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Question 1 View Details

What is the meaning of the Yoruba word "ìbáṣepọ̀"?

A. friendship

B. community

Correct C. relationship

D. communication

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2 View Details

What does the Yoruba word "àìlera" signify?

A. pain

B. fatigue

C. injury

Correct D. illness

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3 View Details

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb: "Mo ___ (go) sí ilé-ìwé lónìí."

A. rí

B. jẹ

Correct C. lọ

D. wá

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4 View Details

Your friend asks you to accompany them to the market early tomorrow morning. Choose the most appropriate polite response in Yoruba.

A. Mo máa wá pẹ̀lú rẹ̀ ní ọ̀sán, ṣé ó dára?

B. Mo lè wá ní alẹ́, ṣé ó dára?

C. Mo máa lọ sí ọjà ní owurọ̀, ṣé ó dára?

Correct D. Mo máa wá pẹ̀lú rẹ̀ ní owurọ̀, ṣé ó dára?

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5 View Details

What is the English translation of the Yoruba word "ọ̀rẹ́"?

A. neighbor

B. family

C. enemy

Correct D. friend

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6 View Details

During the Eyo festival which lasts for \(12\) days, three types of performances occur: drumming every day, dancing every second day, and singing on days that are multiples of \(3\). If each drumming performance costs ₦\(500\), each dancing performance costs ₦\(800\), and each singing performance costs ₦\(600\), what is the total cost of all performances for the whole festival?

A. 13800

Correct B. 13200

C. 12400

D. 12600

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7 View Details

Complete the sentence with the appropriate conjunctions: 'Mo fẹ́ ra aṣọ tuntun, ___ mo kò ní owó tó peye, ___ mo máa ra ní ìdílé.' Choose the correct conjunctions from the set {ṣùgbọ́n, nígbà tí, bí, torí pé}.

A. ṣùgbọ́n, torí pé

B. nígbà tí, bí

Correct C. ṣùgbọ́n, nígbà tí

D. bí, torí pé

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8 View Details

Identify the verb in the sentence: 'Ọmọde náà ń ṣeré ní pápá.'

A. ń jó

B. ń rò

C. ń kọ́

Correct D. ń ṣeré

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9 View Details

Fill in the missing word in the proverb and state its moral: 'Bi a bá ń fi ___ ṣe àgbà, a máa ṣubú.'

Correct A. ọ̀rọ̀; Talk without action leads to failure.

B. ìfẹ́; Love without respect brings discord.

C. ìmọ̀; Knowledge without humility causes arrogance.

D. ọ̀pẹ̀; Gratitude without effort leads to disappointment.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10 View Details

A traditional beaded necklace is made by repeating a pattern of 3 red beads, 2 white beads, and 4 blue beads. If the necklace contains a total of \(84\) beads, how many red beads are there in the entire necklace?

A. 27

B. 33

Correct C. 30

D. 24

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11 View Details

Proverb: "Ẹni tí ó ń fi ẹ̀rù kó ẹ̀rù, kì í mọ̀ pé ẹ̀rù rẹ̀ ń rọ̀." (a) Explain the meaning of this proverb in English. (b) Tunde spends all his time helping classmates with their assignments and neglects his own revision, resulting in a low exam score. Using the proverb, state the advice that should be given to Tunde.

A. It means "Those who ignore others' problems are unaware of their own difficulties." The advice to Tunde is that he should focus solely on his own work and avoid assisting classmates.

B. It means "One who carries other people's burdens will always be praised for his generosity." The advice to Tunde is that he should continue helping others even at the expense of his own studies.

Correct C. It means "One who carries other people's burdens does not realize his own burden is heavy." The advice to Tunde is that he should prioritize his own studies before helping others.

D. It means "Carrying many burdens makes a person stronger." The advice to Tunde is that he should take on more responsibilities to improve his exam performance.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12 View Details

Excerpt: "‘Bí a bá ń wá àlàáfíà, a kò le fi ìbànújẹ́ sílẹ̀; ṣùgbọ́n tí a bá fi ìbànújẹ́ sílẹ̀, àlàáfíà yóò wá.'" Identify the central theme of the excerpt and name the literary device the author uses to develop this theme.

A. The theme is the importance of community, and the author uses alliteration (repetition of sounds) to develop it.

B. The theme is the inevitability of change, and the author uses metaphor (comparison) to develop it.

Correct C. The theme is the contrast between peace and sorrow, and the author uses antithesis (contrast) to develop it.

D. The theme is the triumph of love over adversity, and the author uses hyperbole (exaggeration) to develop it.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13 View Details

The idiom ‘Ọ̀rọ̀ tí a bá ń sọ́, kó máa ___ bíi omi tó ń ṣàn' is used to describe a person who changes his story repeatedly. (a) Fill in the blank with the appropriate Yoruba word. (b) Explain in one sentence what the idiom means.

A. a) yí b) It means that spoken words should change frequently like the wind.

B. a) sùn b) It means that spoken words should be kept secret and hidden.

Correct C. a) dá b) It means that spoken words should be steady and consistent like flowing water.

D. a) pẹ̀lú b) It means that spoken words should be accompanied by gestures.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14 View Details

Passage: "Ilé-ìgbìmọ̀ àgbáyé ti sọ pé ìlú ń gòkè sí i ní àkókò tó kéré. Ìdí nìyẹn tí ọ̀pọ̀ èèyàn ti ń bọ̀ sí ìlú láti wá iṣẹ́. Ṣùgbọ́n, ìdàgbàsókè yìí ń fa àìlera afẹ́fẹ́, ìkúnra ilé, àti àìlera àyíká. Ọ̀pọ̀ àgbègbè ń jìyà nítorí àìmọ̀ ìtòlẹ́sẹ̀ tó péye. Nítorí náà, ó ṣe pàtàkì kí a ṣe àtúnṣe tó péye kí a lè dábò bo àyíká." Summarize the main argument of the passage in one sentence, and indicate the author's attitude towards urbanisation (positive, negative, or neutral).

A. The passage argues that rapid urbanisation improves living standards without any drawbacks, and the author's attitude is positive.

B. The passage argues that rapid urbanisation leads to cultural decline but no economic benefits, and the author's attitude is neutral.

C. The passage argues that rapid urbanisation creates jobs and enhances the environment, so no planning is needed, and the author's attitude is positive.

Correct D. The passage argues that rapid urbanisation creates jobs but also causes environmental problems, so proper planning is essential, and the author's attitude is negative.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15 View Details

The following paragraph contains orthographic and punctuation errors: "Mo n lọ sí ile-ìwé lola, mo ri pe mo ti gbagbe iwe mi. O ti pẹ́ tí mo kò rí i, sugbon mo ti kọ́ ẹ̀kọ́ tuntun. Mo fẹ́ kí n ṣe àtúnṣe" Rewrite the paragraph correcting all errors.

A. Mo ń lọ sí ilé-ìwé lọ́la, mo rí pé mo ti gbàgbé iwe mi. Ó ti pẹ́ tí mo kò rí i, Ṣùgbọ́n mo ti kọ́ ẹ̀kọ́ tuntun. Mo fẹ́ kí n ṣe àtúnṣe

Correct B. Mo ń lọ sí ilé-ìwé lọ́la, mo rí pé mo ti gbàgbé ìwé mi. Ó ti pẹ́ tí mo kò rí i, Ṣùgbọ́n mo ti kọ́ ẹ̀kọ́ tuntun. Mo fẹ́ kí n ṣe àtúnṣe.

C. Mo n lọ sí ilé-ìwé lọ́la, mo rí pé mo ti gbàgbé ìwé mi. Ó ti pẹ́ tí mo kò rí i, Ṣùgbọ́n mo ti kọ́ ẹ̀kọ́ tuntun. Mo fẹ́ kí n ṣe àtúnṣe.

D. Mo ń lọ sí ilé-ìwé lọ́la, mo rí pé mo ti gbàgbé ìwé mi. Ó ti pẹ́ tí mo kò rí i, Sugbon mo ti kọ́ ẹ̀kọ́ tuntun. Mo fẹ́ kí n ṣe àtúnṣe.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16 View Details

During the annual Egungun festival, three rites are performed in order. Rite A lasts exactly \(2\) hours. Rite B lasts a number of minutes equal to the sum of the digits of the year \(2023\) multiplied by \(10\). Rite C lasts \(5\) minutes longer than Rite B. If the festival begins at \(9:00\) a.m., at what time does it finish? Give your answer in the form of hour and minute (e.g., 1:25 p.m.).

Correct A. 1:25 p.m.

B. 1:15 p.m.

C. 1:35 p.m.

D. 12:55 p.m.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17 View Details

What is the meaning in English of the Yoruba word "ìbànújẹ"? Write the English equivalent in one word.

Correct A. sadness

B. joy

C. anger

D. happiness

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18 View Details

Read the following excerpt from the Yoruba folktale "Ọmọ Tí Kò Ní Rí Ọ̀rẹ́": "Ọmọkùnrin kan ń rìn nígbà tí ó rí àkúnya tí ń ṣeré lórí pẹ̀tẹ́lẹ̀. Ó béèrè pé, ‘Kí ni ó ń ṣe?' Àkúnya dá a lóhùn pé, ‘Mo ń kọ́ ẹ̀kọ́ bí a ṣe ń ṣọ́ra kí a má bà a jìnnà sí ilé.'" Based on the passage, (a) identify the moral of the story, and (b) explain how the dialogue between the boy and the squirrel supports that moral.

A. Moral: One should share food with friends. The squirrel's statement about learning to be careful and not stray far provides the evidence for this lesson.

B. Moral: One should always explore new places. The squirrel's statement about learning to be careful and not stray far provides the evidence for this lesson.

Correct C. Moral: One should be cautious and stay close to home. The squirrel's statement about learning to be careful and not stray far provides the evidence for this lesson.

D. Moral: One should respect elders. The squirrel's statement about learning to be careful and not stray far provides the evidence for this lesson.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19 View Details

The Yoruba idiom "Ẹ̀dá kì í mọ́ àgọ́ tí ó ń bọ̀" is often used in conversation. (a) Explain the meaning of this idiom in English. (b) In the following situation, rewrite the sentence using the idiom appropriately: "Ọmọde náà ń bínú pé òbí rẹ̀ kò fún un ní owó tí ó fẹ́ ra ìwé."

A. a) It means that no one can foresee the future. b) "Ọmọde náà ń bínú, ṣùgbọ́n a kò mọ̀ àgọ́ tí ó ń bọ̀; bó tilẹ̀ jẹ́ pé òbí rẹ̀ kò fún un ní owó, ó lè rí ohun tí ó fẹ́ ní báyìí."

B. a) It means that children should not complain about money. b) "Ọmọde náà ń bínú, ṣùgbọ́n a kò mọ̀ àgọ́ tí ó ń bọ̀; bó tilẹ̀ jẹ́ pé òbí rẹ̀ kò fún un ní owó, ó lè fi owó rẹ̀ ra ohun míì."

C. a) It means that you should always be prepared for rain. b) "Ọmọde náà ń bínú, ṣùgbọ́n a kò mọ̀ àgọ́ tí ó ń bọ̀; bó tilẹ̀ jẹ́ pé òbí rẹ̀ kò fún un ní owó, ó lè ra ìwé ní ilé ìtajà."

Correct D. a) It means that no one can predict upcoming trouble. b) "Ọmọde náà ń bínú, ṣùgbọ́n a kò mọ̀ àgọ́ tí ó ń bọ̀; bó tilẹ̀ jẹ́ pé òbí rẹ̀ kò fún un ní owó, ó lè ní àǹfààní míì ní ọjọ́ iwájú."

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20 View Details

Write a short essay (approximately 120‑150 words) in Yoruba on the importance of preserving indigenous languages. Your essay must: 1. State at least two reasons why preservation is vital. 2. Include three Yoruba proverbs that support your arguments. 3. Conclude with a call to action for the younger generation. Provide the essay as your answer.

A. A list of bullet points in Yoruba stating reasons for preservation without forming a cohesive essay and without any proverbs.

B. A brief paragraph in English that mentions only one reason for language preservation and includes no proverbs.

C. An essay of 200 words in Yoruba that lists reasons but omits the required three proverbs and lacks a concluding call to action.

Correct D. Essay as shown in the solution above.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21 View Details

Ní àkókò tí Tunde ń lọ sí ọjà, ó rí i pé òjò ń rọ̀ gan-an, ó sì gbọ́ pé ìyá rẹ̀ ń retí ìrànlọ́wọ́ rẹ̀ ní ilé. Kí ni ìdí pàtàkì tí Tunde fi dáwọ́ ìrìnàjò rẹ̀ dúró kí ó tó dé ilé?

A. Nítorí pé ó ń ṣeré níta, ó sì fẹ́ kí ìyá rẹ̀ mọ̀ pé ó wà níbẹ̀.

Correct B. Nítorí pé òjò ń rọ̀ gan-an tí ó lè fà á kí ó bàjẹ́, ó sì fẹ́ ràn ìyá rẹ̀ lọ́wọ́ ní ilé.

C. Nítorí pé ó ti ní àkókò tó pẹ́, ó sì fẹ́ ra ohun tí ó ń ra.

D. Nítorí pé ó ń wá àwòrán tuntun, ó sì fẹ́ lọ sí ọjà.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22 View Details

Ọ̀mọ̀wé kan fẹ́ béèrè àṣẹ kí ó lè lọ sí ilé-ìwé lónìí. Ó kọ́ ọ́ sílẹ̀ ní àkóónú àìmọ̀ràn: "Mo fẹ́ lọ sí ilé ìwé lónìí." Ṣe àtúnṣe gẹ́gẹ́ bí àṣà ìbáṣepọ̀ tó yẹ fún olùkọ́, kí ó wúlò fún ìbáṣepọ̀ tó ní ìbáṣepọ̀ tó péye.

A. Ẹ jọ̀ọ́, ẹ̀ jé kí ń lọ sí ilé-ìwé ọ̀la.

B. Ẹ jọ̀ọ́, ẹ̀ jé kí ń lọ sí ilé-ìwé báyìí.

C. Ẹ jọ̀ọ́, ẹ̀ jé kí ń wá sí ilé-ìwé lónìí.

Correct D. Ẹ jọ̀ọ́, ẹ̀ jé kí ń lọ sí ilé-ìwé lónìí.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23 View Details

Fún àpẹẹrẹ méjì tí ó wà ní àtẹ̀jáde, kó àwọn ọ̀rọ̀ tó ṣòro jọ: 1) "Ọ̀rọ̀ tí a kì í fi ___ ṣe, kì í pẹ́." 2) "Bí a bá ń ___ ẹ̀rù, a máa rìnrìn àjò." Kọ́ àkójọpọ̀ ọ̀rọ̀ tó péye fún àkúnya kọọkan.

Correct A. 1) ìtàn 2) gbé

B. 1) àkúnya 2) kó

C. 1) ìwé 2) rìn

D. 1) ọ̀rọ̀ 2) sùn

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24 View Details

Ní àjọyọ̀ ìgbéyàwó Yorùbá, a máa ṣe àwọn ìgbésẹ̀ yìí ní àtẹ̀le: (i) Ìbọ̀rìṣà, (ii) Ìtẹ̀wọ̀gbà, (iii) Ìkó̩́lé, (iv) Ìdáná. Ìgbésẹ̀ wo ni ó ń bọ̀ lẹ́yìn Ìtẹ̀wọ̀gbà?

A. Ìbọ̀rìṣà

B. Ìtẹ̀wọ̀gbà

C. Ìdáná

Correct D. Ìkó̩́lé

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25 View Details

Ọ̀rọ̀ àkànṣe yìí sọ pé: "Ọ̀gá kan ní ilé-ọba ń gbìn ọ̀ka àti ọ̀bẹ̀. Ọ̀ka ń pẹ́ ju ọ̀bẹ̀ lọ, ṣùgbọ́n ọ̀bẹ̀ ń dàgbà kíákíá. Nígbà tí ọdún tó kù díẹ̀, ó ní kí ó yan ọ̀gbìn tó máa pèsè èrè tó pọ̀ jù." Kí ni àkúnya àkókò tí agbẹ̀ yìí ń lo láti yan irú ọ̀gbìn tó dára jùlọ?

A. Ó ń wo àkókò tó kù àti ìbéèrè ọjà, ó sì máa yan ọ̀ka nítorí pé ó ń pẹ́ ju ọ̀bẹ̀ lọ.

Correct B. Ó ń wo àkókò tó kù àti ìbéèrè ọjà, ó sì máa yan ọ̀bẹ̀ nítorí pé ó ń dàgbà kíákíá.

C. Ó ń wo àkókò tó kù àti ìbéèrè ọjà, ó sì máa yan ọ̀bẹ̀ nítorí pé ó ní èrè tó pọ̀ jù.

D. Ó ń wo àkókò tó kù àti ìbéèrè ọjà, ó sì máa yan àgbàdo nítorí pé ó ń pẹ́ ju ọ̀bẹ̀ lọ.

Correct Answer: B

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