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The teacher insisted that the student's reason for coming late to school was petty

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The car will not move if the tyres are deflated

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Mr. John has been surviving on a meagre salary for a very long time

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Smoking is noxious to our health.

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The injury was a hitch to his effective performance during the match.

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Dotun is naturally taciturn.

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The students found the passage exacting to comprehend

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She bumped into the old woman while running.

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The bride flaunted her dazzling wedding ring for all to see

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The recently conducted election was inconclusive

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The association has a set of _____ governing its activities.

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The artiste released his _____ album last year.

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Some crops were destroyed by a _____ of locusts.

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The labourer's agitated for an increase in their daily _____

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Please, accept my _____ on the death of your father.

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The _____ players hope to become professionals in future

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The building was designed by a qualified _____

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The _____ who sewed the wedding gown was commended for her expertise

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The _____ remarried two years after the death of his wife

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My sister was advised to see _____ for her ear problem

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After working assiduously for weeks, Mr. Ojo finally took to be

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Joshua's action put paid to my business plans. This means that he _____ my plans.

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The governor's visit to our school was a bolt from the blue

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The committee chairman broke the ice when he presented the report. This means that he

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When the teacher cautioned him, Mike gave him the cold shoulder. This means that Mike

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The activist described the legislator as a green horn. This means that the legislator was

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Having taken some drugs before the game, the athlete ran amok. This means that he

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He passed the test by the skin of his teeth. This means that he

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My mother gave me a dirty look for returning home late, this means

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My kith and kin graced my convocation. This means that my graced my convocation.

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The young politician was described as being avaricious after winning the election.

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The accountant was absolved of the allegations against him.

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Several analogies were used to clarify the concept during the lesson.

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He was estranged from other members of the group.

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The professor is from a prestigious institution.

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The company closed down because it could not meet the standard set by the regulatory agency.

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The preacher advised the faithful not to be carried away by ephemeral things.

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The little girl fainted on seeing the grotesque masquerade

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It is imperative for parents to take care of their children.

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The economic policy of the government has been criticized by the opposition.

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The man _____ comes here regularly is my uncle

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Akpan's car broke down, _____ he was late for the meeting

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Mr. Smith married a _____ girl.

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He had informed you before travelling, hadn't he?

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Mother _____ breakfast every morning

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My seamstress sews very well, _____ she?

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The principal sent Jessica and _____ on an errand

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It is quite a task to drive on a bad road

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I was unable to watch the _____ episode of the movie

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I was indignant _____ my friend's silly attitude to the visitors

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The suffix _____ will combine with "grace" to form a new word

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The prefix "en-" can be added to _____ to form a new word

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The men _____ requested to wait after the meeting

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Only one out of the ten competitors _____ selected

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My brother bought a puppy _____ a kitten.

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Neither my sister nor her friends _____ interested in the joy

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The inaugural speech was delivered _____ the chairman

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All the girls in the party quarreled with _____

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A _____ of ladies attended the occasion.

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The chairman and chief executive _____ invited me for a dinner

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Direct Speech: "I like farming," said Amina.Indirect Speech: Amina said that _____.I like farming.

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A _____ of musicians performed during the swearing-in ceremony of the president.

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The prime suspect divulged some _____ to the private investigator.

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He scrubbed the floor to remove the stains on the tiles.

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Direct Speech: The students will "present a playlet," said the teacher.Indirect Speech: The teacher said that the students _____ a playlet.

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Thank you _____ the lovely gift you sent to my brother.

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The teacher was standing _____ the board when I arrive

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The cartoon was so interesting the children were glued to the television set

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I added _____ sugar to the baby's pap because it was tasteless

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Tina bought _____ dozen of exercise books yesterday

Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options (Nos. 71-100).

Passage A. 2019 was an election year in Nigeria/ The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the nation's electoral 71 released the election timetable well ahead of time

Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options (Nos. 71-100).The process began with the 72 of more political parties, registration of voters and the collection of the Permanent Voters' Card (PVC).

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When the ban on 73 was 74 , candidates 75 for various positions crisscrossed the length and breadth of their 76 . Candidates' 77 adorned cities, towns and villages across the country.

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When the ban on 73 was 74 , candidates 75 for various positions crisscrossed the length and breadth of their 76 . Candidates' 77 adorned cities, towns and villages across the country.

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When the ban on 73 was 74 , candidates 75 for various positions crisscrossed the length and breadth of their 76 . Candidates' 77 adorned cities, towns and villages across the country.

Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options (Nos. 71-100).

When the ban on 73 was 74 , candidates 75 for various positions crisscrossed the length and breadth of their 76 . Candidates' 77 adorned cities, towns and villages across the country.

Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options (Nos. 71-100).

When the ban on 73 was 74 , candidates 75 for various positions crisscrossed the length and breadth of their 76 . Candidates' 77 adorned cities, towns and villages across the country.

Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options (Nos. 71-100).

In some cases, vehicles were mounted with loud speakers praising the contestants as the candidates moved round their constituencies campaigning.Political parties conducted 78 elections to nominate 79 that bore their 80 for the various positions in the 81 elections.

Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options (Nos. 71-100).

In some cases, vehicles were mounted with loud speakers praising the contestants as the candidates moved round their constituencies campaigning.Political parties conducted 78 elections to nominate 79 that bore their 80 for the various positions in the 81 elections.

Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options (Nos. 71-100).

In some cases, vehicles were mounted with loud speakers praising the contestants as the candidates moved round their constituencies campaigning. Political parties conducted 78 elections to nominate 79 that bore their 80 for the various positions in the 81 elections.

Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options (Nos. 71-100).

In some cases, vehicles were mounted with loud speakers praising the contestants as the candidates moved round their constituencies campaigning. Political parties conducted 78 elections to nominate 79 that bore their 80 for the various positions in the 81 elections.

Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options (Nos. 71-100).

The positions contested for were the presidential and national assembly seats for both the lower and the upper 82 ; the gubernatorial and state houses of assembly seats.

Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options (Nos. 71-100).

Few months to the elections, 83 were displayed at the various 84 units for registered voters to cross-check their details and lodge complaints where necessary.

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Few months to the elections, 83 were displayed at the various 84 units for registered voters to cross-check their details and lodge complaints where necessary.

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The presidential and national 85 elections were conducted on the 9th of March, while the gubernatorial and the state houses of assembly elections were held on the 23rd of March.

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PASSAGE B. The first modern 86, called Homo Sapiens, emerged in East Africa about one hundred thousand years ago.

Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options (Nos. 71-100).By that time, humans had large brains and could talk.Soon, they formed 87 and sat round fires, shared 88, looked after their children, and used early 89 to make things.

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By that time, humans had large brains and could talk. Soon, they formed 87 and sat round fires, shared 88, looked after their children, and used early 89 to make things.

Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options (Nos. 71-100).

By that time, humans had large brains and could talk. Soon, they formed 87 and sat round fires, shared 88, looked after their children, and used early 89 to make things.

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We know this from 90 found under the ground and rock paintings.

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After that, humans spread slowly across the rest of the 91.

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Early humans were very good at making stone spearheads for 92, axes for chopping 93, and stone blades for 94 meat and animal skins.

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Early humans were very good at making stone spearheads for 92, axes for chopping 93, and stone blades for 94 meat and animal skins.

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Early humans were very good at making stone spearheads for 92, axes for chopping 93, and stone blades for 94 meat and animal skins.

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They made needles and fish hooks from 95.

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Art flourished in Africa with rock paintings and carvings. Later, people made tools and jewellery using metal.From about twelve thousand years ago, humans began to rear animals and grow 96.

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They lived together in 97 and then settlements. They made clay 98 for water and grains.

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They lived together in 97 and then settlements. They made clay 98 for water and grains.

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These people developed rules for their 99 and had chiefs and assistants.

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They also organized 100 where they wore elaborate masks and decorated clothes.