Question 22
BECE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2022
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IGBO_L1
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objective
Interpret the Igbo proverb "Ọkụkọ na-efe n'elu osisi, ọ ga‑akụda n'ala". State its meaning in English and give one original example sentence that correctly uses the proverb in context.
Answer Options
A.
The proverb means that birds that fly high will always find food. Example: "Nwoke ahụ chọpụtara ka o si bụrụ onye isi n'ụlọ ọrụ n'ụbọchị atọ, mana ọ ghọtara na \"Ọkụkọ na-efe n'elu osisi, ọ ga‑akụda n'ala\" mgbe o wepụrụ ọrụ ya."
B.
The proverb means that staying humble avoids trouble. Example: "Nwoke ahụ chọpụtara ka o si bụrụ onye isi n'ụlọ ọrụ n'ụbọchị atọ, mana ọ ghọtara na \"Ọkụkọ na-efe n'elu osisi, ọ ga‑akụda n'ala\" mgbe o wepụrụ ọrụ ya."
Correct Answer
C.
The proverb means that over‑ambitious or reckless actions will eventually lead to failure. Example: "Nwoke ahụ chọpụtara ka o si bụrụ onye isi n'ụlọ ọrụ n'ụbọchị atọ, mana ọ ghọtara na \"Ọkụkọ na-efe n'elu osisi, ọ ga‑akụda n'ala\" mgbe o wepụrụ ọrụ ya."
D.
The proverb means that people who rush into decisions without preparation will succeed quickly. Example: "Nwoke ahụ chọpụtara ka o si bụrụ onye isi n'ụlọ ọrụ n'ụbọchị atọ, mana ọ ghọtara na \"Ọkụkọ na-efe n'elu osisi, ọ ga‑akụda n'ala\" mgbe o wepụrụ ọrụ ya."
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
The proverb means that over‑ambitious or reckless actions will eventually lead to failure. Example: "Nwoke ahụ chọpụtara ka o si bụrụ onye isi n'ụlọ ọrụ n'ụbọchị atọ, mana ọ ghọtara na \"Ọkụkọ na-efe n'elu osisi, ọ ga‑akụda n'ala\" mgbe o wepụrụ ọrụ ya."
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This is
Bece Model Questions Vol1
2022
Igbo L1
Question 22.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2022
Bece Model Questions Vol1
Igbo L1
examination.
Difficulty level:
Hard
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