WAEC SSCE - English Language - 1989

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
Tayo was very obstinate; the more his mother insisted ... willingly would he do anything.

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
The TV set...was damaged last week has been taken to an electronics engineer.

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for each sentence .
Chika escaped the accident by a hair's breadth

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
The preacher advised those who lost their property in the fire outbreak that every cloud has a
silverlining

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
He runs....

From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The decision taken by the panel is irrevocable

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The principal's order are imperative

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
It has been rough so far, ....?

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
When the principal was asked what his opinion was on the controversial issue, his reply was ambiguous. This means that the principal's reply was not

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Despite the different economic measures taken by the government, the country is not yet out of the wood

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
I am very proud to speak before this august assembly.

From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The monk lived an ascetic life in order to discipline himself.

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
Even though Susan was the last in the examination, her result wasn't too different from what had been expected. This means that

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She tried to throw dust in my eyes

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The eldest son took a foolish decision which made him ... his claim to the additional chieftain title.

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You were punished because you ...last week without permission.

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
The president's speech ... at 7pm yesterday

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Amina used to be hand in glove with her boyfriend

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The lawyer's argument of the case was exhaustive

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
Osaro told members of his club that the match would kick ... at 4.30pm.

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
She tried to settle the quarrel but the man remained obstinate to listen to her.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
The students protested against the ....

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
The student did the assignment, but not ...the way i had expected.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
It was apparent that we were being ... by the heat as soon as the air conditioner was switched off

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
Musa was disappointed and decided to take it ... Maryam

From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
It is absurd to suggest that Tunde should marry that saucy lady.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
The students refused to appear before the ...panel set up to look into their demands.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
My uncle is an expert ...Mechanical Engineering.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
The PTA meeting did not adjourn until it had discussed all the matters placed....it

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
The Minister say he is accountable ... the president, and nobody else.

From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
Okon attempted to entice Eno with the promise of a handsome sum of money

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
Despite their strangely unrefined behavior, the foreigners were given preferential treatment. This means that the foreigners were

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
His outspokenness contrasts with the ..... of the father.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
Nobody was surprised that the thief was convicted....all the charges.

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
Mrs. Adam''s purchased ....

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
Death is inevitable for man

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence..
The plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialize. This means that

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
The suspect ... when I entered the office.

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He played...than anyone else.

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Ngozi....comes to see us now.

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As the opposing parties would not agree, the peace meeting....in confusion.

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
The runners-up trophy which our school had won was cold comfort for all the efforts we made

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Our house swept the board in the inter-house sports competition.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
Mallam Gana owns many...on his farm.

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Chika escaped the accident by a hair's breadth

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
My father always advised me to take time by the forelock

Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The crops the farmer planted were .... by some naughty boys.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
She can't sing ..as I had thought

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
I want to know your religious ....

From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The superintendent was appalled by the attitude of some of the employees towards their work.

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
The runners-up trophy which our school had won was cold comfort for all the efforts we made.

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
My...house is by the side of the road

Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The man refused to accept the offer of a job in the rural areas; he preferred one in the ...area

From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The suspect was made to walk in front of the anxious crowds

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
The candidates were told that passing the examination wasn't a passport to getting an admission.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
If I ... what actually happened, I would have punished him.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
It.... If the leader of the group had come with them

Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Personally, I give in rather easily when it comes to arguments, but Emeka will always... to his opinions

Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
It is curious how Bayo can be so carefree in his ways when his brother is so ...

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
That child... nearly caused an accident.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
.....is the owner of this pair of scissors?

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
It has been rough so far, ....?

Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
One of the armed robbers was as daring in his words at the stake as the other was

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Soyinka has

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
The previous assignment was ... for me.

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
It is time we ... for the party.

Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
He intentionally threw the documents away and somebody ... burnt them

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
My mother was pleased ... me when she learnt of my success.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
The students were advised to look....difficult words in the dictionary.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
Jumai's stay in the hotel afforded her....chance to do her writing

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
Despite their newness on the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that

In Nigeria, the idea of taking a vacation cannot be said to have -72-. This is not -73- that Nigerians are not -74- of travelling. The people travel so -75- that the frequency of the travelling could provide useful -76- for a -77- census. The -78- of the year -79- matters -80- Nigerians are -81-student, it will be -82- that they move across the -83- of the country at an -84- high rate. such movements reach a -85- with the -86- of festivals. All such times, Nigerians troop out despite the -87- charges imposed by the transport owners.
When you desire to erect a building, you must -88- a plan that is -89- both from the point of view of -90- and that of -91-. The -92- must be -93- cleared. Having decided -94- the building materials to be -95- the foundation is then -96-. The builder then -97- to erect the building. He -98- that the bricks are of the -99- recommended by -100- builders.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
There was ... enough food to go around.

Your school has been invited to participate in a debate on the topic: Co-education in secondary schools should be abolished. Write out your speech for or against the motion.

There has been a violent demonstration in your school in which damage was done to school property. Write a report for the principal stating the causes of the demonstration, and what you think should be done to prevent a recurrence of such an incident.

In a letter to your brother who has been studying abroad for the past five years, describe at least three ways in which the current economic situation has affected the way of life of your family.

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

      Most of the discussions in the newspapers today in Nigeria focus on the problem of corruption and its pervasive effects on our national life. It is a phenomenon which appears to have settled comfortably with us, more so that we now regard it, in a rather casual manner as a normal way of life. One may then wish to ask, what exactly is the complexion of corruption in Nigeria? Why is it so pervasive and how can it be minimized. if not completely eradicated?

      Corruption takes many forms in the country. Contracts are not awarded on the objective criteria of professional competence and results of good feasibility studies. It is a matter of personal relationships, club affiliations or the expectation of some kick-backs. Loans are not given out by banks on the merit of what you need them for; it is the kick-backs from the loans that decide the manager's approval. Those who need jobs either have to bribe their way through to get the jobs or they do not get any.

      Limited opportunities, the fast declining state of the economy. poor awareness of the rights the state allows. dire needs and a host of others have often been cited as factors responsible for the picture painted above.

      Many suggestions have been offered for the alleviation of the problem Some of these suggestions are practical while others appear unrealistic especially in the context of the present orientation in the country. However, the view being held in this write-up is that the problem of corruption can only be tackled by the application of some practical solutions. Thus, we have to start with our leaders. It is being suggested here that our leaders must learn to lead by example. It is not enough for them to condemn corruption, they themselves must not be seen to be involved in any dirty practice. This calls for a great deal of honesty from them coupled with an appreciable degree of integrity and the readiness to help others without expecting to be cheaply rewarded.

      Our educational system needs a serious overhaul to achieve some positive results. The teaching programmes must include subjects like Civics and Social Studies which normally expose students to their rights, the limits of such rights and the virtues of good neighbourliness Moral instruction in the schools should be tilted in favour of those imperatives that emphasize justice, fairness and selflessness. In addition, we need a radical reorientation with regard to our value system in the country. There should be less emphasis on the acquisition of material things. Those things that help to uplift the glory and name of the country need to be promoted.

(a) In two short sentences, give the writer's reasons for the wide-spread corruption in Nigeria.

(b) In one short sentence, explain the common pattern that corruption takes in the country.

(c) In three short sentences, summarize what the writer considers to be the practical solutions to the problem of corruption in the country.

There has been an outcry in the country against the desire to get rich quickly, bribery and corruption, embezzlement of public funds and other forms of moral decadence. Write an article, suitable for publication in a national magazine, stating the causes of these social evils and suggesting possible solutions.

Narrate an experience you have had or heard about which illustrates the saying: 'Honesty is the best policy'

Write a letter to the Commissioner for Agriculture informing him of the invasion, by certain pests, of farms in your locality and asking for advice and help in controlling them.

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

      The finest asset  any child can have is a happy home. Such environment will enable him to develop strength and stability  of character, thereby teaching him to face the future without fear or undue anxiety.  It also will give him something worthwhile  to live for. If he exhibits  good judgement in later years, much of the credit must go to those who trained him. If he fails, it may have been due to troubles in his home. his school or unsympathetic and hostile relatives. A great i percentage of juvenile problems can be traced to faulty home education and unwholesome  influences in early childhood. Undoubtedly, there would be fewer juvenile delinquents  if there were more homes where children learned to love and respect their fellow men.

      Remember this: happy parents create happy homes; happy homes produce happy children happy children make happy communities and happy communities make a happier world.

(a) Give one word that could replace each of the following in the passage: (i) asset (ii) stability; (iii) worthwhile; (iv) exhibits; (v) hostile: (vi) unwholesome

(b) State in three sentences, three reasons given by the writer to support his view that a happy home is the finest asset any child can have (c) What does the writer mean by: (i) undue anxiety, (ii) juvenile delinquents?

(d) Give from the passage. one: (i) abstract noun which means honour or praise;

(ii) adverb which means certainly: (iii) verb which means make or produce

(e) In one sentence, state why you think the author uses the word happy many times in the last paragraph.

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

      It was a sunny day in the month of May. The sun took its rightful position very early, lending credence to the general feeling that Andrew's birthday ceremony was going to be greeted with the blessing of a pleasant climate. The sky looked so bright that Andrew insisted on having an open-air party. The habitual doubting Thomases had no dissenting opinions to express. Andrew had gone to a great length to ensure a hitch-free party; a party which would remain the talk of the town. Although it was not intended to be free for all, a lot had been done to stamp  the occasion on the memories of many people long afterwards.

      The bright sun continued to smile. Andrew's face beamed with pleasure with every passing moment. Very few of his conternporaries  have so succeeded in reaching the top of the ladder. Andrew in particular had been an orphan of storm. His father's, death during his third year in the secondary school and that of his mother two years later were only two of this orphan's 'storms'. He suffered a physical misfortune when a stockfish machine severed his left middle finger. But Andrew did not despair.

      The courage to fail  is very cheap. Every fool can afford to fail But it raises one above the herd of cowards and never-do-wells to be up and struggling. The reward of forbearance in the end is resounding success. And so it was for Andrew. Ever since he finished his university education, it had been success galore. He had got a good i job in one of the country's insurance companies. His pay was good, his promotion had been steady and his prospects seemed bright. At forty, he had a good car and had already bought a house of his own. The world was at his feet!  

(a) Give, in (iii) word or phrase, the meaning of each of the following words, as used in the passage: (i) dissenting; (ii) stamp; (iii) contemporaries.

(b) What figure of speech is "the bright sun continued to smile?"

(c) (i) What kind of grammatical structure is "the courage to fail?" (ii) What is its function in the sentence?

(d) What two hardships had Andrew gone through in life?

(e) What is implied by the expression The world was at his feet?