All 96 questions from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
Which of the following explains the point being made in the second paragraph of Passage I?
A. The drone and the slothful often look themselves up in the mirror.B. The drone and the slothful are idle so they depend on others for their needs.Correct C. The drones and the sluggards are lazy people who sleep a lot.D. The drone and the slothful hover around beehives because of their independence on honey.Explanation The second paragraph makes the point that idle people, like drones, depend on others (rather than working) for their needs.
Which of the following represents the author's view in Passage I?
A. The slothful will not get out of bed unless someone wakes them.B. Laziness leads to poverty so both should be rejected with equal vehemence.C. Idle and unproductive people should have no place in society.Correct D. Loafers carry their basins about looking for who will fill them with food.Explanation The author's view is that idle, unproductive people should have no place in society - patience is due for poverty, but not for laziness.
One conclusion that can be drawn from the opening paragraph of Passage I is that
A. it's a waste of time to advise a lazy man because he will always use a sieve to sift the advice.B. Lazy people are thorough-bred loafers who cannot even eat that porridge.C. Though lazy people have ugly faces, they like to see themselves in the mirror.D. Lazy people work only to satisfy their own immediate needs.Correct Explanation The opening paragraph concludes that lazy people work only enough to satisfy their immediate needs, not more.
The expression 'if the shower should turn to beer, he might wake himself up a bit', as used in Passage I, suggests that lazy people
A. are gourmetsB. are pleasure-lovingCorrect C. have beer showersD. are inconsiderateExplanation This expression suggests lazy people are pleasure-loving - they would only bestir themselves for something enjoyable, like beer, rather than for duty.
From the argument in the last paragraph of Passage I, it can be concluded that the sluggards are
A. phlegmatic when advisedB. wary of sound adviceC. impervious to adviceCorrect D. intolerant of good adviceExplanation The final paragraph concludes that sluggards (lazy people) are impervious (unresponsive) to advice, since 'laziness is in their bones'.
In Passage II, the writer seems to suggest that
A. secretaries were best trained by retired chief typists.B. there was nothing wrong in having males as secretaries.Correct C. the Ordinary National Diploma was sufficient for old secretaries.D. only graduates who studied abroad were secretaries.Explanation The passage implies nothing is wrong with males being secretaries, noting the secretarial job has historically been associated mostly with women.
Modern secretaries are different from the old ones in Passage II because they
A. are able to become graduates of different universities.B. are more educated and better exposed to professional training.C. are more educated and better exposed to professional training.Correct D. can use modern gadgets such as computers and other machines.Explanation Modern secretaries are trained in polytechnics and universities, giving them more education and professional exposure than the old typists.
The expression 'utter disdain', as used in Passage II, means
A. professional misconductB. undue criticismC. deserved respectD. complete contemptCorrect Explanation 'Utter disdain' means complete contempt - the passage describes how old-style secretaries were regarded with little or no respect.
The expression 'unguarded ones', as used in Passage II, refers to
A. the devil and all his cohortsB. husbands of female secretariesC. two people who may be attracted to each otherCorrect D. the female secretaries and their bossesExplanation The expression refers to two people (of opposite sex, e.g. a boss and a secretary) who may be attracted to and drawn towards each other.
Which of the following statements can be deduced from Passage II concerning the old perspective of secretaries?
A. They did not deserve to be addressed as secretaries.Correct B. One could see that they were well educated.C. They were highly respected by other professionals.D. The training they received from retired professionals was sufficient.Explanation Because old-style secretaries lacked proper training/qualifications, the passage implies they did not deserve to be addressed as secretaries.
From the third paragraph of Passage III, the steps taken to check the spread of bird flu in Nigeria were
A. monitoring all poultry farms, quarantining affected farms, and killing and disposing of affected birds.Correct B. restricting bird movements, paying compensation and caging free-range birds.C. isolating ravaged farms, destroying and disposing of affected birds and restricting movements.D. public enlightenment, controlling migratory birds and killing infested birds.Explanation The third paragraph lists monitoring all poultry farms, quarantining affected farms, and killing/disposing of affected birds as the steps taken to check bird flu's spread.
Which of the following statements is true according to Passage III?
A. Nigeria's handling of the bird flu pandemic was justified.B. If it had not been quickly controlled, bird flu might have proved more deadly than HIV/AIDS.C. The death of many poultry birds led to the discovery of bird flu in Nigeria.Correct D. Poultry farms in Nigeria had been quarantined.Explanation The passage states that the death of a large number of birds on a Kaduna farm led to the samples being tested, resulting in the discovery of bird flu in Nigeria.
From Passage III, it can be inferred that bird flu
A. meant Nigerians no longer consumed poultry as a result of bird flu.B. had already resulted in a high human and livestock death toll.Correct C. in Nigeria was first discovered by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Diagnostic Centre.D. meant the Kaduna poultry farmer who lost many birds was not adequately compensated by government.Explanation The passage states the pandemic had ravaged countries with a high death toll in livestock (and some human casualties), which can be inferred as already having caused a high death toll.
The expression 'To return to the status quo ante', as used in Passage III, refers to the
A. killing of birds as a result of bird flu.B. bird flu pandemic that had ravaged many countries in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.C. condition of things prior to the incidence of bird flu in Nigeria.Correct D. state of affairs following the bird flu pandemic in Nigeria.Explanation 'Status quo ante' means the state of affairs as it was before - i.e. the condition of things prior to bird flu reaching Nigeria.
A suitable title for Passage III is
A. The Livestock and Human Casualties of the Bird Flu Pandemic in Nigeria.B. Controlling the Bird Flu Pandemic in Nigeria.Correct C. HIV/AIDS and the Bird Flu Pandemic in Nigeria.D. The Ravaging Effects of Epidemics in Nigeria.Explanation The passage's main focus is on Nigeria's response to and control of the bird flu pandemic, making 'Controlling the Bird Flu Pandemic in Nigeria' the most suitable title.
Passage IV has gaps numbered 16 to 25; choose the most appropriate option for each gap. ...many of whom have probably not ___16___ eyes on him for a long time.
A. liedB. layC. lainD. laidCorrect Explanation The idiomatic expression is 'to lay eyes on someone', so the past participle 'laid' completes the gap correctly.
The morning of the Ofala sees large crowds ___17___ in the palace arena.
A. were gatheredB. gatherCorrect C. to be gatheringD. gathersExplanation The base form 'gather' correctly completes the present-tense description: 'large crowds gather in the palace arena'.
Suddenly a cannon ___18___ repeatedly.
A. boomsCorrect B. knocksC. shootsD. vibratesExplanation A cannon 'booms' (makes a loud booming sound) when fired - the most fitting verb for the context.
___19___ from the royal musicians fills the air.
A. PercussionCorrect B. GyrationC. ExplosionD. VibrationExplanation Percussion (drums, cymbals, etc., played by the royal musicians) is the sound described as filling the air.
The Igwe emerges like the rising sun, ___20___ in white-bordered gold and black robes.
A. royallyB. dazzledC. resplendentCorrect D. surroundedExplanation 'Resplendent' means dazzling or having an impressively dazzling appearance, fitting the description of the Igwe's robes.
The Igwe then begins the ___21___ dance with his wife.
A. traditionalB. socialC. royalCorrect D. culturalExplanation 'Royal' (belonging to kings, queens and members of the monarch's family) fits the description of the Igwe's dance.
Followed by his entourage, he dances round the arena ___22___ and praises of the crowd.
A. from the cheersB. at the cheerC. with the cheersD. to the cheersCorrect Explanation The correct preposition phrase is 'to the cheers and praises of the crowd'.
Finally, the Igwe takes his seat and his people begin to ___23___.
A. pay their respectsCorrect B. spray him with giftsC. observe his stepsD. pay their tollsExplanation The people begin to 'pay their respects' (pay respect and homage) to the Igwe once he is seated.
'Igweee! You will live long ___24___,' they declare, bowing respectfully before him.
A. at the throneB. on the throneCorrect C. by the throneD. in the throneExplanation The correct preposition to use with 'throne' in this idiomatic expression is 'on': 'You will live long on the throne.'
The Igwe ___25___ their homage by touching their backs with the royal fly whisk.
A. answersB. respondsC. acknowledgesCorrect D. repliesExplanation To 'acknowledge' means to show awareness of something (such as responding to a greeting or gesture) - the Igwe acknowledges their homage.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE. In each of questions 26 to 40, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. He deprecated the attempts made to unseat him.
A. challengedB. resistedC. condemnedCorrect D. despiseExplanation 'Deprecated' means condemned/expressed disapproval of; e.g. 'The spokesperson deprecated the use of violence.'
The striking workers have vowed not to return to work until the decision is reversed.
A. rescindedCorrect B. dismissedC. implementedD. revertedExplanation 'Reversed' (in the sense of cancelling a decision) is nearest in meaning to 'rescinded' - to cancel or repeal an enactment.
The police are not happy with the growing number of depraved people around the politician.
A. violentB. immoralCorrect C. indolentD. loquaciousExplanation 'Depraved' means corrupted or showing great moral corruption/wickedness - nearest in meaning to 'immoral'.
The last criticism at the rally was made in ignorance.
A. uninformedCorrect B. objectiveC. unimpeachableD. impeccableExplanation 'Made in ignorance' means made without knowing the facts - nearest in meaning to 'uninformed'.
The astute businessman neatly fended off questions about his private life.
A. askedB. explainedC. welcomedD. sidesteppedCorrect Explanation To 'fend off' means to push away or avoid discussing something - nearest in meaning to 'sidestepped'.
We were warned not to indulge in recriminations.
A. counter-chargesCorrect B. accusationsC. indiscretionsD. frivolous allegationsExplanation 'Recrimination' means to accuse an accuser in return - nearest in meaning to 'counter-charges'.
The shortage of petrol was a perennial problem.
A. a recurringCorrect B. a seasonalC. an annualD. an incurableExplanation 'Perennial' means constantly recurring or lasting for an indefinite time - nearest in meaning to 'a recurring' problem.
The best of the boys admire Olu's verve.
A. intelligenceB. handsomenessC. workD. energyCorrect Explanation 'Verve' means creative enthusiasm or energy - nearest in meaning to 'energy'.
He holds on firmly to his hackneyed view of life.
A. waywardB. principledC. obsoleteCorrect D. positiveExplanation 'Hackneyed' means overused, out of date, or no longer fresh - nearest in meaning to 'obsolete'.
I visited Amina umpteen times in her college, but she never came to me.
A. oftenCorrect B. seldomC. twiceD. occasionallyExplanation 'Umpteen' means very many (an unspecified but large number) - nearest in meaning to 'often'.
The debt the company incurred became rather intolerable.
A. inevitableB. unprecedentedC. insupportableCorrect D. dangerousExplanation 'Intolerable' means impossible to bear, extremely difficult to endure - nearest in meaning to 'insupportable'.
The tax rebate was a concession to the civil servants.
A. a donationB. an allowanceCorrect C. an incentiveD. an emolumentExplanation 'Concession' means a special privilege or allowance given, usually under special circumstances - nearest in meaning to 'an allowance'.
Beads of sweat ran down Ngozi's armpit.
A. PoolsB. SpringC. PondsD. RivuletsCorrect Explanation 'Beads' (a small flow of moisture such as sweat) is nearest in meaning to 'rivulets' (small streams).
The noise across the road drowned the sound of the keyboard in my room.
A. neutralizedCorrect B. overshadowedC. balancedD. equalizedExplanation 'Drowned' (rendered inaudible/ineffective) is nearest in meaning to 'neutralized' - to render something ineffective.
Things may change soon, but at the moment our economic situation is precarious.
A. redeemableB. buoyantC. uncertainCorrect D. unattractiveExplanation 'Precarious' means dangerously unsafe, uncertain or unsteady - nearest in meaning to 'uncertain'.
In each of questions 41 to 43, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). shoes
A. horseB. houseC. lossD. reasonCorrect Explanation 'Shoes' ends with the consonant sound /z/, the same sound represented in the word 'reason'.
English
A. endB. thinC. thinkCorrect D. edgeExplanation The underlined consonant sound in 'English' is matched by the consonant sound in the word 'think'.
clothe
A. ThomasB. threeC. theyCorrect D. mouthExplanation 'Clothe' ends with the consonant sound /dh/ (voiced 'th'), the same sound represented in the word 'they'.
In each of questions 44 to 46, choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the underlined letter(s). potable
A. pawB. potCorrect C. portD. postExplanation The underlined vowel sound in 'potable' (short /o/) is the same vowel sound represented in the word 'pot'.
blue
A. bookB. frontC. footD. lookCorrect Explanation 'Blue' has a long vowel sound /u:/, matched by the vowel sound in the word 'look' per the answer key.
pear
A. dearB. yearC. thereCorrect D. nearExplanation 'Pear' has the vowel sound /eə/, the same vowel sound represented in the word 'there'.
In each of questions 47 to 61, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. The refugees were received at the transit camp.
A. passageB. permanentCorrect C. temporaryD. nearbyExplanation 'Transit' means for a short/temporary time, so its opposite is 'permanent' (for a long time).
The man paid a large sum to redeem his mortgaged property.
A. ransomB. acquireC. pawnCorrect D. recoverExplanation 'Redeem' means to recover something pawned/mortgaged; its opposite is 'pawn' - to deposit something with a pawnbroker.
Lami and her husband are simply munificent.
A. wealthyB. angryC. happyD. niggardlyCorrect Explanation 'Munificent' means very generous; its opposite is 'niggardly' - not generous, reluctant to spend.
'Is it necessary for us to go?' She asked in her shrill voice.
A. angryB. quietC. IndistinctCorrect D. aggressiveExplanation 'Shrill' means having a high-pitched, penetrating quality; its opposite is 'indistinct' (lacking clarity).
The police demanded a factual account of the accident.
A. supportiveB. uncorroboratedCorrect C. an admissibleD. undisguisedExplanation 'Factual' means based on facts; its opposite is 'uncorroborated' - not based on/backed by facts.
The suggestions he made were very unobtrusive.
A. forcefulCorrect B. helpfulC. sincereD. reasonableExplanation 'Unobtrusive' means not conspicuous or assertive; its opposite is 'forceful' - powerful, impressive, persuasive.
Mr. Adeyemo is quite a conceited young man.
A. resourcefulB. an experiencedC. practicalD. an unassumingCorrect Explanation 'Conceited' means proud, arrogant, acting superior; its opposite is 'unassuming' - modest, not assuming superiority.
The stadium was seething with people when we entered.
A. filledB. crowdedC. emptyCorrect D. noisyExplanation 'Seething' means full of bustling activity; its opposite is 'empty'.
The vice-Chancellor relinquished power at the end of his term.
A. abandonedB. wieldedC. gave upD. clung on toCorrect Explanation 'Relinquished' means to give up or surrender; its opposite is 'clung on to' - to hold onto something.
The students were undeterred by the noisy lecture environment.
A. frustratedCorrect B. encouragedC. discouragedD. challengedExplanation 'Undeterred' means not discouraged; its opposite is 'frustrated' (discouraged).
For anything to do with academic work, he has a great aversion.
A. conversionB. attentionC. contemptD. predilectionCorrect Explanation 'Aversion' means a strong dislike; its opposite is 'predilection' - a special liking or preference for something.
The study he carried out on the problem was quite comprehensive.
A. detailedB. sketchyCorrect C. inscrutableD. completeExplanation 'Comprehensive' means all-inclusive, covering wide areas; its opposite is 'sketchy' - lacking substance, depth or finality.
The man advised his wife to steer a middle course in the argument between her and her employers.
A. be recalcitrantCorrect B. be compromisingC. be unrepentantD. be relentingExplanation 'Steer a middle course' means to be compromising/moderate; its opposite is 'be recalcitrant' - stubbornly resisting authority.
Do not be discouraged by failure in life.
A. overjoyedB. dissuadedC. actuatedCorrect D. disorientedExplanation 'Discouraged' means deterred/deprived of confidence; its opposite is 'actuated' - moved to action, motivated.
Otokpa took after his late father who was a teetotaler.
A. a drunkCorrect B. carelessC. a disciplinarianD. soberExplanation A 'teetotaler' is a person who abstains from alcohol; its opposite is 'a drunk' - someone who drinks a lot of alcohol.
In each of questions 62 to 64, choose the option that has the stress pattern. The syllables are written in capital letters. capitalism
A. capiTAlismB. capitaLismC. caPItalismD. CApitalismCorrect Explanation 'Capitalism' is stressed on the first syllable: CApitalism.
association
A. aSSociationB. associaTIONC. associAtionCorrect D. AssociationExplanation 'Association' is stressed on the syllable before the last syllable: associAtion.
advertisement
A. adVERtisementB. adverTISEmentC. adverTISEmentCorrect D. ADvertisementExplanation 'Advertisement' is stressed on the syllable before the last syllable: adverTISEment.
In each of questions 65 to 67, choose the option that has the stress on the first syllable.
A. intactB. integralCorrect C. negotiateD. aboutExplanation 'Integral' is stressed on the first syllable (IN-te-gral).
In each of questions 68 to 70, choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the others.
A. superiorCorrect B. surchargeC. slaughterD. aboutExplanation 'Superior' has a different stress pattern from the rest; the others are stressed on the first syllable while 'superior' is not.
In each of questions 71 to 90, choose the option that best completes the gap(s). Because of his ___ nature, Ayo was tricked out of his wristwatch.
A. kindCorrect B. pliableC. uncompromisingD. uncalculatingExplanation 'Kind' best completes the sentence, since it reveals the generosity of the subject (Ayo) that made him easy to trick.
He says he ___ find me a job, but will accommodate me.
A. could notCorrect B. was not able toC. is not able toD. cannot be able toExplanation The verb phrase 'could not' best completes the sentence, showing inability; note that 'cannot be able to' is grammatically incorrect.
The idle steward could not see ___ on the wall, and he lost his job.
A. the writingB. what will be writtenC. the handwritingCorrect D. what is writtenExplanation 'The handwriting' completes the idiom 'see the handwriting on the wall', meaning to foresee future disaster.
___ went to the stadium to watch a football match.
A. Amadi and meB. Amadi and ICorrect C. Me and AmadiD. Amadi and myselfExplanation A personal pronoun is always placed last when there is more than one subject, especially when referring to oneself among others: 'Amadi and I'.
If he arrived late, everyone ___ him.
A. would have blamedCorrect B. will blameC. would blameD. must blameExplanation This refers to a past hypothetical action that did not happen - a conditional clause requiring 'would have blamed'.
When they examined his body, they found that he ___.
A. had been deadB. had been dyingC. diedD. was deadCorrect Explanation 'Dead' is an adjective that should be preceded by a copula verb ('was') showing a state of being: 'he was dead'.
The rain fell for days ___.
A. on endingB. at endingC. on endCorrect D. at endExplanation 'On end' is the correct idiomatic phrase meaning continuously, without stopping.
Yesterday in the hall, Ola said that ___ his watch.
A. he had mislaidCorrect B. he had forgotC. he misplacedD. he have lostExplanation 'Mislaid' means to lose something temporarily by forgetting where it was put; the correct past participle form is 'had mislaid'.
Government should invest more in ___ training.
A. teacher'sB. teacherCorrect C. teachersD. teachers'Explanation 'Teacher' functions as an adjective describing the type of training in this sentence (e.g. 'teacher training').
The team has benefited from the coach's ___ of experience.
A. minefieldB. reservoirC. wealthCorrect D. worldExplanation 'Wealth' of experience is the correct collocation, meaning someone has a great deal of experience.
There was ___ any traffic as he drove home.
A. hardlyCorrect B. normallyC. usuallyD. noExplanation 'Hardly' is an adverb used to indicate that something is true or exists to a minimal extent.
I look forward to ___ you next week.
A. seenB. seeingCorrect C. seeD. sawExplanation The phrase 'look forward to' is followed by a gerund ('seeing'), not a bare infinitive.
The girl cannot speak with a clear voice; she is always ___.
A. blabbingB. vociferatingC. stutteringCorrect D. gesticulatingExplanation 'Stuttering' (finding it hard to speak, repeating sounds haltingly, often from nervousness or a speech disorder) fits the description of an unclear voice.
The politician ___ the family of the deceased.
A. greetedB. condoledC. wept overD. commiserated withCorrect Explanation 'Commiserated with' means to show sympathy or compassion for someone bereaved; it is followed by the preposition 'with'.
Making a phone call instead of paying a visit represents a ___ trend.
A. sudden newB. new socialC. new suddenCorrect D. sudden new socialExplanation The answer key identifies 'new sudden' (major social change) as the phrase that best completes the sentence describing this shift in behaviour.
Our soldiers are starting to zero ___ the enemy.
A. atB. in onCorrect C. untoD. on itExplanation The verb phrase 'zero in' is followed by the preposition 'on', meaning to focus one's aim (e.g. 'zero in on a target').
My father has been away on a journey but my mother says he ___ this Friday.
A. expects/would arriveB. expected/arriveC. is expected/will arriveCorrect D. expected/would arriveExplanation The verb 'expects' agrees with the singular subject 'she/mother' and, since it is present tense, is followed by 'will arrive' expressing probability.
Kola was fined; ___ thieves were given a jail sentence.
A. the rest ofCorrect B. the RestC. the rest of theD. rest of theExplanation 'The rest of' correctly completes the sentence: 'the rest of the thieves were given a jail sentence'.
I ___ to pursue my education.
A. did not chanceCorrect B. did not have the opportunityC. was not opportunedD. was not chancedExplanation 'Did not chance' correctly completes the sentence; 'opportune' is an adjective (not a verb), so 'was not opportuned' is incorrect.
Didn't ___ draw your attention to the entry requirements?
A. anyoneCorrect B. everyoneC. everybodyD. somebodyExplanation 'Anyone' is an indefinite pronoun referring to one unspecified person, fitting this negative question.
In each of questions 91 to 100, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. He could not have rewarded them more handsomely.
A. He rewarded them handsomely.Correct B. He did not reward them well.C. He also rewarded a good looking man.D. He spoke to them very well.Explanation This implies he rewarded them very well - to be 'rewarded more handsomely' than this was not possible, so he rewarded them handsomely (remunerated very well).
My advice to Tolu was: Look before you leap.
A. Tolu was advised to consider his opinions before reaching any decisions.B. Tolu was advised to consider the possible consequences before taking action.Correct C. Tolu was advised to weigh her decisions by looking before acting.D. Tolu was advised to leap only after looking.Explanation The idiom 'look before you leap' means to consider possible consequences before taking action.
The official had allegedly been taking bribes.
A. Some people accused the official of taking bribes.Correct B. The official had been taking bribes without feeling any guilt.C. It was proved that the official had been taking bribes.D. The official accused some people of taking bribes.Explanation 'Allegedly' means to make a claim/assertion without proof, so this means some people accused the official of taking bribes.
Emeka hardly ever holds with my view on good governance.
A. Emeka sometimes opposes my idea of good governance.B. My view on what good governance is conforms with that of Emeka.C. Emeka never really supports my opinion on good governance.Correct D. Emeka never holds a view on good governance.Explanation 'Hardly ever holds with' implies Emeka almost never agrees with or supports the speaker's opinion on good governance.
The next village is at least 30 kilometres away.
A. The next village is exactly 30 kilometres away.B. The next village is 30 kilometres away, possibly less.C. The next village is approximately 30 kilometres away.D. The next village is 30 kilometres away, or possibly more.Correct Explanation 'At least' means at the least/at a minimum, so the village is 30 kilometres away, or possibly further.
The woman won't have lived through the night.
A. It was likely that the woman died before morning.Correct B. The woman survived her ordeal but not without some help.C. From all indications, the woman was taken much worse, though she survived her ordeal.D. The woman certainly lived through the night.Explanation This expression implies it was likely the woman died before morning (did not survive the night).
There's a door at either end of the building.
A. The building has two ends and two doors.Correct B. The building has two ends, but only one door.C. The building has two ends, but I do not know which of the two has a door.D. The building has many ends, each with a door.Explanation 'A door at either end' implies the building has two ends, each with its own door - i.e. two ends and two doors.
We have to iron out our differences at once.
A. We must clear up without delay our misunderstanding.B. We must ensure that our problems are eliminated at all cost.C. We have to settle our disagreement once and for all.Correct D. We have to solve some of our problems for now.Explanation To 'iron out' (figuratively) means to resolve a dispute; the sentence means they must settle their disagreement immediately and completely.
There should be a level playing field for women entering politics.
A. Women should not be allowed to enter politics.B. Sports facilities should be provided for women entering politics.C. Special privileges should be given to women who want to enter politics.D. Men and women should be able to compete in the political arena on an equal basis.Correct Explanation 'A level playing field' means a situation offering no special advantage to either side - here, men and women should compete in politics on equal terms.
The country is holding its first free elections for five years.
A. The last time the country held free elections was five years ago.B. The free elections in the country have now taken five years to conduct.C. The country held elections five years ago, but they were not free.Correct D. There were free elections in the country five years ago.Explanation This implies the country held elections five years ago, but they were not free - the upcoming one is its first genuinely free election in that period.
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