- 1. Read the following passage carefully and answer all the questions that follow.
James lives in a small village with his wife and children. He is a popular farmer in the village. He is into different kinds of farming. He has a hut in the farm where they relax during their breakfast and lunch. They always have their dinner at home. They can also find themselves in the hut when it is raining, very sunny or even when they are tired.
His children always have their breakfast at home only on school days. When school closes, they all make their way to the farm to join their parents after keeping school related things at home. They always cover very long distance between their home and farm on foot. They do this without ever complaining. This is simply because they have good parents. Even James' elder children, who are now in higher schools in the city, come home on holidays to help on the farm.
James takes good care of his need and those of his family members. This is possible because of what he gets from the farm. He pays the school fees of his children, buys uniform and books for them. Whatever the children need is always attended to with ease.
On Sundays, James and all his family members go to church. They do not remember their farm activities on a day of worship. His family is a model for many families in the village.
1. According to the passage, James is ____
A) Planning to go to school
B) The only farmer in the village
C) A hardworking farmer
D) Blessed with only male child
- 2. James lives in a small village with his wife and children. He is a popular farmer in the village. He is into different kinds of farming. He has a hut in the farm where they relax during their breakfast and lunch. They always have their dinner at home. They can also find themselves in the hut when it is raining, very sunny or even when they are tired.
His children always have their breakfast at home only on school days. When school closes, they all make their way to the farm to join their parents after keeping school related things at home. They always cover very long distance between their home and farm on foot. They do this without ever complaining. This is simply because they have good parents. Even James' elder children, who are now in higher schools in the city, come home on holidays to help on the farm.
James takes good care of his need and those of his family members. This is possible because of what he gets from the farm. He pays the school fees of his children, buys uniform and books for them. Whatever the children need is always attended to with ease.
On Sundays, James and all his family members go to church. They do not remember their farm activities on a day of worship. His family is a model for many families in the village.
2. The hut in the passage does not have one of the following as its function.
A) They relax in it when they are tired
B) They eat dinner in it
C) It is a place to stay when the weather is unfriendly
D) It is a place for having lunch
- 3. James lives in a small village with his wife and children. He is a popular farmer in the village. He is into different kinds of farming. He has a hut in the farm where they relax during their breakfast and lunch. They always have their dinner at home. They can also find themselves in the hut when it is raining, very sunny or even when they are tired.
His children always have their breakfast at home only on school days. When school closes, they all make their way to the farm to join their parents after keeping school related things at home. They always cover very long distance between their home and farm on foot. They do this without ever complaining. This is simply because they have good parents. Even James' elder children, who are now in higher schools in the city, come home on holidays to help on the farm.
James takes good care of his need and those of his family members. This is possible because of what he gets from the farm. He pays the school fees of his children, buys uniform and books for them. Whatever the children need is always attended to with ease.
On Sundays, James and all his family members go to church. They do not remember their farm activities on a day of worship. His family is a model for many families in the village.
3. James' children are good because they ___
A) Go to the farm even when it is raining
B) Only eat their first meal in the farm
C) Obey their parent
D) Bring lunch to the farm
- 4. James lives in a small village with his wife and children. He is a popular farmer in the village. He is into different kinds of farming. He has a hut in the farm where they relax during their breakfast and lunch. They always have their dinner at home. They can also find themselves in the hut when it is raining, very sunny or even when they are tired.
His children always have their breakfast at home only on school days. When school closes, they all make their way to the farm to join their parents after keeping school related things at home. They always cover very long distance between their home and farm on foot. They do this without ever complaining. This is simply because they have good parents. Even James' elder children, who are now in higher schools in the city, come home on holidays to help on the farm.
James takes good care of his need and those of his family members. This is possible because of what he gets from the farm. He pays the school fees of his children, buys uniform and books for them. Whatever the children need is always attended to with ease.
On Sundays, James and all his family members go to church. They do not remember their farm activities on a day of worship. His family is a model for many families in the village.
4. One of the following is not true of the passage
A) James satisfies his need
B) The needs of James' children are provided for
C) James does not like education
D) James and his family do farm work six days a week
- 5. James lives in a small village with his wife and children. He is a popular farmer in the village. He is into different kinds of farming. He has a hut in the farm where they relax during their breakfast and lunch. They always have their dinner at home. They can also find themselves in the hut when it is raining, very sunny or even when they are tired.
His children always have their breakfast at home only on school days. When school closes, they all make their way to the farm to join their parents after keeping school related things at home. They always cover very long distance between their home and farm on foot. They do this without ever complaining. This is simply because they have good parents. Even James' elder children, who are now in higher schools in the city, come home on holidays to help on the farm.
James takes good care of his need and those of his family members. This is possible because of what he gets from the farm. He pays the school fees of his children, buys uniform and books for them. Whatever the children need is always attended to with ease.
On Sundays, James and all his family members go to church. They do not remember their farm activities on a day of worship. His family is a model for many families in the village.
5. Another word or phrase that can replace model as used in the passage is ___.
A) Harvester
B) Supporter
C) Good example
D) Generous giver
- 6. James lives in a small village with his wife and children. He is a popular farmer in the village. He is into different kinds of farming. He has a hut in the farm where they relax during their breakfast and lunch. They always have their dinner at home. They can also find themselves in the hut when it is raining, very sunny or even when they are tired.
His children always have their breakfast at home only on school days. When school closes, they all make their way to the farm to join their parents after keeping school related things at home. They always cover very long distance between their home and farm on foot. They do this without ever complaining. This is simply because they have good parents. Even James' elder children, who are now in higher schools in the city, come home on holidays to help on the farm.
James takes good care of his need and those of his family members. This is possible because of what he gets from the farm. He pays the school fees of his children, buys uniform and books for them. Whatever the children need is always attended to with ease.
On Sundays, James and all his family members go to church. They do not remember their farm activities on a day of worship. His family is a model for many families in the village.
6. They always cover___ .
A) Short distance
B) Few distance
C) Average distance
D) Very long distance
- 7. James lives in a small village with his wife and children. He is a popular farmer in the village. He is into different kinds of farming. He has a hut in the farm where they relax during their breakfast and lunch. They always have their dinner at home. They can also find themselves in the hut when it is raining, very sunny or even when they are tired.
His children always have their breakfast at home only on school days. When school closes, they all make their way to the farm to join their parents after keeping school related things at home. They always cover very long distance between their home and farm on foot. They do this without ever complaining. This is simply because they have good parents. Even James' elder children, who are now in higher schools in the city, come home on holidays to help on the farm.
James takes good care of his need and those of his family members. This is possible because of what he gets from the farm. He pays the school fees of his children, buys uniform and books for them. Whatever the children need is always attended to with ease.
On Sundays, James and all his family members go to church. They do not remember their farm activities on a day of worship. His family is a model for many families in the village.
7. His family is an___ one.
A) Generous
B) Artistic
C) Meagre
D) Ideal
- 8. James lives in a small village with his wife and children. He is a popular farmer in the village. He is into different kinds of farming. He has a hut in the farm where they relax during their breakfast and lunch. They always have their dinner at home. They can also find themselves in the hut when it is raining, very sunny or even when they are tired.
His children always have their breakfast at home only on school days. When school closes, they all make their way to the farm to join their parents after keeping school related things at home. They always cover very long distance between their home and farm on foot. They do this without ever complaining. This is simply because they have good parents. Even James' elder children, who are now in higher schools in the city, come home on holidays to help on the farm.
James takes good care of his need and those of his family members. This is possible because of what he gets from the farm. He pays the school fees of his children, buys uniform and books for them. Whatever the children need is always attended to with ease.
On Sundays, James and all his family members go to church. They do not remember their farm activities on a day of worship. His family is a model for many families in the village.
8. His children always have their___ at home.
A) Dinner
B) Lunch
C) Breakfast
D) Brunch
- 9. James lives in a small village with his wife and children. He is a popular farmer in the village. He is into different kinds of farming. He has a hut in the farm where they relax during their breakfast and lunch. They always have their dinner at home. They can also find themselves in the hut when it is raining, very sunny or even when they are tired.
His children always have their breakfast at home only on school days. When school closes, they all make their way to the farm to join their parents after keeping school related things at home. They always cover very long distance between their home and farm on foot. They do this without ever complaining. This is simply because they have good parents. Even James' elder children, who are now in higher schools in the city, come home on holidays to help on the farm.
James takes good care of his need and those of his family members. This is possible because of what he gets from the farm. He pays the school fees of his children, buys uniform and books for them. Whatever the children need is always attended to with ease.
On Sundays, James and all his family members go to church. They do not remember their farm activities on a day of worship. His family is a model for many families in the village.
9. Where did James and his family live ?
A) Town
B) City
C) Village
D) Municipal
- 10. James lives in a small village with his wife and children. He is a popular farmer in the village. He is into different kinds of farming. He has a hut in the farm where they relax during their breakfast and lunch. They always have their dinner at home. They can also find themselves in the hut when it is raining, very sunny or even when they are tired.
His children always have their breakfast at home only on school days. When school closes, they all make their way to the farm to join their parents after keeping school related things at home. They always cover very long distance between their home and farm on foot. They do this without ever complaining. This is simply because they have good parents. Even James' elder children, who are now in higher schools in the city, come home on holidays to help on the farm.
James takes good care of his need and those of his family members. This is possible because of what he gets from the farm. He pays the school fees of his children, buys uniform and books for them. Whatever the children need is always attended to with ease.
On Sundays, James and all his family members go to church. They do not remember their farm activities on a day of worship. His family is a model for many families in the village.
10. The children immediately go ___ when school closes
A) Home
B) For lesson
C) To the farm
D) To the hut to meet their parent
- 11. From the list of words A-D, choose the option that is most NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word in each of the following sentence.
11. Investigation REVEALED that he actually committed the offence.
A) Stated
B) Showed
C) Wrote
D) Named
- 12. From the list of words A-D, choose the option that is most NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word in each of the following sentence.
12. . He found it very easy to achieve because there was no OBSTACLE
A) Discouragement
B) Spectacle
C) Obstinate
D) Barrier
- 13. From the list of words A-D, choose the option that is most NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word in each of the following sentence.
13. The union leaders were ROUNDED UP at the venue of the meeting.
A) Seen
B) Promoted
C) Congratulated
D) Arrested
- 14. From the list of words A-D, choose the option that is most NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word in each of the following sentence.
14. The new school year COMMENCED last month.
A) Ended
B) Delayed
C) Halted
D) Started
- 15. From the list of words A-D, choose the option that is most NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word in each of the following sentence.
15 The new house is VACANT at the moment
A) Expensive
B) Unoccupied
C) Occupied
D) Sold
- 16. From the list of words A-D, choose the option that is most OPPOSITE in meaning to the CAPITALISED word in each of the following sentence.
16. My bucket is FULL
A) Light
B) Small
C) Empty
D) Big
- 17. From the list of words A-D, choose the option that is most OPPOSITE in meaning to the CAPITALISED word in each of the following sentence.
17. It is hoped that the committee will ACCEPT proposal.
A) Ignore
B) Allow
C) Consider
D) Reject
- 18. From the list of words A-D, choose the option that is most OPPOSITE in meaning to the CAPITALISED word in each of the following sentence.
18. My sister said that the stranger was RUDE to her.
A) Friendly
B) Kind
C) Polite
D) Proud
- 19. From the list of words A-D, choose the option that is most OPPOSITE in meaning to the CAPITALISED word in each of the following sentence.
19. Food supplies in IDP camps are ADEQUATE
A) Scarce
B) Short
C) Insufficient
D) Abundant
- 20. From the list of words A-D, choose the option that is most OPPOSITE in meaning to the CAPITALISED word in each of the following sentence.
20. The AUTHOR must work hard to earn recognition in the literary circle.
A) Editor
B) Reader
C) Spectator
D) Audience
- 21. In the passage below, the numbered gaps indicate missing words from the list provided below the passage. There are corresponding numbers with options lettered A–D; choose the word that is most suitable to fill each of the numbered gaps.
I _21_ on a journey last year. Before I _22_I had all my _23_ belongings packed into my travelling bag the _24_ night. Though we took off early, we got there _25_ in the evening.
A) Entrusted
B) Commented
C) Marked
D) Embarked
- 22. In the passage below, the numbered gaps indicate missing words from the list provided below the passage. There are corresponding numbers with options lettered A–D; choose the word that is most suitable to fill each of the numbered gaps.
I _21_ on a journey last year. Before I _22_I had all my _23_ belongings packed into my travelling bag the _24_ night. Though we took off early, we got there _25_ in the evening.
A) Left
B) Set
C) Let
D) Gave
- 23. In the passage below, the numbered gaps indicate missing words from the list provided below the passage. There are corresponding numbers with options lettered A–D; choose the word that is most suitable to fill each of the numbered gaps.
I _21_ on a journey last year. Before I _22_I had all my _23_ belongings packed into my travelling bag the _24_ night. Though we took off early, we got there _25_ in the evening.
A) Individual
B) Peculiar
C) Personal
D) Special
- 24. In the passage below, the numbered gaps indicate missing words from the list provided below the passage. There are corresponding numbers with options lettered A–D; choose the word that is most suitable to fill each of the numbered gaps.
I _21_ on a journey last year. Before I _22_I had all my _23_ belongings packed into my travelling bag the _24_ night. Though we took off early, we got there _25_ in the evening.
A) Next
B) Following
C) Preceeding
D) Precious
- 25. In the passage below, the numbered gaps indicate missing words from the list provided below the passage. There are corresponding numbers with options lettered A–D; choose the word that is most suitable to fill each of the numbered gaps.
I _21_ on a journey last year. Before I _22_I had all my _23_ belongings packed into my travelling bag the _24_ night. Though we took off early, we got there _25_ in the evening.
A) Soon
B) Early
C) Late
D) Earlier
- 26. Choose the correct answer from alternative lettered A-D , the word that best completes each of the followingsentences.
26. His parent couldn't pay his school fees ___ they ?
A) Could
B) Couldn't
C) Can
D) Can't
- 27. Choose the correct answer from alternative lettered A-D , the word that best completes each of the followingsentences.
27. The students praised ___ for winning medals for their school.
A) Themselves
B) Theirself
C) Them self
D) Theirselves
- 28. Choose the correct answer from alternative lettered A-D , the word that best completes each of the followingsentences.
28. The brother of my parent is ___.
A) Nephew
B) Cousin
C) Uncle
D) Daddy
- 29. Choose the correct answer from alternative lettered A-D , the word that best completes each of the followingsentences.
29. We are not going home now, ___ we ?
A) Are
B) Aren't
C) Do
D) Isn't
- 30. Choose the correct answer from alternative lettered A-D , the word that best completes each of the followingsentences.
30. Has he __ to school
A) Gone
B) Going
C) Went
D) Go
- 31. Choose the correct answer from alternative lettered A-D , the word that best completes each of the followingsentences.
31. My twin sister's son is my ?
A) Niece
B) Daughter
C) Nephew
D) Twins
- 32. Choose the correct answer from alternative lettered A-D , the word that best completes each of the followingsentences.
32. Mr Jibril wants either rice __ beans.
A) And
B) With
C) Nor
D) Or
- 33. Choose the correct answer from alternative lettered A-D , the word that best completes each of the followingsentences.
33. Has Sule recovered __ malaria
A) With
B) To
C) In
D) From
- 34. Choose the correct answer from alternative lettered A-D , the word that best completes each of the followingsentences.
34. I __ the room
A) Has sweep
B) Has swept
C) Have swept
D) Have sweep
- 35. Choose the correct answer from alternative lettered A-D , the word that best completes each of the followingsentences.
35.
__ is not my biological mother. She is the wife of my father.
A) Mummy
B) Big brother
C) Aunt
D) Step mother
- 36. Choose the correct answer from alternative, lettered A-D, at the end of the following questions.
36. The adverbial type the answer the question 'how' is an adverbial of __
A) Time
B) Frequency
C) Purpose
D) Manner
- 37. Choose the correct answer from alternative, lettered A-D, at the end of the following questions.
37. The suspect will be __ in court tomorrow
A) Arraigned
B) Arranged
C) Determined
D) Appealed
- 38. Choose the correct answer from alternative, lettered A-D, at the end of the following questions.
38. The complimentary Close of the informal letter is __ items.
A) 2
B) 3
C) 5
D) 4
- 39. Choose the correct answer from alternative, lettered A-D, at the end of the following question.
39. There are total of __ sounds in English
A) 44
B) 45
C) 24
D) 20
- 40. Choose the word that contain the sound represented by each phonetic symbol.
40. /g/
A) Sing
B) Gnaw
C) Grow
D) Germ
- 41. Choose the word that contain the sound represented by each phonetic symbol.
41. /w/
A) Law
B) Way
C) Sword
D) Blow
- 42. Choose the word that contain the sound represented by each phonetic symbol.
42. /ei/
A) Late
B) Might
C) Seed
D) Deceive
- 43. Choose the word that contain the sound represented by each phonetic symbol.
43. /ə/
A) Ago
B) Belt
C) Joy
D) Breast
- 44. From each list of words lettered A-D, choose the word that has the same sound as represented by the CAPITALISED letter(s)
44. educaTion
A) Chapter
B) Sheep
C) Tailor
D) Vision
- 45. From each list of words lettered A-D, choose the word that has the same sound as represented by the CAPITALISED letter(s)
45. WReck
A) Wicked
B) Worker
C) Marriage
D) White
- 46. LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
46. The following are features of prose except __.
A) Chapter
B) Scene
C) Theme
D) Language
- 47. 47. Line is associated with __.
A) Paragraph
B) Prose
C) Poetry
D) Diction
- 48. 48. 'The tree danced to the rhythm of the wild wind' is an example of __.
A) Personification
B) Metaphor
C) Irony
D) Synecdoche
- 49. 49. __ is an advance stage of drama
A) Play
B) Poem
C) Poetry
D) Prose
A) Poems
B) Play
C) Drama
D) Prose
- 51. . Oyeyemi Ojo’s MY TEACHER & OTHER POEMS
THE LIBRARY
A place I love to visit from time to time
A place of acquiring wisdom when attention is paid
A place of peace and tranquility.
Why so much books in just one place?
Books for arts, science, technology and many others
A place to learn and unlearn.
More than books are in this place of wonder
Wish could read all the books while O wonder,
Studying made easy at this place of wonder.
To be great need to befriend this place
To be relevant must marry her
To be unique must company with her.
A love for the library is a love for knowledge
Provided one is not there to dose
Nor there to gaze at its wonder.
51. The poet is __ at many discoveries that could be in the library.
A) Fascinated
B) Encouraged
C) Exhilarated
D) Discouraged
- 52. Oyeyemi Ojo’s MY TEACHER & OTHER POEMS
THE LIBRARY
A place I love to visit from time to time
A place of acquiring wisdom when attention is paid
A place of peace and tranquility.
Why so much books in just one place?
Books for arts, science, technology and many others
A place to learn and unlearn.
More than books are in this place of wonder
Wish could read all the books while O wonder,
Studying made easy at this place of wonder.
To be great need to befriend this place
To be relevant must marry her
To be unique must company with her.
A love for the library is a love for knowledge
Provided one is not there to dose
Nor there to gaze at its wonder.
52. "Why so many books is just one place ?" in line 1 of stanza 2 is an example of __ question
A) Rhetorical
B) Indirect
C) Quoted
D) Direct
- 53. Oyeyemi Ojo’s MY TEACHER & OTHER POEMS
THE LIBRARY
A place I love to visit from time to time
A place of acquiring wisdom when attention is paid
A place of peace and tranquility.
Why so much books in just one place?
Books for arts, science, technology and many others
A place to learn and unlearn.
More than books are in this place of wonder
Wish could read all the books while O wonder,
Studying made easy at this place of wonder.
To be great need to befriend this place
To be relevant must marry her
To be unique must company with her.
A love for the library is a love for knowledge
Provided one is not there to dose
Nor there to gaze at its wonder.
53. The poems expresses the __ abounds in the library
A) Company
B) Knowledge
C) Love
D) Opportunity
A) Prose
B) Drama
C) Poem
D) Play
- 55. DRAMA
THE OUTCOME: MESHACH AREMU AKAN-AN
55. Adetutu is a mother to __
A) Seyi
B) Amos
C) Dare
D) Sogo
- 56. DRAMA
THE OUTCOME: MESHACH AREMU AKAN-AN
56. Olakunle goes back to hospital __ day(s) after his wife has been delivered of a baby boy
A) One
B) Three
C) Two
D) Four
- 57. DRAMA
THE OUTCOME: MESHACH AREMU AKAN-AN
57. Adetutu goes to Jayesanmi alongside the following to forment except
A) Bebe
B) Sogo
C) Seyi
D) Oji
- 58. PROSE
HER BLOOD: DAMILOLA AKINYELE DOSUMU
58. Geraldine became pregnant__ months after her wedding.
A) 8
B) 3
C) 2
D) 5
- 59. PROSE
HER BLOOD: DAMILOLA AKINYELE DOSUMU
59. __ is Maryam's solicitor.
A) Mr Edward
B) Mr. Chinn
C) Mr. Quinn
D) Mr. Quin
- 60. PROSE
HER BLOOD: DAMILOLA AKINYELE DOSUMU
60. Alhaji and Alhaja Atere return to Nigeria from __
A) Luton
B) Britain
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Seychelles
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