SECTION A: CONTINUOUS WRITING

Answer one (1) question from this section. Your writing should not be less than 300 words.
1. Write a composition on the topic: 'The best school I ever attended'
2. Your best friend has just been suspended from school for disobedience. Write a letter to him/her
expressing displeasure over his/her attitude and advising him/her to imbibe a positive change.
3. You are one of the participants in a debate competition on the topic: 'Mothers are more valuable in our
families than fathers'. Write your contribution for or against the proposition.
4. Give a detailed description of your father's new house.
SECTION B: COMPREHENSION
Read the passage below carefully and answer the following questions. Answer all questions.
Computer literacy is the knowledge and ability to use computers and allied technology efficiently.
Computer literacy covers a range of skills from elementary use to programming and complex problem
solving issues. A useful component of computer literacy is the understanding of how computers work and
operate. Knowledge of basic computer skills is also regarded as an essential asset in most countries giving
its owner significant edge in employment and educational applications. An extended definition of
computer literacy describes it as the ability to self-teach or learn new programmes as they are
encountered. Some people also regard a computer literate person as someone who can use a variety of
particular applications like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft
Outlook, for certain simple tasks.
To be computer literate, a series of skills are needed. These skills are broadly divided into three - basic,
intermediate, and advanced. Basic computer skills consist of knowing how to power on a computer, being
able to use a mouse to interact with items on the monitor screen, and being able to shut down the
computer properly after use. Intermediate skills involves the knowledge of word processing, how to use E-
mail, how to use the internet, installing software and navigating a computer file system. Advanced skills
comprises of programming, data security, use of computer for scientific research and repairing computer
hardware.
Computer literacy is of immense benefit to the modern world. In composing or writing words, computers
are fast. In communicating, computer works faster than pen, paper and typewriter because it can
duplicate and store information. You can also easily edit your work. Computers have big memory. You can
store a whole lot of information from books, music and films to E-mails and journals. One of the most
valuable use of computers is the ability to give access to a universe of information that has been buried for
thousand of years from regions of people. Information can be obtained in the twinkling of an eye, in fact,
in micro second or less.
Modern large scale manufacturing will be very complex, if not impossible, but for the computers. Many
sophisticated machines used in the production of toys, cars, medicines, food, text books, textiles etc are
computerized or computer aided. Virtually everything in the modern world has a touch of computers.
Imagine our world without computer, such imagination may take us back to the stone age. Even a
smattering of computer literacy is needed to operate your cell phone. Hence, many educational and
government institutions have made it mandatory for every citizen or student to be computer literate.
Questions
1. Who is a computer literate person?
2. Mention the types of skills needed for computer literacy
3. Describe the basic computer skills needed by a computer literate person
4. Which category of skill does repairing a computer hardware belong to?
5. Explain four (4) things computers can do for a man
6. How is the knowledge of computer skills regarded in some countries?
7. Which word can replace the word 'virtually' as used in the last paragraph?
8. Give one example of computer according to the passage
9. 'Computer covers a range of skills from elementary use to programming... '
What tense is contained in the expression above?
10. What is the possible tone of this passage?
SECTION C: OBJECTIVE
PART 1: COMPREHENSION
Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions on it by choosing the correct answer from the
options lettered A-D.
Answer all questions

My father, a principled man was known for what he represented. His ‘yes’ was constantly ‘yes’ and his ‘no’
was also rigid. He could take everything from us except going out to play with other children in the
moonlight. Every night, he made sure we lock our door and sleep before going to his bed. Despite that, he
would come often in the night to check if we had violated his instruction. We could not enjoy the nights
especially when we heard other children playing outside. We considered our father to be a very wicked
man for such treatment.
Months later, our uncle brought his children to spend their holiday with us. Those two cousins of ours
grew up in the city and could not live in isolation as our father wanted us to. They found that kind of life
style strange and tried to figure out solution to it.
Many plans were suggested but the acceptable one was to lock the door inside and come out through the
window so that our father, when checked, would think we were sleeping inside the room. We did this for
many days and our father could not discover because we could push the window back carefully.
One day, our father came outside at night to ease himself and, in the process, saw a big snake at the
balcony. Of course he needed something to kill the snake which was consuming our chickens. He quickly
remembered his big cutlass which I used to keep in our room. He, then, dashed to our room to knock at
our door. For a long time, no one opened the door. He carefully examined the window and discovered it
was not locked. Peeping inside the room, he saw no one. “This children think they are more sensible than I
am” he said.
Indeed we had enough fun on that day and could not return until we were feeling dizzy. On reaching
home, we saw a heap of cane in front of our father who was waiting for us. None of us forgave our father
for his treatment to us that day. We, then understood that there are many days for a thief but that single
one for the owner is always paramount.
1. What was the main character of the writer’s father that made him unique?
A. He was so rigid
B. He could not allow his children to play in the moonlight
C. He liked flogging his children
D. His children took him as a wicked man.
2. The writer and his brothers considered their father as the most wicked man because_____________
A. He checked at night to ascertain that they were indoor.
B. He prevent them from feeding at night.
C. He dissuaded them from going out for a moonlight play
D. He bit a hell out of them
3. From whose plan did the children go out to play without their father’s notice?
A. The writer
B. The writer’s father
C. The writer’s brothers
D. The writer’s cousins
4. How did the writer’s father discover the children were not in their room?
A. By killing the snake
B. By warning them thoroughly
C. By peeping inside the room
D. By taking the cutlass
5. “He carefully examined the window and discovered it was not locked”
What tense is contained in the above sentence?
A. Simple past
B. Simple future
C. Simple present
D. Past continuous
PART 2: VOCABULARY
From each of the following words numbered A-D, choose the one that is opposite in meaning to the
underlined word in the sentence.
Answer all questions
6. The children were asked to pay a compulsory fee of fifty thousand naira for their registration.
A. Mandatory B. Minimum C. Voluntary D. Necessary
7. The boy was furious when he was asked to clear the dirty gutters.
A. Happy B. Naughty C. Angry D. Ecstatic
8. The trial judge could not save his son in the court of law.
A. Defeat B. Secure C. defend D. Help
9. The motorist splashed dirty water to the pedestrian intentionally and not __________
A. Permanently B. Usually C. Accidently
D. Temporally
10. It could be dangerous to drive at night.
A. Safe B. Risky C. Delightful D. Pleasant
From the words lettered A-D below, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in
the sentence.
11. The news of python been killed by only one person is full of doubt.
A. Lies B. Truthfulness C. Uncertainty D. Optimism
12. The man could not get back to his feet immediately because he was tired.
A. Sluggish B. Agile C. Strong D. Weary
13. The wicked king amassed enough wealth for his children.
A. Squandered B. Collected C. Gathered
D. Embezzled
14. By next year, the school will have commenced online teaching in all subjects.
A. Continued B. Started C. Ended D. Conducted
15. Aisha is usually shy and could not talk in the meeting.
A. Bold B. Timid C. Board D. Ugly
Choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
16. Nigeria ___________ a new president on the 29th of May, 2023.
A. Inaugurated B. Sworn-in C. ordained
D. coroneted
17. The two years old boy was admitted in the _____________ unit of the hospital
A. Pediatrics B. Emergency C. Laboratory
D.Pharmacy
18. The ______________ has condemned the foundation of the building and called for demolition.
A. Meson B. Bricklayer C. Architect D. Blacksmith
19. The bees have flown to their ____________________
A. Hive B. Nest C. House D. Bans
20. After a long time of continued deliberation, the chairman of the association called for the
_________________ of the meeting.
A. Cancellation B. Postponement C. Adjournment D. Vacation
Choose the correct spelling of the same word.
21. A. pharmacy B. phamacy C. pharmasy D. Pharmarcy
22. A. concious B. conscious C. consious D. conscius
23. A. demostration B. demonstetion C. demostretion D. demonstration
24. A. asassination B. assasination C. assassination D. assassinetion
25. A. controversial B. controvasioal C. controvertial D. controverssial
PART 3: GRAMMATICAL ACCURACY
Complete each of the following statements with the most appropriate of the options lettered A-D.
26. I have _______________ to the doctor, he will attend to us soon.
A. Speak B. Speaking C. Spoken D. Spoke
27. The principal scolded the students __________ A. Angrily B. Cruelly C. Strongly D. Thoroughly
28. The woman who _____________ asked to clean the hall came late.
A. are B. is C. were D. was
29. Dr. Umar specializes _________ children ailments.
A. for B. in C. of D. on
30. She arranged the words in ________ order
A. alphabatical B. alphabatecal C. alphabetical D. alphabaetical
31. She said we are not among them ________
A. aren't we? B. are we? C. did she? D. didn't she?
32. The sentence, 'the employees sued the company ' becomes _________ when written in passive voice.
A. The company sued the employees
B. The company is sued by the employees
C. The company has been sued by employees
D. The company was sued by the employees
33. I called to congratulate my friend _______ his successful graduation.
A. For B. to C. on D. in
34. Direct Speech: We went to zoo last week, Ihsan said.
Indirect: Ihsan said that
A. They had gone to zoo the previous week
B. They went to zoo the previous week
C. They have gone to zoo a week before
D. We had gone to zoo yesterday
35. Amoto: I have not gone to America
Yasir: ___________
A. Neither will I B. I haven't neither C. I haven't either D. Either have I
36. The note is __________ written by the new student.
A. Perfect B. Clear C. Wonderful D. Perfectly
37. Had I known, I would have accepted your advice __________ I?
A. Hadn't B. Would C. Wouldn't D. Didn't
38. The beggar said he prefers food _________ money.
A. From B. On C. With D. To
39. It is high time we ____________ this man the truth.
A. Tell B. Tells C. Told D. Telling.
40. _____________ a new teacher, Mr. Jeffery did not know most of the students
A. Being B. Been C. Having being D. Have been
41. Our uncle's children ___________ village annually.
A. Visits B. Visiting C. Visited D. Visit.
PART 4: LISTENING/ SPEAKING
From the word lettered A-D, choose the word that has the same sound as the one represented by the
given phonetic symbol
42. /I:/
A. Hit B. Busy C. Quay D. Lick
43. /æ/
A. buy B. sack C. dark D. area
44. /t/
A. listen B. hustle C. castle D. worked
45. /e/
A. legal B. settle C. pea D. vehicle
46. /ʃ/
A. rush B. chimney C. vision D. charity
47. /Ɯ/
A. write B. world C. wrestle D. wring
48. /ə/
A. ethics B. gather C. athlete D. both
49. /n/
A. thank B. fang C. fringe D. hunger
50. /h/
A. hospital B. vehicle C. honest D. hour
51. /b/
A. amber B. doubt C. crumbs D. debt
52. /u/
(A)should B. rude C. boom D. doom
From the word lettered A-D, choose the word that has the same sound as the one represented by the
letter or letters underlined.
53. Chair
A. care B. tar C. here D. aim
54. Met
A. Eight B. hate C. at D. says
55. Cheat
A. chef B. sachet C. watch D. brochure
56. Cast
A. touched B. passed C. axe D. asked
57. car
A. Heard B. rack C. that D. dark
58. wear
A. bait B. pair C. dear D. near
59. faith
A. weight B. piety C. said D. guide
60. deer
(a) dare A. Dear B. hoard C. whole D. wear