Correct Answer: D. PRE-si-den-cy

Correct Answer: D. Pragmatic

Explanation

The consonant sound represented by 'P' in 'Pin' is the same as in 'Pragmatic'. In English phonetics, the 'P' in 'Pin' and 'Pragmatic' is a voiceless bilabial plosive, represented as /p/.

Explanation

DECLINE IN DISCIPLINE AND MORALITY IN NIGERIA

There. is no doubt that there is a general decline in discipline and morality in our society. Everyday there are reported cases of indiscipline and immorality. In fact, it has reached a frightening proportion. The youths disrespect the elders and one often hears of students beating up their teachers. Cultism and all other forms of immoral acts are now common in our society. Policemen and women brazenly collect bribe while government officials embezzle public funds

The causes of indiscipline and immorality in our society are not far-fetched. The seed of indiscipline is sown at home when youths begin to disrespect their parents. From there, they grow to disobeying constituted authorities. The high point is when they begin to behave immorally at home and in public. In other words, indiscipline and immorality start from home. Nowadays, parents have no time for their children's upbringing. Parents go out early in the morning and come back late in the night. Some parents are drunkards and quarrelsome. They exhibit many other bad characters not worthy of emulation. Therefore, the home influence is a great factor.

Similarly, societal influence is another strong factor causing a decline in the level of discipline. The society which is immoral and which encourages indiscipline cannot produce disciplined youths. Here and there. Nigerians acquire illegal wealth by crooked means. Public officials, more often than not, embezzle public funds and it is a common sight to see policemen and women collecting bribe publicly. They even aid and abet armed robbery and smuggling.

Nevertheless, this ugly situation can be reversed. If we want to eradicate indiscipline and immorality in our society, all hands must be on deck. Since indiscipline and immorality begin from home, parents have a lot of work to do. They should consider it a priority to train their children. In addition to this, the religious bodies should be ready to do a lot too. They should educate the youths and the elderly alike on the vices of crimes and immorality. Our people must be told and encouraged to be disciplined and of good morals in their dealings. The leaders and the elders should live a life worthy of emulation and set good moral standards. The society can change for the better if our public officials in government can be disciplined and upright. If the changes start from the top, the level of discipline and morality will be raised.

Correct Answer: D. trivial

Explanation

P.O.Box 2263

Ayobo, Ipaja

Lagos State

25th March, 2011

The Honourable Minister

Ministry of Education

Garki, Abuja

Dear Sir,

POOR STATE OF SCHOOLS IN AYOBO

I am writing this letter to you to express my disappointment on the poor state f schools in Ayobo area in Alimosho Local Government of Lagos State.

Many of these schools that have suffered neglect for many years now are known to have produced many great people and influential personalities who are now making waves in many walks of life in this country. It is quite disheartening that the neglect suffered by these schools has greatly affected the structures and facilities in the schools. In years past when these schools had good and adequate physical structures, people knew the kind of products that came out and the fame they brought to our local government area.

Apart from the dilapidated state of the structures and facilities, many parents have sent their children to private schools where there are adequate infrastructure and well-trained teachers who they believe can give their children quality education. For this reason, government schools in this local government have been experiencing exodus of students to the private schools, thereby leaving government schools scanty.

Some years ago, some of these schools performed excellently well in public examinations and extra-curricular activities, but things are no longer the same now due to lack of maintenance of the facilities, inadequate teachers and absence of teaching aids. Even some of the teachers employed in the schools at present do not have time for their students. They report to school at their convenient time and when they eventually come, they dictate notes to the students and go out to engage in other businesses.

It is unfortunate that all these have really diminished academic strength of those schools and whenever the results are released, about 75% of the students either fail or perform below standard.

Besides, the students that are frequently abandoned in the classrooms without teachers are often found roaming the streets, having formed different gangs that are inimical to their education and future life.

Sir, I am pleading on behalf of other people in this local government to take urgent actions to reverse the pathetic situation of schools here. We shall be anticipating a quick and positive response when this letter gets to you Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

(Signature)

Bolaji Ajala

Correct Answer: C. could

Correct Answer: A. an ant

Correct Answer: B. a shrewd

Correct Answer: D. with

Correct Answer: A. unfaithful

Explanation

Loyal; giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.

unfaithful; not adhering to vows, allegiance, or duty