NDA English Language 2015/2016 Past Questions

```Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:

Nigeria has witnessed several religious crises. The Maitatsine carnage is an example. It is painful that whenever there is any form of crisis in the country, the government only reacts by setting up a commission of inquiry. Quite often, such inquiries are used as instruments for destroying political opponents. In the end, neither the government nor the people and learn lessons from the findings of such inquiries.

Many things are responsible for the religious crisis in Nigeria. Open air-preaching is a major factor. Religionists often barricade the streets and usurp the front space of other people's houses in the frantic endeavour to win converts. This is an awful scene which is possible only in Nigeria. People should preach in the church or mosque or better still hire halls for their religious activities.

Some people see religion as a lucrative enterprise. This alone shows why people are ready to kill themselves in the name of religion. If the rate at which Nigerians troop see religion these days is a reflection of their godliness, why is the rate of crime rapidly increasing? Why are some of the religious leaders caught in criminal acts?

For each of the following words, choose from the list of words and supply another word or phrase that means the same and which can replace the one in the passage.
```Crises

```Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:

Nigeria has witnessed several religious crises. The Maitatsine carnage is an example. It is painful that whenever there is any form of crisis in the country, the government only reacts by setting up a commission of inquiry. Quite often, such inquiries are used as instruments for destroying political opponents. In the end, neither the government nor the people and learn lessons from the findings of such inquiries.

Many things are responsible for the religious crisis in Nigeria. Open air-preaching is a major factor. Religionists often barricade the streets and usurp the front space of other people's houses in the frantic endeavour to win converts. This is an awful scene which is possible only in Nigeria. People should preach in the church or mosque or better still hire halls for their religious activities.

Some people see religion as a lucrative enterprise. This alone shows why people are ready to kill themselves in the name of religion. If the rate at which Nigerians troop see religion these days is a reflection of their godliness, why is the rate of crime rapidly increasing? Why are some of the religious leaders caught in criminal acts?

For each of the following words, choose from the list of words and supply another word or phrase that means the same and which can replace the one in the passage.
```Carnage

```Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:

Nigeria has witnessed several religious crises. The Maitatsine carnage is an example. It is painful that whenever there is any form of crisis in the country, the government only reacts by setting up a commission of inquiry. Quite often, such inquiries are used as instruments for destroying political opponents. In the end, neither the government nor the people and learn lessons from the findings of such inquiries.

Many things are responsible for the religious crisis in Nigeria. Open air-preaching is a major factor. Religionists often barricade the streets and usurp the front space of other people's houses in the frantic endeavour to win converts. This is an awful scene which is possible only in Nigeria. People should preach in the church or mosque or better still hire halls for their religious activities.

Some people see religion as a lucrative enterprise. This alone shows why people are ready to kill themselves in the name of religion. If the rate at which Nigerians troop see religion these days is a reflection of their godliness, why is the rate of crime rapidly increasing? Why are some of the religious leaders caught in criminal acts?

For each of the following words, choose from the list of words and supply another word or phrase that means the same and which can replace the one in the passage.
```Barricade

```Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:

Nigeria has witnessed several religious crises. The Maitatsine carnage is an example. It is painful that whenever there is any form of crisis in the country, the government only reacts by setting up a commission of inquiry. Quite often, such inquiries are used as instruments for destroying political opponents. In the end, neither the government nor the people and learn lessons from the findings of such inquiries.

Many things are responsible for the religious crisis in Nigeria. Open air-preaching is a major factor. Religionists often barricade the streets and usurp the front space of other people's houses in the frantic endeavour to win converts. This is an awful scene which is possible only in Nigeria. People should preach in the church or mosque or better still hire halls for their religious activities.

Some people see religion as a lucrative enterprise. This alone shows why people are ready to kill themselves in the name of religion. If the rate at which Nigerians troop see religion these days is a reflection of their godliness, why is the rate of crime rapidly increasing? Why are some of the religious leaders caught in criminal acts?

For each of the following words, choose from the list of words and supply another word or phrase that means the same and which can replace the one in the passage.
```Endeavour

```Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:

Nigeria has witnessed several religious crises. The Maitatsine carnage is an example. It is painful that whenever there is any form of crisis in the country, the government only reacts by setting up a commission of inquiry. Quite often, such inquiries are used as instruments for destroying political opponents. In the end, neither the government nor the people and learn lessons from the findings of such inquiries.

Many things are responsible for the religious crisis in Nigeria. Open air-preaching is a major factor. Religionists often barricade the streets and usurp the front space of other people's houses in the frantic endeavour to win converts. This is an awful scene which is possible only in Nigeria. People should preach in the church or mosque or better still hire halls for their religious activities.

Some people see religion as a lucrative enterprise. This alone shows why people are ready to kill themselves in the name of religion. If the rate at which Nigerians troop see religion these days is a reflection of their godliness, why is the rate of crime rapidly increasing? Why are some of the religious leaders caught in criminal acts?

For each of the following words, choose from the list of words and supply another word or phrase that means the same and which can replace the one in the passage.
```Lucrative

```Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:

Nigeria has witnessed several religious crises. The Maitatsine carnage is an example. It is painful that whenever there is any form of crisis in the country, the government only reacts by setting up a commission of inquiry. Quite often, such inquiries are used as instruments for destroying political opponents. In the end, neither the government nor the people and learn lessons from the findings of such inquiries.

Many things are responsible for the religious crisis in Nigeria. Open air-preaching is a major factor. Religionists often barricade the streets and usurp the front space of other people's houses in the frantic endeavour to win converts. This is an awful scene which is possible only in Nigeria. People should preach in the church or mosque or better still hire halls for their religious activities.

Some people see religion as a lucrative enterprise. This alone shows why people are ready to kill themselves in the name of religion. If the rate at which Nigerians troop see religion these days is a reflection of their godliness, why is the rate of crime rapidly increasing? Why are some of the religious leaders caught in criminal acts?

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"Why some religious leaders are caught in criminal acts" is grammatically known as __.

```Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:

Nigeria has witnessed several religious crises. The Maitatsine carnage is an example. It is painful that whenever there is any form of crisis in the country, the government only reacts by setting up a commission of inquiry. Quite often, such inquiries are used as instruments for destroying political opponents. In the end, neither the government nor the people and learn lessons from the findings of such inquiries.

Many things are responsible for the religious crisis in Nigeria. Open air-preaching is a major factor. Religionists often barricade the streets and usurp the front space of other people's houses in the frantic endeavour to win converts. This is an awful scene which is possible only in Nigeria. People should preach in the church or mosque or better still hire halls for their religious activities.

Some people see religion as a lucrative enterprise. This alone shows why people are ready to kill themselves in the name of religion. If the rate at which Nigerians troop see religion these days is a reflection of their godliness, why is the rate of crime rapidly increasing? Why are some of the religious leaders caught in criminal acts?

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What figure of speech is "Nigeria has witnessed several religious crises''

```Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:

Nigeria has witnessed several religious crises. The Maitatsine carnage is an example. It is painful that whenever there is any form of crisis in the country, the government only reacts by setting up a commission of inquiry. Quite often, such inquiries are used as instruments for destroying political opponents. In the end, neither the government nor the people and learn lessons from the findings of such inquiries.

Many things are responsible for the religious crisis in Nigeria. Open air-preaching is a major factor. Religionists often barricade the streets and usurp the front space of other people's houses in the frantic endeavour to win converts. This is an awful scene which is possible only in Nigeria. People should preach in the church or mosque or better still hire halls for their religious activities.

Some people see religion as a lucrative enterprise. This alone shows why people are ready to kill themselves in the name of religion. If the rate at which Nigerians troop see religion these days is a reflection of their godliness, why is the rate of crime rapidly increasing? Why are some of the religious leaders caught in criminal acts?

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Why are some of the religious leaders caught in criminal acts? What grammatical name is given to this type of question?

```Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:

Nigeria has witnessed several religious crises. The Maitatsine carnage is an example. It is painful that whenever there is any form of crisis in the country, the government only reacts by setting up a commission of inquiry. Quite often, such inquiries are used as instruments for destroying political opponents. In the end, neither the government nor the people and learn lessons from the findings of such inquiries.

Many things are responsible for the religious crisis in Nigeria. Open air-preaching is a major factor. Religionists often barricade the streets and usurp the front space of other people's houses in the frantic endeavour to win converts. This is an awful scene which is possible only in Nigeria. People should preach in the church or mosque or better still hire halls for their religious activities.

Some people see religion as a lucrative enterprise. This alone shows why people are ready to kill themselves in the name of religion. If the rate at which Nigerians troop see religion these days is a reflection of their godliness, why is the rate of crime rapidly increasing? Why are some of the religious leaders caught in criminal acts?

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What is the best title for the passage?

```Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:

Nigeria has witnessed several religious crises. The Maitatsine carnage is an example. It is painful that whenever there is any form of crisis in the country, the government only reacts by setting up a commission of inquiry. Quite often, such inquiries are used as instruments for destroying political opponents. In the end, neither the government nor the people and learn lessons from the findings of such inquiries.

Many things are responsible for the religious crisis in Nigeria. Open air-preaching is a major factor. Religionists often barricade the streets and usurp the front space of other people's houses in the frantic endeavour to win converts. This is an awful scene which is possible only in Nigeria. People should preach in the church or mosque or better still hire halls for their religious activities.

Some people see religion as a lucrative enterprise. This alone shows why people are ready to kill themselves in the name of religion. If the rate at which Nigerians troop see religion these days is a reflection of their godliness, why is the rate of crime rapidly increasing? Why are some of the religious leaders caught in criminal acts?

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From the passage, it is evident that ___.

```Choose the word or group of words which best completes each of the following sentences in questions 11-25.```
Tarr, ____ won the prize, has come to collect it.

```Choose the word or group of words which best completes each of the following sentences in questions 11-25.```
Liberia, _____ is their home country, has a good plan for their children.

```Choose the word or group of words which best completes each of the following sentences in questions 11-25.```
The child _____ we saw in the street is called Dele

```Choose the word or group of words which best completes each of the following sentences in questions 11-25.```
He gave me that_____.

```Choose the word or group of words which best completes each of the following sentences in questions 11-25.```
The board, _____took the decision, is far.

```Choose the word or group of words which best completes each of the following sentences in questions 11-25.```
Everybody is at home but _____.

```Choose the word or group of words which best completes each of the following sentences in questions 11-25.```
The committee has been sitting since yesterday, _____will probably find the solution by tomorrow.

```Choose the word or group of words which best completes each of the following sentences in questions 11-25.```
Those ______ have been recovered.

```Choose the word or group of words which best completes each of the following sentences in questions 11-25.```
The students are protesting ______ the expulsion of their leaders.

```Choose the word or group of words which best completes each of the following sentences in questions 11-25.```
Her manner is not compatible ______ her religious program.

```Choose the word or group of words which best completes each of the following sentences in questions 11-25.```
The chair _____ as he sat down.

```Choose the word or group of words which best completes each of the following sentences in questions 11-25.```
The brakes of the car _____.

```Choose the word or group of words which best completes each of the following sentences in questions 11-25.```
Babies _____ down their chins when they are getting teeth.

```Choose the word or group of words which best completes each of the following sentences in questions 11-25.```
The church bells _______ in celebration

```Choose the word or group of words which best completes each of the following sentences in questions 11-25.```
All that we could hear was the gunet ______ of machinery

```From the list lettered A-D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words/group of words underlined and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in questions 26 — 35.```
I met her mother recently.

```From the list lettered A-D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words/group of words underlined and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in questions 26 — 35.```
She rejected the offer of admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy

```From the list lettered A-D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words/group of words underlined and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in questions 26 — 35.```
I rue the day I met him

```From the list lettered A-D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words/group of words underlined and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in questions 26 — 35.```
If the weather continues like this, farmers would expect a bumper harvest this year.

```From the list lettered A-D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words/group of words underlined and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in questions 26 — 35.```
The decree has been abrogated.

```From the list lettered A-D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words/group of words underlined and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in questions 26 — 35.```
He has shown himself to be quite an amiable character.

```From the list lettered A-D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words/group of words underlined and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in questions 26 — 35.```
There was an abundance of rainfall last year.

```From the list lettered A-D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words/group of words underlined and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in questions 26 — 35.```
The school teacher carries himself with an air of indolence.

```From the list lettered A-D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words/group of words underlined and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in questions 26 — 35.```
The ambassador was subjected to servile treatment throughout his incarceration.

```From the list lettered A-D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words/group of words underlined and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in questions 26 — 35.```
The lady seemed quite aware of everything around.

```From the alternatives A-D, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined word in questions 36-40.```
The Journalist refused to divulge the source of his information.

```From the alternatives A-D, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined word in questions 36-40.```
Asabe was sceptical about the story Ladidi told her.

```From the alternatives A-D, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined word in questions 36-40.```
The lawyer remarked that the fact that the accused did nothing when the innocent boy was being lynched made him culpable.

```From the alternatives A-D, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined word in questions 36-40.```
Spain was once a very powerful nation but her influence has waned over the years.

```From the alternatives A-D, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined word in questions 36-40.```
The politician made a very scurrilous remark about his opponent.