Question 21
BECE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2020
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YORUBA_L1
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objective
The Yoruba proverb "Ọ̀rọ̀ tí a bá sọ́, kì í bọ́ sílẹ̀" is given.
(i) Translate the proverb into English.
(ii) State the moral lesson it conveys.
(iii) Provide a contemporary example (in one sentence) that illustrates the proverb.
Answer Options
A.
Translation: "Once spoken, words fall to the ground." Moral: Keep your mouth shut to avoid gossip; Example: He whispered a secret and it vanished without anyone noticing.
Correct Answer
B.
Translation: "Words once spoken cannot be taken back." Moral: Think before you speak; spoken words are irreversible. Example: After posting a harsh comment online, she realized the damage was done and could not delete the hurtful words.
C.
Translation: "What is said cannot be undone." Moral: Always repeat what you say to ensure clarity; Example: She repeated her statement several times to make sure everyone heard it correctly.
D.
Translation: "Words spoken cannot be erased." Moral: Speak freely without worrying about consequences; Example: He shouted a joke at a party and everyone laughed, showing words have no lasting effect.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Translation: "Words once spoken cannot be taken back." Moral: Think before you speak; spoken words are irreversible. Example: After posting a harsh comment online, she realized the damage was done and could not delete the hurtful words.
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This is
Bece Model Questions Vol1
2020
Yoruba L1
Question 21.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2020
Bece Model Questions Vol1
Yoruba L1
examination.
Difficulty level:
Hard
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