WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2015

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Collaboration is essential to success of the team

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The word 'indispensable' is closest in meaning to the underlined word 'essential' in the sentence. 'Essential' means extremely important or necessary. 'Indispensable' means absolutely necessary or essential, without which something cannot be done or achieved. Therefore, 'indispensable' is the best option to complete the sentence.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

I really wish to assure you that we now have a reliable leader.

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The word "reliable" in this context means trustworthy or dependable. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning is "Dependable".

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

In trying to escape, the thief ran......the police.

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The most suitable word to complete the sentence is 'into'. "In trying to escape, the thief ran into the police" means that the thief accidentally collided with the police while running away from them.

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

The truth of the evidence is...

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The word that best completes the sentence is "irrefutable." "Irrefutable" means impossible to deny or refute, so in this context, it is the most suitable option to convey the idea that the evidence is undeniably true.

The life of a professional sportsman is hectic. Consider his typical day. As soon as he wakes up in the money, he jumps out of bed hurriedly and wears his..70..promptly, he goes out to ..71..for an hour or so, covering a few miles. However, on some other days, he might choose to practice with skipping...72..at home. Having completed whichever one it is, he goes in for a shower and dresses for the day's training..73..this phase varies according to his specialty. If he is a boxer, he goes into the...74..to deal with the punching bag and later with a sparring partner, usually under the watchful...75..of his coach. If he is a sprinter, he engages in continuous practice..76.. his performance with a stopwatch. If he is in football, netball, volley ball, or lawn tennies, he can best practice with others while the coach watches, calling attention to specific skills and...77..not mastered. In most cases, training lasts virtually the better part of a day, and often in discussion where certain technicalities are ironed out.
Now, when medals are ..78.., most people who just watch actions on television hardly realize what it takes to become a star. When all the..79..are considered and the high risk taken into account, one would realize that a star is worth the millions he earns.

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The missing word in the passage is likely to be related to a form of exercise that the professional sportsman can practice at home. The most suitable word to fill the gap is "rope" as skipping rope is a common form of exercise for athletes, especially boxers and runners. Skipping helps with improving coordination, footwork, and endurance. Therefore, option B, "rope," is the best choice to complete the sentence.

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

Bakary can lift this heavy log,....?

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The best option that completes the sentence is "can't he". This is because the sentence already states that Bakary is capable of lifting the heavy log, so the question is asking for confirmation that he is indeed capable. Therefore, the response should suggest the opposite of what the sentence already asserts, which is "can't he".

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

After eating all the mangoes, he shouldn't complain of stomach,......

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The word or group of words that best completes the sentence is "should he." This is because the sentence is in the form of a conditional statement, and "should he" is the correct phrase to use to indicate the consequence of the condition being met (eating all the mangoes). The phrase "should it" would not be appropriate because "stomach" is not a noun that would typically be used in a conditional statement. "Isn't it" and "would he" are not appropriate because they do not accurately reflect the intended meaning of the sentence.

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

The young man quickly paid his debt to save his face. This means that the young man

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "The young man quickly paid his debt to save his face" is that the young man wanted to avoid disgrace. In this context, "save his face" means to preserve one's dignity or avoid embarrassment. The young man paid his debt quickly to avoid being seen as a debtor or being shamed for owing money.

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

The...years of a child's life mould his character

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The word that best completes the sentence is "formative". This is because the word "formative" means shaping or molding, and it is often used to describe the early years of a child's life, when they are developing their personality and character. Therefore, the sentence means that the early years of a child's life have a significant impact on their character. The other options, such as "restrained", "constructive", and "conflicting", do not accurately convey the intended meaning of the sentence.

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

After assuring the authorities that he would not escape, the prisoner was released on...

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The word that best completes the sentence is "parole". Parole is a conditional release of a prisoner before the completion of their sentence. In this case, the prisoner was released on the condition that he would not escape, and this release was likely before the completion of his sentence.

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

It is obvious that many people many people prefer affluence to....

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The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "affluence" is "poverty". The sentence suggests that some people prefer having a lot of money or being rich, so the opposite of being rich is being poor. Therefore, the word that correctly fills the gap in the sentence is "poverty" (option D). The word "scarcity" (option A) means a shortage or a lack of something, but it does not have the opposite meaning of "affluence". "Thrift" (option B) means the practice of being economical or frugal with money, which is not the opposite of "affluence". "Waste" (option C) means using something unnecessarily or excessively, which is also not the opposite of "affluence".

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

The modest young man was rewarded while his....brother was punished

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The underlined word in the sentence is "modest". The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "modest" is "conceited", so the correct answer is C. The sentence implies that the modest young man was rewarded, while his opposite, his conceited brother, was punished.

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

We will leave... you are ready

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After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

On hearing the news, he flew off the handle. This means that he

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The most appropriate interpretation of "On hearing the news, he flew off the handle" is that he became very angry. The phrase "flew off the handle" is an idiom that means to lose one's temper or become very angry suddenly and unexpectedly. Therefore, the sentence suggests that upon hearing the news, the person in question became very angry.

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

The council appointed a.....committee to look into the matter.

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The correct option is "five-man." This is because the sentence is referring to a committee consisting of five people, and "man" is being used in the singular to refer to an individual member of the committee. The hyphenated form "five-man" indicates that "man" is being used as an adjective to modify the noun "committee," indicating that the committee is composed of five people. The apostrophe in "five-men's" indicates possession, which is not appropriate in this context.

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

While some workers felt that the term were amicable; others thought that they were....

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The underlined word is "amicable," which means friendly or agreeable. The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "amicable" is "hostile," which means unfriendly or aggressive. Therefore, the correct answer is "hostile" and the completed sentence is: "While some workers felt that the terms were amicable, others thought that they were hostile."

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

Now that the people of this community are living in comfort, i dont think they will want to go back to their days of....

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The word "hardship" is the most appropriate opposite to the underlined word in the sentence. "Hardship" means a condition of severe suffering or privation, which is the opposite of "comfort" in the sentence.

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

The disease was....by the doctors as pneumonia.

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The best option that completes the sentence is A, diagnosed. This is because to diagnose means to identify or determine the nature of an illness or problem through examination and analysis of the symptoms. In the context of the sentence, the doctors identified the disease as pneumonia through examination and analysis of the symptoms presented by the patient.

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

The authorities have shown no sign of giving.....to their demands.

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The word or group of words that best completes the sentence is "in". To "give in" means to yield or surrender to someone or something. Therefore, "The authorities have shown no sign of giving in to their demands" means that the authorities have not shown any indication of surrendering to the demands made by the group.

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

A judge is required to....justice fairly.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "dispense." To dispense justice means to give out justice or to be responsible for ensuring justice is given. This is a common phrase used in legal contexts when referring to the role of judges or other legal officials. "Defer" means to postpone or delay something, "define" means to give a clear meaning to something, and "dispel" means to get rid of something or to make something disappear. Therefore, only "dispense" is the correct word in this context.

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

He was sad to learn that his friend had gone around the bend. This means that his friend has

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The sentence "He was sad to learn that his friend had gone around the bend" means that his friend has "gone mad". This means that the person's friend has become insane or mentally unstable. The phrase "gone around the bend" is an idiomatic expression used to describe someone who has lost their mental stability or has become irrational. Therefore, the most appropriate interpretation of the sentence is that the person's friend has gone mad.

The life of a professional sportsman is hectic. Consider his typical day. As soon as he wakes up in the money, he jumps out of bed hurriedly and wears his..70..promptly, he goes out to ..71..for an hour or so, covering a few miles. However, on some other days, he might choose to practice with skipping...72..at home. Having completed whichever one it is, he goes in for a shower and dresses for the day's training..73..this phase varies according to his specialty. If he is a boxer, he goes into the...74..to deal with the punching bag and later with a sparring partner, usually under the watchful...75..of his coach. If he is a sprinter, he engages in continuous practice..76.. his performance with a stopwatch. If he is in football, netball, volley ball, or lawn tennies, he can best practice with others while the coach watches, calling attention to specific skills and...77..not mastered. In most cases, training lasts virtually the better part of a day, and often in discussion where certain technicalities are ironed out.
Now, when medals are ..78.., most people who just watch actions on television hardly realize what it takes to become a star. When all the..79..are considered and the high risk taken into account, one would realize that a star is worth the millions he earns.

In the passage above the number 76 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in a column lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap

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The word that is most suitable to fill the gap at number 76 is "timing." This is because the passage mentions that if the sportsman is a sprinter, he engages in continuous practice "timing" his performance with a stopwatch. The word "timing" means measuring or recording the time taken to complete an activity, which is an important aspect of training for a sprinter. Therefore, option C, "timing," is the correct answer.

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

I have always counted.....his friendship.

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The correct answer is option B - "on". "Count on" is a phrasal verb which means to rely on someone or something. In this context, the speaker is saying that they have always relied on the person's friendship.

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

John's money was barely enough to keep the wolf away from the door. This means that

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "John's money was barely enough to keep the wolf away from the door" is that the situation was just desperate. The phrase "keep the wolf away from the door" is an idiom which means to have just enough money to avoid going hungry or being in poverty. The word "barely" indicates that John's money was just enough to avoid such a situation, but not enough for anything else. Therefore, the correct interpretation is that John's financial situation was desperate, but he was able to avoid being in poverty.

The life of a professional sportsman is hectic. Consider his typical day. As soon as he wakes up in the money, he jumps out of bed hurriedly and wears his..70..promptly, he goes out to ..71..for an hour or so, covering a few miles. However, on some other days, he might choose to practice with skipping...72..at home. Having completed whichever one it is, he goes in for a shower and dresses for the day's training..73..this phase varies according to his specialty. If he is a boxer, he goes into the...74..to deal with the punching bag and later with a sparring partner, usually under the watchful...75..of his coach. If he is a sprinter, he engages in continuous practice..76.. his performance with a stopwatch. If he is in football, netball, volley ball, or lawn tennies, he can best practice with others while the coach watches, calling attention to specific skills and...77..not mastered. In most cases, training lasts virtually the better part of a day, and often in discussion where certain technicalities are ironed out.
Now, when medals are ..78.., most people who just watch actions on television hardly realize what it takes to become a star. When all the..79..are considered and the high risk taken into account, one would realize that a star is worth the millions he earns.

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The most suitable word to fill the gap is "supervision". This is because the sentence mentions the coach watching the boxer's sparring partner, and the word "supervision" means to watch or oversee something. It fits in the context of the sentence and makes logical sense.

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

Neither Jack nor Jill....there yesterday

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The correct answer is "was". The sentence is in the past tense, and the subject is "Neither Jack nor Jill," which is singular. Therefore, the correct form of the verb to use is "was", not "were" or "are". "Is" is also incorrect because it is present tense, and the sentence is referring to a past event.

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

Young people are known for their....which contrast with the composure of adults

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The word in the sentence that needs an opposite in meaning is "instability". The sentence suggests that young people are known for being unstable or unpredictable, while adults are typically more composed and stable. Therefore, the word that best fills the gap and is most nearly opposite in meaning to "instability" is "composure". Thus, the correct option is B: composure.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The professor's explanation of the point was very lucid

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The word 'lucid' as used in the sentence means 'clear'. The sentence implies that the professor's explanation of the point was easy to understand and follow, without any confusion or ambiguity.

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

We arrived just....time for the grand opening.

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The correct option is "in". "Just in time" is a common phrase that means arriving or completing something at the last possible moment before it is too late or before a deadline. In the context of the sentence, it means the speaker and others arrived at the grand opening just before it began.

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

If i...enough money, i would buy a car.

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

The honour that was conferred on the general has been....

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The word 'conferred' means to give, present or bestow an honor, gift, or right on someone. So the opposite of 'conferred' would be 'withdrawn' which means to take back or remove something. Thus, the correct answer is A, "withdrawn".

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

Mary did her best.....failed to reach the pass mark

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The word that best completes the sentence is "but". "But" is used to connect two clauses, with the second clause usually presenting a contrast or something unexpected with the first clause. In this case, the first clause is "Mary did her best" and the second clause is "failed to reach the pass mark", which presents a contrast with the first clause. Therefore, the sentence can be completed as follows: "Mary did her best but failed to reach the pass mark."

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

Since he left home, he has been trying to find his feet. This means that he

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The phrase "trying to find his feet" means that someone is struggling to adapt to a new situation or environment, and is making an effort to become comfortable and confident in it. Therefore, the most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "Since he left home, he has been trying to find his feet" is that the person has been making an effort to adjust to a new situation or environment after leaving home.

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

After two hours of continuous work, the group broke.....lunch.

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The correct answer is "for". Explanation: The sentence is saying that the group took a break "for" lunch after working continuously for two hours. "For" indicates the purpose of the break, which is to have lunch.

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

The officer was expected to be.....by his boss, but he was censured.

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

I have ....completed the task.

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The best option that completes the sentence is "more or less." This means that the task has been completed to some degree, but there may be some uncertainties or imperfections.

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

The caller was told to.....the line

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The phrase "hold the line" means to wait or stay on the phone until the person you want to speak to is available. Therefore, the most suitable option is C, "hold on."

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

The some teachers dissuade students from studying Mathematics, but others...them

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The opposite of dissuade is motivate. In the given sentence, some teachers discourage students from studying Mathematics, but others encourage or motivate them to study. Therefore, the correct option is A - motivate.

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

After the quarrel. he made it.....to his friend.

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The correct answer is "up". "He made it up to his friend" means that he did something to show his friend that he was sorry or to make amends after their quarrel. This phrase is often used to describe an effort to restore a damaged relationship or to make peace with someone after a disagreement.

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

That utterance is quit unlike you, please,come.....it

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The correct answer is "off." "Come off it?" is an informal expression that means "stop saying something that is not true or that the speaker disagrees with." Therefore, the speaker is asking the listener to stop saying something that is not characteristic of them.

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

He was given a certificate of....in English.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "proficiency". Explanation: Certificate of proficiency is a formal recognition given to a person who has achieved a certain level of competence or skill in a particular area. Therefore, the word "proficiency" which means a high level of competence or skill in a particular area, is the most appropriate option that fits into the sentence. The other options - efficacy, efficiency, and sufficiency - do not convey the intended meaning in the given sentence.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Children often behave badly out of ignorance

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After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

He was advised to pull himself together. This means that he was advised to

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The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "He was advised to pull himself together" is that he was advised to control himself. "Pull oneself together" is an idiomatic expression that means to calm down, regain composure, or control one's emotions in a difficult or stressful situation. Therefore, the person who was advised to "pull himself together" was likely experiencing some emotional distress, and the advice was given to help him regain control and composure.

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

The standard of education has gone.....

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After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

At the last minute, he had cold feet. This means that he

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The interpretation that best fits the sentence "At the last minute, he had cold feet" is that he became nervous. This means that he lost his nerve or became afraid or hesitant to do something at the last minute. The phrase "cold feet" is often used to describe a feeling of nervousness or fear that causes someone to hesitate or back out of a situation.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The luminous hands of the clock attracted the baby

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The word "luminous" means giving off light, so the option that best describes a similar meaning is "bright".

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

It is a fact that pride is a less admirable quality than....

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The word that best fits the sentence to complete the gap should have an opposite meaning to "pride" and should also fit grammatically. Looking at the options, "humility" appears to be the word that is the most nearly opposite in meaning to "pride" and also correctly fills the gap. Therefore, the answer is "humility."

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

I will always stand ......him

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The correct answer is "by". "To stand by someone" means to support or remain loyal to them.

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

It is such a bad place ..... i will never dream of going there again

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

False withness castigate rather than....the accused

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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

This is a chance of a life time

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The word "chance" in the sentence means "an opportunity". An opportunity is a situation in which it is possible for someone to do something that they want to do.

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

Give it to Aminata, it is.....

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The correct option to complete the sentence is "hers." The sentence implies that there is an object that should be given to Aminata, and the possessive pronoun "her" indicates that the object belongs to Aminata. Therefore, the correct pronoun to use to refer to the object is "hers."

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Modou is endowed with a great potential.

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The word "endowed" in this context means gifted or possessing a particular natural ability or quality. Therefore, the option that best matches the meaning of the underlined word is "gifted".

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

As a millionaire he lives in ...

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The word that best completes the sentence is "affluence." "Affluence" refers to having a lot of wealth and being able to live in luxury. The sentence suggests that the person being described is very wealthy and can afford to live a comfortable lifestyle.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Hindering justice may earn you a fine

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The word "hindering" in this sentence means "obstructing or preventing." So, the word among the options that is closest in meaning to "hindering" is "impeding."

The life of a professional sportsman is hectic. Consider his typical day. As soon as he wakes up in the money, he jumps out of bed hurriedly and wears his..70..promptly, he goes out to ..71..for an hour or so, covering a few miles. However, on some other days, he might choose to practice with skipping...72..at home. Having completed whichever one it is, he goes in for a shower and dresses for the day's training..73..this phase varies according to his specialty. If he is a boxer, he goes into the...74..to deal with the punching bag and later with a sparring partner, usually under the watchful...75..of his coach. If he is a sprinter, he engages in continuous practice..76.. his performance with a stopwatch. If he is in football, netball, volley ball, or lawn tennies, he can best practice with others while the coach watches, calling attention to specific skills and...77..not mastered. In most cases, training lasts virtually the better part of a day, and often in discussion where certain technicalities are ironed out.
Now, when medals are ..78.., most people who just watch actions on television hardly realize what it takes to become a star. When all the..79..are considered and the high risk taken into account, one would realize that a star is worth the millions he earns.

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

The president's speech......yesterday at 8.00 p.m.

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The correct answer is "was broadcast". The sentence is in the past tense, and the verb "broadcast" should also be in the past tense to match the tense of the sentence. "Was broadcast" is the correct past tense form of the verb "broadcast". The other options are either in the present tense or the present perfect tense, which do not fit the context of the sentence.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

She lived a virtuous life

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The word "virtuous" in the sentence means having or showing high moral standards, so the word that is nearest in meaning to it is "righteous."

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

My brother was about...his house when i arrived

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The sentence is talking about an action that was going to take place in the future at the time the speaker arrived. The most appropriate option is "to leave". So the answer is "to leave".

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

He finds it difficult to put out with her attitude. This means that he finds it difficult to

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "He finds it difficult to put out with her attitude" is that he finds it difficult to tolerate her behaviour. The phrase "put out" is used as a synonym for tolerate or endure, and the sentence indicates that he is having trouble dealing with her attitude or behaviour. The other options (understand, determine, consider) do not accurately capture the meaning of the sentence.

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

The coach.....him to have scored a goal

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The life of a professional sportsman is hectic. Consider his typical day. As soon as he wakes up in the money, he jumps out of bed hurriedly and wears his..70..promptly, he goes out to ..71..for an hour or so, covering a few miles. However, on some other days, he might choose to practice with skipping...72..at home. Having completed whichever one it is, he goes in for a shower and dresses for the day's training..73..this phase varies according to his specialty. If he is a boxer, he goes into the...74..to deal with the punching bag and later with a sparring partner, usually under the watchful...75..of his coach. If he is a sprinter, he engages in continuous practice..76.. his performance with a stopwatch. If he is in football, netball, volley ball, or lawn tennies, he can best practice with others while the coach watches, calling attention to specific skills and...77..not mastered. In most cases, training lasts virtually the better part of a day, and often in discussion where certain technicalities are ironed out.
Now, when medals are ..78.., most people who just watch actions on television hardly realize what it takes to become a star. When all the..79..are considered and the high risk taken into account, one would realize that a star is worth the millions he earns.

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In the given passage, the missing word is related to the activity that the professional sportsman does for an hour or so after waking up. Among the given options, "jog" is the most suitable word to fill the gap as it means to run at a steady, gentle pace. This is a common activity that athletes and sportsmen engage in to warm up and prepare for their training sessions. "Trot" and "skip" are not the most suitable options as they don't accurately describe the activity that a sportsman is likely to engage in for an hour or so before their training session. "Jump" is also not suitable as it doesn't make sense in the context of a warm-up exercise.

The life of a professional sportsman is hectic. Consider his typical day. As soon as he wakes up in the money, he jumps out of bed hurriedly and wears his..70..promptly, he goes out to ..71..for an hour or so, covering a few miles. However, on some other days, he might choose to practice with skipping...72..at home. Having completed whichever one it is, he goes in for a shower and dresses for the day's training..73..this phase varies according to his specialty. If he is a boxer, he goes into the...74..to deal with the punching bag and later with a sparring partner, usually under the watchful...75..of his coach. If he is a sprinter, he engages in continuous practice..76.. his performance with a stopwatch. If he is in football, netball, volley ball, or lawn tennies, he can best practice with others while the coach watches, calling attention to specific skills and...77..not mastered. In most cases, training lasts virtually the better part of a day, and often in discussion where certain technicalities are ironed out.
Now, when medals are ..78.., most people who just watch actions on television hardly realize what it takes to become a star. When all the..79..are considered and the high risk taken into account, one would realize that a star is worth the millions he earns.

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In the given passage, the missing word numbered 70 should be a word that refers to the clothing worn by a professional sportsman when he wakes up in the morning. Among the options provided, a "tracksuit" is the most suitable as it is a type of clothing worn for exercise and sports. Therefore, the correct answer is option B, "tracksuit".

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

He should take.....the appointment next week.

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The correct answer is "up". "Take up" is a phrasal verb that means to accept or undertake a job or position. Therefore, "He should take up the appointment next week" means that he should accept or undertake the appointment next week.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Olu insisted on his freedom to choose his career.

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The word "freedom" in this context means the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning to "freedom" is "right", which refers to something that is morally or socially correct, just, or acceptable.

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

I have always preffered unripe plantain....yam

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The correct answer is "to". The sentence is comparing two things, unripe plantain and yam, and expressing a preference for one over the other. The preposition "to" is used to show this comparison and preference.

The life of a professional sportsman is hectic. Consider his typical day. As soon as he wakes up in the money, he jumps out of bed hurriedly and wears his..70..promptly, he goes out to ..71..for an hour or so, covering a few miles. However, on some other days, he might choose to practice with skipping...72..at home. Having completed whichever one it is, he goes in for a shower and dresses for the day's training..73..this phase varies according to his specialty. If he is a boxer, he goes into the...74..to deal with the punching bag and later with a sparring partner, usually under the watchful...75..of his coach. If he is a sprinter, he engages in continuous practice..76.. his performance with a stopwatch. If he is in football, netball, volley ball, or lawn tennies, he can best practice with others while the coach watches, calling attention to specific skills and...77..not mastered. In most cases, training lasts virtually the better part of a day, and often in discussion where certain technicalities are ironed out.
Now, when medals are ..78.., most people who just watch actions on television hardly realize what it takes to become a star. When all the..79..are considered and the high risk taken into account, one would realize that a star is worth the millions he earns.

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The missing word refers to the place where a boxer goes to train. Based on the context of the passage, the most suitable word to fill the gap is "gymnasium" because it is a place equipped for indoor sports and exercises. It is a common place for athletes, especially boxers, to train under the guidance of a coach. The other options may be places for sports training as well, but "gymnasium" is the most appropriate term to use in this context.

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

He was given the boot by the chairman. This mean that he was

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The phrase "given the boot" is an idiom which means to be dismissed or fired from a job. Therefore, the most appropriate interpretation in this context would be that he was sacked or fired by the chairman.

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

He finally hit.......the idea of travelling abroad

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The most suitable word that completes the sentence is "on". To hit on something means to suddenly have an idea or to come up with a plan.

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

Please, dont speak evil...the dead

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The correct answer is "of". "Speak evil of the dead" is an idiom that means to say bad things about someone who has died. In this sentence, the speaker is asking the listener not to do that. So the correct preposition to use in this context is "of".

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

We must hurry now for there is not.....time left

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After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

The government troop extended the olive branch to the rebels. This means that the government troops

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The correct interpretation of the sentence is that the government troops were ready for peace. "Extending the olive branch" is a figurative expression that means to make a gesture of peace or reconciliation. Therefore, the government troops were offering peace to the rebels, rather than continuing the conflict.

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

The task is ..... for us to undertake.

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The correct option is "much too difficult." This phrase means that the task is excessively or extremely difficult and may not be achievable or feasible. The other options do not have the correct structure and are grammatically incorrect.

The life of a professional sportsman is hectic. Consider his typical day. As soon as he wakes up in the money, he jumps out of bed hurriedly and wears his..70..promptly, he goes out to ..71..for an hour or so, covering a few miles. However, on some other days, he might choose to practice with skipping...72..at home. Having completed whichever one it is, he goes in for a shower and dresses for the day's training..73..this phase varies according to his specialty. If he is a boxer, he goes into the...74..to deal with the punching bag and later with a sparring partner, usually under the watchful...75..of his coach. If he is a sprinter, he engages in continuous practice..76.. his performance with a stopwatch. If he is in football, netball, volley ball, or lawn tennies, he can best practice with others while the coach watches, calling attention to specific skills and...77..not mastered. In most cases, training lasts virtually the better part of a day, and often in discussion where certain technicalities are ironed out.
Now, when medals are ..78.., most people who just watch actions on television hardly realize what it takes to become a star. When all the..79..are considered and the high risk taken into account, one would realize that a star is worth the millions he earns.

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The most suitable word to fill the gap is "supervision". This is because the sentence talks about a sportsman's coach being watchful during training. The coach's role is to supervise the training session and provide guidance and direction. Option A, "supervision", means to watch over and direct a person or activity, which fits the context of the sentence. Options B, C, and D do not fit the context of the sentence as they do not relate to the coach's role during training.

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

The court granted an....against the eviction of the tenants.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "injunction". An injunction is a court order that requires a party to do or refrain from doing a specific act. In this case, the court granted an injunction against the eviction of the tenants, which means that the tenants are legally protected from being forced out of their homes. The other options (adjournment, indictment, adjudication) do not fit the context of the sentence and have different meanings in legal terms.

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

Public money used be used only for...

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The word that best completes the sentence is "purposes." The sentence implies that public money should be used only for specific reasons or objectives, which are commonly referred to as "purposes."

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

Those properties are...sale

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The correct answer is "up for". "Up for sale" is a common phrase used to indicate that something is available for purchase.

Write a letter to your friend in another school giving him/her three reasons why your school has been excelling in academic work.

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The School Hero is an award meant for the student considered to have exhibited exemplary leadership qualities. As the Senior Prefect, write a letter to the Head of your school, giving three reasons why your nominee should be given the award.

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 Write an article suitable for publication in a national newspaper on the topic: The importance of national sports festivals.

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You are the main speaker in a debate on the topic: Students in rural schools have more advantages than those in the urban centres. Write your arguments fur or against the motion.

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

      The mansion by the roadside in my village reminds me of a similar sight in the state capital, three decades ago. Standing conspicuously by the highway in the heart of the city, the mansion posed a bold challenge to road users. It belonged to Chief Koko who was regarded as untouchable in his community. Nobody dared step on his toes. Motorists had learnt to steer clear of it. It was generally assumed that .moving close to it could cost one one's life,

      Then came a governor who decided to widen all the major roads in the capital city. He stressed that this would involve the demolition of buildings that fell within twenty metres from the centre of the road. However, although the governor also stressed that compensations would be paid, Chief Koko was not impressed. He made it clear that nothing should tamper with his mansion, warning that whoever defied him risked dire consequences.

      Not long after the governor's official proclamation, newspaper reporters had a field day speculating on the unprecedented confrontation with Chief. With time, news filtered out that he asserted that whoever dared him would certainly end up where others like them had gone. The message was clear - defiance meant death! So, reporters were pleading for a new route to circumvent the mansion. However, the governor made it clear that there would be no retreat.

      Before long, work started on the project. One of the first casualties was a post office that was just some metres within the specified distance. It was cut into two Soon, the frontage of a school nearby also followed. But, it was assumed that things would be different with the mansion whose owner tolerated no effrontery. Day by day, the project moved closer to the mansion, with the heavy machine levelling one structure after another. Then, when it was clear that the mansion was next in line, the driver of the bulldozer requested to go on leave This got to the governor who ordered the driver to first do his duty. He sent emissaries to the governor to spare his life since his children were still very young.

      The following morning, people got a shocker! The governor himself showed up at the site and asked for the key to the bulldozer, ready to assume the role of the driver. The driver, surveying the possible consequence, tearfully climbed up and pleaded that the governor should please care for his children after his demise. The governor announced that if anything was to happen he, not the driver, would be the target.

      So, the driver got to work and the mansion collapsed like a pack of cards. Press photographers went to town with their cameras, hoping to capture Chief Koko in action But nothing unusual happened, and soon the whole structure became a rubble.

      The aftermath? Everybody thought either or both men would soon belong to the great beyond. But this much I know: that governor is still around; and so is the driver.

(a) What opinion did people have of Chief Koko?

(b) What does the expression, unprecedented confrontation tell us about the governor?

(c) Why was it necessary to demolish buildings?

(d) When the driver said that his children were still very young what did he imply?

(e) ...people got a shocker. Why was the governor's action a shocker?

(f) What did people expect Chief Koko to do after the demolition of his mansion?

(g) Not long after the governor 's official proclamation

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

(ii) What is its function?

(h) Quote a simile used in the sixth paragraph of the passage

(i) For each of the following words, find another word or phrase which means the same and which can replace it as it is used in the passage: (i) assumed, (ii) retreat; (iii) specified, (iv) showed up; (v) collapsed.

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Write e a story ending with the statement: We apologised to each other and reconciled.

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

      Every normal human being would want to put his or her feet up once in a while and relax, but, obviously. one cannot relax all the time. A little work does not kill. Rather. it keeps one active and mentally alert. Some people think that the invention of robots is the best thing that ever happened to man. They are convinced that the invention has saved the day because robots are ideal workers who work without complaining or getting tired. Robots never reveal company secrets for any reason - corruption. fame or blackmail. The admirers of robots think that once a robot is programmed, it can do any piece of work with precision over a long period without slowing down, getting bored or even going on break or vacation. Robots can be made to perform any task. They do not grumble, protest or ask for 'inducement allowance', overtime, bonus or any of the motivations that human beings usually demand. They also work under conditions which human beings would not accept due to either incapability or attitude.

      One good thing about the robot is that any of its damaged parts can be replaced for work to go on effectively. On the other hand, if a human being loses a vital part of the body, that part may not be replaced for work to go on as effectively as before.

      There is no doubt at all that the robot is useful but I strongly believe that the human being is more efficient than the robot in many ways. Human beings are sensitive, thinking beings who are flexible and can therefore control their actions. Thus, they can perform more functions than robots. Since human beings can think, discriminate and make value judgements, they can solve problems on the spur of the moment. The robot, on the other hand, cannot do this because what it has been programmed for is all that it is capable of doing. If a robot is wrongly programmed, it will continue to produce the wrong result until its programme is corrected.

      The human being can take the initiative in many things. He can communicate or even call for assistance when need be, which the robot cannot do. The human being can be appealed to, to make some crucial changes; he can also learn from observing what goes on and modify what he is doing.

      It is clear that even though robots are useful, they are deficient in many ways, and therefore cannot have an advantage over human beings. In crisis, the robot cannot face the challenge. It neither reacts nor reflects.

      The robot is designed and programmed by human beings. How then can the created be superior to the creator? Robots are created to assist human beings and relieve them of some of their burdens, not to take over completely from them.

(a) In three sentences, one for each, state why the admirers of robotics think that robots are more efficient than human beings.

(b) In three sentences, one for each, state three advantages which the human being has over the robot.

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