English is the study of the English language. The goal is to improve communication skills by practicing listening, speaking, reading, writing, and understanding language rules like pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.
In question below fill the gap with the appropriate option:
The _____ was filled _____ the Ilorin Magistrate Court
Options:Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The point you have made is quite apt
Options:Choose from the options the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined?
Plateau
Options:Fill the blank spaces with the most appropriate of options A - E:
It _____ so hard that all the cars have stopped moving.
Options:In the past, learning English as a separate subject seemed relatively easy. The textbook selected and graded items of language which were put into context and then practiced intensively. New items were carefully controlled do that the student could cope quite easily. Now that English used as a medium of instruction, however, all this has changed. Unknown items of grammar and vocabulary appear in texts which attempt to explain new and often difficult information. Difficulties with the language interact with difficulties as regards the subject matter. The student’s reading in his own subject slows down and his comprehension becomes less secure. He expresses himself slowly and often fails to convey his ideas exactly. He is disappointed to find that under pressure he makes a lot of unnecessary mistakes in area where he knows the correct language forms. His social relation are difficult as he cannot find the right phrase quickly enough to keep a conversation going; so his language often betrays him into dullness, coldness, or worst of all rudeness. Instead of the students being in control of the language, the language seems now to be in control of the student.
All of this can be very depressing and the student can start to feel very anxious. Working in a foreign language is also very tiring, and the concentration and self-discipline required to correct one’s mistakes is very great indeed.
The expression 'his language often betrays him into dullness,coldness,or worst of all, rudeness' means that Options:In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:
The man who had been seriously ill was convalescing at a sea-side resort
Options:In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
In their desire to impress their friends and relatives, many young workers bite off more than they can chew in terms of financial obligations.
Options:CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE WORD(S) IN BRACKET, FOR QUESTIONS below.
These policies have been [espoused] by the ruling party
Options:The passage below has gas numbered 16 to 25. Immediately following each gap, four options re provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
Ofala is a festival that is celebrated in virtually every Igbo community in Nigeria. It is the king’s own festival during which he shows himself to his people, many of whom have probably not ….16…. [A. lied B. lay C. lain D. laid] eyes on him for a long time. The morning of the Ofala sees large crowds ….17…. [A. were gathered B. gather C. to be gathering D. gathers] in the palace arena. Suddenly a cannon ….18…. [A. booms B. shoots C. knocks D. bangs] repeatedly. Rich …. 19 …. [A vibration B gyration C explosion D percussion] from the royal musicians fills the air. The Igwe emerges like the rising sun ….20…. [A royally B resplendent C dazzled D surrounded] in white –bordered gold and black robes. The Igwe then begins the….21…. [A traditional B social C royal D cultural] dance with his wife. Followed by his entourage, he dances round the arena ….22…. [A from the cheers B at the cheer C with the cheers D to the cheers] and praises of the crowd. Finally, the Igwe takes his seat and his person begins to ….23…. [A pay their respects B Spray him with gifts C observe his steps D pay their tolls]. ‘Igweee! You will live long ….24…. [A t the throne B on the throne C by the throne D in the throne],’ they declare, bowing respectfully before him. The Igwe….25…. [A answers B responds C acknowledges D replies] their homage by touching their backs with the royal fly whisk. Exhausted, the Igwe rises. ‘Igweeee,’ the crowd hails. He waves his fly whisk for the last time and heads straight back to the palace with his entourage.
In question number 19 above choose the best option from letters A - D that best complete the gap Options:Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined.
As a Journalist, Bola has always had a nose for stories.
Options: