Question 7

```PASSAGE II

Grandpa is a robust centenarian. At his age, his eyesight is as clear as a child's and his memory as equally sharp. We have always wondered what has kept him going all these years. “I have a secret theory of life,' is the reply he gives to anyone who asks.
Grandpa's secret theory is, after all, quite simple when he explains it. He talks of a joyful attitude to life. He says that joy begets enthusiasm and a burning desire to encourage others. He never walks anyone away who needs help, even though Grandpa can never be described as rich.

Grandpa believes that as we see ourselves in a mirror, so do others see us. The mirror merely reflects what is before it. So if we are wicked, people will see us as wicked and if we are honest, we will not suspect others of being deceitful.

One part of Grandpa's secret theory that he holds dearest is his love for truth. He thinks that truth enables one to live a free life devoid of stress and worries. “Let your nay be nay,' he says, whenever he finds one of us telling a lie in order to avoid trouble. He believes that if we tell lies, we will have to create more lies to cover them. On the other hand truth never changes.

Grandpa never ends his explanation without rolling his eyes excitedly and advising us to be true to
ourselves so that we can't be false to others.```
People ……………..Grandpa

  • A.fear
  • B.admire
  • C.dislike
  • D.tolerate
Objective

Question details

Exam body
BECE JHS
Subject
English Language
Year
2006
Question no.
#7
Type
Objective

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