All 120 questions from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) English Language 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
A hunter had a magic cloak. This cloak could take its wearer anywhere he wished to go. With its help, the hunter went with a girl to a mountain where there were many rich jewels. He did not know that the girl had made a plan with a witch to deceive him.
The hunter and the girl collected the best jewels on the mountain but the magic of the witch began to make the hunter feel very tired, and so he sat down and immediately fell asleep. As soon as he was fast asleep, the girl unfastened the cloak from his shoulders and put it over her own. Then, picking up the jewels, she wished herself at home. Immediately she disappeared.
When the hunter awoke, he saw that the girl had tricked him. He was alone on the strange mountain and did not know how to find his way down. Then, he saw three wicked giants coming towards him, and as he did not know how to escape, he lay down again and pretended to be asleep.
The first two giants wanted to kill him, but the third said, “It’s not worth the trouble. Leave him alone. He can’t stay where he is. If he climbs higher to the top of the mountain, the clouds will carry him away.” So, they left him there and went away. As soon as they were gone, the hunter stood up and climbed to the top of the mountain. After a little while, a cloud floated near; he got hold of it and was carried about in the sky for some time. He was then dropped into a garden of vegetables.
He felt hungry; although he looked round at the garden, he found no fruits of any kind. Nothing grew in the garden except fresh vegetables. But he was so hungry that he decided to eat some of them. So he chose one, ate it, and at once felt very strange indeed. He felt himself changing completely. He developed four legs, a thick head and two long ears. To his horror, he was now a donkey. Still hungry, however, he ate another vegetable, and discovered that he was changing back to his human shape.
Before he left the garden, he took a bit of those vegetables. “These”, he said to himself, “will help me to get back my cloak and punish those who had deceived me.” So, he went to search for the castle in which the girl and the witch lived. He painted his face brown so that even his own mother would not have recognized him, and went up to the castle asking to be allowed to stay there for one night.
According to the passage, the hunter and the girl went up the mountain
A. for an adventure.B. for sightseeing.C. to hunt for treasure.Correct D. to search for the giants.E. to test the magic cloak.Explanation They went to the mountain where there were many rich jewels, so they went to collect treasure.
The hunter fell asleep after collecting jewels on the mountain because
A. he saw three giants coming towards him.B. he was tired.C. he wished to do so.D. the girl collected the magic cloak from him.E. the magic of the witch took its toll on him.Correct Explanation The witch's magic made him very tired, so he sat down and fell asleep.
The giants believed that the hunter would
A. be carried away by some clouds.Correct B. be rescued in the end.C. be taken to a vegetable garden.D. change to a donkey.E. go to the mountain top and die.Explanation The third giant said the clouds would carry him away if he climbed higher.
Which of the following can replace ‘horror’ as used in the passage?
A. DelightB. DisdainC. DismayCorrect D. FearE. HopeExplanation Horror here means shock and distress. Dismay is the closest.
A suitable title for this passage could be
A. How the Hunter was Tricked.B. The Hunter and the Magic Garden.C. The Hunter and the Witch.D. The Magic Cloak.Correct E. The Wicked Giants.Explanation The magic cloak runs through the whole story: it takes him there, is stolen and he plans to get it back.
Worry is a disquieting thought, fear and anxiety about known realities and unknown future realities. It is deadly and has nothing positive to offer its victims other than to load them with distress, disability and disease.
Worry wreaks havoc on one’s health. When one worries, one feels a rush of adrenaline; one’s heart rate and blood pressure go up. This is often known as the fight-and-flight response. This response is the body’s reaction to danger either to fight or to run away. When this is activated, the body releases some stress hormones from the brain.
These hormones bring about different reactions that prepare the body for action. One of such hormones is cortisone. It is one important body hormone that helps the body in regulating and modulating many of the changes that occur in the body in response to stress. But its long-term release has negative effects that disrupt the body’s processes and put one at increased risk of numerous health problems.
It opens the body to virus and bacterial attacks since the immune system - the body’s defence system - has been weakened. It could also lead to digestive problems, heart diseases, infertility and miscarriages since the immune and reproductive processes have been either shut down or disrupted.
However, worrying is a choice. The first thing to do when one is faced with the urge to worry is to take time out so that one can physically calm down; take short deep breathe, face one’s fears, imagine the worst and resolve never to be overwhelmed by one’s worries.
According to the writer, one of the main sources of worry is
A. challenge.B. disease.C. fear.Correct D. instability.E. laziness.Explanation The passage opens by describing worry as thought, fear and anxiety. Fear is the source named.
Which of the following is not caused by worry?
A. High blood pressureB. Increased heartbeatC. IndigestionD. Low immunityE. Low secretion of adrenalineCorrect Explanation Worry causes a rush of adrenaline, not a low secretion of it.
According to the passage, the best remedy for worry is to
A. avoid challenges.B. engage in exercises.C. ensure self comportment.Correct D. increase intake of alcohol.E. take a flight.Explanation The passage advises calming down, breathing deeply and not being overwhelmed, which is keeping one's composure.
What part of speech is the word ‘danger’ as used in the passage?
A. AdjectiveB. AdverbC. NounCorrect D. PronounE. VerbExplanation In “the body’s reaction to danger” the word names a thing, so it is a noun.
The main purpose of the writer in this passage is to
A. appeal.B. criticize.C. educate.Correct D. entertain.E. persuade.Explanation The writer explains what worry is, what it does to the body and how to handle it.
Government plans to ______ more youths in skills development.
A. forceB. initiateC. instructD. socialiseE. trainCorrect Explanation Train is the verb that goes with skills development.
I bought this item at a very high ______.
A. costCorrect B. discountC. measureD. percentageE. rateExplanation Cost fits what one pays for an item.
The boy infected with ______ had red spots all over his body.
A. bird fluB. covid-19C. measlesCorrect D. polioE. tetanusExplanation Red spots all over the body are a sign of measles.
Doctors agree that drugs have psychological ______ on users.
A. advantagesB. effectsCorrect C. problemsD. signsE. symptomsExplanation Drugs have effects on users.
The man who was ______ the dreaded disease was quarantined.
A. affected byB. attacked byC. infected withCorrect D. infused withE. injected withExplanation A person who has caught a disease is infected with it, so he is quarantined.
Giving ______ to the poor is encouraged by all religions.
A. almsCorrect B. donationsC. giftsD. grantsE. loansExplanation Alms means money or gifts given to the poor.
The ______ recommended a pair of reading glasses for Mary.
A. dentistB. gynaecologistC. oncologistD. opticianCorrect E. surgeonExplanation An optician deals with eyesight and glasses.
When your train arrives, I will pick you up from the ______.
A. airport.B. jetty.C. park.D. station.Correct E. terminal.Explanation Trains arrive at a station.
The football match began as soon as the ______ blew the whistle.
A. captainB. coachC. linesmanD. refereeCorrect E. umpireExplanation The referee blows the whistle in football.
When you ______ a book from the library, remember to return it.
A. borrowCorrect B. collectC. lendD. loanE. takeExplanation One borrows a book from a library and returns it.
This storey building was designed by a famous ______.
A. architect.Correct B. builder.C. mason.D. surveyor.E. tiler.Explanation An architect designs buildings.
The ______ checked us in when we arrived the hotel.
A. chefB. hostessC. managerD. receptionistCorrect E. waiterExplanation A receptionist checks guests in at a hotel.
The ______ presented enough evidence against the defendant.
A. attorneyB. judgeC. lawyerD. plaintiffCorrect E. suspectExplanation The plaintiff is the one who brings the case against the defendant.
The sick girl was ______ malaria.
A. analysed forB. assessed ofC. diagnosed ofCorrect D. evaluated forE. x-rayed forExplanation Diagnosed is the term used for finding out a disease.
The ______ was inspected before the plane took off.
A. pathB. railC. roadD. routeE. runwayCorrect Explanation A plane takes off from a runway.
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).
A sick person goes to a hospital for - 26 -. On arrival there, he goes to the out-patient department to obtain a card, and from there, he is ushered into a doctor’s study or - 27 - room. After listening to his complaints and examining him, which may involve listening to sounds in his heart and lungs using a - 28 -, checking his body - 29 - using a clinical - 30 -, checking his - 31 - and blood - 32 -, the doctor may be able to - 33 - what he is suffering from based on the - 34 - and the doctor’s findings. If, however, he is not very sure of this, he may send the patient to the - 35 - department to have his specimens tested.
Gap - 26 -
A. adviceB. analysisC. diagnosisD. treatmentCorrect E. visitationExplanation A sick person goes to hospital for treatment.
Gap - 27 -
A. consultingCorrect B. dressingC. emergencyD. injectionE. operationExplanation A doctor's study is also called a consulting room.
Gap - 28 -
A. microscopeB. otoscopeC. scannerD. stethoscopeCorrect E. thermometerExplanation A stethoscope is used to listen to the heart and lungs.
Gap - 29 -
A. functionB. hotnessC. pulseD. reactionE. temperatureCorrect Explanation Body temperature is checked with a thermometer.
Gap - 30 -
A. cannulaB. catheterC. endoscopeD. proctoscopeE. thermometerCorrect Explanation A clinical thermometer measures body temperature.
Gap - 31 -
A. earsB. eyesC. lungsD. noseE. pulseCorrect Explanation The doctor checks the pulse and the blood pressure.
Gap - 32 -
A. countB. groupC. levelD. pressureCorrect E. typeExplanation Blood pressure is checked.
Gap - 33 -
A. detectB. diagnoseCorrect C. discoverD. interpretE. suggestExplanation The doctor diagnoses what the patient is suffering from.
Gap - 34 -
A. discoveriesB. manifestationsC. researchesD. studiesE. symptomsCorrect Explanation The diagnosis is based on the symptoms and the doctor's findings.
Gap - 35 -
A. ophthalmologyB. paediatricC. pathologyCorrect D. psychiatricE. surgicalExplanation The pathology department tests specimens.
The businessman deals ______ children’s clothes.
A. atB. forC. inCorrect D. onE. withExplanation The correct phrase is “deals in” goods.
Who else has heard the story ______ me?
A. aboveB. behindC. besideD. besidesCorrect E. overExplanation Besides means in addition to.
Dare and ______ will travel tomorrow.
A. herB. himC. ICorrect D. meE. usExplanation The pronoun is the subject of “will travel”, so it is “I”.
Mother bought ______ mangoes.
A. big five ripeB. big ripe fiveC. five big ripeCorrect D. ripe big fiveE. ripe five bigExplanation The order of adjectives is number, then size, then condition: five big ripe.
The accident victim was rescued by some
A. passer’s-by.B. passer-by.C. passer-bys.D. passers-by.Correct E. passers-bys.Explanation The plural of passer-by is passers-by.
Which of the following prefixes can be used with the word ‘adjust’ to form a new word?
A. dis-B. mal-Correct C. mis-D. pre-E. un-Explanation Maladjust gives the word maladjusted.
Active voice: Someone stole my book.
Passive voice: My book ______ stolen by someone.
A. had beenB. has beenC. is beingD. wasCorrect E. was beingExplanation The active verb is in the simple past, so the passive is “was stolen”.
My father ______ worked with the company for twenty years before he retired.
A. hadCorrect B. hasC. haveD. mayE. willExplanation Past perfect is used for an action completed before another past action.
Joy ______ to work regularly.
A. cameB. comeC. comesCorrect D. has comeE. is comingExplanation The habit is in the simple present and the subject is singular.
Direct Speech: “Our teacher is from Lagos,” the boy said.
Indirect Speech: The boy said that ______ from Lagos.
A. his teacher isB. his teacher wasC. our teacher wasD. their teacher isE. their teacher wasCorrect Explanation “Our” becomes “their” and “is” becomes “was”.
If I had travelled to the village, I ______ have brought palm oil.
A. couldB. mightC. shallD. willE. wouldCorrect Explanation The third conditional uses “would have”.
Passive voice: All the latecomers will be punished by the principal.
Active voice: The principal ______ all the latecomers.
A. has punishedB. is punishingC. may punishD. will punishCorrect E. would punishExplanation The passive “will be punished” becomes “will punish”.
The student who is ill will have recovered by the time school ______.
A. is resuming.B. resume.C. resumed.D. resumes.Correct E. would resume.Explanation After “by the time”, the simple present is used for the future.
I ______ my friend and her twin sister at the supermarket yesterday.
A. had seenB. have seenC. sawCorrect D. seeE. was seeingExplanation “Yesterday” needs the simple past: saw.
Direct Speech: “Birds fly,” my sister said.
Indirect Speech: My sister said that birds
A. are flying.B. flew.Correct C. flies.D. flown.E. fly.Explanation The reporting verb is past, so “fly” shifts to “flew”.
He ______ from the palm tree while he was tapping palm wine.
A. fallB. fellCorrect C. had fallD. had fallenE. has fallenExplanation The simple past of fall is fell.
Neither the boy nor his parents ______ the whereabouts of the girl.
A. are knowingB. has knownC. is knowingD. knowCorrect E. knowsExplanation The verb agrees with the nearer subject, “parents”, which is plural.
It was you who ______ asked to represent our class.
A. has beenB. have beenC. isD. wasE. wereCorrect Explanation “Who” refers to “you”, so the verb is “were”.
The cost of food items ______ risen in the market.
A. hasCorrect B. haveC. isD. wasE. wereExplanation The subject “cost” is singular.
One of the boys who ______ for the school team was injured.
A. is playingB. playCorrect C. playsD. was playingE. were playingExplanation “Who” refers to “boys”, so the verb is plural: play.
My niece is ______ talkative that she hardly allows you say any word when you are with her.
A. quiteB. soCorrect C. suchD. such aE. veryExplanation “So … that” joins the adjective to the result.
The violent protest by some of the students may have a ______ on the entire school.
A. repacurssionB. repecussionC. repercursionD. repercusionE. repercussionCorrect Explanation The correct spelling is repercussion.
He eats bread everyday, ______ he?
A. doesB. doesn’tCorrect C. don’tD. isE. isn’tExplanation A positive statement takes a negative tag. The verb is “eats”, so the tag is “doesn’t”.
Abdul is not a good footballer, ______ he?
A. doesn’tB. don’tC. isCorrect D. isn’tE. wasExplanation A negative statement takes a positive tag: “is he?”.
The novel was so interesting ______ I had to read it again.
A. andB. asC. thatCorrect D. untilE. yetExplanation “So … that” shows result.
Contrary to what some people may think, age is not ______ with wisdom.
A. symonymousB. synonymuosC. synonimousD. synonymousCorrect E. synonymouseExplanation Synonymous is the correct spelling.
I lost a ______ of keys yesterday.
A. bunchCorrect B. bundleC. chunkD. groupE. packExplanation A set of keys is called a bunch.
A mouse ran across the room ______ you were on the phone.
A. andB. butC. soD. thoughE. whileCorrect Explanation “While” shows two actions happening at the same time.
She signed ______ the dotted line after reading through the documents.
A. atB. inC. insideD. onCorrect E. uponExplanation The phrase is “sign on the dotted line”.
I shared the cherry ______ Jane and her siblings.
A. amongCorrect B. betweenC. forD. toE. withExplanation “Among” is used for more than two people.
/ʃ/
A. fussB. harshCorrect C. loungeD. senseE. suchExplanation “Harsh” ends with the /ʃ/ sound.
/ʒ/
A. leisureCorrect B. praiseC. ravageD. tensionE. verseExplanation The “s” in leisure is pronounced /ʒ/.
/æ/
A. laneB. manCorrect C. neatD. paceE. scarfExplanation “Man” has the vowel /æ/.
/u:/
A. fullB. furnitureC. mushD. sourE. spoonCorrect Explanation “Spoon” has the long vowel /u:/.
/ʌ/
A. bergB. breakC. cupCorrect D. darkE. gurgleExplanation “Cup” has the vowel /ʌ/.
/ɑ:/
A. backB. cardCorrect C. factD. madeE. searchExplanation “Card” has the long vowel /ɑ:/.
/z/
A. ceaseB. fenceC. reverseD. riceE. rosyCorrect Explanation The “s” in rosy is pronounced /z/.
/ɔ:/
A. bloodB. coilC. comeD. foughtCorrect E. lostExplanation “Fought” has the vowel /ɔ:/.
/t/
A. depotB. furtherC. subtleCorrect D. whistleE. worthExplanation “Subtle” has the /t/ sound. The “t” is silent in depot and whistle.
/ɔɪ/
A. choiceCorrect B. holyC. honestD. idiotE. soreExplanation “Choice” has the diphthong /ɔɪ/.
/ʊə/
A. cureCorrect B. curlC. hearD. houseE. rearExplanation “Cure” has the vowel /ʊə/.
/əʊ/
A. coffeeB. coilC. oceanCorrect D. pocketE. snotExplanation “Ocean” has the diphthong /əʊ/.
/dʒ/
A. breezeB. fishC. jeerCorrect D. preachE. prigExplanation “Jeer” starts with /dʒ/.
/k/
A. choreB. clinchCorrect C. kneeD. knifeE. knowExplanation “Clinch” has the /k/ sound. In knee, knife and know the “k” is silent.
/ŋ/
A. beenB. deanC. linkCorrect D. nailE. numbExplanation “Link” has the /ŋ/ sound.
Literature is categorized into three
A. branches.B. divisions.C. forms.D. genres.Correct E. types.Explanation The three genres of literature are prose, drama and poetry.
A literary work that ends happily is
A. comedy.Correct B. farce.C. melodrama.D. tragedy.E. tragi-comedy.Explanation A comedy ends happily, while a tragedy ends in disaster.
Literature as an art is a
A. collection of books.B. gallery of books.C. library of oral poetry.D. mirror of life.Correct E. written historical events.Explanation Literature reflects real life, so it is called a mirror of life.
Female protagonist is a/an
A. antagonist.B. clown.C. hero.D. heroine.Correct E. villain.Explanation The main female character is a heroine.
Writer’s choice of words is
A. diction.Correct B. language.C. plot.D. style.E. theme.Explanation The writer's choice of words is diction.
Literary device that makes reference to past events is
A. expository.B. flashacross.C. flashback.Correct D. foreshadowing.E. recall.Explanation A flashback refers to events that happened earlier.
The genre of literature that is written in stanza is
A. drama.B. poem.C. poetry.Correct D. prose.E. novel.Explanation Poetry is the genre written in stanzas.
A question which does not require an answer is said to be
A. classical.B. direct.C. indirect.D. medieval.E. rhetorical.Correct Explanation A rhetorical question is asked for effect and needs no answer.
Maxwell Okwor Onyekachi: Vengeance of the Spirit
When Okpoko hears of Ngozi’s suggestion on elopement, he
A. draws back.Correct B. jumps up.C. laughs at her.D. shouts at her.E. slaps her.Explanation Based on the play, Okpoko draws back from the idea.
“Obiekwe is the dream of every woman” says
A. Amaka.B. Chidinma.Correct C. Ebele.D. Ifeoma.E. Obiageli.Explanation Based on the play, it is said by Chidinma.
The expression, “to seek Ngozi’s hand in marriage” exemplifies the use of
A. hyperbole.B. metaphor.C. personification.D. simile.E. synecdoche.Correct Explanation The hand stands for the whole person, which is synecdoche.
Okpoko could not complete Ngozi’s bride price for ______ year(s).
A. oneB. twoC. threeCorrect D. fourE. fiveExplanation Based on the play, the bride price stayed incomplete for three years.
‘Tade Adegbindin: The Saint
Aremu’s wife is
A. Adetoun.Correct B. Bisi.C. Fabunmi.D. Mope.E. Tooke.Explanation Aremu's wife in the play is Adetoun.
Adetoun follows her husband to seek ______ from Ladepo.
A. adviceB. clarificationC. favourD. forgivenessE. helpCorrect Explanation Based on the play, they go to Ladepo for help.
Aremu gains admission to study philosophy in the
A. College of Agriculture.B. College of Education.C. Monotechnic.D. Polytechnic.E. University.Correct Explanation Philosophy is studied at a university.
The person referred to as “The saint” in the text is
A. Adetoun.B. Aremu.Correct C. Baba Agba.D. Ladepo.E. Yele.Explanation Based on the play, Aremu is the one called the saint.
Tina Bogwu: The Rejected Child
The following are languages used in the play except
A. Edo.Correct B. English.C. Igbo.D. Pidgin.E. Yoruba.Explanation Based on the play, Edo is not used.
When snake bites Kilani, ______ comes to his rescue.
A. 1st neighbourB. Baba OjoCorrect C. KasimawoD. OmolasoE. SuleExplanation Based on the play, Baba Ojo comes to his rescue.
Joseph and Mary are
A. criminals.B. cultists.C. impostors.D. lawyers.E. pastors.Correct Explanation Based on the play, they are pastors.
“The sky is too big for any two birds to collide” as used in the text is a/an
A. allusion.B. euphemism.C. idiom.D. metaphor.E. proverb.Correct Explanation It is a traditional saying that carries wisdom, so it is a proverb.
Chigbo Ugwuoke: Ogadimma: The Diary of a Housemaid
Mabel visits Igwe to
A. congratulate him.B. demand for her right.Correct C. pay him homage.D. report Ngozi.E. seek advice.Explanation Based on the text, Mabel goes to demand for her right.
Ngozi’s daughter lives in
A. Abaji.B. Abakaliki.C. Abuja.Correct D. Enugu.E. Kano.Explanation Based on the text, the daughter lives in Abuja.
Ude is a
A. blacksmith.B. goldsmith.C. palmwine tapper.Correct D. school teacher.E. soldier.Explanation Based on the text, Ude is a palmwine tapper.
The expression, “Her hair looked more like a bird’s nest” exemplifies the use of
A. imagery.B. irony.C. metaphor.D. oxymoron.E. simile.Correct Explanation The comparison uses the word “like”, so it is a simile.
Chinelo Ifezulike: The Costly Mistake
The printing press gateman is
A. Daniel.B. Raphael.C. Stanley.Correct D. Tony.E. Victor.Explanation Based on the text, the gateman is Stanley.
Daniel’s childhood friend is
A. Michael.B. Tony.Correct C. Uchenna.D. Udoh.E. Victor.Explanation Based on the text, the friend is Tony.
Who sacrifices his educational activities for social life?
A. PeterB. TonyCorrect C. UchennaD. UdohE. VictorExplanation Based on the text, Tony gives up his studies for social life.
The ‘Tail and Wing Cutting’ is a type of
A. competition.B. dance.C. exercise.D. play.E. sport.Correct Explanation Based on the text, it is a type of sport.
Nicole Chinelo: Save the African Womb
The setting of the play is in Lagos, Ahoda, South South and
A. Anambra.B. Bayelsa.Correct C. Delta.D. Gombe.E. Kano.Explanation Based on the text, the setting includes Bayelsa.
Which of the following is not a theme in the text?
A. AdoptionB. Political instabilityCorrect C. RapeD. ReligionE. Sexual immoralityExplanation Political instability is not a theme in the play. The others are.
Agnes and Dr. Mitini are arraigned and convicted for charges of
A. cheating and stealing.B. child theft and felony.Correct C. child theft and trespass.D. conspiracy and felony.E. stealing and felony.Explanation Based on the text, the charges are child theft and felony.
The expression “Let the sleeping dog lie ...” means
A. dog makes trouble.B. lying is bad.C. sleeping dog is dangerous.D. to allow dog sleep.E. to avoid trouble.Correct Explanation The proverb advises leaving a quiet matter alone so as not to cause trouble.
The expression, ‘So is too much of money bad?’ by Oiwona Andrew’s “Money” exemplifies the use of ______ question.
A. classicalB. directC. indirectD. rhetoricalCorrect E. verbalExplanation The poet asks it for effect and expects no answer, so it is rhetorical.
The word ‘eyes’ as used in “Unsteady Commissioner” by E. E. Sanyaolu means
A. electorates.B. men.C. people.Correct D. politicians.E. women.Explanation Based on the poem, “eyes” stands for people.
The tone in Chigbo Ugwoke’s “Some African Democrats” is that of
A. delight.B. displeasure.Correct C. frustration.D. praise.E. resentment.Explanation The poem criticises the leaders, so the tone is displeasure.
The mood in Andrew Oiwona’s poem “Nightfall” is that of
A. calmness.Correct B. dilemma.C. gladness.D. happiness.E. unpleasantness.Explanation Based on the poem, the mood is calm.
Segun Adekoya Mabogaje’s “Change! Change!! Change!!!” portrays the theme of
A. change.Correct B. discontent.C. education.D. politics.E. uncertainty.Explanation The poem is about change.
The poem “Patriotism” is written by
A. Bisi Olugboyega.B. Folorunsho Mahmoud.Correct C. Niyi Osundare.D. Oiwona Andrew.E. Segun Adekoya Mabogaje.Explanation Based on the poem, the writer is Folorunsho Mahmoud.
The expression, ‘Racism! O Racism!!’ in E. E. Sanyaolu’s poem “Racism” is an example of
A. apostrophe.Correct B. euphemism.C. metaphor.D. oxymoron.E. personification.Explanation The poet addresses an abstract thing (racism) directly, which is apostrophe.
In Niyi Osundare’s poem “INU RERE”, the word ‘fire’ symbolizes
A. challenge.B. courage.C. heat.D. passion.Correct E. power.Explanation Based on the poem, fire stands for passion.
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