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 1

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C

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

A jobs

B necessities

C investments

D functions

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C

.development D. capital) to the government is -2-(A.
planning B. budgeting C. Taxation
.investment),which can be direct or indirect. while
the former is based on one’s -3-(A. income B. profits
C. services D. wealth

B discount

C commission
D duty

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C

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

A Income

B Profit

C Services

D Wealth

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C

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

A re-numeration
B surpluses

C resources

D services

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C

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

A consumption

B production

C development

D growth
 6

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C

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

A accounts

B budgets

C prices

D economy

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C

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

A settlement

B provision

C embarking

D commitment
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The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C

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

A loans

B capitals

C money

D grant

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C

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

B monopoly

C inflation

D depression

10 This question is from the novel The Last Days at

Forcados High school.

‘Sorry does anyone know you’re here? does daddy

know?… who said this and to who?

A Mr. Solade to Mrs.Solade

B Mrs. Solade to Mr. Solade

C Jimi to Wole

D Wole to Jimi
 11 Choose the option that best completes the

sentence.

He did not attend the final burial............

A rite

B rights

C rites

D right

12 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

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

A Efua and her Mother

B Mr and Mrs Solade

C Caro and Nene Ekpo

D Teacher okoro and mama Silifat

13 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

What did Wole pick up from Jimi’s Table beside

Jimi’s music CD’s, chemisty and Mathematics
Textbooks?

A a pen

B a watch

C a book

D a toy

14 Select the wrongly spelt words

A occurrence

B surprise

C personnel

D posses

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15 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

Who was the teacher to whom the students called

“cane”?

A Mr Bade

B Mr Okoro

C Mama Silifat

D Mr Solade
16 I have the ---------- of meeting him

A previlege

B privilege

C previledge

D priviledge

17 This question is from the novel The Last Days at

Forcados High school.

What is the name of Efua’s Aunt?

A funmi

B Moni
C Mrs solade

D Nene ekpo

18 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same vowel sound as the one represented

by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Seat

A hide

B peasant

C head

D people

19 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

The choice to go is -------------

A yours'

B your

C yours

D your's

20 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same vowel sound as the one represented

by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Pass

A earth

B clerk

C pass

D man
 21 From the options, choose the word(s) that best

filll the gap.

Mrs Godwin ---------------- in this school since 2001

A taught

B was teaching

C teaches

D has been teaching.

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22 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

“Nene, this is my niece Efua Coker”. Who made this

statement?
A Moni

B Efua

C Mrs. Ekpo

D none

23 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same vowel sound as the one represented

by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Power

A flour

B higher

C liar

D flier
24 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that rhymes with the given word.

Fret

A freight

B height

C threat

D thread

25 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

Who laugh in such a way that showed only his upper

teeth?

A Seyi Lawal

B Ansa boy

C Kemi
D Wole

26 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same vowel sound as the one represented

by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Done

A don

B sun

C clown

D dawn

27 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

Who was Efua related to?

A Arisa

B Jimi

C Mrs. Alli

D Mr. Mallum

28 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

In three words, describe the principal ( Mr. Mallum)

as described in the novel.

A small, wiry and spoke through his nose

B fat, smooth-cheeked and loved his job

C tall, good- looking and funny

D wicked, ugly and tall.

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29 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

It has been confirmed that the election -------------

held in July next year

A will be

B is being

C has been

D have being

30 This question is from the novel The Last Days at

Forcados High school.

What was the early morning surprise Jimi get while

he was still half-asleep?
A Mrs Solade’s return

B Mr. Solade’s return

C Tupac Shakur’s return

D Wole’s return

31 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that rhymes with the given word.

Breeze

A stress

B chess

C free

D trees
 32 Select the wrongly spelt words

A quite

B beleive

C proceed

D advise/advice

33 From the options, choose the word(s) that best

filll the gap.

If the armed robbers ------------------------ caught, they

would have been lynched

A would be

B have been

C are

D had been
34 Shakespearian ------------------- are generally the

victims of circumstance.

A heros

B heroses

C hero

D heroes

35 The brave officer ---------- the time bomb

A diffused

B druse

C defused

D difused
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36 This question is from the novel The Last Days at

Forcados High school.

Who was the best student in chemistry?

A Ansa

B Caro

C Nene

D Jimi

37 Select the wrongly spelt words

A disappointed

B embarassed

C equipped

D restaurant

38 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same consonant sounds as the one

represented by the letters underlined.

Hang

A hinge

B tinge

C song

D balm
39 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

The trader complained that he ------------------ robbed

A had been

B has been

C was being

D is being

40 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same vowel sound as the one represented

by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Purse

A journey

B pays

C heart
D course

41 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

“come here, you pretty child; I hear you will be going

to the same school as my daughter.’ Who made this
statement and to whom?

A Aunt Moni said this to Efua

B Efua to Aunt Moni

C Mrs. Ekpo said this to Efua

D Aunt Moni to Mrs. Ekpo

42 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same vowel sound as the one represented

by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Shoe

A full

B food

C put

D blood

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43 This question is from the novel The Last Days at

Forcados High school.

‘No more chains in trousers or dangling earrings for

the girls. There will be an inspection of fingernails
and socks during assembly. Principal’s orders’ who
said this?
A the senior prefect

B principal

C headboy

D non-teaching staff

44 In each of the following questions, the

main/primary stress is indicated by writing the

syllable in which it occurs in capital letters. From the
words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the
correct stress.

EDUCATION

A E-du-ca-tion

B e-DU-ca-tion

C e-du-CA-tion

D e-du-ca-TION
45 This question is from the novel The Last Days at

Forcados High school.

__________ had been expelled from two different

schools and kicked out of the university.

A jolly

B Jimi

C nene ekpo

D wole

46

Malnutrition has been described as a tragedy of great

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

Industrialized countries are not free from the scourge

of malnutrition as about 11 million people suffer
from it. Malnutrition is caused by a deficiency in the
intake of nutrients by the cells of the body and it is
usually triggered by a combination of factors, an
insufficient intake of proteins, calories, vitamins and
minerals and frequent infections. Illnesses such as
diarrhea, measles, malaria, and respiratory diseases
that the body heavily and cause loss of nutrients.
They reduce appetite and food intake thus
contributing to malnutrition.

Children are at a greater risk of suffering

malnutrition. This is because they are in a period of
rapid growth that increases the demand for calories
and proteins. For Similar reasons pregnant and
nursing women are easily prone to malnutrition.

Frequently the baby’s problem begins even before

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

A menial deficiencies

B Obesity

C diet-related chronic diseases

D protein-energy malnutrition

47

Malnutrition has been described as a tragedy of great

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

Industrialized countries are not free from the scourge

of malnutrition as about 11 million people suffer
from it. Malnutrition is caused by a deficiency in the
intake of nutrients by the cells of the body and it is
usually triggered by a combination of factors, an
insufficient intake of proteins, calories, vitamins and
minerals and frequent infections. Illnesses such as
diarrhea, measles, malaria, and respiratory diseases
that the body heavily and cause loss of nutrients.
They reduce appetite and food intake thus
contributing to malnutrition.

Children are at a greater risk of suffering

malnutrition. This is because they are in a period of
rapid growth that increases the demand for calories
and proteins. For Similar reasons pregnant and
nursing women are easily prone to malnutrition.
Frequently the baby’s problem begins even before
birth. If a mother is undernourished or malnourished
before and during pregnancy, the baby will have low
weight. Then early weaning, poor feeding habits and
lack of hygiene can bring malnutrition. Malnutrition
wreaks havoc on the body particularly that of a child
and various studies have shown that poor growth in
the child is associated with impaired mental
development and poor scholastic and intellectual
performance. A report from united state calls these
effects the most serious long term results of
malnutrition. For children who survived malnutrition
the aftermath can linger on into adulthood. Why is
malnutrition described as a tragedy of great
magnitude?

A it cause obesity

B it has great magnitude

C it is an accomplice of at least half of the 1.4

million child death each year

D it is all over the world and popular even among

the rich and the poor.
 48 Four persons accused with currency ---------------

--- are being held by the securing agents

A traficking

B trafiking

C trafficking

D traffic

49 From the options, choose the word(s) that best

filll the gap.

Each of the contestants --------------- a chance now

A has

B have

C get

D gets
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50 From the options, choose the word(s) that best

filll the gap.

Toyosi arrived late, --------------- the right route

A Cannot have taken

B Could not have take

C could not had taken

D could not have taken

51 From the options, choose the word(s) that best

filll the gap.

It was a funny episode, I ----------------

A Can’t help to laugh

B Couldn’t help laugh

C couldn’t help laughing

D couldn’t help to laugh

52 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that rhymes with the given word.

Pale

A pail

B palm

C mall

D haul
53 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

Forcado is a nice school. They always have excellent

results. I told a few people you were coming

A Aunty moni said this to Efua

B Efua said this to aunty Moni

C Jimi said this to Wole

D wole said this to Jimi

54 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

They ------------------- our donation with thanks

A recieved

B receipt

C received
D recceived

55 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that rhymes with the given word.

Tenderly

A actually

B slenderly

C faithfully

D constantly

56 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

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

A Jimi

B Mrs Solade

C Mr solade

D Wole

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57 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same vowel sound as the one represented

by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Brought

A roar

B plough

C drought
D worse

58 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same consonant sounds as the one

represented by the letters underlined.

Gritty

A asked

B sachet

C depot

D wrestle

59 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

Whilst the thief was -------------- the passengers kept

apologizing for the inconveniences he was causing
them.
A rabbing

B rubbing

C robbing

D rubbying

60 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

‘I could hear his voice from a distance, rowdy and

full of fun as usual,’to whom were these words said
to and who said it?

A Ansa to Nene Ekpo

B Nene ekpo to Ansa

C Efua to seyi lawal

D Jimi to Nene ekpo

61 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same consonant sounds as the one

represented by the letters underlined.

Zoo

A assault

B assist

C release

D please

62 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same consonant sounds as the one

represented by the letters underlined.

Chalet

A champion
B chair

C champagne

D cheapen

63 This question is from the novel The Last Days at

Forcados High school.

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

abroad?

A Wole

B Femi

C Ansa

D Jolly

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64 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same consonant sounds as the one

represented by the letters underlined.

dice

A shame

B cue

C chair

D loss

65 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

My --------------------- is for you to refuse the ----------

---- of the wicked

A advise/advice

B advice/advice

C advice/advise
D advise/advise

66 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

That single ---------------- was enough to spoil a

whole lifetime of good living

A occurrence

B occurence

C ocurrence

D occurense

67 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same vowel sound as the one represented

by the underlined letters or letters underlined.
Mother

A labour

B cargo

C exhibit

D council

68 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

The officer was compelled to ------------------- the

suspect’s car.

A seize

B cease

C sieze

D sease
69 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

For taking part in the unsuccessful ------------------,

the mutineers were court-martialed

A coope

B copes

C coup

D coupe

70 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

He missed the point because he took the statement ---

---------

A literally

B litaraily

C literary
D unlitaterally

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71 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that rhymes with the given word.

Worst

A burst

B haste

C guessed

D perched
72 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same vowel sound as the one represented

by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Owl

A bowl

B tow

C howl

D route

73 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

What did papa Solade do after knowing that Wole

and jimi still saw secretly?

A he flogged jimi

B he flogged wole
C sent jimi away to Ibadan

D sent jimi's mother away

74 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

‘Jims, we have a perfect meeting with Mr Mallum

now’ who made this statement?

A Seyi Lawal

B Mr Mallum

C Mrs. Solade

D Femi

75 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same vowel sound as the one represented

by the underlined letters or letters underlined.
granite

A lean

B sit

C contrite

D light

76 This question is from the novel The Last Days at

Forcados High school.

In chapter two, after the national anthem and

assembly prayers, who gave a brief talk welcoming
everyone?

A Seyi Lawal

B Jimi
C Mrs Solade

D The principal

77 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

Most of his personal ---------------stolen

A effects were

B affects was

C effects was

D defects

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78 This question is from the novel The Last Days at

Forcados High school.

What prefect was Jimi?

A food prefect

B assembly prefect

C health prefect

D the headboy

79 This question is from the novel The Last Days at

Forcados High school.

Someone called Jimi after he left his food and got

outside the gate of his house, Who is it?

A Jimi uncle

B Seyi lawal

C Mr.mallum

D Ansa
80 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

The ------------------- in an attempt to please the

workers promised to provide for them an..........as
soon as possible.

A Commitee/ accommondation

B Comittee/ acommodation

C committe/accommodasion

D committee/ accommodation

81 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same consonant sounds as the one

represented by the letters underlined.

Straight
A struggle

B waste

C waist

D stare

82

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C

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

A jobs

B necessities

C investments

D functions

83
The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C
.development D. capital) to the government is -2-(A.
planning B. budgeting C. Taxation
.investment),which can be direct or indirect. while
the former is based on one’s -3-(A. income B. profits
C. services D. wealth),the latter is imposed on goods
and -4-(A. re-numeration B. surpluses C. resources
D. services) and it is paid only we these are -5- (A.
supplied B. produced C. distributed D. bought) other
sources includes -6- (A. compensation B. Benefits C.
gratitude’s D. loyalties) such as those paid by mining
companies, and sales of -7- (A. charges B. duties C.
bills D. licenses ) for dogs,guns,hotels, etc .another
major source is -8- (A. investment B. banking C
.interest D. borrowing ) which is different from the
other because it as to be repaid. From these and other
sources, government is able to raise -9-(A. loans B.
capitals C. money D. grant) with which it carries out
its -10- (A. jobs B. necessities c. investments D.
functions), which include administration and the -11-
(A. settlement B. provision C. embarking D.
commitment) of social services. Besides, it is able to
control the country’s -12- (A. accounts B. budgets C.
prices D. economy) by imposing taxes sometimes to
prevent -13-(A. deflation B. monopoly C. inflation D.
depression) or by altering pattern of -14- (A.
consumption B. production C. development D.
growth) through the raising of -15- (a. subsidy B.
discount C. commission D. duty) against certain
foreign goods. Read the passage carefully and answer
the question labeled 15

A subsidy

B discount

C commission

D duty

84

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C

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

A Income

B Profit

C Services

D Wealth
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85

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C

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

A re-numeration

B surpluses

C resources

D services

86
The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C
.development D. capital) to the government is -2-(A.
planning B. budgeting C. Taxation
.investment),which can be direct or indirect. while
the former is based on one’s -3-(A. income B. profits
C. services D. wealth),the latter is imposed on goods
and -4-(A. re-numeration B. surpluses C. resources
D. services) and it is paid only we these are -5- (A.
supplied B. produced C. distributed D. bought) other
sources includes -6- (A. compensation B. Benefits C.
gratitude’s D. loyalties) such as those paid by mining
companies, and sales of -7- (A. charges B. duties C.
bills D. licenses ) for dogs,guns,hotels, etc .another
major source is -8- (A. investment B. banking C
.interest D. borrowing ) which is different from the
other because it as to be repaid. From these and other
sources, government is able to raise -9-(A. loans B.
capitals C. money D. grant) with which it carries out
its -10- (A. jobs B. necessities c. investments D.
functions), which include administration and the -11-
(A. settlement B. provision C. embarking D.
commitment) of social services. Besides, it is able to
control the country’s -12- (A. accounts B. budgets C.
prices D. economy) by imposing taxes sometimes to
prevent -13-(A. deflation B. monopoly C. inflation D.
depression) or by altering pattern of -14- (A.
consumption B. production C. development D.
growth) through the raising of -15- (a. subsidy B.
discount C. commission D. duty) against certain
foreign goods. Read the passage carefully and answer
the question labeled 14

A consumption

B production

C development

D growth

87

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C

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

A accounts

B budgets

C prices

D economy
88

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C

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

A settlement

B provision

C embarking

D commitment

89

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C

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

A loans

B capitals

C money
D grant

90

The main source of -1- (A. Production B. Revenue C

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

A deflation

B monopoly

C inflation

D depression

91 This question is from the novel The Last Days at

Forcados High school.

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

A Mr. Solade to Mrs.Solade

B Mrs. Solade to Mr. Solade

C Jimi to Wole

D Wole to Jimi

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92 Choose the option that best completes the

sentence.

He did not attend the final burial............

A rite

B rights

C rites

D right
93 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

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

A Efua and her Mother

B Mr and Mrs Solade

C Caro and Nene Ekpo

D Teacher okoro and mama Silifat

94 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

What did Wole pick up from Jimi’s Table beside

Jimi’s music CD’s, chemisty and Mathematics
Textbooks?
A a pen

B a watch

C a book

D a toy

95 Select the wrongly spelt words

A occurrence

B surprise

C personnel

D posses
96 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

Who was the teacher to whom the students called

“cane”?

A Mr Bade

B Mr Okoro

C Mama Silifat

D Mr Solade

97 I have the ---------- of meeting him

A previlege

B privilege

C previledge

D priviledge
98 This question is from the novel The Last Days at

Forcados High school.

What is the name of Efua’s Aunt?

A funmi

B Moni

C Mrs solade

D Nene ekpo

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99 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same vowel sound as the one represented

by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Seat
A hide

B peasant

C head

D people

100 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

The choice to go is -------------

A yours'

B your

C yours

D your's
101 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same vowel sound as the one represented

by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Pass

A earth

B clerk

C pass

D man

102 From the options, choose the word(s) that best

filll the gap.

Mrs Godwin ---------------- in this school since 2001

A taught

B was teaching

C teaches
D has been teaching.

103 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

“Nene, this is my niece Efua Coker”. Who made this

statement?

A Moni

B Efua

C Mrs. Ekpo

D none

104 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same vowel sound as the one represented

by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Power
A flour

B higher

C liar

D flier

105 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that rhymes with the given word.

Fret

A freight

B height

C threat

D thread

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106 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

Who laugh in such a way that showed only his upper

teeth?

A Seyi Lawal

B Ansa boy

C Kemi

D Wole

107 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same vowel sound as the one represented

by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Done

A don
B sun

C clown

D dawn

108 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

Who was Efua related to?

A Arisa

B Jimi

C Mrs. Alli

D Mr. Mallum

109 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

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

A small, wiry and spoke through his nose

B fat, smooth-cheeked and loved his job

C tall, good- looking and funny

D wicked, ugly and tall.

110 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

It has been confirmed that the election -------------

held in July next year

A will be

B is being

C has been

D have being
111 This question is from the novel The Last Days at

Forcados High school.

What was the early morning surprise Jimi get while

he was still half-asleep?

A Mrs Solade’s return

B Mr. Solade’s return

C Tupac Shakur’s return

D Wole’s return

112 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that rhymes with the given word.

Breeze

A stress
B chess

C free

D trees

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113 Select the wrongly spelt words

A quite

B beleive

C proceed

D advise/advice

114 From the options, choose the word(s) that best

filll the gap.

If the armed robbers ------------------------ caught, they
would have been lynched

A would be

B have been

C are

D had been

115 Shakespearian ------------------- are generally the

victims of circumstance.

A heros

B heroses

C hero

D heroes
116 The brave officer ---------- the time bomb

A diffused

B druse

C defused

D difused

117 This question is from the novel The Last Days at

Forcados High school.

Who was the best student in chemistry?

A Ansa

B Caro

C Nene
D Jimi

118 Select the wrongly spelt words

A disappointed

B embarassed

C equipped

D restaurant

119 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same consonant sounds as the one

represented by the letters underlined.

Hang

A hinge

B tinge
C song

D balm

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120 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

The trader complained that he ------------------ robbed

A had been

B has been

C was being

D is being
121 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same vowel sound as the one represented

by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Purse

A journey

B pays

C heart

D course

122 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

“come here, you pretty child; I hear you will be going

to the same school as my daughter.’ Who made this
statement and to whom?

A Aunt Moni said this to Efua

B Efua to Aunt Moni

C Mrs. Ekpo said this to Efua

D Aunt Moni to Mrs. Ekpo

123 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same vowel sound as the one represented

by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Shoe

A full

B food

C put

D blood

124 This question is from the novel The Last Days at

Forcados High school.

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

A the senior prefect

B principal

C headboy

D non-teaching staff

125 In each of the following questions, the

main/primary stress is indicated by writing the

syllable in which it occurs in capital letters. From the
words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the
correct stress.

EDUCATION

A E-du-ca-tion

B e-DU-ca-tion
C e-du-CA-tion

D e-du-ca-TION

126 This question is from the novel The Last Days at

Forcados High school.

__________ had been expelled from two different

schools and kicked out of the university.

A jolly

B Jimi

C nene ekpo

D wole

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127

Malnutrition has been described as a tragedy of great

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

Industrialized countries are not free from the scourge

of malnutrition as about 11 million people suffer
from it. Malnutrition is caused by a deficiency in the
intake of nutrients by the cells of the body and it is
usually triggered by a combination of factors, an
insufficient intake of proteins, calories, vitamins and
minerals and frequent infections. Illnesses such as
diarrhea, measles, malaria, and respiratory diseases
that the body heavily and cause loss of nutrients.
They reduce appetite and food intake thus
contributing to malnutrition.

Children are at a greater risk of suffering

malnutrition. This is because they are in a period of
rapid growth that increases the demand for calories
and proteins. For Similar reasons pregnant and
nursing women are easily prone to malnutrition.

Frequently the baby’s problem begins even before

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

A menial deficiencies

B Obesity

C diet-related chronic diseases

D protein-energy malnutrition
128

Malnutrition has been described as a tragedy of great

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

Industrialized countries are not free from the scourge

of malnutrition as about 11 million people suffer
from it. Malnutrition is caused by a deficiency in the
intake of nutrients by the cells of the body and it is
usually triggered by a combination of factors, an
insufficient intake of proteins, calories, vitamins and
minerals and frequent infections. Illnesses such as
diarrhea, measles, malaria, and respiratory diseases
that the body heavily and cause loss of nutrients.
They reduce appetite and food intake thus
contributing to malnutrition.
Children are at a greater risk of suffering
malnutrition. This is because they are in a period of
rapid growth that increases the demand for calories
and proteins. For Similar reasons pregnant and
nursing women are easily prone to malnutrition.

Frequently the baby’s problem begins even before

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

A it cause obesity

B it has great magnitude

C it is an accomplice of at least half of the 1.4

million child death each year
D it is all over the world and popular even among
the rich and the poor.

129 Four persons accused with currency ---------------

--- are being held by the securing agents

A traficking

B trafiking

C trafficking

D traffic

130 From the options, choose the word(s) that best

filll the gap.

Each of the contestants --------------- a chance now

A has

B have
C get

D gets

131 From the options, choose the word(s) that best

filll the gap.

Toyosi arrived late, --------------- the right route

A Cannot have taken

B Could not have take

C could not had taken

D could not have taken

132 From the options, choose the word(s) that best

filll the gap.

It was a funny episode, I ----------------

A Can’t help to laugh

B Couldn’t help laugh

C couldn’t help laughing

D couldn’t help to laugh

133 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that rhymes with the given word.

Pale

A pail

B palm

C mall
D haul

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134 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

Forcado is a nice school. They always have excellent

results. I told a few people you were coming

A Aunty moni said this to Efua

B Efua said this to aunty Moni

C Jimi said this to Wole

D wole said this to Jimi

135 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

They ------------------- our donation with thanks

A recieved

B receipt

C received

D recceived

136 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that rhymes with the given word.

Tenderly

A actually

B slenderly

C faithfully

D constantly
137 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

‘What is this good-for-nothing doing in my house’.

Whose words were these?

A Jimi

B Mrs Solade

C Mr solade

D Wole

138 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same vowel sound as the one represented

by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Brought

A roar
B plough

C drought

D worse

139 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same consonant sounds as the one

represented by the letters underlined.

Gritty

A asked

B sachet

C depot

D wrestle

140 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

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

A rabbing

B rubbing

C robbing

D rubbying

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141 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

‘I could hear his voice from a distance, rowdy and

full of fun as usual,’to whom were these words said
to and who said it?
A Ansa to Nene Ekpo

B Nene ekpo to Ansa

C Efua to seyi lawal

D Jimi to Nene ekpo

142 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same consonant sounds as the one

represented by the letters underlined.

Zoo

A assault

B assist

C release

D please
143 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same consonant sounds as the one

represented by the letters underlined.

Chalet

A champion

B chair

C champagne

D cheapen

144 This question is from the novel The Last Days at

Forcados High school.

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

abroad?

A Wole

B Femi
C Ansa

D Jolly

145 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same consonant sounds as the one

represented by the letters underlined.

dice

A shame

B cue

C chair

D loss
146 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

My --------------------- is for you to refuse the ----------

---- of the wicked

A advise/advice

B advice/advice

C advice/advise

D advise/advise

147 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

That single ---------------- was enough to spoil a

whole lifetime of good living

A occurrence

B occurence

C ocurrence
D occurense

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148 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same vowel sound as the one represented

by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Mother

A labour

B cargo

C exhibit

D council

149 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

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

A seize

B cease

C sieze

D sease

150 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

For taking part in the unsuccessful ------------------,

the mutineers were court-martialed

A coope

B copes

C coup

D coupe
151 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

He missed the point because he took the statement ---

---------

A literally

B litaraily

C literary

D unlitaterally

152 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that rhymes with the given word.

Worst

A burst

B haste
C guessed

D perched

153 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same vowel sound as the one represented

by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

Owl

A bowl

B tow

C howl

D route

154 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

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

A he flogged jimi

B he flogged wole

C sent jimi away to Ibadan

D sent jimi's mother away

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155 This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at

Forcados High school'.

‘Jims, we have a perfect meeting with Mr Mallum

now’ who made this statement?

A Seyi Lawal

B Mr Mallum

C Mrs. Solade
D Femi

156 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same vowel sound as the one represented

by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

granite

A lean

B sit

C contrite

D light

157 This question is from the novel The Last Days at

Forcados High school.

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

A Seyi Lawal

B Jimi

C Mrs Solade

D The principal

158 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

Most of his personal ---------------stolen

A effects were

B affects was

C effects was

D defects
159 This question is from the novel The Last Days at

Forcados High school.

What prefect was Jimi?

A food prefect

B assembly prefect

C health prefect

D the headboy

160 This question is from the novel The Last Days at

Forcados High school.

Someone called Jimi after he left his food and got

outside the gate of his house, Who is it?

A Jimi uncle

B Seyi lawal
C Mr.mallum

D Ansa

161 Choose the option that best fills the gap.

The ------------------- in an attempt to please the

workers promised to provide for them an..........as
soon as possible.

A Commitee/ accommondation

B Comittee/ acommodation

C committe/accommodasion

D committee/ accommodation

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162 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word

that has the same consonant sounds as the one

represented by the letters underlined.

Straight

A struggle

B waste

C waist

D stare

Answers: JAMB Past

Questions: JAMB » English »
2015

1. D

functions is the answer because Jobs and necessities

are major forms of ‘functions’ leaving ‘investment’
out of the picture

2. D

he correct answer is D, 'Duty', because it is a tax you

pay on something you buy leaving the other options
(subsidy: a financial support or assistance, such as a
grant) (Discount: to lend money upon deducting the
discount or allowance for interests, as the banks
discount notes and bills of exchange.

3. A

The amount of money or its equivalent received

during a period of time in exchange for labor or
services, from the sale of goods or property, or as
profit from financial investments. For a wage earner,
gross income is the amount of salary or wages paid to
the individual by an employer, before any deductions
are taken. For a wage earner, net income is the
residual amount of earnings after all deductions have
been taken from gross pay, such as payroll taxes and
retirement plan contributions

4. D

goods and services are co-relative ever since time

begin
5. A

The answer is consumption, because its patterns can

be alternated unlike (production, development and
growth)

6. D

The Government is able to control the country’s -12-

‘ economy D’ not (account, budgets, prices) by
imposing taxes sometimes to prevent prune to
malnutrition. Frequently the baby’s problem begins
even before birth.If a mother is undernourished or
malnourished before and during pregnancy, the baby
will have low weight.Then early weaning, poor
feeding habits and lack of hygiene can bring
malnutrition.

7. B

The major function of any government is the

provision social services. settlement, embarkment
and commitment can fit or mean the same as
provision of social services

8. B

Capitals with which it carries outs functions and

execution of project. Examples are provision of basic
amenities, infrastructures, jobs and necessities are a
major forms of function leaving investment out of the
picture.

9. C

Inflation is an increase in the general level of prices

or in the cost of living, and not - a deflation: a
decrease in the general price level, that is, the
nominal cost of goods and services as as wages or
monopoly: a situation by legal privilege or other
agreement, in which solely are party (company,
cartel, etc) exclusively provides a particular product
or service.

10. C

In chapter one, after a few paragraphs, Jimi asked

Wole because he knew that his father was going to be
mad seeing Wole after what he did (almost making
his father) bankrupt.

11. C

12. A
While entering Mr Mallum’s office, Jimi and Seyi
Lawal met two persons coming out of the principal’s
office, they were Efua and her mother. The others in
the options were not present at the time of the event

13. B

After Wole had look round the room and found

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

14. D

The correct answer is ‘D’ because its correct spelling

is ‘possess’. The others on the list are properly spelt.

15. A

The novel described Teacher Bade as “cane” because

he was always waiting for the next helpless kid who
will fail into his trap

16. B

The correct answer is ‘B’ privilege which means (a

peculiar benefit, advantage, or favour; a right or
immunity not enjoyed by others by others or by all.
The others are wrongly spelt.

17. B

18. D

The answer is D because the word seat is transcribed

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

19. C

20. B

The answer is B because the word ‘pass’ is

transcribes /pa:s/ and is a longer form of /ae/. In the
options above the word ‘earth’ /Ʒ:o/ or /Ʒ or o/, ‘lass’
/wes/ but the word ‘clerk’/kla:k/ has the same long
vowel sound as pass /pa:s/

21. D

The answer is ‘D’ because it is its present perfect

continuous tense
22. A

his statement was made by Aunt Moni while she was

introducing Efua to Mrs Ekpo (Nene’s mum) and
Nene to Efua

23. A

The correct answer is A ‘flour’ /flaur/ because it has

the same vowel sound (diphthong) /au/, followed by
the 12th vowel sound /e/ while the orders have the
diphthong /ai/ followed by the 12th vowel sound /e/.
‘liar’ /laid/, ‘flier’ /flaid/

24. C

The answer is ‘C’ because only ‘threat’ rhymes with

‘fret’. The others do not rhyme.

25. D

Wole smiled revealing only his upper Teeth because

he had seen his brother (Jimi) after a long time.

26. B

The correct answer is B (sun) /sun/because it

possesses the same vowel sound as ‘done’ /dnn/. The
possesses the long vowels form of /c/ in the word.
27. C

Efua is related Mrs Alli who lives on balogun street

not too far from Nene ekpo, Jimi and Arisa’s house

28. A

In chapter two, we were meant to understand that

Mr.Mallum was a small, wiry man with an odd
accent, as if he spoke through his nose.

29. A

The correct answer is ‘A’ because it is in the future

tense and it has not happened and might not happen
at the future tense and it has not happened and might
not happen at the time speculated

30. D

31. D

The answer is ‘D’ because only ‘trees’ /tri:z/ whose

plural form ‘-s’ becomes ‘-z’ rhymes with ‘breeze’
/bri:z/. The other options ‘stress’ and ‘chess’ have
similar rhymes, leaving free /fri:/ alone
32. B

The correct answer is ‘B’ ‘beleive’ which is properly

spelt as ‘believe’. The others on the list are properly
spelt.

33. D

The correct answer is ‘D’ because it is a past perfect

tense. Option ‘A’ is ‘would be’ which implies the
future past tense, option ‘B’ ‘have been’ which
means/is a present perfect tense, option ‘C’ are which
indicates ‘plural’

34. D

The correct answer is ‘D’ heroes because it is the

plural form of ‘hero’. The others are wrongly spelt.

35. C

The correct answer is ‘C’ defused which means to

remove the fuse from (bomb etc).

36. D

37. B

38. C
The answer to this is ‘C’ because the word ‘song’
/son/ /sc:g/ has the same consonant nasal sound as
‘hang’ /hæg/ while the other option have different
sounds ‘hinge’, Einge /EIndz/, ‘balm’ /ba:m/

39. B

The answer is ‘B’ has been robbed because it is a

present perfect tenses. Option (a) is in past perfect
form, option (C) is a past continuous option is a
present continuous form.

40. A

The answer as regards the word purse /pƷ:s/ is

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

41. C

When Mrs Ekpo came visiting, she already heard

about Efua’s coming and the news of Efua attending
the same school as her daughter. She was practically
talking to Efua

42. B
The answer is B because ‘food’ /fu:d/ has exactly the
same vowel sound as ‘shoe’ /su:l/ and it is the long
vowel sound of full. The other words in the options.
‘blood’ /blnd/, ‘full’ /ful/ (short form of /u:/ and
course /’put’ /put/.

43. C

this statement was made in front of the hall and

taking just before assembly by the headboy, Seyi
Lawal, reporting what the principal orderedThe
answer is

(c) because the senior prefects were joined by Jimi,

trying to organize everybody into lines and we were
not told about the presence of the non-teaching staff
at that time of event.

44. C

The correct answer is ‘C’ because the main/primary

stress of the word ‘education is on the third syllable.
Another thing is that ends in ‘tion’ /’sion’ are stressed
on its penultimate (before the last) education/
edju’keijan/

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

46. D

47. C

48. C

The correct answer is ‘C’ because it is properly spelt

with the use of the correct tense. ‘Trafficking means’
the exploitative movement of people across boarders
or the distribution of illegal drugs.

49. A

The answer is ‘A’ has because it signifies form.

According to the law of concord ‘each’ signifies ‘are’
and it has to go with a singular verb and not plural

50. D
51. C

The correct answer is (C) because a sentence is

arrange in a formation which is (subject, verb and
object) the subject is the doer of the action , the verb
is the action (auxiliary + lexical/ main verb) and the
object which is the receiver of the action.
I couldn’t help laughing = past continuous tense
Subject (I) auxiliary verb (couldn’t) hexical verb
(help)
The other options are disarranged and not appropriate

52. A

53. A

This statement was made by Efua’s aunt in chapter

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

54. C

The correct answer is ‘C’ received because it is

properly spelt and means ‘to get, to be given
something’. The others are not properly spelt.
55. B

56. C

57. A

The word ‘bought’ is transcribed /bc:t/ and it is the

long vowel sound of /Ɔ/. The answer is A ‘roar’ /rc:r/
or /rc:r/ and it is the long vowel sound as ‘bought’
/bc:t/. the others have different vowel sounds like
‘plough’ /plau/, which has the diphthong /au/,
‘drought’ /draut/, also with the diphthong /au/ and
‘worse’ /wƷ:s/ which has a different sound.

58. A

When you transcribe the word ‘gritty’ or pronounce it

/grIti/ , the ‘t’ in the word is heard or visible, so it is
not a silent letter. The answer to this question is ‘A’
asked /a:skt/ or /aeskt/ because it is in a past form and
some past forms changes in sound. The (‘-ed) where
has the consonant sound ‘-t’ while other words have
their ‘t’ in silent forms. ‘Sachet’ /sæjeil/, ‘depot’
/depæs/ or /di:pot/ and ‘wrestle’ /’resei/.

59. C

60. B
61. D

62. C

The answer is ‘C’ because only’ champagne’ /

ʃæmpeIn/ has the same constant sound as ‘chalet’
ʃæl.eI/. The other options are ‘champion’ /ʧzempien/,
‘chair’ /ʧe/ and Cheapen’ /EsI:pen/.

63. B

Femi was the name of Jimi’s elder brother who lives

abroad while Wole was the Jimi’s brother who stole
(went away) with their father (mr solade’s ) money.

64. D

The correct answer is ‘D’ because only ‘loss’ /lcs/

has the same consonant sound as ‘dice’ /dais/. Others
are ‘shame’ /seim/, ‘cue’ /kju/, ‘chair’ /ʧea/ or /ʧer/

65. B

The correct answer is ‘B’. It has to do with the forms

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

66. A

The correct answer is ‘A’ wrong because it means

‘where a situation arises,. While others are not
properly spelt. The correct answer is occurrence.

67. A

68. A

The correct answer is ‘A’ which means to take

possession of (by force, laws etc).While option ‘B’
means to stop doing something’

69. C

The correct answer is ‘C’ as relating to government;

a coup is ‘a takeover of government’. Option A, B, C
are totally wrong.

70. A

The correct answer is ‘A’ ‘literally’ because it means

word for word; not figuratively; not as a idiom or
metaphor. The other options are not well spelt like
option ‘B’ literary is relating with literature.

71. A

The answer is ‘A’ ‘burst’ /bz:rt/ and ‘worst’ /wz:st/

have almost the same sound and rhyme while ‘haste’
/heist/, ‘guessed’ /gesd/, ‘perched’ /pz:ls/ sounds
differently

72. C

The word ‘owl’ /au/ and the answer is c (howl) /hawl/

because it has the same diphthong /au/ (two vowel
sounds) (produced as one)

73. C

Papa Solade became so furious when he discovered

Jimi and Wole still saw each other secretly, so he
decided to send jimi to Ibadan for the holidays
because he didn’t want jimi under Wole’s bad
influence. Therefore, option c is the answer .

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

75. B

The answer is B because the word ‘sit’ has the same

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

76. D

Seyi lawal did not give the welcome address, he only

led the national Anthem but the principal. Mr
Mallum gave the brief talk after the assembly
prayers.

77. A

The correct answer is ‘A’ ‘effects were’ because the

word ‘effects’ is the plural of effect which means
belongings. The word ‘defect’ means ‘a fault or
malfunction. The other options are totally incorrect.

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

79. D

80. D

81. A

82. D

functions is the answer because Jobs and necessities

are major forms of ‘functions’ leaving ‘investment’
out of the picture

83. D

he correct answer is D, 'Duty', because it is a tax you

pay on something you buy leaving the other options
(subsidy: a financial support or assistance, such as a
grant) (Discount: to lend money upon deducting the
discount or allowance for interests, as the banks
discount notes and bills of exchange.

84. A
The amount of money or its equivalent received
during a period of time in exchange for labor or
services, from the sale of goods or property, or as
profit from financial investments. For a wage earner,
gross income is the amount of salary or wages paid to
the individual by an employer, before any deductions
are taken. For a wage earner, net income is the
residual amount of earnings after all deductions have
been taken from gross pay, such as payroll taxes and
retirement plan contributions

85. D

goods and services are co-relative ever since time

begin

86. A

The answer is consumption, because its patterns can

be alternated unlike (production, development and
growth)

87. D

The Government is able to control the country’s -12-

‘ economy D’ not (account, budgets, prices) by
imposing taxes sometimes to prevent prune to
malnutrition. Frequently the baby’s problem begins
even before birth.If a mother is undernourished or
malnourished before and during pregnancy, the baby
will have low weight.Then early weaning, poor
feeding habits and lack of hygiene can bring
malnutrition.

88. B

The major function of any government is the

provision social services. settlement, embarkment
and commitment can fit or mean the same as
provision of social services

89. B

Capitals with which it carries outs functions and

execution of project. Examples are provision of basic
amenities, infrastructures, jobs and necessities are a
major forms of function leaving investment out of the
picture.

90. C

Inflation is an increase in the general level of prices

or in the cost of living, and not - a deflation: a
decrease in the general price level, that is, the
nominal cost of goods and services as as wages or
monopoly: a situation by legal privilege or other
agreement, in which solely are party (company,
cartel, etc) exclusively provides a particular product
or service.

91. C

In chapter one, after a few paragraphs, Jimi asked

Wole because he knew that his father was going to be
mad seeing Wole after what he did (almost making
his father) bankrupt.

92. C

93. A

While entering Mr Mallum’s office, Jimi and Seyi

Lawal met two persons coming out of the principal’s
office, they were Efua and her mother. The others in
the options were not present at the time of the event

94. B

After Wole had look round the room and found

everything still intact, he picked up a watch beside
Jimi’s music CDs with his exact words in chapter 1’
man, this is some watch Must have cost a mountain,
You always get all the nicest things,why…?’
95. D

The correct answer is ‘D’ because its correct spelling

is ‘possess’. The others on the list are properly spelt.

96. A

The novel described Teacher Bade as “cane” because

he was always waiting for the next helpless kid who
will fail into his trap

97. B

The correct answer is ‘B’ privilege which means (a

peculiar benefit, advantage, or favour; a right or
immunity not enjoyed by others by others or by all.
The others are wrongly spelt.

98. B

99. D

The answer is D because the word seat is transcribed

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

100. C
101. B

The answer is B because the word ‘pass’ is

transcribes /pa:s/ and is a longer form of /ae/. In the
options above the word ‘earth’ /Ʒ:o/ or /Ʒ or o/, ‘lass’
/wes/ but the word ‘clerk’/kla:k/ has the same long
vowel sound as pass /pa:s/

102. D

The answer is ‘D’ because it is its present perfect

continuous tense

103. A

his statement was made by Aunt Moni while she was

introducing Efua to Mrs Ekpo (Nene’s mum) and
Nene to Efua

104. A

The correct answer is A ‘flour’ /flaur/ because it has

the same vowel sound (diphthong) /au/, followed by
the 12th vowel sound /e/ while the orders have the
diphthong /ai/ followed by the 12th vowel sound /e/.
‘liar’ /laid/, ‘flier’ /flaid/

105. C
The answer is ‘C’ because only ‘threat’ rhymes with
‘fret’. The others do not rhyme.

106. D

Wole smiled revealing only his upper Teeth because

he had seen his brother (Jimi) after a long time.

107. B

The correct answer is B (sun) /sun/because it

possesses the same vowel sound as ‘done’ /dnn/. The
possesses the long vowels form of /c/ in the word.

108. C

Efua is related Mrs Alli who lives on balogun street

not too far from Nene ekpo, Jimi and Arisa’s house

109. A

In chapter two, we were meant to understand that

Mr.Mallum was a small, wiry man with an odd
accent, as if he spoke through his nose.

110. A

The correct answer is ‘A’ because it is in the future

tense and it has not happened and might not happen
at the future tense and it has not happened and might
not happen at the time speculated

111. D

112. D

The answer is ‘D’ because only ‘trees’ /tri:z/ whose

plural form ‘-s’ becomes ‘-z’ rhymes with ‘breeze’
/bri:z/. The other options ‘stress’ and ‘chess’ have
similar rhymes, leaving free /fri:/ alone

113. B

The correct answer is ‘B’ ‘beleive’ which is properly

spelt as ‘believe’. The others on the list are properly
spelt.

114. D

The correct answer is ‘D’ because it is a past perfect

tense. Option ‘A’ is ‘would be’ which implies the
future past tense, option ‘B’ ‘have been’ which
means/is a present perfect tense, option ‘C’ are which
indicates ‘plural’

115. D
The correct answer is ‘D’ heroes because it is the
plural form of ‘hero’. The others are wrongly spelt.

116. C

The correct answer is ‘C’ defused which means to

remove the fuse from (bomb etc).

117. D

118. B

119. C

The answer to this is ‘C’ because the word ‘song’

/son/ /sc:g/ has the same consonant nasal sound as
‘hang’ /hæg/ while the other option have different
sounds ‘hinge’, Einge /EIndz/, ‘balm’ /ba:m/

120. B

The answer is ‘B’ has been robbed because it is a

present perfect tenses. Option (a) is in past perfect
form, option (C) is a past continuous option is a
present continuous form.

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

122. C

When Mrs Ekpo came visiting, she already heard

about Efua’s coming and the news of Efua attending
the same school as her daughter. She was practically
talking to Efua

123. B

The answer is B because ‘food’ /fu:d/ has exactly the

same vowel sound as ‘shoe’ /su:l/ and it is the long
vowel sound of full. The other words in the options.
‘blood’ /blnd/, ‘full’ /ful/ (short form of /u:/ and
course /’put’ /put/.

124. C

this statement was made in front of the hall and

taking just before assembly by the headboy, Seyi
Lawal, reporting what the principal orderedThe
answer is

(c) because the senior prefects were joined by Jimi,

trying to organize everybody into lines and we were
not told about the presence of the non-teaching staff
at that time of event.

125. C

The correct answer is ‘C’ because the main/primary

stress of the word ‘education is on the third syllable.
Another thing is that ends in ‘tion’ /’sion’ are stressed
on its penultimate (before the last) education/
edju’keijan/

126. D

In the latter part of chapter two, Jimi was actually

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

127. D

128. C

129. C

The correct answer is ‘C’ because it is properly spelt

with the use of the correct tense. ‘Trafficking means’
the exploitative movement of people across boarders
or the distribution of illegal drugs.

130. A

The answer is ‘A’ has because it signifies form.

According to the law of concord ‘each’ signifies ‘are’
and it has to go with a singular verb and not plural

131. D

132. C

The correct answer is (C) because a sentence is

arrange in a formation which is (subject, verb and
object) the subject is the doer of the action , the verb
is the action (auxiliary + lexical/ main verb) and the
object which is the receiver of the action.
I couldn’t help laughing = past continuous tense
Subject (I) auxiliary verb (couldn’t) hexical verb
(help)
The other options are disarranged and not appropriate

133. A

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

135. C

The correct answer is ‘C’ received because it is

properly spelt and means ‘to get, to be given
something’. The others are not properly spelt.

136. B

137. C

138. A

The word ‘bought’ is transcribed /bc:t/ and it is the

long vowel sound of /Ɔ/. The answer is A ‘roar’ /rc:r/
or /rc:r/ and it is the long vowel sound as ‘bought’
/bc:t/. the others have different vowel sounds like
‘plough’ /plau/, which has the diphthong /au/,
‘drought’ /draut/, also with the diphthong /au/ and
‘worse’ /wƷ:s/ which has a different sound.

139. A
When you transcribe the word ‘gritty’ or pronounce it
/grIti/ , the ‘t’ in the word is heard or visible, so it is
not a silent letter. The answer to this question is ‘A’
asked /a:skt/ or /aeskt/ because it is in a past form and
some past forms changes in sound. The (‘-ed) where
has the consonant sound ‘-t’ while other words have
their ‘t’ in silent forms. ‘Sachet’ /sæjeil/, ‘depot’
/depæs/ or /di:pot/ and ‘wrestle’ /’resei/.

140. C

141. B

142. D

143. C

The answer is ‘C’ because only’ champagne’ /

ʃæmpeIn/ has the same constant sound as ‘chalet’
ʃæl.eI/. The other options are ‘champion’ /ʧzempien/,
‘chair’ /ʧe/ and Cheapen’ /EsI:pen/.

144. B

Femi was the name of Jimi’s elder brother who lives

abroad while Wole was the Jimi’s brother who stole
(went away) with their father (mr solade’s ) money.
145. D

The correct answer is ‘D’ because only ‘loss’ /lcs/

has the same consonant sound as ‘dice’ /dais/. Others
are ‘shame’ /seim/, ‘cue’ /kju/, ‘chair’ /ʧea/ or /ʧer/

146. B

The correct answer is ‘B’. It has to do with the forms

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

147. A

The correct answer is ‘A’ wrong because it means

‘where a situation arises,. While others are not
properly spelt. The correct answer is occurrence.

148. A

149. A

The correct answer is ‘A’ which means to take

possession of (by force, laws etc).While option ‘B’
means to stop doing something’
150. C

The correct answer is ‘C’ as relating to government;

a coup is ‘a takeover of government’. Option A, B, C
are totally wrong.

151. A

The correct answer is ‘A’ ‘literally’ because it means

word for word; not figuratively; not as a idiom or
metaphor. The other options are not well spelt like
option ‘B’ literary is relating with literature.

152. A

The answer is ‘A’ ‘burst’ /bz:rt/ and ‘worst’ /wz:st/

have almost the same sound and rhyme while ‘haste’
/heist/, ‘guessed’ /gesd/, ‘perched’ /pz:ls/ sounds
differently

153. C

The word ‘owl’ /au/ and the answer is c (howl) /hawl/

because it has the same diphthong /au/ (two vowel
sounds) (produced as one)

154. C
Papa Solade became so furious when he discovered
Jimi and Wole still saw each other secretly, so he
decided to send jimi to Ibadan for the holidays
because he didn’t want jimi under Wole’s bad
influence. Therefore, option c is the answer .

155. A

This statement was made by the headboy, Seyi Lawal

when he was asked to call Jimi for a meeting by the
principal, Mr Mallum.

156. B

The answer is B because the word ‘sit’ has the same

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

157. D

Seyi lawal did not give the welcome address, he only

led the national Anthem but the principal. Mr
Mallum gave the brief talk after the assembly
prayers.

158. A
The correct answer is ‘A’ ‘effects were’ because the
word ‘effects’ is the plural of effect which means
belongings. The word ‘defect’ means ‘a fault or
malfunction. The other options are totally incorrect.

159. C

The book tells us that Jimi was the health prefect,

while seyi lawal was the headboy.

160. D

161. D

162. A

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