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Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that has a different stress pattern from the other four.
A. Ahead
B. aloud
C. behold
D. decode
E. goalpost
AB
BE
CD
DC
EA
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Question 22
waec2009
In question numbered 100 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.
Acatch
Bget
Ckill
Dattract
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Question 23
waec2009
In question numbered 99 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.
Acrates
Bbaskets
Cnets
Dcages
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Question 24
waec2009
In question numbered 98 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.
Aships
Btrawlers
Ccanoes
Dboats
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Question 25
waec2009
In question numbered 97 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.
Aembankment
Bbank
Ccliff
Dbridge
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Question 26
waec2009
In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.
Alevel
Bsize
Cscale
Dbase
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Question 27
waec2009
In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.
Awaves
Bbubbles
Cfoam
Dsigns
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Question 28
waec2009
In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.
Afloats
Bmats
Crafts
Dplanks
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Question 29
waec2009
In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.
Aneedle
Bhook
Cpin
Dline
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Question 30
waec2009
In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.
Afish
Bmeat
Cchaff
Dlure
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Question 31
waec2009
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.
Agnat
Bbait
Cworm
Dfly
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Question 32
waec2009
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.
Arope
Bwire
Ccord
Dthread
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Question 33
waec2009
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.
Asalmon
Bfish
Cmackerel
Dsardine
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Question 34
waec2009
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.
Aequipment
Bmachinery
Cimplements
Dapparetus
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Question 35
waec2009
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.
Aaffection
Binfection
Crelapse
Dstress
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Question 36
waec2009
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.
Aaction
Bchecks
Ctreatment
Ddirective
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Question 37
waec2009
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.
Abreathing
Bliving
Cbreeding
Dgrowing
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Question 38
waec2009
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.
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Question 39
waec2009
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.
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Bheartache
Cdislocation
Dsupplied
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Question 40
waec2009
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The main -75- of malaria are regular -76- of high -77-. The -78- is caused by -79-, which are carried by the -80- anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his -81-; if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately -82- to him. After about ten days, the man experience general weakness, -83-, fever and sweating. In order to prevent malaria, mosquitoes must be -84-, and their -85- grounds must be completely destroyed. Patients must be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic.
Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive -88-. While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts as -89- is highly nutritious. A fisher man can use a simple pole and -90- which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a -91- or -92- on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the -93- catches it in the throat.
It is also good to use -94- for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for -95- on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small -96- do so from the river -97- and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing -98- which go to sea and -99- are used to -100- big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.
