine, describe one of these festivals.

Maelezo ya Majibu

None

A vehicle in which you were travelling was involved in an accident and several passengers including yourself were injured. Describe to sympathizers. who have come to visit you in hospital how the accident happened and what followed.

Maelezo ya Majibu

None

You have received information that your brother, who is schooling in another part of the country, is playing truant and keeping bad company. Write a letter warning him of the consequences of such behaviour and urging him to turn over a new leaf.

Maelezo ya Majibu

None

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

      We are interested in the various kinds of injury that can occur in road traffic accidents, how to prevent them and their first aid management. Most of us have probably witnessed one form of road traffic accident or another. The universal reaction of eye-witnesses is panic as they rush to the scene and stand there looking in dismay. Road traffic accidents are great crowd-pullers as everyone wants to stop and have a look. However, the three most useful things you can do if you are at the scene of a road traffic accident are to assist in the rescue of the trapped victims; to render first aid treatment to victims; and to help in conveying injured people to the nearest hospital.

      Road traffic accidents have a great potential for causing injury to the human body. The high velocity at which the motor vehicle is travelling the sudden deceleration on impact and the hard rigid nature of the motor-car body, all contribute to increase the potentials of injury Probably. the most risk-laden road traffic accidents are those which involve motor-cyclists as they d. o not have a solid motor-car body to protect them from the direct impact of an oncoming vehicle on the road.

      Road traffic accidents involving motor-cyclists are the cause of high mortality as the human skull is often fractured on impact with the hard surface of the road. Road traffic accidents involving cars and their passengers can cause some serious problems as the wreckage of the i car may trap some people inside. This may mean that the crumpled car body needs-to be cut away before the victims can be saved. If the road accident results in a fire, then this can be disastrous as the fire will prevent rescuers from i coming near, thus resulting in the quick demise of the victims from burns. This is why every car-driver must possess a fire extinguisher in his vehicle. This little device may save lives in some situations.

(a) What, according to the writer, do eye-witnesses usually do as soon as an accident occurs?

(b) What three things does he suggest that eye-witness. es should do. ?

(c) Mention two of the factors that can increase injuries during accidents.

(d) Why are motor-cyclists risk when accidents occur?

(e) Why does the writer suggest that every car-driver should have a fire extinguisher in his vehicle?

(f) "If the road accident results in a fire..." (i) What is the grammatical name given to the above expression?

(ii) What is its function in the passage?

(g) For each of the following Words, find another word or phrase that means the same and can replace it as it is used in the passage: (i) universal: (ii) conveying: (iii) velocity: (iv) potentials: (v) disastrous:

Maelezo ya Majibu

None

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

      Returning home after a decade-and-half abroad, our geography master remained incurably addicted to foreign ways and ideas for years after landing here. He would for ever stick to his theory of Africans suffering ring from a curse inflicted on them by the Almighty God for some heinous sins committed centuries ago. He would in support of this theory ask listeners: Why would our mosquito inflict deadly malaria on us whereas the British mosquito does not bite? Why aren't there poisonous snakes in Britain whereas here most snakes are deadly? Why should the deadly sickle cell disease be peculiar to the black race?

      Of course. he hardly waits for answers to these and similar questions before jumping to the same inevitable conclusion. However, he met his match one day when a new student joined the class and heard the litany we were used to. The new boy calmly said. "Sir, I happen to know a few white men who suffer from the sickle cell disease: some are Italians and some are Spanish. The mosquito is equally deadly in India, South-east Asian countries and South America. The United States and some other South American countries have their deadly snakes. And. Sir. I know many white men: some of them British, who would prefer our brilliant sunshine to their horribly cold winter". And he sat down.

      I had never before that day. seen our master so consumed with anger. He directed a burning look at the poor boy, who had no answer to this new battle. Without as much as saying a single word. the master stalked out of the classroom. Needless to say, our anger was turned on the new boy who had decided to rock the boat without taking the time to sound the water. A delegation was sent to the master to apologize to him. He was appeased. But we all noticed something rather unusual thereafter. Never again did he dwell on the issue of Africans being the accursed people.

(a) What point of view is the Geography master fond of advancing?

(b) Mention the three arguments he used to support view.

(c) What extra argument did the new boy offer countering each of the master's points?

(d) Why do you think the master fought back with his look rather than with further argument?

(e) ". . rock the boat" (i) What figure of speech is this expression?

(f) "who had no answer to this new battle, " (i) What is the grammatical name given to the above expression? (ii) What is its function in the passage?

(g) For each of the following words, find another word or phrase that means the same and can replace it as it is used in the passage: (i) addicted to: (ii) heinous: (iii) inevitable: (iv)brilliant: (v)stalked:

Maelezo ya Majibu

None

You have noticed a general decline in the level of discipline and morality in your society. In an article suitable for publication in a national newspaper, discuss some instances of this decline and its probable causes; and suggest ways in which the trend can be reversed.

Maelezo ya Majibu

None

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

      Every child, whether he comes to his family by birth or adoption, discovers what a family is through the experiences family life. The new-born infant has no way of knowing which of the many faces that hover above him belongs to a parent. He has no way of knowing what a parent is. He only knows that he is comfortable or uncomfortable, hungry or satisfied Gradually, as the months-go by, he begins to know who brings comfort when he is uncomfortable and food when he is hungry. He comes to know the feel of the arm that holds him close when he eats and holds him safe in his bath. He knows the voice that soothes him and sings to him. He grows to know who responds to his needs when he cries out. This is the special person in the whole strange new world who belongs specially to him This is his first recognition of a parent.

      The mother and father who care for a child, who listen for his voice and try to interpret what he means, who comfort him, feed him and play with him discover for the first time what it is to be parents. They do not become parents by virtue of conception and birth alone. They grow to be parents just as the infant grows to recognize them as such. They corn' to know the developing personality of their child in a way that no other person really can. They recognize whether he is i a lusty eater or a nibbler: vivacious or reserved: adventurous or cautious. By observing his intellectual and physical abilities, they also get to know what he may become in future. They are concerned with meeting his needs and wants: and fostering his growth to maturity.

      Sometimes because of their responsibility to their child, parents have to do unpleasant things. They have for instance, to take him for injections. He can have no choice about taking medicine when he is ill. He must learn quickly and not necessarily at his own pace, that fire is not a play-thing. In the intimacies of daily living, the child and the parents learn the bitter and the sweet of family relations. It is through the experiences of family life that a child and his parents grow to be a family. For every parent, biological or adoptive, it is the daily loving care of the child and his responsiveness that build up the parents' feelings. For every child, it is being loved and being cared for that produce family closeness.

(a) In two sentences, state how the new-born infant perceives his environment.

(b) In one sentence, say what an infant first learns about its parents.

(c) In two sentences, say what parents learn about their child as he grows up.

(d) In one sentence, summarize what a responsible parent often has to do in the interest of the child.

Maelezo ya Majibu

None

Narrate to your classmates an experience you have had or heard about which illustrates the saying: "You reap what you sow"

Maelezo ya Majibu

None

Write a letter to the Commissioner for Agriculture in your state deploring the low level of food production in the state and suggesting measures which the government should take to ensure that there is sufficient food for all.

Maelezo ya Majibu

None