J English 24

Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.

boys

"The passage below has gaps. Immediately after each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

In modern mining, there is a network of _6_ [A. way B. tunnels C. paths D. avenues] and passages, with openings and walls which in the dim light seem very bewildering. Right across the wall at the end of the inky black passage, the _7_ [A. miners B. toilers C. workers D. foreman] approach. The coal _8_ [A. front B. slope C. obstacle D. face] is neatly cut _9_ [A. slit B. gash C. bare D. aperture]. It extends level to a height of rather less than three feet. The rays of the miner's lamp shine on steel roof _10_ [A. beams B. supports C. spurs D. stays]. Thousands of feet of rock and earth are pressing down on those steel plates and _11_ [A. props B. wedges C. poles D. stakes], and the miners have to crawl through the small, deep opening in the wall to get to the coal in the mine that we are considering, the _12_ [A. gash B. hole C. seam D. opening] is nearly four feet thick and is being worked by a combination of _13_ [A. digging B. manpower C. machinery D. spade] and explosives. A mechanical _14_ [A. slit B. gash C. knife D. mesh] saws into the coal to a depth of four or five feet, thus separating it from its base. Explosives pushed into holes drilled at intervals in the coal are _15_ [A. fused B. extinguished C. detonated D. stuck] by remote control and blow the separated section of the coal to pieces.
What option best fills the gap labelled 8

Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Titi was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.

Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

My father loves bringing ___ old memories.

Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options below. The stressed syllables are written in capital letters.

productivity

The passage below has gaps. Immediately after each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

In modern mining, there is a network of __6__ [A. way B. tunnels C. paths D. avenues] and passages, with openings and walls which in the dim light seem very bewildering. Right across the wall at the end of the inky black passage, the __7__ [A. miners B. toilers C. workers D. foreman] approach. The coal __8__ [A. front B. slope C. obstacle D. face] is neatly cut __9__ [A. slit B. gash C. bare D. aperture]. It extends level to a height of rather less than three feet. The rays of the miner's lamp shine on steel roof __10__ [A. beams B. supports C. spurs D. stays]. Thousands of feet of rock and earth are pressing down on those steel plates and __11__ [A. props B. wedges C. poles D. stakes], and the miners have to crawl through the small, deep opening in the wall to get to the coal in the mine that we are considering, the __12__ [A. gash B. hole C. seam D. opening] is nearly four feet thick and is being worked by a combination of __13__ [A. digging B. manpower C. machinery D. spade] and explosives. A mechanical __14__ [A. slit B. gash C. knife D. mesh] saws into the coal to a depth of four or five feet, thus separating it from its base. Explosives pushed into holes drilled at intervals in the coal are __15__ [A. fused B. extinguished C. detonated D. stuck] by remote control and blow the separated section of the coal to pieces.

What option best fills the gap labelled 9

Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Let this case stand over for the present, the lawyer pleaded.

Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

Women always ______ themselves in beautiful apparel.

Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as represented by the underlined letter(s)

busy

""The passage below has gaps. Immediately after each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

In modern mining, there is a network of 6 [A. way B. tunnels C. paths D. avenues] and passages, with openings and walls which in the dim light seem very bewildering. Right across the wall at the end of the inky black passage, the 7 [A. miners B. toilers C. workers D. foreman] approach. The coal 8 [A. front B. slope C. obstacle D. face] is neatly cut 9 [A. slit B. gash C. bare D. aperture]. It extends level to a height of rather less than three feet. The rays of the miner's lamp shine on steel roof 10 [A. beams B. supports C. spurs D. stays]. Thousands of feet of rock and earth are pressing down on those steel plates and 11 [A. props B. wedges C. poles D. stakes], and the miners have to crawl through the small, deep opening in the wall to get to the coal in the mine that we are considering, the 12 [A. gash B. hole C. seam D. opening] is nearly four feet thick and is being worked by a combination of 13 [A. digging B. manpower C. machinery D. spade] and explosives. A mechanical 14 [A. slit B. gash C. knife D. mesh] saws into the coal to a depth of four or five feet, thus separating it from its base. Explosives pushed into holes drilled at intervals in the coal are 15 [A. fused B. extinguished C. detonated D. stuck] by remote control and blow the separated section of the coal to pieces.
What option best fills the gap labelled 10

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

The judge declared the two accused guilty.

Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

The movie wasn't fantastic, was it? _____

The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.

The narrator and her children sat _______ because the room was stuffy.

What option best fills the gap labelled 11

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

A prosperous lawyer is definitely hardworking.

Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

My uncle is not sure ____ the strange guests were.

Choose the option that has the same consonant sounds as represented by the underlined letter(s)

clothe

""The passage below has gaps. Immediately after each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

In modern mining, there is a network of 6 [A. way B. tunnels C. paths D. avenues] and passages, with openings and walls which in the dim light seem very bewildering. Right across the wall at the end of the inky black passage, the 7 [A. miners B. toilers C. workers D. foreman] approach. The coal 8 [A. front B. slope C. obstacle D. face] is neatly cut 9 [A. slit B. gash C. bare D. aperture]. It extends level to a height of rather less than three feet. The rays of the miner's lamp shine on steel roof 10 [A. beams B. supports C. spurs D. stays]. Thousands of feet of rock and earth are pressing down on those steel plates and 11 [A. props B. wedges C. poles D. stakes], and the miners have to crawl through the small, deep opening in the wall to get to the coal in the mine that we are considering, the 12 [A. gash B. hole C. seam D. opening] is nearly four feet thick and is being worked by a combination of 13 [A. digging B. manpower C. machinery D. spade] and explosives. A mechanical 14 [A. slit B. gash C. knife D. mesh] saws into the coal to a depth of four or five feet, thus separating it from its base. Explosives pushed into holes drilled at intervals in the coal are 15 [A. fused B. extinguished C. detonated D. stuck] by remote control and blow the separated section of the coal to pieces.
What option best fills the gap labelled 12

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

Fake news is rife on social media platforms.

Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

Everyone in class wanted the Literature teacher to ______ the point of view of the _______.

The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.

The quiet one in the text is

"The passage below has gaps. Immediately after each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

In modern mining, there is a network of 6 [A. way B. tunnels C. paths D. avenues] and passages, with openings and walls which in the dim light seem very bewildering. Right across the wall at the end of the inky black passage, the 7 [A. miners B. toilers C. workers D. foreman] approach. The coal 8 [A. front B. slope C. obstacle D. face] is neatly cut 9 [A. slit B. gash C. bare D. aperture]. It extends level to a height of rather less than three feet. The rays of the miner's lamp shine on steel roof 10 [A. beams B. supports C. spurs D. stays]. Thousands of feet of rock and earth are pressing down on those steel plates and 11 [A. props B. wedges C. poles D. stakes], and the miners have to crawl through the small, deep opening in the wall to get to the coal in the mine that we are considering, the 12 [A. gash B. hole C. seam D. opening] is nearly four feet thick and is being worked by a combination of 13 [A. digging B. manpower C. machinery D. spade] and explosives. A mechanical 14 [A. slit B. gash C. knife D. mesh] saws into the coal to a depth of four or five feet, thus separating it from its base. Explosives pushed into holes drilled at intervals in the coal are 15 [A. fused B. extinguished C. detonated D. stuck] by remote control and blow the separated section of the coal to pieces.
What option best fills the gap labelled 13?

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

The children's room was messy when we entered.

Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

____ of his lateness, Okupe gained from the coaching.

Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as represented by the underlined letter(s)

urn

The passage below has gaps. Immediately after each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

In modern mining, there is a network of __6__ [A. way B. tunnels C. paths D. avenues] and passages, with openings and walls which in the dim light seem very bewildering. Right across the wall at the end of the inky black passage, the __7__ [A. miners B. toilers C. workers D. foreman] approach. The coal __8__ [A. front B. slope C. obstacle D. face] is neatly cut __9__ [A. slit B. gash C. bare D. aperture]. It extends level to a height of rather less than three feet. The rays of the miner's lamp shine on steel roof __10__ [A. beams B. supports C. spurs D. stays]. Thousands of feet of rock and earth are pressing down on those steel plates and __11__ [A. props B. wedges C. poles D. stakes], and the miners have to crawl through the small, deep opening in the wall to get to the coal in the mine that we are considering, the __12__ [A. gash B. hole C. seam D. opening] is nearly four feet thick and is being worked by a combination of __13__ [A. digging B. manpower C. machinery D. spade] and explosives. A mechanical __14__ [A. slit B. gash C. knife D. mesh] saws into the coal to a depth of four or five feet, thus separating it from its base. Explosives pushed into holes drilled at intervals in the coal are __15__ [A. fused B. extinguished C. detonated D. stuck] by remote control and blow the separated section of the coal to pieces.

What option best fills the gap labelled 14?

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

The judge pronounced the suspect guilty.

Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

The man is not as powerful as he once was, his influence has considerably _______

The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.

The character referred to as the quiet one in the novel was named Talle because

"The passage below has gaps. Immediately after each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

In modern mining, there is a network of _6_ [A. way B. tunnels C. paths D. avenues] and passages, with openings and walls which in the dim light seem very bewildering. Right across the wall at the end of the inky black passage, the _7_ [A. miners B. toilers C. workers D. foreman] approach. The coal _8_ [A. front B. slope C. obstacle D. face] is neatly cut _9_ [A. slit B. gash C. bare D. aperture]. It extends level to a height of rather less than three feet. The rays of the miner's lamp shine on steel roof _10_ [A. beams B. supports C. spurs D. stays]. Thousands of feet of rock and earth are pressing down on those steel plates and _11_ [A. props B. wedges C. poles D. stakes], and the miners have to crawl through the small, deep opening in the wall to get to the coal in the mine that we are considering, the _12_ [A. gash B. hole C. seam D. opening] is nearly four feet thick and is being worked by a combination of _13_ [A. digging B. manpower C. machinery D. spade] and explosives. A mechanical _14_ [A. slit B. gash C. knife D. mesh] saws into the coal to a depth of four or five feet, thus separating it from its base. Explosives pushed into holes drilled at intervals in the coal are _15_ [A. fused B. extinguished C. detonated D. stuck] by remote control and blow the separated section of the coal to pieces.
What option best fills the gap labelled 15?

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

The lecturer's wife has become quite unconscionable.

Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

I can't lend him my books. I ______ know him.

The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.

What is the status of Habib Lawal in the House of Assembly

Read the passage below and answer each questions that follow:

Weathering, which is the gradual breaking down or disintegration of rocks into smaller particles or fragments by either physical or chemical process, can be affected by many factors. Generally speaking, the climatic condition of a particular area has a great effect on the weathering. Physical or mechanical weathering needs temperature and water.

Chemical weathering, on the other hand, thrives where the climate is hot. We were all taught all these in the four walls of the classroom. I made a visit to my village to see these scientific discoveries. I noticed big trees with their roots penetrating into rocks and breaking them. I initially wondered and puzzled seeing trees growing from the rock.

A similar thing happened to the soil sampling surrounding where there were rocks. I could see the rock particles mixing up with the rest of the soil.

From the passage, it can be inferred that

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

He bequeathed his company to his last daughter.

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The honeybee includes a group of insects that in a broad sense comprises all bees that make honey. They are social insects and live together in hives. The honeybee is remarkable for the dancing movement it performs in the hive to communicate information to its fellow bees about the location, distance, size, and quality of a particular food source in the surrounding area. There are two honeybee sexes, male and female, and two female castes. The two female castes are known as workers and queens. The males, or drones, are larger than the workers and are present only for about eight weeks, in early summer. The workers and queen have stingers, whereas the drones are stingless. The queens' unfertilised eggs develop into drones, whereas fertilised eggs develop into females, which may be either workers or virgin queens. Eggs destined to become queens are deposited in queen cells. After hatching, the virgin queens are fed royal jelly. When not fed a diet consisting solely of royal jelly, virgin queens will develop into workers.

Adapted from Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopedia (2020, March 24), honeybee. Encyclopedia Britannica.

Question:Honeybees have two characteristics similar to humans.

The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.

At first, Salma did not like the

A suitable title for the passage above is

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

She went to the court to seek redress for the wrong done to her.

The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.

The use of the expression Notes of Salvation is

The writer was puzzled because

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

The attempt by the robbers to break into the bank was futile.

The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.

The acronym "EMEC" as used in the novel means

Read the passage below and answer each questions that follow:

Weathering, which is the gradual breaking down or disintegration of rocks into smaller particles or fragments by either physical or chemical process, can be affected by many factors. Generally speaking, the climatic condition of a particular area has a great effect on the weathering. Physical or mechanical weathering needs temperature and water.

Chemical weathering, on the other hand, thrives where the climate is hot. We were all taught all these in the four walls of the classroom. I made a visit to my village to see these scientific discoveries. I noticed big trees with their roots penetrating into rocks and breaking them. I initially wondered and puzzled seeing trees growing from the rock.

A similar thing happened to the soil sampling surrounding where there were rocks. I could see the rock particles mixing up with the rest of the soil.

Learning in the four walls of a classroom implies

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

The newly employed teachers gave their work rapt attention.

The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.

How much did Dr Kabir Mohammed collect from Salma in order to cover up her EMAL offence?

One can conclude from the passage that

Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

Sally assisted me in buying my _____ yesterday.

The following question is based on Khadija Abubakar Jalili's The Life Changer.

From Ummi's narration, what exactly is the "Note of Salvation"?

The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.

According to the novel, Bint's Social Studies teacher is

In the following question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

He was building a castle in the air.

Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

You know that you ____ it before tomorrow.

Choose the option that has the same consonant sounds as represented by the underlined letter(s)

archbishop

The passage below has gaps. Immediately after each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

In modern mining, there is a network of __6__ [A. way B. tunnels C. paths D. avenues] and passages, with openings and walls which in the dim light seem very bewildering. Right across the wall at the end of the inky black passage, the __7__ [A. miners B. toilers C. workers D. foreman] approach. The coal __8__ [A. front B. slope C. obstacle D. face] is neatly cut __9__ [A. slit B. gash C. bare D. aperture]. It extends level to a height of rather less than three feet. The rays of the miner's lamp shine on steel roof __10__ [A. beams B. supports C. spurs D. stays]. Thousands of feet of rock and earth are pressing down on those steel plates and __11__ [A. props B. wedges C. poles D. stakes], and the miners have to crawl through the small, deep opening in the wall to get to the coal in the mine that we are considering, the __12__ [A. gash B. hole C. seam D. opening] is nearly four feet thick and is being worked by a combination of __13__ [A. digging B. manpower C. machinery D. spade] and explosives. A mechanical __14__ [A. slit B. gash C. knife D. mesh] saws into the coal to a depth of four or five feet, thus separating it from its base. Explosives pushed into holes drilled at intervals in the coal are __15__ [A. fused B. extinguished C. detonated D. stuck] by remote control and blow the separated section of the coal to pieces.

What option best fills the gap labelled 6

Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Jude appears to sometimes enjoy playing the devil's advocate.

Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

Maryam, the girl in my neighbourhood, treats people as if she _____ better than they are.

Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.

permit

"The passage below has gaps. Immediately after each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

In modern mining, there is a network of _6_ [A. way B. tunnels C. paths D. avenues] and passages, with openings and walls which in the dim light seem very bewildering. Right across the wall at the end of the inky black passage, the _7_ [A. miners B. toilers C. workers D. foreman] approach. The coal _8_ [A. front B. slope C. obstacle D. face] is neatly cut _9_ [A. slit B. gash C. bare D. aperture]. It extends level to a height of rather less than three feet. The rays of the miner's lamp shine on steel roof _10_ [A. beams B. supports C. spurs D. stays]. Thousands of feet of rock and earth are pressing down on those steel plates and _11_ [A. props B. wedges C. poles D. stakes], and the miners have to crawl through the small, deep opening in the wall to get to the coal in the mine that we are considering, the _12_ [A. gash B. hole C. seam D. opening] is nearly four feet thick and is being worked by a combination of _13_ [A. digging B. manpower C. machinery D. spade] and explosives. A mechanical _14_ [A. slit B. gash C. knife D. mesh] saws into the coal to a depth of four or five feet, thus separating it from its base. Explosives pushed into holes drilled at intervals in the coal are _15_ [A. fused B. extinguished C. detonated D. stuck] by remote control and blow the separated section of the coal to pieces. What option best fills the gap labelled 7

Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Yerima always holds his own in any situation he finds himself.

Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

But for the timely intervention of the police, the thief ______ by the angry mob.