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Questions: Numbered 1 – 100

COMPREHENSION

Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

PASSAGE I

There are many different approaches to conflict management, each of which may have utility in particular circumstances. A great deal of scholarship has been devoted to analyzing how and in what situations different approaches can be applied most effectively.

Conflict management approaches can be classified into two broad categories: Firstly on the basis of the level of escalation which the particular conflict is being managed. In this sense one can distinguish between the peaceful and the military approaches. The trademarks of the peaceful approach are negotiation, verbal persuasion, use of inducements, denial of privileges, and subtle manipulations short of the use of physical forces, while those of the military approach relate to the use of physical coercion. The use of physical force could be by a party to the conflict or third party, to promote one side’s interest, impose a settlement, or create a situation in which diplomatic negotiations can occur.

Secondly, conflict management approaches can also be classified according to the status of the participants in the bargaining process. For example, a conflict could be managed through ‘negotiation’, that is, direct bargaining by the parties involved in the conflict; or through ‘mediation’, that is with the help of a third party.

Questions: 1 – 6:

1. The expression (third party), as used in the passage, means.

A. politician

B. intruder

C. conformist

D. mediator

2. From the passage, it can be deduced that

A. all nations adopt the peaceful approach

B. all nations prefer the military option

C. prevailing circumstances push a warring nation to sue for peace

D. conflicts are noted for facilitating opportunities

3. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?

A. The approach to employ in conflict management depends on the state of affairs

B. Only one conflict management approach can be applied in all situations

C. All conflict management approaches can be applied in all situations

D. There is a general disagreement among scholars on conflict management

4. According to the passage, the different approaches to conflict management are

A. pernicious

B. uniform

C. misleading

D. fundamental

5. The word (utility), as used in the passage, means

A. difficulty

B. attitude

C. usefulness

D. management

6. The word (couched), as used in the passage, means

A. arranged

B. expressed

C. modified

D. itemized

LITERATURE – NOVEL

This question 7-10 is based on Vincent Chukwuemeka Ike’s “The Potter’s Wheel”

7. From the writer’s point of view, one can conclude that

A. the only authority a society has is its language

B. language and culture are interwoven

C. people of the same culture in the same society

D. developing peoples of the world have not developed their languages

8. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. The world is interpreted to us only in our native language

B. Our native language is as important as the world around us

C. We know more about the world around us if our language is not written

D. The world around us is the world of people who speak the same language

9. What is the symbolic function of a native language, according to the passage?

A. It enables the society itself the more

B. It promotes understanding within the group

C. It distinguishes that society from others

D. It alienates progress within the society and beyond

10. From the passage, one can imply that

A. the language of instruction is ideally one’s own language

B. native languages are difficult to use as languages of instruction

C. no foreign language should be taught in any society

D. no society conducts its education in a foreign language

CLOZE

PASSAGE 2

The passage below has gaps. Immediately following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

Before now, students bumped onto career by chance or through the influence and insistence of parents. These parents had pre-conceived notions of …11…[A. insignificant B. prestigious C. inferior D. debased] professions and gave little consideration to their children’s interest aptitude, knowledge and skills.

Students’ career decisions were also …12…[A. influenced B. hampered C. subdued D. rejected] by the type of secondary schools they attended. Before government take-over of schools in 1971, over 80% of elementary and secondary schools were privately owned and competition was …13…[A. high B. minimal C. low D. moderate] among these schools. Each strived to carve an …14…[A. attitude B. image C. effort D. avenue] for herself by excelling in sports or academics and students often ended up in engineering, medicine, the sciences and law. Junior students tried to …15…[A. appreciate B. emulate C. reject D. denounce] the career choices of their seniors. This spirit of rivalry among mission and private schools …16…[A. waned B. heightened C. intensified D. increased] with government take-over of schools.

Government’s involvement in career development is beset with many problems. One such problem is the …17…[A. mild B. acute C. slow D. average] shortage of professional career development officers. These few officers are …18…[A. seldom B. usually C. often D. frequently] given the opportunity to practise. If the government of Nigeria has …19…[A. lauded B. muffled C. mumbled D. enunciated] a guidance and counselling policy, it must be pointed out that emphasis is still at the secondary level of education. This situation …20…[A. approves B. rejects C. contradicts D. verifies] the current view that career development should start at the pre-primary level and continue till adulthood.

LITERATURE – NOVEL

This question 21 – 36 is based on A. H Mohammed’s “The Last Days at Forcados High School”

21. The information that Efua’s diary had been leaked to all in the school was first made known to her by

A. Caro

B. Ansa

C. Nene

D. Joke

22. “What do you want? Doesn’t it offend your pure gentle soul to be sitting beside me?” In the excerpt above, pure and gentle soul referred to

A. Nene

B. Jimi

C. Efua

D. Ansa

23. What did Ansa do when Efua was introduced to him?

A. He smiled sheepishly

B. He murmured awkwardly

C. He snubbed her

D. He embraced her

24. After her graduation, Nene hoped to study

A. accountancy

B. law

C. architecture

D. education

25. At one time, the closeness between Jimi and Wole heightened because they wanted to

A. contend with Jimi’s adversaries at Forcados High School

B. unite against the bullying of the eldest brother

C. present a common front in their quest to learn at school

D. practise the act of dancing in the school choir

26. Teacher Bade earned the nickname ‘Cane’ because he was

A. a discipline master in the school

B. always ready to listen to students’ complaints

C. always ready to punish offenders

D. always ready to appreciate students

27. From the storyline, we could conclude that Forcados High School emphasized

A. individuality

B. conformity

C. duplicity

D. truancy

28. Despite the fact that Ansa was not as brilliant as Jimi, he still saw Jimi as a

A. friendly and likeable person

B. timid and likeable person

C. likeable but hostile person

D. humble and likeable person

29. Jimi was able to run away from the policemen when they asked him to stop by

A. getting help from a good Samaritan

B. jumping into a nearby bush

C. hiding under the table

D. jumping into a moving bus

30. The impromptu meeting to prepare for the mid-term dinner was attended by the

A. school prefects

B. organizing committee

C. SS3 students

D. school teachers

31. What did Jimi occupy himself with as he took his shower?

A. He was whistling

B. He was crying

C. He was dancing

D. He was brooding

32. Who was considered as a bright spark in an unspoken contest with Jimi over their chemistry results?

A. Eze

B. Caro

C. Nene

D. Efua

33. The teachers’ attitude towards Efua was that of

A. recognition

B. misconduct

C. misapplication

D. repression

34. Which of these best describes Aunty Moni’s character trait?

A. Garrulous

B. Docile

C. Arrogant

D. Extravagant

35. The workers tightened their hold on the capital

A. They tightened a rope round their capital

B. They controlled the capital more strictly

C. They held onto other workers in the capital

D. They stretched their hold on the capital and beyond

SENTENCE INTERPRETATION

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

36. Amedu’s actions provoked severe criticism

A. His actions were seriously rejected

B. His actions were severe and accepted

C. His actions were itemized because he was young

D. His actions provoked humour

37. I haven’t seen the movie and my brother hasn’t either

A. I have seen the movie but neither of my brothers have

B. My brother and I haven’t seen the movie

C. Only my brother has seen the movie

D. I was the only one that has seen the movie

38. Sule would have been given the car if his father had not complained

A. He wasn’t given the car because his father complained

B. He was given the car because his father complained

C. His father complained about the car and he was given

D. He was given the car even though his father didn’t complain

39. Adayi cannot halt the march of time

A. She is willing to march on

B. She cannot change the way things happen

C. She halts the march on time

D. She cannot alter the peace march

40. The lecture is Uye’s road to Damascus

A. The lecture is an opportunity to travel to Damascus

B. The lecture is an experience that changes the way she thinks

C. The lecture talks exclusively about Damascus

D. The lecture is an experience that cannot be changed

41. Ado is one of the backwoodsmen

A. He is one of those that live in a distant and underdeveloped area

B. He is one of the active members of the community

C. He is one of the honest men that live in the community

D. He is one of those that live in the most developed part of the city

42. Bello said he would pitch his tent with the club

A. He would support the club

B. He would build a pitch in the club

C. He would build a tent on the pitch

D. He would distance himself from the club

43. ‘Try not to lose heart’, said the man

A. Try not to be bold and weak

B. Try not to become sad and hopeless

C. Try not to be happy and feeble

D. Try not to be timid and hopeful

44. Kasim would have attended the party if he had been invited

A. He would not have attended even if he was invited

B. He attended the party before he was invited

C. He was not invited and so he did not attend

D. He attended the party without invitation

ANTONYMS (OPPOSITE IN MEANING)

For this question, choose the opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in (brackets and italics).

45. Adewale’s arrival always triggers a media (frenzy).

A. violence

B. agitation

C. calm

D. excitement

46. She said the experience was (harrowing).

A. educating

B. frightening

C. pleasant

D. strange

47. The house was (invaded) by the young officers

A. set upon

B. put down

C. defended

D. built

48. I like Adamu’s (weird) attitude

A. buoyant

B. peculiar

C. zestful

D. normal

49. We travelled to an (obscure) little town

A. rugged

B. distinguished

C. secluded

D. inglorious

50. She is known for her (bizarre) dressing

A. natural

B. weird

C. obsolete

D. odious

51. Lami normally (scurries) around town

A. scampers

B. dashes

C. dawdles

D. scuttles

52. Sule’s poem is always (explicit) and compelling

A. exciting

B. clear

C. ambiguous

D. long

53. Usman smiled in a (scornful) way

A. respectful

B. derisive

C. sarcastic

D. deluded

54. Alade is noted for his (erratic) behaviour

A. fitful

B. bizarre

C. consistent

D. euphoric

55. The priest knows Ochai as an (abstainer).

A. Someone who never drinks alcohol

B. Someone who holds onto his ideas

C. Someone who reads a lot

D. Someone who drinks alcohol

SYNONYMS (NEAREST IN MEANING)

For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in (brackets and italics).

56. She gave a (caustic) remark on the occasion.

A. tangible

B. friendly

C. insignificant

D. sarcastic

57. It was a good try but it didn’t quite (work out).

A. come to

B. come off

C. come from

D. come for

58. Garuba’s performance in the competition was (horrid)

A. terrible

B. encouraging

C. commendable

D. rigid

59. Just give me the basic facts, without (needless) details

A. relevant

B. extraneous

C. essential

D. critical

60. Usama likes toys made with bright and (animated) colours

A. dull

B. sparkling

C. black

D. deep

61. The man has strong (distaste) for alcohol

A. love

B. aversion

C. desire

D. excitement

62. The (schism) in the organization is on the increase.

A. disagreement

B. understanding

C. opportunity

D. rot

63. Sule admires people who have (unbending) character.

A. mobile

B. steady

C. wavering

D. unstable

64. He (detests) honesty.

A. likes

B. hates

C. encourages

D. commands

SENTENCE COMPLETION

For this question, choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

65. The number of stores will be increased…..twenty to thirty

A. from

B. on

C. at

D. into

66. …..bomb had earlier been defused

A. A leaf

B. An alive

C. A life

D. A live

67. The mechanic did not tell me the brakes….bad.

A. were

B. are

C. is

D. was

68. Tayo could have supplied the goods but it was….into two

A. splitting

B. split

C. spited

D. splits

69. Had Aisha realized what marriage entails she….

A. could have not rush into it

B. would have rushes into it

C. would not have rushes into it

D. would not have rushed into it

70. The company deals….computer software

A. with

B. for

C. in

D. to

71. There is no logic…..any of their claims

A. with

B. in

C. from

D. up

72. …..the house was an easy task for the demolition squad.

A. Bringing forth

B. Tearing down

C. Bringing up

D. Tearing with

73. The player sat on the bench….the match lasted

A. since

B. when

C. that

D. while

74. He ran out when he saw the teacher,…..?

A. didn’t he

B. isn’t he

C. does he

D. is he

75. Parents should be good examples…..their children

A. to

B. at

C. from

D. by

76. He travelled…. last week

A. somewhat

B. some where

C. some what

D. somewhere

77. He was present at the party……?

A. wasn’t he

B. did he

C. could he

D. didn’t he

78. The prisoners had been…..from all contacts.

A. kept upon

B. kept apart

C. kept for

D. kept on

79. ‘We detest these……,’ declared the woman

A. types of programme

B. type of programmes

C. types of programmes

D. type of programme

80. Lima doesn’t like working in the dark…..?

A. has she

B. does she

C. will she

D. did she

81. Oboro will always….his friends

A. stand up for

B. stand down for

C. stand across for

D. stand beside for

82. She arrived…. air for the occasion

A. for

B. in

C. with

D. by

83. Audu overbalanced and…the water.

A. fell into

B. fell from

C. fell for

D. fell at

PHONETICS – VOWEL SOUND

For this question, choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) in (brackets and italics).

84. B*(o)*re

A. call

B. curl

C. slot

D. hum

85. H*(ea)*d

A. said

B. heard

C. herd

D. shirt

WORD RHYME

For this question, choose the option that rhymes with the given word.

86. Suite

A. tree

B. breath

C. bleat

D. sweet

87. Cart

A. lash

B. cat

C. part

D. pack

88. Sight

A. skate

B. short

C. cite

D. plait

PHONETICS – CONSONANT SOUND

For this question, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) in (brackets and italics).

89. *(S)*ky

A. cite

B. eats

C. break

D. coil

90. Loa*(th)*

A. breathe

B. that

C. thaw

D. tank

91. *(V)*an

A. of

B. often

C. off

D. physics

92. Lo*(dge)*

A. soldier

B. rogue

C. go

D. measure

WORD STRESS PATTERN

For this question, choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllables are written in capital letter(s).

93. programmatic

A. proGRAMmatic

B. PROgrammatic

C. programMAtic

D. programmaTIC

94. certification

A. cerTIFication

B. CERtification

C. certifiCAtion

D. certificaTION

95. motivation

A. moTIvation

B. motivaTION

C. motivAtion

D. MOtivation

EMPHATIC STRESS

In each of questions 96 to 100, the word in capital letters has the Emphatic Stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

96. Bukola’s UNCLE is a strict teacher

A. Is Bukola’s uncle a strict cook?

B. Is Tunde’s uncle a strict teacher?

C. Is Bukola’s aunt a strict teacher?

D. Is Bukola’s uncle an easy going teacher?

97. She put the spoon on the CHAIR

A. Did she put the fork on the chair?

B. Did she put the spoon on the table?

C. Who put the spoon on the chair?

D. Who took the spoon on the chair?

98. ASA is a lawyer

A. Is Asa a robber?

B. Who is a lawyer?

C. Is Asa the lawyer?

D. Was Asa the lawyer?

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Answers: Numbered 1 – 100

1. D
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. A
9. C
10. A
11. B
12. A
13. A
14. B
15. B
16. A
17. B
18. A
19. D
20. C
21. C
22. C
23. C
24. B
25. B
26. C
27. B
28. A
29. D
30. B
31. D
32. C
33. D
34. A
35. B
36. A
37. B
38. A
39. B
40. B
41. A
42. A
43. B
44. C
45. C
46. C
47. C
48. D
49. B
50. A
51. C
52. C
53. A
54. C
55. D
56. D
57. B
58. A
59. B
60. B
61. B
62. A
63. B
64. B
65. A
66. D
67. A
68. B
69. D
70. C
71. B
72. B
73. D
74. A
75. A
76. D
77. A
78. B
79. C
80. B
81. A
82. D
83. A
84. A
85. A
86. D
87. C
88. C
89. A
90. C
91. A
92. D
93. D
94. D
95. B
96. C
97. B
98. A

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Answer Explanations: Numbered 1 – 100

1. D – mediator: In the passage, “third party” refers to someone who helps resolve the conflict but is not directly involved in it, which is the definition of a mediator.
2. C – prevailing circumstances push a warring nation to sue for peace: The passage explains that physical force can be used to “create a situation in which diplomatic negotiations can occur,” implying that circumstances influence the move toward peace.
3. A – The approach to employ in conflict management depends on the state of affairs: The passage states that each approach “may have utility in particular circumstances,” indicating that the choice depends on the situation.
4. D – fundamental: The passage treats these approaches as basic, essential ways of managing conflict, making “fundamental” the most appropriate description.
5. C – usefulness: “Utility” in this context means the usefulness or practical value of the approaches in particular circumstances.
6. B – expressed: “Couched” means expressed or stated in a particular way (though this word doesn’t appear in the passage, this is the standard meaning).
7. B – language and culture are interwoven: This reflects the typical theme in “The Potter’s Wheel” about the interconnection between language and cultural identity.
8. A – The world is interpreted to us only in our native language: This follows the novel’s theme that our native language shapes how we understand and interpret reality.
9. C – It distinguishes that society from others: A native language serves as a marker that sets one society apart from other societies.
10. A – the language of instruction is ideally one’s own language: The novel advocates for education in one’s native language as the most effective approach.
11. B – prestigious: Parents typically want their children to pursue prestigious (highly respected) professions.
12. A – influenced: Students’ career decisions were affected or influenced by the type of schools they attended.
13. A – high: With many privately owned schools, competition among them was high.
14. B – image: Each school tried to carve an image (reputation) for itself through excellence.
15. B – emulate: Junior students tried to emulate (imitate or follow) the career choices of their seniors.
16. A – waned: The spirit of rivalry decreased (waned) after government takeover because schools became more uniform.
17. B – acute: The shortage is serious and severe (acute).
18. A – seldom: The few officers are rarely (seldom) given the opportunity to practice.
19. D – enunciated: The government has clearly stated or announced (enunciated) the policy.
20. C – contradicts: The focus on secondary level contradicts the view that career development should start earlier.
21. C – Nene: In the novel, Nene is the one who first informs Efua about the diary leak.
22. C – Efua: The “pure and gentle soul” sarcastically refers to Efua.
23. C – He snubbed her: Ansa ignored or snubbed Efua when introduced.
24. B – law: Nene aspired to study law after graduation.
25. B – unite against the bullying of the eldest brother: Their closeness grew from their need to stand together against their brother’s bullying.
26. C – always ready to punish offenders: Teacher Bade earned the nickname “Cane” because he was quick to punish students.
27. B – conformity: The school emphasized conformity (following established rules and standards).
28. A – friendly and likeable person: Despite academic differences, Ansa viewed Jimi as friendly and likeable.
29. D – jumping into a moving bus: Jimi escaped by jumping into a moving bus.
30. B – organizing committee: The organizing committee attended the impromptu meeting.
31. D – He was brooding: Jimi was deep in thought (brooding) during his shower.
32. C – Nene: Nene was considered the bright spark competing with Jimi in chemistry.
33. D – repression: The teachers showed repression (restraint or suppression) toward Efua.
34. A – Garrulous: Aunty Moni is talkative (garrulous).
35. B – They controlled the capital more strictly: “Tightened their hold” means they increased their control.
36. A – His actions were seriously rejected: “Provoked severe criticism” means his actions were strongly rejected or disapproved of.
37. B – My brother and I haven’t seen the movie: “I haven’t…and my brother hasn’t either” means neither of them has seen it.
38. A – He wasn’t given the car because his father complained: The conditional “would have been given…if…had not complained” indicates the complaint prevented him from getting the car.
39. B – She cannot change the way things happen: “Cannot halt the march of time” is an idiom meaning she cannot stop or change the inevitable progression of events.
40. B – The lecture is an experience that changes the way she thinks: “Road to Damascus” refers to a transformative experience that changes one’s perspective, based on the biblical story of Paul’s conversion.
41. A – He is one of those that live in a distant and underdeveloped area: “Backwoodsmen” refers to people from remote, underdeveloped areas.
42. A – He would support the club: “Pitch his tent with” means to align with or support.
43. B – Try not to become sad and hopeless: “Lose heart” means to become discouraged or hopeless.
44. C – He was not invited and so he did not attend: The conditional “would have attended if he had been invited” indicates he wasn’t invited and therefore didn’t attend.
45. C – calm: The opposite of “frenzy” (chaotic excitement) is calm.
46. C – pleasant: The opposite of “harrowing” (distressing) is pleasant.
47. C – defended: The opposite of “invaded” (attacked) is defended.
48. D – normal: The opposite of “weird” (strange) is normal.
49. B – distinguished: The opposite of “obscure” (unknown) is distinguished (well-known).
50. A – natural: The opposite of “bizarre” (strange) is natural.
51. C – dawdles: The opposite of “scurries” (moves quickly) is dawdles (moves slowly).
52. C – ambiguous: The opposite of “explicit” (clear) is ambiguous (unclear).
53. A – respectful: The opposite of “scornful” (showing contempt) is respectful.
54. C – consistent: The opposite of “erratic” (unpredictable) is consistent (steady).
55. D – Someone who drinks alcohol: The opposite of an “abstainer” (someone who doesn’t drink) is someone who does drink alcohol.
56. D – sarcastic: “Caustic” means sharply critical or sarcastic.
57. B – come off: “Work out” means to succeed or come off.
58. A – terrible: “Horrid” means terrible or awful.
59. B – extraneous: “Needless” details are extraneous (unnecessary) details.
60. B – sparkling: “Animated” colors are lively, sparkling colors.
61. B – aversion: “Distaste” means dislike or aversion.
62. A – disagreement: “Schism” means division or disagreement.
63. B – steady: “Unbending” character means firm, steady character.
64. B – hates: “Detests” means hates strongly.
65. A – from: “Increased from twenty to thirty” is the correct prepositional usage.
66. D – A live: “A live bomb” (an active, unexploded bomb) is correct; “live” is an adjective here.
67. A – were: “The brakes were bad” is correct (plural subject requires “were”).
68. B – split: “It was split into two” is correct (past participle).
69. D – would not have rushed into it: This is the correct form for past conditional with “had realized.”
70. C – in: “Deals in computer software” is the correct prepositional usage.
71. B – in: “No logic in any of their claims” is correct.
72. B – Tearing down: “Tearing down the house” means demolishing it.
73. D – while: “While the match lasted” indicates duration and is correct.
74. A – didn’t he: This is the correct question tag for the past tense positive statement.
75. A – to: “Examples to their children” is correct.
76. D – somewhere: “He travelled somewhere” is correct (one word as an adverb).
77. A – wasn’t he: This is the correct question tag for “He was present.”
78. B – kept apart: “Kept apart from all contacts” means isolated.
79. C – types of programmes: Plural “types” requires plural “programmes.”
80. B – does she: This is the correct question tag for present tense negative.
81. A – stand up for: “Stand up for his friends” means support or defend them.
82. D – by: “Arrived by air” is the correct prepositional usage for mode of transport.
83. A – fell into: “Fell into the water” is correct.
84. A – call: “Bore” and “call” both have the /ɔː/ vowel sound.
85. A – said: “Head” and “said” both have the /ɛ/ vowel sound.
86. D – sweet: “Suite” and “sweet” rhyme (both pronounced /swiːt/).
87. C – part: “Cart” and “part” rhyme (both end in /ɑːt/).
88. C – cite: “Sight” and “cite” rhyme (both pronounced /saɪt/).
89. A – cite: “Sky” and “cite” both have the /s/ consonant sound.
90. C – thaw: “Loath” and “thaw” both have the voiceless /θ/ sound.
91. A – of: “Van” and “of” both have the /v/ consonant sound.
92. D – measure: “Lodge” and “measure” both have the /ʒ/ consonant sound (the “dge” in lodge and “s” in measure).
93. D – programmaTIC: The stress falls on the syllable before “-tic.”
94. D – certificaTION: The stress falls on the “-tion” syllable.
95. B – motivaTION: The stress falls on the “-tion” syllable.
96. C – Is Bukola’s aunt a strict teacher?: The emphasis on “UNCLE” contrasts with “aunt,” so the question would be asking whether it’s the aunt or uncle who is the strict teacher.
97. B – Did she put the spoon on the table?: The emphasis on “CHAIR” contrasts with other furniture like “table,” so the question addresses where the spoon was placed.
98. A – Is Asa a robber?: The emphasis on “ASA” (the name) doesn’t actually contrast with occupation but with identity. However, given the options, A is the best choice as it questions Asa’s character/role, though the question seems to have an error. Option B “Who is a lawyer?” would be the most logical if the emphasis were on “lawyer” instead.

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