I NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY _ KADUNA Ge. SCREENING TEST FOR THE 12 ON 15 AUGUST 2020 j. 29-37 38-46 47-54 . 55-61 - 62-68 69-75, 76 -82 83 -90— PASSAGE A ple who bother with the matter at all would admit that our English in a bad way, but it is generally assumed that we cannot by \scious action do anything about it. Our civilization is decadent and our so the argument runs-must inevitably share in the general collapse. It follows that any struggle against the abuse of language is a sentimental archaism, like prefe: candles to electric light or Keke taxis to aeroplanes. Underneath this lies the half-conscious belief that language is natural growth and not trument which we shape for our own purposes. Now it is clear that the decline of a and economic causes, it t to the bad influence of this or ‘that individual writer. But an effect can become a cause, reinforcing the ‘Original cause and producing the same effect in an intensified form, and so (on indefinitely. A man may take to drink because he feels himself to be a ¥ failure, and then fail all the more completely because he drinks. It is rather the same thing that is happening to the English language. It becomes ugly ecurate because our thoughts are foolish, but the slovenliness of our makes it easier for us to have foolish thoughts. The point is that is reversible. Modern English, especially written English, is spread by imitation and which can be avoided ii 1 must ultimately have political simplyh language because Bad habits spread by imitation, We live in a decadent civilization. There are too may bad writers. People are too lazy to change their bad habits. Which of the statements reflects the author’s point of view? A. It’s now too late to do anything about the problem. B. Language is a natural growth and cannot be shaped for our: won purpose. i, The decline in the language can be stopped. The process of an increasingly bad language cannot be stopped. a The author believes that the first stage towards the political Py regeneration of the language would be : A. Taking the necessary trouble to avoid bad habits. B. Avoiding being frivolous about it. C, Clear thinking. For professional writers to help.decline of the language. English is become ugly. What causes bad language in the end? The bad influence of individual writers. The imitation of bad language habits. Political and economic causes. An assumption that nothing can be done about. woo PASSAGE B A vexed problem facing us is the clamour to open more universities and to reserve more seats for backward classes. But it will be a sheer folly to expand Such facilities recklessly without giving any thought to the quality of education imparted. If admissions are made far more selective, it will automatically reduce the number of entrants. This should apply particularly to universities, many of which are little more than degree factories. Only then can the authorities hope to bring down the lecturer-student ratio to _ Manageable proportion. What is more, lecturers should be given refresher : ¢s, every long vacation to brush up their knowledge. Besides, if managements increase their library budget it will help both the new students a great deal,can automatically help to reduce admission: A. Though entrance tests. z Selective admissions. - Discouragement to open new universities. D. Abolishing reservation. Many of the new universities are A. Centres of advanced learning. B. Research institutions. Factories producing degree holders. Known for their academic excellence How can lecturers’ values be improved? 4 —_ By arranging refresher courses, B. By providing monetary help/incentive. (er By providing better library facilities, D. _By sending them abroad sane I or is in favour of restricting university admissions aHe “Vexed problem” means A serious problem. B.A debatable problem. ce A difficult problem. D. An irritating problem. SECTION B LEXIS AND STRUCTURE Instructions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time fill the gap in the sentence given Il. Many untrustworthy Cadets gave evasive answers to questions they fully understand. ; A. Direct. B. Outspoken. __C. Simple. D, Truthful. | ’ ie. The preacher gave a purely self denouncing speech. ; A, Righteous B. Selfless C. Selfish Re _ Sanctimonious : ieB. Clumsy C,Tactless _D. Clever layed in the matter A. Embarrassing. B, Honourable. C. Extraordinary. D. Dishonourable. True the day I met him. . A, Remember B. Forgot C. Curse D_Cherish The ambassador was subjected to a servile his incarceration. _ A. Diplomatic B Prestigious C. Nil Gigantic treatment throughout D. juestions choose the option that best explains the | in the sentence,re ee 2 " > gradual fall in crude oil price is making The man’s decision to withdraw his daughter from school because ofher misbehavior really amount to cutting off his own. nose to spite his face. This means that A. The decision will make daughter sober. BL The decision does the man no good at all. C. It will cause the man pain to his nose and face. D. The decision will not affect the daughter. 20. Adiza takes after her mother; she fawns upon anyone with influence. A. Like her mother, Adiza hates influential people. B. Adiza, who always follows her mother, tries to act like an influential woman. C. Like her mother, Adiza likes to flatter people with influence in society. Dy Adiza, who looks like her mother, follows rich and influential people about. al The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy. A. Sycophants should known when to grant people’s request BL People should know when not to use flattery | | C. People should stay away from sycophants a D. Sycophants need not talk all at timeThe teacher taught the students to pass the examination. The teacher taught the student to acquire knowledge. The teacher taught the student to complete his job. The teacher taught the student in order to pass the examination. What is the use of me lying all days? What is the use of my studying all days? What is the use of I studying all days? What is the use of we studying all days? I talk to him often. Ttalk to him often and often,28. Do. 30. The wrecked ship had sunk to the bottom. Amid the remaining flotsam, rescue workers found only a life preserver. A. Jetsam, B. Water. C. Nets. D, Debris. The politician made a very scurrilous remark about his opponent. A. Mild. B. Intolerance. _ C. False. D, Sharp. Foular Foulez was one of redoubtable ministers in the cabinet. A. Redeemable. B. Indispensable. C. Formidable. D, Remediable. The remains that was left after the Boko Haram attack was the charred bodies of the victims. : A Unrecognized. B. Rotten. C.Burnt. _D. Damaged. People believe that medical doctors get the most lucrative job A, Productive. _ B. Juicy. C, Profitable. D. Risky —pie 6: phone conversation that she didn’t eC approached the ditch. : ‘Absorbed. C. Absolved. _D. Thrilled. The union members are protesting _ the expulsion of their leaders. BeAr tor. B. against. —C. on. D. over. : Till yesterday, I Se the bill’ pablo A-have not paid. B. did not paid. C. might not paid. D. had not paid. ‘The trainings me to perform brilliantly. A,enable. B.helping. C.helps. D. get. His ways are not compatible his religious beliefs. Cwith. D. for, 10_ A. Quan never believes what Hugo says. ve B. Quan does not know what is right unless Hugo always says. C. Quan believes Hugo to be right. D, Quan thinks that Hugo always says the right thing. The solution lies in choosing between various negative alternatives. A. The solution can be found in one of the negative options. a B. The solution are many. a C, The solution is a negative one. D. The solution lies in choosing between the positive and negative.