Question 24
BECE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2021
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IGBO_L1
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objective
Two Igbo proverbs are given with a missing word. Complete each proverb, explain its meaning, and give one realistic situation where the proverb would be appropriately applied.
1. "Akwụkwọ na‑azụ ____ ."
2. "Ọkụkọ na‑efe n'elu ____ ."
Answer Options
A.
1. Akwụkwọ na‑azụ ụlọ - meaning books build houses; applied as a construction metaphor. 2. Ọkụkọ na‑efe n'elu igwe - meaning a chicken flies over the sky; applied to describe ambition beyond reach.
B.
1. Akwụkwọ na‑azụ ego - meaning books bring wealth; applied when discussing financial success. 2. Ọkụkọ na‑efe n'elu mmiri - meaning a chicken flies over water; applied to illustrate impossible tasks.
C.
1. Akwụkwọ na‑azụ anụ - meaning books raise animals; applied in a farming context. 2. Ọkụkọ na‑efe n'elu ugwu - meaning a chicken flies over a hill; applied to talk about perseverance.
Correct Answer
D.
1. Akwụkwọ na‑azụ agụ - meaning books educate the reader; applied when emphasizing the importance of study. 2. Ọkụkọ na‑efe n'elu osisi - meaning even a small bird can reach high places; applied to encourage youths to aim for higher education.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
1. Akwụkwọ na‑azụ agụ - meaning books educate the reader; applied when emphasizing the importance of study. 2. Ọkụkọ na‑efe n'elu osisi - meaning even a small bird can reach high places; applied to encourage youths to aim for higher education.
About This Question
This is
Bece Model Questions Vol1
2021
Igbo L1
Question 24.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2021
Bece Model Questions Vol1
Igbo L1
examination.
Difficulty level:
Hard
.