Question 6
BECE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2021
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EDO_L1
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objective
Three common Nigerian proverbs are given with a word omitted. Complete each proverb and state the moral (one sentence) that each conveys.
1. "A \_\_ who does not have a \_\_ is like a \_\_ without \_\_."
2. "When the \_\_ sings, the \_\_ listens."
3. "The \_\_ that \_\_ the \_\_ will \_\_."
Provide the three completed proverbs and their morals.
Answer Options
A.
1. A woman who does not have a husband is like a palm tree without leaves. Moral: Partnership provides shelter.
2. When the bird sings, the village listens. Moral: Nature guides the people.
3. The rabbit that steals the farmer's carrots will escape. Moral: Quickness avoids trouble.
Correct Answer
B.
1. A man who does not have a wife is like a palm tree without fruit. Moral: Marriage brings productivity and purpose.
2. When the drum sings, the village listens. Moral: Music unites the community.
3. The rabbit that steals the farmer's carrots will be caught. Moral: Dishonesty leads to punishment.
C.
1. A man who does not have a wife is like a barren field without rain. Moral: Marriage brings productivity and purpose.
2. When the drum sings, the village sleeps. Moral: Silence follows music.
3. The rabbit that steals the farmer's carrots will be caught. Moral: Dishonesty leads to punishment.
D.
1. A man who does not have a child is like a palm tree without fruit. Moral: Parenthood brings continuity.
2. When the drum sings, the market listens. Moral: Music spreads news.
3. The rabbit that steals the farmer's carrots will be praised. Moral: Cleverness is rewarded.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
1. A man who does not have a wife is like a palm tree without fruit. Moral: Marriage brings productivity and purpose.
2. When the drum sings, the village listens. Moral: Music unites the community.
3. The rabbit that steals the farmer's carrots will be caught. Moral: Dishonesty leads to punishment.
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This is
Bece Model Questions Vol1
2021
Edo L1
Question 6.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2021
Bece Model Questions Vol1
Edo L1
examination.
Difficulty level:
Hard
.