1. What is your impression about the passage? 2. What is the cargo-cult mentality? 3. Do you think differently from this writer? If yes, why? If no, why? 4. Use other synonyms for the following words in the passage: callous, ostentatious, noisy, vulgar. 5. What in your opinion, is the most suitable title for this passage?

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1. What is your impression about the passage? 2. What is the cargo-cult mentality? 3. Do you think differently from this writer? If yes, why? If no, why? 4. Use other synonyms for the following words in the passage: callous, ostentatious, noisy, vulgar. 5. What in your opinion, is the most suitable title for this passage?

Asked on March 26, 2026English

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Accepted Answer · 2026-03-26T08:47:30.034Z

Section A 1. My impression of the passage is that it presents a critical and pessimistic view of Nigeria's underdevelopment, attributing it to a "cargo-cult mentality" among the elite and highlighting widespread corruption, inefficiency, and a general decline in societal values. 2. The cargo-cult mentality is described as "a belief by backward people that someday, without any exertion whatsoever on their own part, a fairy ship would dock in their harbor laden with every goody they have always dreamed of possessing." It signifies unrealistic expectations and a lack of effort. 3. No, I do not think differently from this writer. The passage effectively highlights common issues such as corruption, inefficiency, and a lack of accountability that are widely recognized as significant barriers to development in many nations, including Nigeria. 4. Synonyms for the words in the passage: Callous: insensitive* Ostentatious: flashy* Noisy: loud* Vulgar: rude* 5. The most suitable title for this passage is: Nigeria's Underdevelopment: The Cargo-Cult Mentality* Section B 1. Tamara worked as a tout at Emohua Park. 2. Ngozi remains a devout Christian. 3. Elu kingdom is in dire need of potable water. 4. Masirimchi is my bosom friend. 5. Urudinichi served as our Porter at NDDC hostel. 6. Chituga convocated in 2023. 7. Nsirim was a Corps Member at Army Barracks. 8. Some students are lagging behind. 9. Some students' uniform arrived in Jos today. 10. The new vice-chancellor congratulated our team on the victory.

Accepted Answer · 2026-03-26T08:47:30.034Z

Section A 1. My impression of the passage is that it presents a critical and pessimistic view of Nigeria's underdevelopment, attributing it to a "cargo-cult mentality" among the elite and highlighting widespread corruption, inefficiency, and a general decline in societal values. 2. The cargo-cult mentality is described as "a belief by backward people that someday, without any exertion whatsoever on their own part, a fairy ship would dock in their harbor laden with every goody they have always dreamed of possessing." It signifies unrealistic expectations and a lack of effort. 3. No, I do not think differently from this writer. The passage effectively highlights common issues such as corruption, inefficiency, and a lack of accountability that are widely recognized as significant barriers to development in many nations, including Nigeria. 4. Synonyms for the words in the passage: Callous: insensitive* Ostentatious: flashy* Noisy: loud* Vulgar: rude* 5. The most suitable title for this passage is: Nigeria's Underdevelopment: The Cargo-Cult Mentality* Section B 1. Tamara worked as a tout at Emohua Park. 2. Ngozi remains a devout Christian. 3. Elu kingdom is in dire need of potable water. 4. Masirimchi is my bosom friend. 5. Urudinichi served as our Porter at NDDC hostel. 6. Chituga convocated in 2023. 7. Nsirim was a Corps Member at Army Barracks. 8. Some students are lagging behind. 9. Some students' uniform arrived in Jos today. 10. The new vice-chancellor congratulated our team on the victory.