In the passage below, the numbered gaps (11-20) indicate missing words. From the options lettered A- E the most appropriate option.
The head of the -11- is called the queen bee. She is -12-than the rest of the bees. Her main task in the colony is to lay eggs. Most of the other bees are the -13- bees. These bees collect nectar and -14- from flowers. The nectar that is carried by the worker bees is deposited on the hive and then -15- into honey. The worker bees also help to look after the young bees. As soon as they are -16-, the worker bees feed the young bees with pollen and nectar. The third type of bee found in the colony is the -17- or male bee. The main task of such a bee is to -18- with a new queen. The queen bee has a life span of about three years. During this period, she would have -19- more than half a million eggs. When the queen bee is dying, a new queen would be groomed. This new queen will eventually take over the duties of the old queen when the -20- dies.
16. In question number 16 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
- A. born
- B. hatched
- C. transformed
- D. raised
- E. weaned
17. In question number 17 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
- A. alpha
- B. adult
- C. drone
- D. chief
- E. leader
18. In question number 18 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
- A. mate
- B. sleep
- C. romance
- D. protect
- E. lead
19. In question number 19 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
- A. laid
- B. born
- C. delivered
- D. produced
- E. donated
20. In question number 20 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
- A. former
- B. latter
- C. earlier
- D. bee
- E. princess
21. choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
He maintained that Nigerians need a leader with an iron fist
- A. fist made of iron
- B. severe in treatment
- C. difiicult to please
- D. strong as iron
22. choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The emphasis placed on good moral conduct by the society in the past seems to have been relaxed
- A. avoided
- B. improved
- C. weakened
- D. outdated
23. choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The matter was considered a private concern of the chairman to handle
- A. personal
- B. known
- C. public
- D. open
24. choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
He was underrated at the preliminary stage of the competition
- A. advance
- B. initial
- C. selection
- D. crucial
25. choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The office assistant was dismissed for pilfering
- A. fighting
- B. incompetence
- C. stealing
- D. mismanagement
26. choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
Almost everyone she had worked with took advantage of hermeekness
- A. gentleness
- B. weakness
- C. steadfastness
- D. generosity
27. choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
Barely six months after his father’s demise, he has nothing left again of his patrimony
- A. inheritance
- B. property
- C. reputation
- D. valuables
28. choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
His grandfather was one of the few patriotic Nigerians who ever lived.
- A. obedient
- B. lover of Nigeria
- C. calculative
- D. careless
29. choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
Many people believed that such an action is unbecoming of a leader
- A. forthcoming
- B. not befitting
- C. unwanted
- D. not necessary
30. choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The governor was incoherent in his speech
- A. uncoordinated
- B. talkative
- C. confused
- D. eloquent
