All 120 questions from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) English Language 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
PASSAGE I
The corona virus disease, popularly referred to as COVID-19, is a deadly disease that mainly affects the human respiratory track. First discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the exact cause of the disease is not yet known, but it is believed to have been contacted from a certain animal. Since its outbreak in China in 2019, the disease has spread to almost every part of the world, claiming thousands of lives and affecting various economic activities. In Nigeria, the disease has impacted negatively and positively on the economy of the most populous black nation.
The disease had compelled the Federal Government to declare a total lockdown of all economic and social activities, including worship centres. Medical experts had advised that the only way to prevent transmission of the virus from person to person, was for people to maintain physical distancing of at least two metres. This, the government felt, was only possible if all economic and social activities were bought to a halt. As a result, manufacturing and service industries such as schools, banks, hotels, film halls, sporting activities, etc. were all closed down. This brought untold hardship to both employers and employees. Several jobs were lost as companies and organizations were left with no choice than to lay off their workers. A few that maintained theirs placed them on half salaries or no salaries at all.
Also, the lockdown with its attendant hardship compelled the Federal Government to embark on various palliative measures to cushion the hardship faced by citizens. Thus, the economy of the government was over-stretched.
However, we cannot discuss the negative impact of the disease on the economy of Nigeria without mentioning the positive side. The outbreak of the disease necessitated intensive research into various aspects of life, aimed at mitigating hardship brought about by the pandemic. These researches produced goods results which led to upgrading of our health facilities.
According to the passage, which of the following is true? The corona virus disease
A. affects only humans.B. has no known cure.C. has spread to all parts of the world.D. stalled economic activities in Nigeria.Correct E. was first contacted by an animal.Explanation The passage says the lockdown closed down economic activities in Nigeria.
One of the positive impact of COVID-19 is that
A. business activities were closed down.B. people were asked to stay apart from each other.C. researches were intensified.Correct D. workers received half salaries.E. workers were laid off.Explanation The last paragraph says the outbreak led to intensive research and better health facilities.
The most suitable title for this passage could be
A. Causes of the Corona Virus Disease.B. Corona Virus and how it Spreads.C. The Discovery of COVID-19 Vaccines.D. The Impact of COVID-19 on the Economy of Nigeria.Correct E. The Outbreak of COVID-19 in Nigeria.Explanation The passage discusses the negative and positive effects of COVID-19 on Nigeria's economy.
Which of these words could replace 'palliative' as used in the passage?
A. DrasticB. HelpfulC. ReliefCorrect D. PreventiveE. TightExplanation Palliative measures were meant to ease (give relief from) hardship.
The aim of the writer in this passage is to
A. advise.B. appraise.C. compare and contrast.D. criticize.E. inform.Correct Explanation The writer gives facts about COVID-19 and its effects, so the aim is to inform.
PASSAGE II
One of the best techniques of increasing your reading speed for comprehension is reading always. It is also one of the methods that will help you improve your vocabulary. The best way to increase your reading speed is to read as much as possible. Read everything on sight especially newspapers, magazines, novels, billboards and so on. Newspaper reading is a good way to improve your reading skills. Do not stop with just the opening paragraph of each article but push yourself to read the whole story and give it your full attention as you read. If your mind wanders, you will not comprehend what you read.
To read with understanding, your eyes must occasionally stop on the page. Most people stop on each word because that is the way reading is taught in the primary school. But once you know how to read well, this method wastes a great deal of time. The key to increasing your reading speed is to take in more words each time your eyes stop. If a line has ten words in it and you were able to read the line by stopping twice instead of ten times, you would be reading five times as fast as you do now.
If you have the habit of softly speaking words as you read, break that habit now! This habit is called "subvocalizing," and no matter how fast you can talk, you can read faster if you stop subvocalizing. Some people chew gum to stop subvocalizing. For others, just being aware of the habit is enough to help them correct it. Not only will it slow you down, but also disturb others.
According to the writer, the best way to increase reading speed is to ________
A. concentrate while reading.B. focus on a page.C. read constantly.Correct D. read everything.E. understand what we read.Explanation The passage says the best way to increase reading speed is to read as much as possible, which means reading constantly.
Which of these statements is true according to the passage?
A. Finger-tracing is a bad reading habit.B. Silent reading wastes time.C. The best way to read is to stop at each word.D. We understand what we read when our eyes cover several words at a glance.Correct E. You cannot read when you have a divided attention.Explanation The passage says the key is to take in more words each time the eyes stop.
Which of these statements is not true?
A. Chewing gum could help in reading aloud.B. Reading aloud is a bad habit.C. Reading aloud is a form of examination malpractice.Correct D. Speaking words while reading could attract attention.E. Subvocalizing could be distracting.Explanation The passage never says reading aloud is exam malpractice; the other statements agree with it.
Which of these words could replace 'techniques' as used in the passage?
A. DecisionsB. HabitsC. MethodsCorrect D. PracticesE. ProcessesExplanation The passage itself uses "methods" in the next sentence as a similar word.
The literary style used in this passage is
A. argumentative.B. conversational.C. descriptive.D. expository.Correct E. narrative.Explanation The passage explains how to improve reading speed, which is expository writing.
The village chief dressed in his ceremonial ________ during the coronation.
A. costumeB. dressC. regaliaCorrect D. robeE. suitExplanation Regalia means the special dress and symbols of a chief or king at ceremonies.
The student who committed a grievous offence was ________
A. dismissed.B. ejected.C. evicted.D. expelled.Correct E. sacked.Explanation A student is expelled from school for a serious offence.
The opposition leader disobeyed the court ________
A. command.B. decree.C. decision.D. injunction.Correct E. request.Explanation A court gives an injunction, which is an order to do or not do something.
I was so hungry that I finished a ________ of rice.
A. basketB. bowlCorrect C. chunkD. heapE. morselExplanation Rice is measured by the bowl.
Mrs John ________ the deadly corona virus.
A. acquiredB. caughtC. contractedCorrect D. infectedE. obtainedExplanation A person contracts a disease.
The motion for the ________ of the meeting was moved by John.
A. adjournmentCorrect B. agendaC. closureD. commencementE. suspensionExplanation A motion to end a meeting is a motion for its adjournment.
I bought five ________ of yams at the market.
A. bunchesB. clustersC. gramsD. piecesE. tubersCorrect Explanation Yams are counted as tubers.
Our best graduating student ________ admission to the university of his choice.
A. acquiredB. attainedC. earnedD. gainedCorrect E. obtainedExplanation One "gains admission" into a university.
Once a ________ is formed, the meeting will commence.
A. consensusB. forumC. groupD. quorumCorrect E. quotaExplanation A quorum is the minimum number of members needed to start a meeting.
The custodian of our tradition maintained that language is an ________ part of our culture.
A. initialB. integratedC. integralCorrect D. internalE. intellectualExplanation "Integral" means essential and necessary to the whole.
I went to the ________ to gauge my tyre.
A. electricianB. mechanicC. panel beaterD. technicianE. vulcanizerCorrect Explanation A vulcanizer repairs and checks tyres.
I got so many ________ messages when I bought my first car.
A. acclamatoryB. commiseratingC. complementaryD. congratulatoryCorrect E. salutatoryExplanation People send congratulatory messages for good news.
We ________ the PTA chairman for presenting a powerful speech at our end of the year party.
A. appalledB. appeasedC. applaudedCorrect D. queriedE. teasedExplanation A powerful speech is applauded.
They were advised to respect their marriage ________
A. agreements.B. decisions.C. pledges.D. promises.E. vows.Correct Explanation Marriage vows are the promises made at the wedding.
The accused has ________ the statement he first made.
A. extractedB. removedC. retractedCorrect D. terminatedE. withdrewExplanation To retract a statement is to take it back.
In the passage below, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, five options are offered in columns lettered A-E. Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options (Nos. 26 - 35).
Bush - 26 - is the lighting of - 27 - to clear land for - 28 -. Bush burning causes - 29 - hazards for humans and negatively affects the - 30 -. Farmers set bush and - 31 - alight to clear the land for - 32 - crops. Sometimes, people set bush alight because they want to kill bush - 33 -. Bush burning is a problem in both - 34 - and urban - 35 - in Nigeria.
Gap 26
A. burningCorrect B. clearingC. fallowingD. gatheringE. huntingExplanation "Bush burning" is the lighting of fire to clear land.
Gap 27
A. bulbsB. candlesC. fireCorrect D. lanternE. torchesExplanation Bush burning is the lighting of fire.
Gap 28
A. farmingCorrect B. harvestingC. ploughingD. tillingE. weedingExplanation Land is cleared for farming.
Gap 29
A. domesticB. economicC. environmentalD. healthCorrect E. industrialExplanation Smoke and fire cause health hazards for humans.
Gap 30
A. atmosphereB. environmentCorrect C. landD. premisesE. surroundingExplanation Bush burning harms the environment.
Gap 31
A. areasB. desertsC. forestsCorrect D. sahelsE. savannahsExplanation Farmers set bush and forests alight to clear land.
Gap 32
A. cultivatingB. manufacturingC. plantingCorrect D. producingE. yieldingExplanation The land is cleared for planting crops.
Gap 33
A. animalsB. fowlsC. meatsD. ratsCorrect E. whacksExplanation People burn bush to kill bush rats, which they hunt for food.
Gap 34
A. cityB. countryC. provinceD. ruralCorrect E. sub-urbanExplanation "Rural" pairs with "urban" in the phrase "rural and urban".
Gap 35
A. areasCorrect B. communitiesC. regionsD. societiesE. zonesExplanation "Rural and urban areas" is the usual phrase.
My father bought a ________ dining table.
A. black round woodenB. black wooden roundC. round black woodenCorrect D. round wooden blackE. wooden round blackExplanation Adjective order is shape, then colour, then material: round black wooden.
I took ________ beans for dinner last night.
A. poridgeB. porrageC. porredgeD. porridgeCorrect E. porriedgeExplanation The correct spelling is porridge.
Direct speech: "I will prepare coconut rice tomorrow," Jane said.
Indirect speech: Jane said that
A. I would prepare coconut rice the next day.B. she would prepare coconut rice the next day.Correct C. she would prepare coconut rice the previous day.D. she would prepare coconut rice then.E. she would prepare coconut rice tomorrow.Explanation In reported speech "I" becomes "she", "will" becomes "would" and "tomorrow" becomes "the next day".
A ________ of robbers invaded our neighbourhood last night.
A. bandB. crowdC. gangCorrect D. groupE. hostExplanation The collective noun for robbers is a gang.
My elder brother ________ swim when he was young.
A. canB. couldCorrect C. mightD. ought toE. wouldExplanation "Could" shows ability in the past.
You will not have your siesta ________ you do your homework.
A. althoughB. asC. sinceD. whenE. lessCorrect Explanation The sentence needs "unless" (the printed word is "less").
Tina ________ the floor when I woke up.
A. had been moppingB. has moppedC. have moppedD. is moppingE. was moppingCorrect Explanation A past continuous action was going on when another happened.
I have eaten twice this morning ________ I am hungry.
A. althoughB. andC. asD. soE. yetCorrect Explanation "Yet" shows contrast between eating twice and still being hungry.
Active voice: He has off-loaded the goods.
Passive voice: The goods ________ off-loaded by him.
A. are beingB. had beenC. has beenD. have beenCorrect E. were beingExplanation Present perfect passive with a plural subject is "have been".
We waited ________ for the driver to change the deflated tyre.
A. carefullyB. gentlyC. patientlyCorrect D. restlesslyE. silentlyExplanation "Patiently" fits waiting for someone to finish a task.
We beat our opponents in the inter-class debate, ________ we?
A. aren'tB. didC. didn'tCorrect D. doE. don'tExplanation A positive statement in the past takes a negative tag: didn't we?
Adamu ________ the duster after the first period.
A. has hiddenB. have hiddenC. hidCorrect D. hideE. hidesExplanation "After the first period" shows a past action, so "hid".
James ran ________ my gate when the dog was chasing him.
A. acrossB. afterC. alongD. aroundE. towardsCorrect Explanation He ran towards my gate to escape the dog.
My friend and ________ sing better than them.
A. herB. himC. ICorrect D. meE. theyExplanation The subject of the sentence takes "I".
None of the classrooms ________ spacious.
A. areB. is beingC. isCorrect D. was beingE. wereExplanation "None" takes a singular verb here.
Odu is the ________ of the two brothers.
A. more tallerB. most tallerC. tallD. tallerCorrect E. tallestExplanation Comparing two people uses the comparative "taller".
Neither the woman nor her children ________ well.
A. has spokenB. is speakingC. speakCorrect D. speaksE. will be speakingExplanation The verb agrees with the nearer subject "children", so "speak".
Which of the following prefixes can be used with the word 'figure' to form a new word?
A. com-B. con-Correct C. en-D. mal-E. un-Explanation con + figure gives "configure".
Which of the following words can be used with the suffix "-ize" to form a new word?
A. actualCorrect B. casualC. goodD. gradualE. sheepExplanation actual + ize gives "actualize".
Direct speech: "I have washed the dishes," said the girl.
Indirect speech: The girl said that she ________ the dishes.
A. had washedCorrect B. has washedC. is washingD. will washE. would washExplanation In reported speech the present perfect "have washed" becomes the past perfect "had washed".
Our teacher is a ________ lady.
A. fair tall prettyB. pretty fair tallC. pretty tall fairCorrect D. tall fair prettyE. tall pretty fairExplanation Adjective order is opinion (pretty), size (tall), then colour (fair).
The boy fell ________ broke his arm.
A. andCorrect B. butC. orD. soE. stillExplanation "And" joins the two actions that happened one after the other.
The baby ________ a lot.
A. criedCorrect B. criesC. cryD. has cryE. is cryingExplanation "Cried" is the correct past form of the verb.
The boy is an orator, he spoke ________ at the conference.
A. boldlyCorrect B. carefullyC. fastlyD. quicklyE. quietlyExplanation An orator speaks boldly; "fastly" is not a word.
The angry mob staged their protest ________ the bridge.
A. atB. inC. onCorrect D. overE. uponExplanation The protest took place on the bridge.
Entrance examination ________ be written by new students, says the principal.
A. canB. mayC. mightD. mustCorrect E. shallExplanation "Must" shows a rule or compulsion.
My father willed the company to me, it is ________ now.
A. hisB. mineCorrect C. myD. oursE. theirsExplanation "Mine" is the possessive pronoun meaning belonging to me.
There has been ________ rain yet, we pray for abundant rain soon.
A. a fewB. a littleC. fewD. littleCorrect E. muchExplanation "Little" means almost none, matching "we pray for abundant rain".
Active voice: The mason is mending the fence.
Passive voice: The fence ________ by the mason.
A. has been mendedB. is been mendedC. is being mendedCorrect D. was being mendedE. were being mendedExplanation Present continuous passive is "is being + past participle".
I will ________ my grandparent tomorrow.
A. had visitedB. have visitedC. visitCorrect D. visitingE. visitsExplanation After "will" the base form "visit" is used.
/θ/
A. authorCorrect B. fatherC. theyD. timeE. worthyExplanation "author" starts with /θ/ (th as in thin).
/s/
A. islandB. isleC. prisonD. resultE. singCorrect Explanation "sing" starts with /s/; in the others s is silent or sounds /z/.
/ʌ/
A. burntB. hangC. moreD. toddlerE. youngCorrect Explanation "young" has the vowel /ʌ/.
/æ/
A. bareB. bragCorrect C. cartD. peaE. wearExplanation "brag" has the short vowel /æ/.
/ɔɪ/
A. destroyCorrect B. naughtC. pondD. swanE. wordExplanation "destroy" has the diphthong /ɔɪ/ (oy).
/w/
A. warCorrect B. wholeC. wrapD. wristE. writeExplanation "war" starts with /w/; in wrap, wrist and write the w is silent, and "whole" starts with /h/.
/iː/
A. buildB. carelessC. cityD. seenCorrect E. tinExplanation "seen" has the long vowel /iː/.
/ʃ/
A. casualB. personC. sawD. searchE. sureCorrect Explanation "sure" starts with /ʃ/ (sh).
/ɔː/
A. cutB. mouthC. potD. sportCorrect E. wandExplanation "sport" has the long vowel /ɔː/.
/j/
A. joyB. juggleC. knowD. nerveE. newCorrect Explanation "new" is pronounced /nju:/ and has /j/.
/ɪə/
A. cheerCorrect B. herC. mareD. pearE. wereExplanation "cheer" ends with /ɪə/.
/ɜː/
A. bedB. fearC. stairD. skirtCorrect E. tareExplanation "skirt" has the vowel /ɜː/.
/ɛə/
A. beatB. beerC. curbD. myrrhE. rareCorrect Explanation "rare" has the diphthong /ɛə/.
/ʒ/
A. ancientB. missionC. motionD. porridgeE. visionCorrect Explanation "vision" has the sound /ʒ/ (as in measure).
/ɪ/
A. foetusB. peopleC. quayD. seizeE. symbolCorrect Explanation "symbol" has the short vowel /ɪ/; in the others the vowel is long /iː/.
Literature can be defined as a/an ________ of life.
A. actionB. criticismC. imitationCorrect D. mockeryE. studyExplanation Literature imitates (represents) life through words.
Fiction deals with ________.
A. evidence.B. facts.C. history.D. imagination.Correct E. truth.Explanation Fiction is made up from the writer's imagination.
A genre of literature that is written in chapters is
A. drama.B. essay.C. novel.Correct D. poetry.E. prose.Explanation A novel is divided into chapters.
The genres of literature are drama, poetry and
A. fiction.B. novel.C. play.D. poemE. prose.Correct Explanation The three main genres are drama, poetry and prose.
A figure of speech that expresses the opposite of the writer's intention is
A. euphemism.B. hyperbole.C. irony.Correct D. metaphor.E. repetition.Explanation Irony says one thing while meaning the opposite.
Flashback reminds us of ________ event.
A. futureB. immediateC. pastCorrect D. presentE. seriousExplanation A flashback goes back to an earlier (past) event.
A leading female character is a/an
A. actor.B. actress.C. antagonist.D. heroine.Correct E. protagonist.Explanation The female lead character in a work is the heroine.
A person who plays a role in a literary work is a/an
A. antagonist.B. character.Correct C. clown.D. protagonist.E. villain.Explanation Any person who takes part in the story is a character.
Maxwell Okwor-Onyekachi: Vengeance of the Spirit
The expression "... whose life investment is in the beer parlour" means, Ahamefule is a
A. businessman.B. drunk.Correct C. lazy man.D. rich man.E. spendthrift.Explanation Someone whose life investment is the beer parlour spends his life drinking, so he is a drunk.
Ahamefule is Okpoko's
A. brother-in-law.B. father-in-law.Correct C. friend.D. kinsman.E. uncle.Explanation From the play, Ahamefule is the father of Okpoko's wife.
The expression, "from hand to mouth" exemplifies the use of ________
A. folktale.B. idiom.Correct C. parable.D. proverb.E. riddle.Explanation "From hand to mouth" is an idiom meaning living with barely enough.
According to Okoro, marriage is built on
A. courage.B. fame.C. love.Correct D. money.E. trust.Explanation Okoro says marriage rests on love.
'Tade Adegbindin: The Saint
Politicians are compared to ________ in the play.
A. batB. foxC. hyenaCorrect D. lionE. sheepExplanation The play compares greedy politicians to hyenas.
" ... I want him to be at my funeral; that is the prayer of every parent... I told him I will do whatever he asks of me ..."
The above statement is made by
A. Adetoun.B. Ajihun.C. Iya Olobi.Correct D. Madam Tooke.E. Mope.Explanation The speaker is an older parent figure, Iya Olobi.
The expression " ... who can change night to day" is an example of
A. hyperboleCorrect B. metaphor.C. oxymoron.D. personification.E. pun.Explanation Changing night into day is an exaggeration, so it is hyperbole.
The widow in the play wants her families in-law to ________ her.
A. compensateCorrect B. forgetC. pardonD. rescueE. sueExplanation The widow asks her in-laws to compensate her.
Tina Bogwu: The Rejected Child
The underlined words in the phrase "your busy bee of a father ..." is an example of
A. alliteration.Correct B. consonance.C. onomatopoeia.D. pun.E. repetition.Explanation "busy bee" repeats the initial sound /b/, which is alliteration.
Kashimawo is the wife of
A. Baba Ojo.Correct B. Engr. Ayo.C. Engr. Sule.D. Joseph.E. Kilani.Explanation From the text, Kashimawo is married to Baba Ojo.
The relationship between Kwame and Opeyemi is
A. agape.B. lust.C. marital.Correct D. materialistic.E. sensual.Explanation The two are husband and wife in the story.
The play is set in the United States, United Kingdom and
A. Australia.B. Ghana.C. Italy.D. Nigeria.Correct E. Sweden.Explanation The story moves between the US, the UK and Nigeria.
Chigbo Ugwuoke: Ogadimma: The Diary of A Housemaid
The protagonist in the novel is
A. Mabel.B. Ngozi.C. Ogadimma.Correct D. Onome.E. Ude.Explanation The title character, Ogadimma, is the main character.
Ude's earnest prayer for Ogadi is
A. long life and prosperity.B. not to fail in life.Correct C. to do well in school.D. to further her studies.E. to grow in wisdom.Explanation Ude prays that Ogadi should not fail in life.
The text is an example of a
A. biography.B. diary.Correct C. fiction.D. letter.E. non-fiction.Explanation The title says it is the diary of a housemaid.
Ogadi hawks
A. bananas and ground nuts.Correct B. buns and eggs.C. cakes and buns.D. cakes and doughnuts.E. chin-chin and bread.Explanation In the story she hawks bananas and groundnuts.
Chinelo Ifezulike: The Costly Mistake
Daniel's parents are ________ about his misfortune in the school.
A. concernedCorrect B. displeasedC. disturbedD. shockedE. unperturbedExplanation Parents are concerned when their child suffers misfortune.
The subject matter of the novel is
A. diligence brings success.B. education is invaluable.C. evil does not payCorrect D. life is what we make of it.E. marriage and its challenges.Explanation The novel shows the costly outcome of wrong choices, so evil does not pay.
JSS 1 students are for tail cutting, as the JSS 3 students are for ________ exercises.
A. earth breakingB. grass cuttingC. hole diggingD. rope skippingE. wing cuttingCorrect Explanation Tail cutting is paired with wing cutting in the story.
"We shall take the bull by the horn" is an example of
A. folktale.B. idiom.Correct C. parable.D. proverb.E. riddle.Explanation "Take the bull by the horn" is an idiom meaning to face a problem boldly.
Nicole Chinelo: Save The African Womb
Barakemi wants to reconcile with Joseph at all cost because of
A. her church members.B. her granny.C. her parents.D. her unborn child.Correct E. stigmatization by the society.Explanation She wants to reconcile for the sake of her unborn child.
The expression, "let the sleeping dog lie" means to
A. allow a dog get enough rest.B. allow a dog sleep peacefully.C. delay a matter till further notice.Correct D. do away with an issue.E. let peace reign.Explanation The idiom means leave a matter alone.
The first oil well was discovered in ________ Local government Area.
A. BrassB. EkeremorC. NembeD. OgbiaCorrect E. YenagoaExplanation The first oil well was at Oloibiri in Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State.
The intention of the policemen at the checkpoint is to ________ Joseph and his driver.
A. arrestB. delayC. extortCorrect D. frustrateE. intimidateExplanation The policemen wanted money from them, so they extort.
The subject matter of Segun Mabogunje's 'Change! Change!! Change!!!' is
A. changeCorrect B. decisionC. educationD. moralE. uproarExplanation The poem is about change, as its title repeats.
Sola Olatunji's "The Thief is One of Us" condemns ________ in politics.
A. extravagancyB. insincerityCorrect C. liesD. sentimentE. tribalismExplanation The poem condemns insincerity among politicians.
The expression, " ... centralize the central" as used by Segun Mabogaje in 'Change! Change!! Change!!!' is a/an
A. alliteration.Correct B. consonance.C. metre.D. rhyme.E. rhythm.Explanation "centralize" and "central" begin with the same sound, which is alliteration.
The expression, "Through a big bush" in Akeem Ajibade's 'Let My Mother Sing' exemplifies the use of ________
A. alliteration.Correct B. consonance.C. onomatopoeia.D. pun.E. rhyme.Explanation "big bush" repeats the opening /b/ sound, which is alliteration.
The tone of the poem, 'INU RERE' by Niyi Osundare is
A. conversational.B. harsh.C. irritating.D. melancholic.E. melodious.Correct Explanation The poem has a pleasant, singing tone, which is melodious.
The tone of the poem, 'Nightfall' by Oiwona Andrew is that of
A. bitterness.B. calmness.Correct C. enlightenment.D. harshness.E. sincerity.Explanation A poem about nightfall has a calm, peaceful tone.
The poem, 'NEPA' by Niyi Osundare is written in ________ stanzas.
A. twoB. fourCorrect C. sevenD. eightE. nineExplanation From the text of the poem, it has four stanzas.
The poem, 'Let my Mother Sing' by Akeem Ajibade is written in ________ stanzas.
A. fiveB. sixCorrect C. sevenD. eightE. nineExplanation From the text of the poem, it has six stanzas.
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