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Theatre in the recent past used to be a very popular art in traditional African society. It used to be a point of intersection where members of the community not only come to entertain themselves, ‘but join heads together’. In the traditional context of African drama, therefore, theatre was popular and respectable institution which preserved the people’s culture and tradition. Theatre was popular with the people because it emphasized community participation, peace and progress. The presentations focused on the people’s lives, their aspirations, fears, and hopes. But today, the situation is different. Theatre is becoming very unpopular.
Africa of the present age is pre-occupied with many problems yearning for immediate solutions. The continent is facing hydra-head challenges – challenges on the political, social, and economic scenes. In a world where Science and Technology are seen as the solutions to these problems, little attention is paid to the arts. Literature generally, and drama in particular is often rated very low on the utility-scale. Many Africa today look at drama and theatre as a mere thing of fun, a joke so to say.
Elitism is another barrier that militates against the appreciation of theatre as a communal art. Folk theatre is appreciated by a negligible number of people, contemporary focus is on literary theatre. Unfortunately, literary theatre only pretends to serve the interest of its society while in reality, it has a foreign audience in mind. The use of European and American theatrical conventions by our academic playwrights can bear witness to this anomaly.
The popularity of the literary African theatre is further marred by the medium of communication as most literary dramas in Africa are written in foreign languages which are not understood by many Africans. The question often asked is whether the artist should climb down to the level of his community of stay at his exalted height and wait for the community to gradually move up to him.
Theatre was popular in Africa because__________
A was traditional and simple in nature
B dealt with the political, social, and economic problems of the society
C was a source of fun
D was communal and reflected the common concerns of the people
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2
Use the passage in question 1 to answer this question.
One of the reasons why theatre is unpopular in modern Africa is that it_________
A
is regarded as not being of much use
B
only deals with culture and tradition
C
lacks scientific and academic bases
D
is always funny and looked down upon
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3
Use the passage in question 1 to answer this question.
In the passage, the term “theatre” and “drama” are used _______
A
differently
B
concurrently
C
interchangeably
D
sparingly
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4
Use the passage in question 1 to answer this question.
One of the arguments in the passage is that academic playwrights_______
A
express themselves only in foreign languages
B
serve as a catalyst in the society’s appreciation of theatre
C
work against the common man’s appreciation of theatre
D
make theatre popular in traditional societies
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5
Use the passage in question 1 to answer this question.
By the expression “climb down”, the author implies that modern playwrights should _______
A
be simplistic in the use of language
B
not move up
C
use language that is most appreciated by the people
D
wait for the community to catch up with them
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6
The financing of the university will always be a vexatious problem not only because of the need for it to maintain a level of independence that allows for the thriving of intellectual pursuit but also for the size of the funding that is required to maintain an acceptable level of infrastructure in a modern university. The experience of the Nigerian university in recent years has, in this regard, been almost alarming. The funding levels requited constitute sufficient reasons for diversifying the sources. Even if the government was in a position on its own to meet all of the university’s financial requirements, I consider it desirable that every effort be made to reduce such contribution in the interest of university autonomy. I also hold the view that the university should seek to become dependent, in a substantial way, on funds generated from within. In other words, the sources of funding the university should be diversified as much as possible. Based on this principle, ·we can identify four sources – government, industry, students, and individual philanthropists. I must add quickly that each source has its own set of problems in its continuous interaction with the university, which ought to be addressed here.
Of all the four major sources of financing university education mentioned above, contribution through fees from the students involves intricate issues of special concern If government gives as an expression of its obligation to promote the general welfare of society if industry gives in order to enhance its chances of procurement of needed human information and material resources, as well as enhance its social responsibility if the general public gives as an indication of voluntary support for a worthy social cause, students (and by inference, their parents) should give in order to purchase an economic good for meeting their own felt need in the expectation that they will be satisfied with the product purchased.
[Adapted from Onosode, GO: ‘The politics of Managing People, Prospects and Poverty: The Role of the University, 1990 OAU Convocation}
It is important for university to be independent so that they can________
A
attract funds from industries
B
determine their goals
C
be left to expand without any hindrances
D
carry out effective research
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7
Use the passage in question 6 above to answer this question.
The writer advocates for multiple sources of university funding in order to ______
A
enhance university autonomy
B
reduce dependence on the government
C
ensure that the numerous needs of the universities are met
D
maintain acceptable levels of infrastructural development
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8
Use the passage in question 6 above to answer this question.
The expression “intricate issues of special concern” means________
A
important policy statements
B
interwoven topics of significance
C
complex matters requiring careful thoughts
D
knotty problems that concern everybody
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9
Use the passage in question 6 above to answer this question.
The word “diversified” as used in the passage means_________
A
differentiated
B
varied
C
diffused
D
widened
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10
Use the passage in question 6 above to answer this question.
The source of the university funding emphasized in the passage is________
A
government
B
industry
C
the general public
D
students
(Chapter 1)
- How old is Bint?
– Bint is 5 years old -
How many kids did Ummi have
– Ummi had four kids, 3 girls and a boy. -
Why did Bint’s parents encourage her to study French?
– They believed learning a new language at an early age was easy and
French is a widely spoken international language. -
What was the first question Bint’s Social Studies teacher asked the
classroom when quizzing them on French
– He asked them to greet Good morning in French. -
Who answered the Teacher first question?
– Bint -
What questions did Bint ask her teacher that made him nervous and
uncomfortable?
– She asked him how to say “that’s very Good” in French -
Who did the social studies teacher call on to help him answer Bint’s
questions?
– He asked the French mistress who often teaches the senior classes to
help him answer Bint’s question. -
Why does Bint’s mom often enter her children’s bedroom without
knocking on the door?
– She wanted them to get used to her presence and to always ensure they
maintain a good hygiene by keeping their room tidy always. -
Who used to say “what you teach a child is like writing on a hard rock
and when dried it would be difficult to erase”
– Ummi’s grand mom.
10.Who is Jamila? – Jamilla is Ummi’s daughter and Bint’s immediate
elder sister.
11.Who is Bint?
– Bint is Ummi’s daughter, she is her youngest child.
- Who is Omar
– Omar is Ummi’s first child and her only son. -
What does Omar call Ummi?
– He calls her Mum. -
Who is Teemah
– She is Ummi’s first Daughter and also her second child. -
Why was Omar so excited when he got home?
– Omar was happy because he got an admission into the university. -
How old was Omar when he got admission into the university?
– Omar was 18 years old when he got admission into the university. -
Which university offered Omar an admission?
– Omar got an admission into Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. -
What course was Omar offered in Ahmadu Bello University?
-He was given an admission to study Law at Kongo Campus in Ahmadu
Bello University. -
What course did Ummi’s husband study in the university?
– Ummi’s husband studies Accounting in the university although he
initially wanted to study Law. -
What did Omar demand his siblings refer to him as.
– Omar demanded Teemah and Jamilar call him “My Learned Brother”. -
What time does Ummi’s husband usually close from work.
-Ummi’s husband usually closes from work by 5pm. -
What reward was Omar expecting from his dad for his
accomplishments?
– Omar was hoping his dad will buy him an android smartphone. -
Why did Jamilla suggest they all go outside?
-The room was getting hot and stuffy because they was no power,
therefore Jamilla suggested they all go outside to get some fresh air. -
Who offered to pay for the Zobo drink?.
– Ummi offered to pay for the Zobo drink. -
Who went to buy the Zobo drink?
– Teemah went to buy the Zobo drink. -
Who asked Ummi to tell them a story?
-Bint asked Ummi to tell them a story while they sat outside. -
What is Ummi’s occupation?
-Ummi was a teacher. -
Why didn’t Ummi tell her children a story about her experience in the
university?
-Ummi’s refused to tell her kids a story about her experience in the
university because she felt they were much to young to know about life
on campus, especially her own experience. -
What was Omar JAMB score? -Omar scored 230 in his UTME exams.
-
How many credits did Omar get in his WAEC?
– Omar got 7 credits in his WAEC including in English and mathematics
at his first attempt. -
Why did Omar have to wait two days before checking his admission
status?
-Omara had to wait to go to the cyber cafe to check his admission status
because he didn’t have a smartphone unlike his friends who had checked
theirs immediate using their smartphones.
For Chapter 2, likely Question and Answers on The Life Changer
20
In each of the following questions, the main or primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
Criticism
A
cri-ti-ci-SM
B
cri-ti-CI-sm
C
cri-TI-ci-sm
D
CRI-ti-ci-sm
In each of the following questions, the main or primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
Expenditure
A
EX-pen-di-ture
B
ex-PEN-di-ture
C
ex-pen-DI-ture
D
ex-pen-di-TURE
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22
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The man, as well as the woman ________, arrested
A
have been
B
has been
C
is been
D
are being
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23
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many a ____________ to understand me
A
man fail
B
man fails
C
men fail
D
men fails
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24
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is you that __________ to write the letter
A
is suppose
B
is supposed
C
are suppose
D
are supposed
↪ Answer
25
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My father _______ on the floor
A
has lied
B
have lied
C
have laid
D
has lain
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26
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
This class __________students and teachers
A
comprise
B
comprises
C
comprise of
D
comprises of
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27
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Before I arrived, the choir _______ the hymn
A
have sing
B
has sing
C
had sung
D
have sang
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28
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The soldier _________ his gun on the wall after the armed robber______
A
hang/has been hung
B
hung/had been hanged
C
hanged/has been hanged
D
hung/ has been hunged
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29
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Thank you for the __________ of presenting my paper.
A
privelege
B
priviledge
C
privilege
D
preveledge
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30
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My brother graduated from university last year; he will soon_________
A
convocate
B
convoke
C
convoce
D
matriculate
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
You need to _______ your points
A
expanciate
B
expaciate
C
expatiate
D
expantiate
↪ Answer
32
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
All the people in the bus died in that _________ accident
A
serious
B
reckless
C
fatal
D
dangerous
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33
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
All the ________ were stolen by the thieves
A
arm and ammunition
B
arms and ammunition
C
arm and ammunitions
D
arms and ammunitions
↪ Answer
34
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
What a ______! the more you look, the less you see
A
wonder
B
miracle
C
challenge
D
paradox
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35
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The soldiers pledge their ________ loyalty to the new government
A
enduring
B
tireless
C
complete
D
questionable
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36
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
After interrogation, the police ______ the information from the suspect.
A
exposed
B
wrung
C
received
D
obtained
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37
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mr Cham will never tell you everything, he is very ________
A
secretive
B
quiet
C
reserved
D
realistic
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38
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many countries no longer have _______ punishment as the penalty for murder
A
mortal
B
corporal
C
capital
D
fatal
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39
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
__________ packages should always be handled with care
A
Insecure
B
Fragile
C
Weak
D
Boxed
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40
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Because of the hard times, workers live in ___________ poverty
A
repulsive
B
ridiculous
C
abject
D
unpardonable
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
Our chief is very intelligent but he could be parochial in his judgements
A
deep
B
broad
C
narrow-minded
D
kind-hearted
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42
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
I went through his work; it was gibberish
A
meaningless
B
meaningful
C
brutal
D
too simple
↪ Answer
43
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
Coming late to work, according to Leonard, is inimical to the progress of the company
A
harmful
B
predominat
C
unavoidable
D
inevitable
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44
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
If he declines the offer, it will be better for him.
A
ignores
B
denies
C
snubs
D
rejects
↪ Answer
45
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The appearance which the famous actor made last month was his swan song. This meant that_________
A
the actor sang beautifully during the play
B
the play was postponed because of the actor’s non-appearance
C
the play was the actor’s last appearance before he died
D
the last play was the actors best performance
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46
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Muiz does not let the grass grow under his feet. This means that Muiz _________
A
does not waste time in doing things
B
is a very wicked man
C
cuts the grass in his field regularly
D
cares about himself
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47
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
The Major demanded an unalloyed and not a __________ loyalty from his soldiers
A
strict
B
wavering
C
clumsy
D
alterable
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48
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
The economist argued that the apparently inconsequential rise in the price of petrol had a _________ effect on the cost of living
A
capricious
B
frivolous
C
dangerous
D
bright
↪ Answer
49
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
The exotic bird looked resplendent; its bright plumage contrasted with the rather _________ undergrowth
A
immobile
B
foreign
C
bright
D
drab
↪ Answer
50
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
I thought that the comments made by the Manager were quite innocuous but the chairman considered them __________
A
polite
B
inappropriate
C
antagonistic
D
harmful
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