2025 JAMB English Language Past Questions & Answers (Part 3)

Question 1

In the following questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given word relates.  The doctor examined the patient with a STETHOSCOPE.

Accepted Answer

C. Did the doctor examine the patient with a microscope?

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A. Did the doctor examine the matron with a stethoscope?

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B. Did the nurse examine the patient with a stethoscope?

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D. Did the doctor cure the patient with a stethoscope?

Question 2

What is the primary setting of The Lekki Headmaster​​​​​​?

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B. Stardom Schools

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A. Beesway Group of School

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C. The Black Heritage Museum, Badagry

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D. Mushin, Lagos

Question 3

Why did one of the school drivers attempt to sell the school bus?

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D. To finance a trip to the UK

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A. To pay his son’s tuition fees abroad

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B. To fund his wife’s business

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C. To clear his personal debt

Question 4

What grammatical issue did Bepo raise about Beesway Group of School's name?

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C. The absence of a hyphen in the name

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A. The spelling of (Beesway)

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B. The use of singular instead of plural in (Group of School)

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D. The misuse of capital letters in the name

Question 5

The principal was nicknamed "The Lekki Headmaster" because...

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B. He humorously imitated characters from the Village Headmaster.

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A. He lived in Lekki during his time as a headmaster.

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C. He introduced a new curriculum in the school.

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D. He founded Stardom Kiddies School.

Question 6

What is the boarding fee per session at Stardom Schools?

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B. ₦165,000

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A. ₦150,000

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C. ₦250,000

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D. ₦200,000

Question 7

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.  The chairman of the association tells his members not to throw in the towel.

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B. They are not to give up

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A. They should not be tired

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C. They should be ready for a trip

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D. They should expect good outcomes

Question 8

What course did Bepo study at the University of Benin?

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A. English Language

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B. History and Political Science

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C. English/ History Education

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D. Educational Management

Question 9

When the director of Beesway references the Yoruba proverb about vegetables plucked from a dumpsite, what was he trying to communicate to Bepo?

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C. People on the bottom can be destined to do greater things

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A. Vegetable are expensive

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B. People who feel guilty defend what wasn't questioned

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D. Looks can be deceiving

Question 10

Fill the gap labelled 15

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B. sanctions

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A. rules

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C. order

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D. discipline

Question 11

Who coined the nickname “The Lekki Headmaster”?

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D. The students at Stardom Kiddies

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A. Mr. Audu

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B. Mr. Bepo’s wife

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C. Nike and Kike

Question 12

“Mr. Audu, the Fine Arts teacher, who was a bunch of biting humour…” What does this description of Mr Audu mean?

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B. He is sarcastic and has sharp, critical wit

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A. He always made friendly remarks

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C. He is known for his apt innuendos

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D. He often made unintelligible remarks

Question 13

In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s). It is high time you _____ visiting that friend of yours.

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A. stopped

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B. should stop

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C. stop

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D. must stop

Question 14

Which teacher is known for the use of witty remarks in the novel?

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B. Mrs Grace Apeh

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A. Mrs Ibidun Gloss

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C. Mr Audu

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D. Mr Amos

Question 15

In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s). The boy _____ the flute for about thirty minutes.

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C. has been playing

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A. was playing

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B. has play

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D. has being playing

Question 16

Fill the gap labelled 9

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A. member

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B. personnel

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C. members

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D. states

Question 17

How much did Bepo give his landlord's children as he left for the airport?

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A. ₦2,000

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B. ₦5000

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C. ₦10,000

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D. ₦7500

Question 18

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

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D. serious

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A. bare

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B. their

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C. swear

Question 19

The theme central to the novel is

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D. The challenges of migration and identity

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A. The corruption in the Nigerian education system

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B. The struggles of students in private schools

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C. The decline of traditional Nigerian values

Question 20

In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s). No sooner had Tobi left the house _____ it began to rain.

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C. than

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A. since

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B. that

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D. when

Question 21

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.  The boy accused his friend of putting a spoke in his wheel.

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D. He accused his friend of thwarting the execution of his plan

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A. He accused his friend of making jest of him

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B. He accused his friend of spoiling his bicycle wheel

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C. He asked his friend of destroying his move of getting a new wheel

Question 22

Which two students have a rivalry that dates back to JSS 3?

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B. Seri and Kemi

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A. Banky and Tosh

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C. Ogba and Banky

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D. Ogba and Tosh

Question 23

When a bird of prey is sighted, a small bird

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A. flies away

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B. starts making a nest

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C. hides in its nest

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D. calls its mates

Question 24

What was Mr. Fafore’s strategy to ensure that he came early to school even though he lives far away?

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A. He slept in his car overnight

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B. He woke up very early

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C. He rented an apartment near the school

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D. He set multiple alarms on his phone

Question 25

The small birds have

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A. a particular type of call

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B. different alarm calls

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C. a similar alarm call

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D. sonorous songs

Question 26

In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s). He was praised for the ______ achievement.

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B. laudable

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A. loudable

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C. loudeble

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D. loudible

Question 27

What year was the Ikogosi Warm Sprigs discovered?

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C. 1852

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A. 1745

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B. 1820

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D. 1901

Question 28

Flocks of finches could easily become separated

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A. when they get injured by other birds

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B. when they get hungry after being separated from other birds

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C. when they see predators hovering in the sky

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D. when they hunt for insects or seeds on the branches of trees

Question 29

What project was the school's Invention Club working on?

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D. A car powered by vegetables

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A. A generator

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B. A soler-powered device

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C. A phone-making project

Question 30

What makes it easy to identify a species of birds in the wood?

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C. their mode of feeding

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A. the shape of their beaks

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B. their characteristic calls with practice

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D. the colour of their feathers

Question 31

What lesson does the novel teach about migration?

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B. Migration brings mixed blessings and challenges

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A. Migration should always be the last option

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C. Migration guarantees success

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D. Migration is a betrayal of one's roots

Question 32

This question is based on Kabir Alabi Garba's The Lekki Headmaster The school nurse, Mrs Titi, fetched a handkerchief and offered it to him because

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A. she always went about with an extra handkerchief

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B. the Physics teacher, Pastor Ope Wande, had prayed over it

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C. it was all she could do at the moment

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D. she didn't have any drug immediately available

Question 33

What position did Bepo apply for when he first came to Stardom Schools?

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D. History Teacher

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A. English Teacher

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B. Head of Department

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C. Vice Principal

Question 34

What did Mr Guta demand in the MD’s office regarding Mr Fafore?

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B. The immediate dismissal of Mr Fafore

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A. A salary increase for Mr Fafore

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C. A change in his son’s class teacher.

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D. A public apology from Mr Fafore.

Question 35

Who among the staff at Stardom School is also a pastor?

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D. Mr. Obong Ukake.

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A. Mr. Justus Anabel.

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B. Mr. Ope Wande.

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C. Mr. Audu.

Question 36

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

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D. moon

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A. foot

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B. book

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C. blood

Question 37

For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. Gambling is a pernicious act.

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C. noxious

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A. beneficial

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B. harmless

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D. benign

Question 38

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

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C. hospiTAlity

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A. HOSpitality

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B. hosPItality

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D. hospitaLIty

Question 39

In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s). If I had worked hard, I _______ very high marks in the exam.

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C. would have scored

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A. would have score

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B. will score

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D. can score

Question 40

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.  Tom's excuses don't hold water.

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A. The excuses are not logically sound

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B. The excuses are acceptable by a few

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C. The excuses are waterproof

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D. The excuses explain the situation well

Question 41

Why does Mr Bepo yell "Noooo!" during the drama club performance at the farewell celebration?

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B. He is overwhelmed by memories of the Heritage Slave Museum

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A. He was disappointed with the dance

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C. He feels the performance is disrespectful

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D. He disagrees with the students' portrayal of history

Question 42

Why did Bepo spend the electricity tariff money he collected from his tenants?

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B. He needed to pay for his child's school fees

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A. He was out of a job and had no savings.

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C. He used it for urgent medical expenses

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D. He mistakenly misplaced the money

Question 43

This question is based on Kabir Garba's The Lekki Headmaster The contestant for the position of a prefect must have spent ... in the school.

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C. four sessions

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A. a session

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B. three sessions

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D. two sessions

Question 44

In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s). It had been raining before the party started, _____

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D. hadn't it?

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A. isn't it?

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B. wasn't it?

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C. hasn't it?

Question 45

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.  "Cinema, tonight?" he asked. "Maybe another time", she replied.

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B. He suggested taking her to a cinema tonight and she said probably another time

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A. He asked her if she will go to the cinema and she vehemently declined it

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C. He suggested going to the cinema with her and she agreed

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D. He asked to take her to a cinema tonight and she accepted

Question 46

What disrupted the Ignatius family's relocation plans?

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C. A DNA test revealed Mr Ignatius was not Favour's biological father.

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A. Mr Ignatius lost his job.

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B. Mrs Ignatius changed her mind about relocating.

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D. Their visa application was denied.

Question 47

What literary device is used in the expression "under the world of tears"?

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B. Personification

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A. Euphemism

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C. Metaphor

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D. Simile

Question 48

Mrs. Ibidun Gloss expressed deep appreciation to Bepo for contributing what she called an "unrivalled quota" to the growth of Stardom. What does "unrivalled quota" as used in the novel mean?

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A. Bepo's incomparable and exceptional contribution to the growth of the school

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B. His savings over the years which is not comparable to the contributions of others

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C. His impactful contribution to the development of the school's building

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D. His buying of a large chunk of the school's shares

Question 49

This question is based on Kabir Garba's The Lekki Headmaster. How did Sola and her husband travel to London from Manchester every day?

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A. by rail

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B. by road

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C. by sea

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D. by air

Question 50

What is the main challenge that Mr Bepo faces in the novel?

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C. Balancing his career with pressure to migrate

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A. Convincing parents to enrol their children

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B. Managing the school's finances

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D. Starting his own school

Question 51

What eventually happened to Mr Ogo in the novel?

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A. He was arrested for murder

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B. He relocated to the UK successfully

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C. He became a pastor

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D. He opened a new private school

Question 52

This question is based on Kabir Garba's The Lekki Headmaster. How did Sola and her husband travel to London from Manchester every day?

A.by rail
B.by road
C.by sea
D.by air

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Answer: A. by rail

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Accepted Answer

B. Mrs Ladele

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A. Bepo

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C. Tai

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D. Mr Ogo

Question 53

One of the first things a child notices in birds is

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B. nests

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A. noise

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C. feeding trait

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D. colour

Question 54

This question is based on Kabir Alabi Garba's The Lekki Headmaster. "Red-tapism is found everywhere" means

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A. Excessive official formality is everywhere

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B. Red tape worm is found everywhere

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C. Red tapes are everywhere

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D. Official formality is everywhere

Question 55

How much did Sola and her husband borrow to fund their relocation?

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B. N4 million

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A. N2 million

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C. N3 million

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D. N5 million

Question 56

Why did Bepo choose to renew his passport in Ibadan?

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C. He had family in Ibadan

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A. It was more expensive to renew it in Lagos

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B. He wanted to avoid the long queues in Lagos

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D. He was transferred to the office in Ibadan

Question 57

What was the common ritual at the morning assembly at Stardom on Tuesdays and Thusdays?

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C. The second stanza of the national anthem.

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A. Christian and Muslim Prayers.

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B. Words of Exaltation.

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D. The principal’s address.

Question 58

Who is the protagonist of the novel?

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D. Mr Adewale Adebepo

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A. Mr Alabi

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B. Mrs Grace Apeh

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C. Mrs Ibidun Gloss

Question 59

What simile does the MD use to describe the potential risk of the cooperative funds?

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C. It’s like lighting a fire in the middle of a haystack.

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A. It’s like building castles in the air.

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B. It’s like hanging a snake in the roof and going to bed.

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D. It’s like giving a sword to your enemy.

Question 60

The Yoruba proverb "The Oyingbo market never finds out a certain person did not even turn up" means

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C. The market is always busy

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A. Traders are greedy

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B. The market is disorganised

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D. Prices are fixed

Question 61

Which poem came to Bepo's mind on his way to renew his passport?

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A. Ibadan by J.P Clark

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B. Night Rain by J.P Clark

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C. Abiku by Wole Soyinka

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D. Vanity by Birago Diop

Question 62

For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.  The manager became flexible on critical matters.

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A. rigid

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B. unbendable

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C. evasive

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D. serious

Question 63

In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s). Each of the answers ______ correct.

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C. is

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A. have been

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B. were

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D. are

Question 64

The overall tone of the story can be described as

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C. Mysterious

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A. Joyful

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B. Reflective

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D. Suspenseful

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