2025 JAMB English Language Past Questions & Answers (Part 2)

Question 1

What narrative technique is commonly used in The Lekki Headmaster?

Accepted Answer

A. Flashback

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B. Myth

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C. Foreshadowing

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D. First-person narration

Question 2

What led to the closure of the school Bepo started?

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C. A failed spiritual ritual to attract more pupils

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A. Poor road conditions in the neighbourhood

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B. Parents' dissatisfaction with the curriculum

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D. Mismanagement of school funds

Question 3

Why does the narrator employ a conversational tone in the narration of Bepo's story?

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C. To make the story imaginative

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A. To show multiple perspectives on the subject matter

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B. To create tension and drama

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D. To enhance relatability

Question 4

What decision does the board make about loans from the cooperative?

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D. The cooperative must stop lending money to staff immediately.

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A. No loans can be given to staff under any circumstances.

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B. All loan requests must be approved by the staff union.

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C. Staff loans cannot exceed N250,000

Question 5

What was Mr Bepo's long-term professional goal before considering migration?

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D. Retiring early and moving to his hometown

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A. Becoming the MD of Stardom Schools

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B. Starting his own school

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C. Writing a book on educational reform

Question 6

In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s). He presented a masterpiece at the conference, ___________

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D. didn't he?

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A. was he?

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B. wasn't he?

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C. did he?

Question 7

“Tears trickled out of his eyes… More tears streamed from both eyes, competitively…” is an example of—

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D. Personification

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A. Simile

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B. Metaphor

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C. Hyperbole

Question 8

What does the term roforofos that Mr Audu used when talking about Mr Bepo most likely refer to?

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A. Friendly greetings

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B. Petty disagreements and conflicts

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C. School projects

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D. Mismanagement issues

Question 9

What reason did Mr Guta give for being angry with Mr Fafore?

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B. He felt Mr Fafore was not teaching effectively

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A. He found a grammatical error in his son's note

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C. He was unhappy with Mr Fafore's attitude

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D. His son complained about being treated unfairly

Question 10

Why do some teachers at Stardom Schools dread Open Day?

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A. They are afraid of being sacked

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B. They dislike interacting with parents

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C. Parents often come with complaints

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D. The day involves long hours of work

Question 11

“...his foot-dragging over the matter had pushed his marriage to the brink.” What does "foot-dragging" mean as used in the novel?

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D. reluctance to act promptly

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A. quick decision making

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B. unneccessary excitement

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C. thoughtful consideration

Question 12

What can be inferred about Tai's role in the passport renewal process?

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B. He was a legitimate immigration officer

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A. He is a middleman exploiting applicants

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C. He was an honest businessman offering his services

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D. He was unaware of the actual renewal process

Question 13

What is the name of the director of Beesway Group of School?

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B. Mr Meko

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A. Mr Ogo

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C. Mr Oyelana

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D. Mr Komaiko

Question 14

What is the meaning of the term "japa" as used in the novel?

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B. To travel abroad in search of better opportunities

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A. The struggle for financial independence

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C. To resist colonial influences inn modern times

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D. To work as a slave in a foreign country

Question 15

According to the novel, who built the first-storey building in Nigeria?

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C. Henry Townsend

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A. Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther

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B. Lord Federick Lugard

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D. Lord Bernard Shaw

Question 16

This question is based on Kabir Garba's The Lekki Headmaster. One of the challenges faced in General Hospitals cited in the novel is

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D. high costs

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A. large crowds

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B. bad smell

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C. theft

Question 17

According to Bepo, why is the hourly payment system beneficial?

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C. It reduces the workload for employees.

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A. It allows employees to earn more.

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B. It enables employees to change jobs easily

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D. It allows employees to take more holidays.

Question 18

What shocking behaviour did a UK student allegedly exhibit toward a Nigerian teacher, according to the novel?

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A. Insulting him with 'Are you an idiot?'

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B. Spitting on him

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C. Yelling racial slurs

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D. Leaving the classroom without permission

Question 19

What was Bepo's relationship with Mrs Ibidun Gloss?

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D. She criticised his decisions frequently

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A. She was his supervisor

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B. She was his rival

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C. She deeply respected and appreciated his contributions

Question 20

For the question, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined.  knot

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B. norm

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A. church

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C. keep

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D. cease

Question 21

What was the source of the name "Badagry", according to the novel?

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D. It was named after a nearby slave market

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A. It was named after the Badagry River

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B. It was derived from Agbadarigi

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C. It originated from a European explorer's name

Question 22

What figure of speech is used in "He would look at the ceiling and at the faces before him, as though he had just returned from a dreamy wonderland”?

Accepted Answer

C. Simile

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A. Personification

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B. Irony

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D. Metaphor

Question 23

How are the teachers and staff at Stardom able to afford cars?

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A. They are receiving bribes.

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B. They have taken loans from the school’s cooperative society.

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C. They are paid high salaries.

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D. They are running side businesses.

Question 24

How much was the official fee for a 10-year passport renewal (64 pages)?

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B. N100,000

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A. N250,000

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C. N1,000,000

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D. N70,000

Question 25

What career did Bepo's wife Seri practice abroad?

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A. Nurse

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B. Pharmacist

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C. Lawyer

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D. Teacher

Question 26

Why did the school transfer Mr Ayesoro to Stardom Hub?

Accepted Answer

D. To retain Mrs Ladele’s children in the school.

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A. To punish him for misconduct.

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B. To provide him with a better job opportunity.

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C. To reward him for his dedication.

Question 27

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.  My boss is such a slave driver, I had to work two weekends in a row.

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C. He is a taskmaster who overworks employees

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A. He is a business owner who is very rich

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B. He is a leader who is considerate

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D. He is a manager who is friendly

Question 28

The novel explores the effects of migration under which term?

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B. Japa Syndrome

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A. Brain Drain

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C. Wanderlust

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D. Exodus

Question 29

This question is based on Kabir Garba's The Lekki Headmaster. What did Bepo believe was crucial for success in the transportation business?

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A. Finding trustworthy drivers

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B. Having money to bribe policemen

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C. Finding expert drivers

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D. Getting a quality vehicle

Question 30

What lesson does Hope’s story about relocating to the UK teach?

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B. Working while studying guarantees success.

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A. Financial independence is critical when relocating.

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C. Couples always succeed when they share responsibilities.

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D. Relocation is a foolproof plan for success.

Question 31

Why did Bepo leave Beesway Group of School?

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A. He was accused of sharing confidential information with the parents

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B. He was dissatisfied with the grammatical error in the the school's name

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C. He witnessed an event that he considered ungodly

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D. He disagreed with the director about his salary

Question 32

How does The Lekki Headmaster portray the issue of "Japa"?

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B. As a personal and moral dilemma

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A. As a necessary step for career growth

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C. As a privilege for the wealthy

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D. As an easy decision for most Nigerians

Question 33

What Yoruba adage does Mr Bepo recall after the debate at the farewell celebration?

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D. Even if the master carver retires, his carvings remain

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A. A wise man never leaves his work unfinished

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B. The work of a teacher outlives their time

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C. Success is not final; failure is not fatal

Question 34

Fill the gap labelled 10

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C. consent

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A. assent

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B. vote

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D. voice

Question 35

Why is Jos described as "acrobatic" in Ikenna's speech?

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B. beacause of its terrain and rock formations

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A. because of the Jos native dancers

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C. because the people perform circus tricks

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D. because students went rock climbing

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT one of Bepo's ideas about teaching?

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C. Teachers should maintain a strict authoritarian approach

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A. Education should be student-centered

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B. Excursions enhance the learning experience

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D. Learning should be hands-on and engaging

Question 37

This question is based on Kabir Garba's The Lekki Headmaster. Bibi is always scared of Mr Ayesoro because of his

Accepted Answer

D. tribal marks

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A. stern look

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B. maltreatment

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C. constant abuse

Question 38

What was the student Ikenna Egbu’s speech about?

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C. The importance of punctuality.

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A. The “Japa” trend in our modern society.

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B. The principal’s contributions to the school.

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D. A recent excursion to Jos.

Question 39

What tourist attractions in Bauchi did the students explore?

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D. Yakari Games Reserve

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A. Ikogosi Warm Springs

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B. Erin Ijesha Waterfalls

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C. Arinta Waterfalls

Question 40

Why does the MD call an emergency meeting after discovering the cars at the school's land?

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D. She is concerned about the teachers becoming financially independent

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A. She believes they are using stolen school funds.

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B. She want to commend them for financial growth.

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C. She plans to reduce the teachers' salaries.

Question 41

The following are current socio-economic realities depicted in the novel except

Accepted Answer

C. Bureaucracy

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A. The declining condition of Nigerian universities

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B. The Japa trend

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D. The struggles of middle-class professionals

Question 42

Why did the director of "Beesway Group of School" claim the ritual involving the cow was necessary?

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A. To pray for his late father who gave him the land

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B. To bring in more pupils to the school

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C. To appease the parents who had raised complaints

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D. To conduct a purification ceremony for the school

Question 43

For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. When the landlady noticed the silhouette on the wall, she called up her son.

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A. outline

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B. ghost

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C. speck

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D. soot

Question 44

What was the farewell gift presented to Mr Bepo?

Accepted Answer

D. A plane ticket to his new destination

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A. A framed picture of the staff and students

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B. A plaque commemorating his years of service

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C. A cheque for $10,000

Question 45

In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s). What goes around _____ around.

Accepted Answer

B. comes

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A. is coming

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C. came

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D. come

Question 46

What does Bepo mean by the term "new slavery"?

Accepted Answer

D. The voluntary migration to foreign countries to join their workforce

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A. The forced labour system in Nigerian schools

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B. The economic challenges of the working class brought on by bad governance

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C. The exploitation of teachers by private school owners

Question 47

What subject was Sola teaching at Stardom Schools before she relocated to the UK?

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D. Biology

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A. English Language

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B. Home Economics

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C. Government

Question 48

What figure of speech is used in “...the microphone dropped on the floor, sending a vexatious clatter out of the twin sound boxes”?

Accepted Answer

A. Onomatopoeia

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B. Simile

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C. Irony

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D. Personification

Question 49

For the question, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined.  house

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A. happy

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B. rhythm

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C. ghost

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D. honour

Question 50

Why does Mr Ignatius want to relocate with his family?

Accepted Answer

D. To enrol his children in Stardom schools abroad.

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A. To find better jobs abroad.

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B. To secure a better future for his children.

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C. To reunite with his extended family abroad.

Question 51

Why did Mr. Bepo finally decide to leave Nigeria?

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D. To escape insecurity

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A. To pursue further education

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B. Due to unresolved conflict

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C. To reunite with his family and avoid marital collapse

Question 52

How did Mr Bepo inspire students after they visited areas like Mushin and Ajegunle during their excursions?

Accepted Answer

B. By sharing stories of successful individuals who rose from slums

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A. By promising to relocate them to better areas

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C. By discouraging them from visiting such areas again

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D. By giving them motivational books about success

Question 53

For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. The students were reluctant to participate in the debate.

Accepted Answer

C. unwilling

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A. excited

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B. happy

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D. eager

Question 54

Fill in the gap labelled 13

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B. states

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A. people

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C. entity

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D. parties

Question 55

For the question, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined.  shadow

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A. sure

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B. match

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C. chemistry

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D. scheme

Question 56

For the question, choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined.  boot

Accepted Answer

B. food

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A. cold

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C. top

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D. book

Question 57

In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s). That Fulani man has a large _____ of sheep.

Accepted Answer

D. flock

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A. multitude

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B. herd

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C. swine

Question 58

For this question, choose the option that rhymes with the given word. cat

Accepted Answer

B. bat

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A. call

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C. back

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D. cut

Question 59

Where does Bepo live?

Accepted Answer

A. Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, Lagos

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B. Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos

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C. Yaba, Lagos

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D. Obalende, Ikoyi, Lagos

Question 60

What was the major challenge that Bepo faced during his NIN validation?

Accepted Answer

A. Corruption among officials

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B. Long queues

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C. Poor networks

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D. None of the above

Question 61

For the question, choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllables are written in capital letters. convalescent

Accepted Answer

D. convaLEscent

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A. CONvalescent

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B. conVAlescent

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C. convaleSCENT

Question 62

What conclusion did the teachers draw from Mr Fafore's sack incident?

Accepted Answer

B. There is no job security in the establishment

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A. Open Day is a stressful event

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C. Parents should not interfere with teaching methods

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D. The MD is always fair in her decisions

Question 63

What figure of speech is used in the expression "...wouldn't have to clean 'dishes', as folks uncharitably say about washing corpses."

Accepted Answer

B. Euphemism

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A. Personification

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C. Hyperbole

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D. Allusion

Question 64

What skill did Mrs Ignatius begin learning to support her family abroad?

Accepted Answer

C. Tailoring and hairdressing

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A. Accounting and clerical work

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B. Cloth weaving and Adire

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D. Photography

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