In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
Had he come that day, the problem would still not have been solved
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(D)
He did not come that day, but his presence would not have solved the problem
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In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
He is now the megaphone of the people's oppressors
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(A)
He now speaks on behalf of the oppressors
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In the question below, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence:
Here is Mr Pam the tailor
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(D)
He is one of many tailors, and he is Mr Pam
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In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
One of the guarantors shall sign here
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(C)
It is obligatory that one of the guarantors signs here
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In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The paper carries many humorous cartoon on Saturdays
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(D)
grave
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In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
All through his years in public office, he found his father's advice invaluable
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(C)
worthless
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In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The lecture was merely obfuscating the issue with his endless examples
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(B)
clarifying
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In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
Such measures end up exacerbating the pain.
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(D)
alleviating
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In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined: Ina sentence, there must always be a concord between a subject and its verb
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(C)
disagreement
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
As soon as the headmaster appeared, the chanting resumed.
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(C)
soon after
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
In the course of the debate, the speakers were advised to summarize their points?
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(B)
develop
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The elderly often fulminate against the apparent indolence of the young generation?
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(D)
commend warmely
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
We should discourage further investments in existing factories.
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(C)
prospective
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Nigeria is gradually experiencing economic recession?
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(C)
recovery
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We could not put up with his terrible disposition?
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(B)
tolerate
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She was taken aback by his altitude?
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(C)
surprised
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Many would argue that the achievement is commensurate with the effort.
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(C)
proportional to
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They show no fitness in dealing with strangers?
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(C)
tact
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As a matter of fact, we have been trying to step up production?
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(D)
increase
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Ojo used to play tennis everyday?
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(C)
was in the habbit of playing
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
In his own story, he confirmed that they had been on his tail for quite sometime?
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(A)
closely following and watching him
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I am surprised to learn that Badmus is an agnostic
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(D)
someone who does not believe in the existence of God
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Although the manager is busy right now, he will be with you presently?
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(B)
soon
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The governor's wife, in characteristically simple attire, walked into the hall unnoticed?
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(B)
typically
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
After my husband's popular election, we had to keep open house throughout the weekend?
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(A)
entertain every caller
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Our new Vice-Chancellor has stepped off the wrong foot?
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(B)
started off badly
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The corporate existence of any nation is in jeopardy if her leaders pay lip service to her unity?
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(D)
are insincere about the problems of her unity
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Much to her chagrin, the bridegroom did not turn up for the wedding?
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(C)
disappointment
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Ngozi's countenance is less gloomy; it would appear as if she is relatively out of the woods?
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(A)
free from difficulties
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Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
When I was in the secondary school, my parents were active members of the ..........
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(C)
Parent-Teacher Association
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The pen which you have just picked up is.......?
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(B)
Charles'
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It is clear to me that you won't visit Okoro this holiday, will you?...
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(C)
No, I won't
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Sa'adatu as well as the maids....?
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(D)
likes plantain chips
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Measles....no longer impossible to manage these days
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(A)
is
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People dislike Jobe because he is a......young man?
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(D)
tricky
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If the boys arrived early enough, the match ....?
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(A)
would have been played
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There are ...... on spelling and pronunciation at the end of the book?
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(C)
appendices
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She usually works hard, but....... she could be very lazy?
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(A)
at times
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Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
The police ........... happy about the dwindling crime rate.
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(C)
say they are
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The keepers themselves are sometimes........ by the bees?
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(C)
stung
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I now realize I ........ you before?
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(B)
have met
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The patient was ....... by a group of surgeons last week?
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(A)
operated on
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The old man couldn't help ...... at his grandson's babbling?
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(C)
laughing
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A range of options ......available to the political parties during the recently concluded elections
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(A)
were made
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He claimed that Mr. okoli's utterance was tantamount to defamation of character, so he sued for .......
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(D)
damages
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I don't think he can .......?
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(C)
can he
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The handset was faulty and so it was impossible to ..... them on phone?
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(C)
get through to
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Fill in the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
The president of the union ....... for the airport by the time the riot started?
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(C)
was leaving
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To be extravagant is to be ....... ?
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(D)
wasteful
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Until his recent experience, Onimisi used to pride himself....... his fearlessness?
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(A)
on
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The trader ...... his wares at the trade fair.
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(A)
exhibited
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Based on the facts before me, i have no alternative ..... to terminate your appointment?
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(A)
but
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Despite the pressure of work during the week i shall endeavor to ...... at your wedding?
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(C)
put in an appearance
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The expected guest eventually arrived ....... his wife?
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(B)
in company of
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Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
When we visited him, he offered us a variety of ....... drinks such as whisky and brandy?
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(C)
hard
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Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
The exercise will be easily accomplished by the team if members ....... their .......?
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(B)
pool/resources together
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Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
I have decided to ...... drinking alcohol for health reasons?
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(B)
give up
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Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
I would like to ....... my father to Kaduna?
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(A)
accompany
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Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
One ..... be too careful these days; times are uncertain and walls have ears?
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(A)
can't
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I shall never be so tired ..... to write to you?
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(D)
such that i will be unable
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As you have been here before..... lead the way?
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(C)
you'd better
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My friend ....... me for many years when i met him last week?
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(C)
had not seen
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School buildings that ...... in 1950...... now uninhabitable?
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(B)
were built / are
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Sixty percent of the unskilled workers...... yearly by the company?
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(D)
are retained
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Defects like ...... in government's development plans..... for extra vigilance?
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(D)
these / call
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Tokyo is one of the most developed ...... of the world?
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(C)
electronics centres
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The director is to liaise ..... the management ...... corporate matters?
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(C)
with / on
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Some motorist ..... Sokoto and Kano?
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(D)
shuttle between
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...... we can now start meaningful development?
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(A)
Since the cold war is over
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My ...... is for you to refuse the ....... of the wicked?
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(B)
advice / advice
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Go straight down the hill and take the third ........ on the left. you can't miss it?
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(D)
turning
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I hereby declare and ...... that, to the best of my knowledge, this statement is true in all respects?
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(C)
affirm
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A citizen in a democracy can ...... the law if he or she wants to correct an injustice.
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(D)
turn to
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According to the passage, the difference between the developing countries and the developed ones is that while the former have?
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(B)
two conflicitng sector, the latter have one
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Which of the following statement best explains the meaning of the phrase 'reverse this trend' as used in the text?
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(C)
improve the situation
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From the way winter describes the typical condition of the poor in the developing countries, one could conclude that?
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(D)
the problems of the poor temporary
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When the writer says'.........literally millions of work places', he wants the reader to?
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(B)
appreciate he need for numerous workplaces
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What is the point made by the writer about solving the problem of unemployment in developing countries?
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(A)
use appropriate intermediate technology
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Gossip appeals to people because
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(B)
Human beings take delight in passing and acquiring information
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‘Grow gossipy’ as used in the passage, means the area
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(B)
Is a rumor mill
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When gossip ‘degenerates beyond the bounds of propriety and good taste’ it becomes
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(A)
Harmful
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In the passage, ‘such efforts notwithstanding’ refers to
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(A)
Attempts at curbing gossip
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Which of the title best sum up this passage?
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(D)
Gossip: The good and the bad
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According to the passage, the difference between the developing countries and the developed ones is that while the former have
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(B)
Two conflicting sectors, the latter have one
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Which of the following statements best explains the meaning of the phrase ‘reverse this trend’ as used in the text
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(C)
Improve the situation
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From the way the writer describes the typical condition of the poor in developing countries, one could conclude that
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(B)
The poor have no hope
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When the writer say ‘ …. literally millions of work places’ he wants the reader to
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(B)
Appreciate numerous workplaces
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What is the point made by the writer about solving the problem of unemployment in developing countries?
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(A)
Use appropriate intermediate technology
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According to the author, electioneering campaign is approach
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(D)
Currently in used
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From the passage, it is obvious that women participate in politics
