Question 10
BECE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2025
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IGBO_L1
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objective
Proverb: "Onye na‑efe n'ala, ọ ga‑efe n'elu." (i) Explain the meaning of this proverb in English. (ii) Give a realistic situation in contemporary life where the proverb applies. (iii) Rewrite the proverb in a concise, modern Igbo form.
Answer Options
A.
(i) The proverb means that traveling by foot is better than flying. (ii) Example: Someone chooses to walk to work instead of taking a bus to save money. (iii) Modern Igbo version: "Onye na‑efe n'elu, ọ ga‑efe n'ala."
Correct Answer
B.
(i) The proverb means that a person who begins from a low or humble position can, through effort and perseverance, rise to a high or prestigious position. (ii) Example: A girl from a low‑income family works hard in school, earns a scholarship, graduates as a lawyer and later becomes a judge. (iii) Modern Igbo version: "Onye si n'ala ruo n'elu."
C.
(i) The proverb means that people who are born rich will stay rich forever. (ii) Example: A child of wealthy parents inherits the family business and never works hard. (iii) Modern Igbo version: "Onye si n'elu ruo n'ala."
D.
(i) The proverb means that a person who is always complaining will never succeed. (ii) Example: Someone who constantly complains about traffic never gets a promotion. (iii) Modern Igbo version: "Onye na‑efe n'ala, ọ ga‑efe n'ala."
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
(i) The proverb means that a person who begins from a low or humble position can, through effort and perseverance, rise to a high or prestigious position. (ii) Example: A girl from a low‑income family works hard in school, earns a scholarship, graduates as a lawyer and later becomes a judge. (iii) Modern Igbo version: "Onye si n'ala ruo n'elu."
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This is
Bece Model Questions Vol1
2025
Igbo L1
Question 10.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2025
Bece Model Questions Vol1
Igbo L1
examination.
Difficulty level:
Hard
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