Correct Answer: C. bile

Explanation

The underlined vowel sound in 'tie' is /a?/ as in 'bile'. Therefore, the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) in 'tie' is 'bile'.

Correct Answer: A. can withstand adverse climatic conditions

Correct Answer: D. Rejection of the Mosaic Law

Explanation

The downfall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel was mainly due to the rejection of the Mosaic Law. This led to moral decay and spiritual decline, which eventually led to their downfall.

Correct Answer: A. litotes

Correct Answer: A. rigid

Explanation

Rigid constitution is a constitution that is difficult or slow to change usually because of a prescribed process of amendment that is detailed and lengthy

Explanation

Chief Haladu Ade-Amaka is the Minister of External Relations. He is notorious for his corruption and nepotism. Chief Ade-Amaka epitomizes the corrupt and depraved politicians who siphon the state's resources into their private overseas accounts. He symbolizes all that is evil in the society. He is heartless and corrupt. He demonstrates the penchant of African leaders for corruption. His visit to the Chief Justice after Aloho's arrest is significant in this respect. The first words of the Chief Justice, Odili, to him are,"Chief, you seem to take too many things for granted". This statement is an indictment on the politician's attitude towards the law, with collaboration from the likes of Chief Justice Odili. But Chief Ade-Amaka is shocked when the law will not spare him and he suddenly needs "to see a doctor" while in court.

The Minister has thought that money opens all doors. His influence and connections do get Aloho acquitted and discharged for lack of evidence, even though she has been caught red-handed with the cocaine at the airport. However, he himself is eventually arrested and is sentenced to a long jail term.

Besides his corruption, Chief Ade-Amaka is lecherous. He represents depraved "big" men who prey on young women and abuse them sexually in return for small favours and financial reward. He lures the vulnerable Aloha into his web and methodically inflicts physical, emotional and psychological pain on her. This treatment leaves Aloha devastated and leads to her early death.

Chief Ade-Amaka's end encapsulates the theme of corruption in the play. Corruption is evil, and those who indulge in it should not end well. The likes of Judge, Yakubu and Inspector Inaku show that it is possible not to be corrupt.

Points to note:

(a) Chief Ade-Amaka as Minister of External Affairs.

(b) His being an example of corruption and depravity in politicians and leaders.

(c) His exploitation of vulnerable women for sex and illicit business.

(d) His responsibility for Aloho's trauma and early death

(f) His arrest and deserved punishment, thus storing some faith in state institutions.

Correct Answer: A. increase in the quantity of goods and service

Explanation

This Surah purifies our faith and strengthens our Muslim identity. We must never sacrifice the teachings of Islam for anyone. We must not allow other people to harm our relationship with Allah.

• Islam is guidance from Allah and is not based on human desires.

“…They follow but a guess and that which they themselves desire, whereas there has surely come to them the guidance from their Lord!” (53:23)

• This Surah is specifically addressed to the Quraish leaders.

This Surah addresses the Quraish leaders who Allah knew were never going to accept Islam. This Surah does not mean that we should leave non-Muslims and not call them to Islam. Muslims have a duty to teach and invite people to Islam.

• Islam is a serious commitment and should not be viewed lightly.

The ridiculous proposal of the Quraish leaders showed that they did not take religion and the worship of God seriously. Islam is a lifelong commitment and should be practiced with sincerity and devotion.

• Islam respects the right of freedom of religion.

Islam respects the right of people to choose what religion they follow. Islam does not allow the forcing of religion on others, and it also does not allow the compromising its own values, such as the belief that it is the true religion of God:

“There is no compulsion in religion: true guidance has become distinct from error, so whoever rejects false gods and believes in God has grasped the firmest hand-hold, one that will never break. God is all hearing and all knowing.” (2:256)

This Surah purifies our faith and strengthens our Muslim identity. We must never sacrifice the teachings of Islam for anyone. We must not allow other people to harm our relationship with Allah.

• Islam is guidance from Allah and is not based on human desires.

“…They follow but a guess and that which they themselves desire, whereas there has surely come to them the guidance from their Lord!” (53:23)

• This Surah is specifically addressed to the Quraish leaders.

This Surah addresses the Quraish leaders who Allah knew were never going to accept Islam. This Surah does not mean that we should leave non-Muslims and not call them to Islam. Muslims have a duty to teach and invite people to Islam.

• Islam is a serious commitment and should not be viewed lightly.

The ridiculous proposal of the Quraish leaders showed that they did not take religion and the worship of God seriously. Islam is a lifelong commitment and should be practiced with sincerity and devotion.

• Islam respects the right of freedom of religion.

Islam respects the right of people to choose what religion they follow. Islam does not allow the forcing of religion on others, and it also does not allow the compromising its own values, such as the belief that it is the true religion of God:

“There is no compulsion in religion: true guidance has become distinct from error, so whoever rejects false gods and believes in God has grasped the firmest hand-hold, one that will never break. God is all hearing and all knowing.” (2:256)

Explanation

Observe that the common difference = 2, substitute to get 165 = \(\frac{n}{2}\)[2(-3) + (n - 1)2]

n\(^2\) - 4n - 165 = 0

n = 15 or n = -11

Therefore, the number of terms is 15 as n cannot be negative.

Correct Answer: C. N791