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Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State

department of general studies
college of general studies
western delta university

second semester examination 2022/2023 session

GST101 - use of english and library time: 1hr: 30mins

answer ALL questions from section A-G

  1. A. Comprehension passage

    The history of gender relations worldwide has never been pleasant as women are always at the disadvantaged position because their emotions and aspirations are not considered. Left in the quagmire, women have resolved to take their destiny in their hands by embarking on the struggle for equality with men. This struggle is mirrored in literatures of the world. African male writers especially, present female character in less than charitable light. Consequently women writers paying men in their own coins turn to present male characters as brutes and monsters. Women's struggle for equality began in the 19th century-precisely in 1830s when noticeable signs of women's contribution to world peace was made manifest. The society will gain a lot if women are fully integrated in the main stream of events. (Adapted from Ija Gideon Akase, 2020)

    1. What title is suitable for this passage?
    2. Quote one or two lines to support your choice of title
    3. In your own opinion, do you think gender related issues, especially as it pertains women liberation and fight for equality, is a right move? Support your claim above by quoting from the passage.
    4. What grammatical name is appropriate for these underlined constructions in the passage above, ie.,
      1. "The history of gender"
      2. "in the quagmire"
    5. Name the function of each above listed grammatical category
    6. Replace the underlined words in the passage above with another word or phrase that is contextually appropriate:
      1. resolved
      2. embarking
      3. equality
      4. consequently
    (12 marks)

  2. B. Synonyms

    Provide the synonyms of each word

    1. ancestors
    2. fertile
    3. lively
    4. astonished
    5. gallant
    6. coward
    (6 marks)

  3. C. Antonyms

    Provide the antonyms of each word

    1. optimist
    2. impoverish
    3. gigantic
    4. dawn
    5. cloudy
    6. extravagant
    (6 marks)

  4. D. Plurals

    Provide the plural of each word

    1. island
    2. sheep
    3. bottle-neck
    4. mother-in-law
    (4 marks)

  5. E. Homonyms

    Provide the homonyms of these words

    1. heir
    2. foul
    3. pail
    4. piece
    5. whine
    (5 marks)

  6. F. Test on Punctuation

    Punctuate these sentences below appropriately

    1. Obi is a gentle man
    2. He lives in the city
    3. Can you imagine what Obi does for a living
    4. He is a fisherman
    5. Wow
    6. Obi lives an exemplary lifestyle and everybody loves him
    (6 marks)

  7. G. Test on Essay/Outlines

    Choose a topic below and write 7 outlines on each

    1. The economic implication of Cashless Policy in Nigeria
    2. The disturbing Spate of Killings in the Society
    3. Describe the Nigerian Coat of Arms
    (7 marks)