SECTION D: VOCABULARY (10 marks) Choose the alternative A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence below.

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SECTION D: VOCABULARY (10 marks)

40. "He rushed into the class and shut the door before the teacher could spot him" is an example of a complex sentence.

• The sentence contains one independent clause ("He rushed into the class and shut the door") and one dependent clause ("before the teacher could spot him").
• The correct option is C. complex.

41. The government has set up a relief fund to help victims of the current socio-political crisis.

• A "relief fund" is a common term for money collected to provide aid.
• The correct option is C. Fund.

42. There's a freeze on the use of hosepipes because of water shortage.

• A "freeze" in this context means a temporary ban or halt.
• The correct option is D. freeze.

43. The principal asked us to dig all the flowers affected by blight.

• "Blight" refers to a plant disease or something that spoils or damages.
• The correct option is A. blight.

44. Mbone cannot write because she has whitlow on her right thumb.

• A "whitlow" is an infection of a finger or toe, especially near the nail, which would make writing difficult.
• The correct option is C. whitlow.

45. The scientist's findings were deemed anti-scientific by critics, as they contradicted established theories.

• If findings contradict established theories, critics would likely consider them to be against scientific principles or consensus.
• The correct option is C. anti-scientific.

46. While many people advocate for sustainable solution to environmental issues, some argue that immediate action is essential.

• "Sustainable" solutions often imply long-term approaches, which can be contrasted with the urgency of "immediate action" in environmental debates.
• The correct option is B. sustainable.

47. A team of engineers was dispatched to assess the structural integrity of the Bamenda road project.

• A group of professionals like engineers is typically referred to as a "team".
• The correct option is A. team.

48. Choose the odd set:

• A. mango-banana-orange-pineapple (all are fruits) - Consistent.
• B. honest-brave-courageous-coward (honest, brave, courageous are positive character traits; coward is an antonym or negative trait) - Inconsistent.
• C. run-jog-sprint-dash (all are verbs describing forms of running) - Consistent.
• D. democracy-monarchy-republic-bureaucracy (democracy, monarchy, republic are forms of government; bureaucracy is a system of administration) - Inconsistent.
• Both B and D are inconsistent. However, 'coward' is a direct antonym to the other words in set B, making it a very clear outlier.
• The correct option is B. honest-brave-courageous-coward.

49. The author's narrative was imbued with a sense of nostalgia that resonated deeply with the audience.

• "Imbued" means to be thoroughly filled with a feeling or quality.
• The word similar in meaning is C. filled.

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