Paper 1 – CBT Mode | 2022 BECE English Studies Objective

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate of the options.

PASSAGE I

The Coronavirus disease, popularly referred to as COVID-19, is a deadly disease that mainly affects the human respiratory tract. First discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the exact cause of the disease is not yet known, but it is believed to have been contracted from a certain animal. Since its outbreak in China in 2019, the disease has spread to almost every part of the world, claiming thousands of lives and affecting various economic activities. In Nigeria, the disease has impacted negatively and positively on the economy of the most populous black nation.

The disease had compelled the Federal Government to declare a total lockdown of all economic and social activities, including worship centres. Medical experts had advised that the only way to prevent transmission of the virus from person to person, was for people to maintain physical distancing of at least two metres. This, the government felt, was only possible if all economic and social activities were brought to a halt. As a result, manufacturing and service industries such as schools, banks, hotels, film halls, sporting activities, etc. were all closed down. This brought untold hardship to both employers and employees. Several jobs were lost as companies and organizations were left with no choice than to lay off their workers. A few that maintained theirs placed them on half salaries or no salaries at all.

Also, the lockdown with its attendant hardship compelled the Federal Government to embark on various palliative measures to cushion the hardship faced by citizens. Thus, the economy of the government was over-stretched.

However, we cannot discuss the negative impact of the disease on the economy of Nigeria without mentioning the positive side. The outbreak of the disease necessitated intensive research into various aspects of life, aimed at mitigating hardship brought about by the pandemic. This research produced good results which led to upgrading of our health facilities.

According to the passage, which of the following is true? The coronavirus disease

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate of the options.

PASSAGE I

The Coronavirus disease, popularly referred to as COVID-19, is a deadly disease that mainly affects the human respiratory tract. First discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the exact cause of the disease is not yet known, but it is believed to have been contracted from a certain animal. Since its outbreak in China in 2019, the disease has spread to almost every part of the world, claiming thousands of lives and affecting various economic activities. In Nigeria, the disease has impacted negatively and positively on the economy of the most populous black nation.

The disease had compelled the Federal Government to declare a total lockdown of all economic and social activities, including worship centres. Medical experts had advised that the only way to prevent transmission of the virus from person to person, was for people to maintain physical distancing of at least two metres. This, the government felt, was only possible if all economic and social activities were brought to a halt. As a result, manufacturing and service industries such as schools, banks, hotels, film halls, sporting activities, etc. were all closed down. This brought untold hardship to both employers and employees. Several jobs were lost as companies and organizations were left with no choice than to lay off their workers. A few that maintained theirs placed them on half salaries or no salaries at all.

Also, the lockdown with its attendant hardship compelled the Federal Government to embark on various palliative measures to cushion the hardship faced by citizens. Thus, the economy of the government was over-stretched.

However, we cannot discuss the negative impact of the disease on the economy of Nigeria without mentioning the positive side. The outbreak of the disease necessitated intensive research into various aspects of life, aimed at mitigating hardship brought about by the pandemic. This research produced good results which led to upgrading of our health facilities.

One of the positive impacts of COVID-19 is that

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate of the options.

PASSAGE I

The Coronavirus disease, popularly referred to as COVID-19, is a deadly disease that mainly affects the human respiratory tract. First discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the exact cause of the disease is not yet known, but it is believed to have been contracted from a certain animal. Since its outbreak in China in 2019, the disease has spread to almost every part of the world, claiming thousands of lives and affecting various economic activities. In Nigeria, the disease has impacted negatively and positively on the economy of the most populous black nation.

The disease had compelled the Federal Government to declare a total lockdown of all economic and social activities, including worship centres. Medical experts had advised that the only way to prevent transmission of the virus from person to person, was for people to maintain physical distancing of at least two metres. This, the government felt, was only possible if all economic and social activities were brought to a halt. As a result, manufacturing and service industries such as schools, banks, hotels, film halls, sporting activities, etc. were all closed down. This brought untold hardship to both employers and employees. Several jobs were lost as companies and organizations were left with no choice than to lay off their workers. A few that maintained theirs placed them on half salaries or no salaries at all.

Also, the lockdown with its attendant hardship compelled the Federal Government to embark on various palliative measures to cushion the hardship faced by citizens. Thus, the economy of the government was over-stretched.

However, we cannot discuss the negative impact of the disease on the economy of Nigeria without mentioning the positive side. The outbreak of the disease necessitated intensive research into various aspects of life, aimed at mitigating hardship brought about by the pandemic. This research produced good results which led to upgrading of our health facilities.

The most suitable title for this passage could be

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate of the options.

PASSAGE I

The Coronavirus disease, popularly referred to as COVID-19, is a deadly disease that mainly affects the human respiratory tract. First discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the exact cause of the disease is not yet known, but it is believed to have been contracted from a certain animal. Since its outbreak in China in 2019, the disease has spread to almost every part of the world, claiming thousands of lives and affecting various economic activities. In Nigeria, the disease has impacted negatively and positively on the economy of the most populous black nation.

The disease had compelled the Federal Government to declare a total lockdown of all economic and social activities, including worship centres. Medical experts had advised that the only way to prevent transmission of the virus from person to person, was for people to maintain physical distancing of at least two metres. This, the government felt, was only possible if all economic and social activities were brought to a halt. As a result, manufacturing and service industries such as schools, banks, hotels, film halls, sporting activities, etc. were all closed down. This brought untold hardship to both employers and employees. Several jobs were lost as companies and organizations were left with no choice than to lay off their workers. A few that maintained theirs placed them on half salaries or no salaries at all.

Also, the lockdown with its attendant hardship compelled the Federal Government to embark on various palliative measures to cushion the hardship faced by citizens. Thus, the economy of the government was over-stretched.

However, we cannot discuss the negative impact of the disease on the economy of Nigeria without mentioning the positive side. The outbreak of the disease necessitated intensive research into various aspects of life, aimed at mitigating hardship brought about by the pandemic. This research produced good results which led to upgrading of our health facilities.

Which of these words could replace ‘palliative’ as used in the passage?

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate of the options.

PASSAGE I

The Coronavirus disease, popularly referred to as COVID-19, is a deadly disease that mainly affects the human respiratory tract. First discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the exact cause of the disease is not yet known, but it is believed to have been contracted from a certain animal. Since its outbreak in China in 2019, the disease has spread to almost every part of the world, claiming thousands of lives and affecting various economic activities. In Nigeria, the disease has impacted negatively and positively on the economy of the most populous black nation.

The disease had compelled the Federal Government to declare a total lockdown of all economic and social activities, including worship centres. Medical experts had advised that the only way to prevent transmission of the virus from person to person, was for people to maintain physical distancing of at least two metres. This, the government felt, was only possible if all economic and social activities were brought to a halt. As a result, manufacturing and service industries such as schools, banks, hotels, film halls, sporting activities, etc. were all closed down. This brought untold hardship to both employers and employees. Several jobs were lost as companies and organizations were left with no choice than to lay off their workers. A few that maintained theirs placed them on half salaries or no salaries at all.

Also, the lockdown with its attendant hardship compelled the Federal Government to embark on various palliative measures to cushion the hardship faced by citizens. Thus, the economy of the government was over-stretched.

However, we cannot discuss the negative impact of the disease on the economy of Nigeria without mentioning the positive side. The outbreak of the disease necessitated intensive research into various aspects of life, aimed at mitigating hardship brought about by the pandemic. This research produced good results which led to upgrading of our health facilities.

The aim of the writer in this passage is to

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate of the options.

PASSAGE II

One of the best techniques of increasing your reading speed for comprehension is reading always. It is also one of the methods that will help you improve your vocabulary. The best way to improve your reading speed is to read as much as possible. Read everything on sight especially newspapers magazines, novels, billboards and so on. Newspaper reading is a good way to improve your reading skills. Do not stop with just the opening paragraph of each article but push yourself to read the whole story and give it your full attention as you read. If your mind wanders, you will not comprehend what you read.

To read with understanding, your eyes must occasionally stop on the page. Most people stop on each word because that is the way reading is taught in the primary school. But once you know how to read well, this method wastes a great deal of time. The key to increasing your reading speed is to take in more words each time your eyes stop. If a line has ten words in it and you were able to read the line by stopping twice instead of ten times, you would be reading five times as fast as you do now.

If you have the habit of softly speaking words as you read, break that habit now! This habit is called “subvocalizing”, and no matter how fast you can talk, you can read faster if you stop subvocalizing. Some people chew gum to stop subvocalizing. For others, just being aware of the habit is enough to help them correct it. Not only will it slow you down, but also disturb others.

According to the writer, the best way to increase reading speed is to

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate of the options.

PASSAGE II

One of the best techniques of increasing your reading speed for comprehension is reading always. It is also one of the methods that will help you improve your vocabulary. The best way to improve your reading speed is to read as much as possible. Read everything on sight especially newspapers magazines, novels, billboards and so on. Newspaper reading is a good way to improve your reading skills. Do not stop with just the opening paragraph of each article but push yourself to read the whole story and give it your full attention as you read. If your mind wanders, you will not comprehend what you read.

To read with understanding, your eyes must occasionally stop on the page. Most people stop on each word because that is the way reading is taught in the primary school. But once you know how to read well, this method wastes a great deal of time. The key to increasing your reading speed is to take in more words each time your eyes stop. If a line has ten words in it and you were able to read the line by stopping twice instead of ten times, you would be reading five times as fast as you do now.

If you have the habit of softly speaking words as you read, break that habit now! This habit is called “subvocalizing”, and no matter how fast you can talk, you can read faster if you stop subvocalizing. Some people chew gum to stop subvocalizing. For others, just being aware of the habit is enough to help them correct it. Not only will it slow you down, but also disturb others.

Which of these statements is true according to the passage?

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate of the options.

PASSAGE II

One of the best techniques of increasing your reading speed for comprehension is reading always. It is also one of the methods that will help you improve your vocabulary. The best way to improve your reading speed is to read as much as possible. Read everything on sight especially newspapers magazines, novels, billboards and so on. Newspaper reading is a good way to improve your reading skills. Do not stop with just the opening paragraph of each article but push yourself to read the whole story and give it your full attention as you read. If your mind wanders, you will not comprehend what you read.

To read with understanding, your eyes must occasionally stop on the page. Most people stop on each word because that is the way reading is taught in the primary school. But once you know how to read well, this method wastes a great deal of time. The key to increasing your reading speed is to take in more words each time your eyes stop. If a line has ten words in it and you were able to read the line by stopping twice instead of ten times, you would be reading five times as fast as you do now.

If you have the habit of softly speaking words as you read, break that habit now! This habit is called “subvocalizing”, and no matter how fast you can talk, you can read faster if you stop subvocalizing. Some people chew gum to stop subvocalizing. For others, just being aware of the habit is enough to help them correct it. Not only will it slow you down, but also disturb others.

Which of these statements is not true?

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate of the options.

PASSAGE II

One of the best techniques of increasing your reading speed for comprehension is reading always. It is also one of the methods that will help you improve your vocabulary. The best way to improve your reading speed is to read as much as possible. Read everything on sight especially newspapers magazines, novels, billboards and so on. Newspaper reading is a good way to improve your reading skills. Do not stop with just the opening paragraph of each article but push yourself to read the whole story and give it your full attention as you read. If your mind wanders, you will not comprehend what you read.

To read with understanding, your eyes must occasionally stop on the page. Most people stop on each word because that is the way reading is taught in the primary school. But once you know how to read well, this method wastes a great deal of time. The key to increasing your reading speed is to take in more words each time your eyes stop. If a line has ten words in it and you were able to read the line by stopping twice instead of ten times, you would be reading five times as fast as you do now.

If you have the habit of softly speaking words as you read, break that habit now! This habit is called “subvocalizing”, and no matter how fast you can talk, you can read faster if you stop subvocalizing. Some people chew gum to stop subvocalizing. For others, just being aware of the habit is enough to help them correct it. Not only will it slow you down, but also disturb others.

Which of these words could replace ‘techniques’ as used in the passage?

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate of the options.

PASSAGE II

One of the best techniques of increasing your reading speed for comprehension is reading always. It is also one of the methods that will help you improve your vocabulary. The best way to improve your reading speed is to read as much as possible. Read everything on sight especially newspapers magazines, novels, billboards and so on. Newspaper reading is a good way to improve your reading skills. Do not stop with just the opening paragraph of each article but push yourself to read the whole story and give it your full attention as you read. If your mind wanders, you will not comprehend what you read.

To read with understanding, your eyes must occasionally stop on the page. Most people stop on each word because that is the way reading is taught in the primary school. But once you know how to read well, this method wastes a great deal of time. The key to increasing your reading speed is to take in more words each time your eyes stop. If a line has ten words in it and you were able to read the line by stopping twice instead of ten times, you would be reading five times as fast as you do now.

If you have the habit of softly speaking words as you read, break that habit now! This habit is called “subvocalizing”, and no matter how fast you can talk, you can read faster if you stop subvocalizing. Some people chew gum to stop subvocalizing. For others, just being aware of the habit is enough to help them correct it. Not only will it slow you down, but also disturb others.

The literary style used in the passage is

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

The village chief dressed in his ceremonial _______ during the coronation.

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The student who committed a grievous offence was _________

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The opposition leader disobeyed the court __________

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I was so hungry that I finished a _____ of rice.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

Mrs John _______ the deadly coronavirus.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

The motion for the ______ of the meeting was moved by John.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

I bought five ______ of yams at the market.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

Our best graduating student _____ admission to the university of his choice.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

Once a ________ is formed the meeting will commence.

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The custodian of our tradition maintained that language is an ______ part of our culture.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

I went to the ______ to gauge my tyre.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

I got so many  _______ messages when I bought my first car.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

We ______ the PTA chairman for presenting a powerful speech at our end of year party.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

They were advised to respect their marriage ________

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

The accused has _______ the statement he first made.

In the passage below the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, five options are offered in the options. Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options.

Bush –26– is the lighting of the -27- to clear land for -28-. Bush burning causes -29- hazards for humans and negatively affects the -30-. Farmers set bush and -31- alight to clear the land for -32- crops. Sometimes, people set bush alight because they want to kill bush -33-. Bush burning is a problem in both -34- and urban -35- in Nigeria.

In the passage below the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, five options are offered in the options. Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options.

Bush -26- is the lighting of the –27– to clear land for -28-. Bush burning causes -29- hazards for humans and negatively affects the -30-. Farmers set bush and -31- alight to clear the land for -32- crops. Sometimes, people set bush alight because they want to kill bush -33-. Bush burning is a problem in both -34- and urban -35- in Nigeria.

In the passage below the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, five options are offered in the options. Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options.

Bush -26- is the lighting of the -27- to clear land for –28-. Bush burning causes -29- hazards for humans and negatively affects the -30-. Farmers set bush and -31- alight to clear the land for -32- crops. Sometimes, people set bush alight because they want to kill bush -33-. Bush burning is a problem in both -34- and urban -35- in Nigeria.

In the passage below the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, five options are offered in the options. Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options.

Bush -26- is the lighting of the -27- to clear land for -28-. Bush burning causes –29– hazards for humans and negatively affects the -30-. Farmers set bush and -31- alight to clear the land for -32- crops. Sometimes, people set bush alight because they want to kill bush -33-. Bush burning is a problem in both -34- and urban -35- in Nigeria.

In the passage below the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, five options are offered in the options. Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options.

Bush -26- is the lighting of the -27- to clear land for -28-. Bush burning causes -29- hazards for humans and negatively affects the –30-. Farmers set bush and -31- alight to clear the land for -32- crops. Sometimes, people set bush alight because they want to kill bush -33-. Bush burning is a problem in both -34- and urban -35- in Nigeria.

In the passage below the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, five options are offered in the options. Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options.

Bush -26- is the lighting of the -27- to clear land for -28-. Bush burning causes -29- hazards for humans and negatively affects the -30-. Farmers set bush and –31– alight to clear the land for -32- crops. Sometimes, people set bush alight because they want to kill bush -33-. Bush burning is a problem in both -34- and urban -35- in Nigeria.

In the passage below the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, five options are offered in the options. Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options.

Bush -26- is the lighting of the -27- to clear land for -28-. Bush burning causes -29- hazards for humans and negatively affects the -30-. Farmers set bush and -31- alight to clear the land for –32– crops. Sometimes, people set bush alight because they want to kill bush -33-. Bush burning is a problem in both -34- and urban -35- in Nigeria.

In the passage below the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, five options are offered in the options. Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options.

Bush -26- is the lighting of the -27- to clear land for -28-. Bush burning causes -29- hazards for humans and negatively affects the -30-. Farmers set bush and -31- alight to clear the land for -32- crops. Sometimes, people set bush alight because they want to kill bush –33-. Bush burning is a problem in both -34- and urban -35- in Nigeria.

In the passage below the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, five options are offered in the options. Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options.

Bush -26- is the lighting of the -27- to clear land for -28-. Bush burning causes -29- hazards for humans and negatively affects the -30-. Farmers set bush and -31- alight to clear the land for -32- crops. Sometimes, people set bush alight because they want to kill bush -33-. Bush burning is a problem in both –34– and urban -35- in Nigeria.

In the passage below the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, five options are offered in the options. Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options.

Bush -26- is the lighting of the -27- to clear land for -28-. Bush burning causes -29- hazards for humans and negatively affects the -30-. Farmers set bush and -31- alight to clear the land for -32- crops. Sometimes, people set bush alight because they want to kill bush -33-. Bush burning is a problem in both -34- and urban –35– in Nigeria.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

My father bought a ______ dining table.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

I took  ________ beans for dinner last night.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

Direct speech: “I will prepare coconut rice tomorrow,” Jane said.

Indirect speech: Jane said that

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A ______ of robbers invaded our neighbourhood last night.

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My elder brother _____ swim when he was young.

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You will not have your siesta ______ you do your homework.

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Tina ______ the floor when I woke up.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

I have eaten twice this morning ______ I am hungry.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

Active voice: He has off-loaded the goods.

Passive voice: The goods ______ off-loaded by him.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

We waited _______ for the driver to change the deflated tyre.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

We beat our opponents in the inter-class debate, ________ we?

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Adamu _______ the duster after the first period.

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James ran ______ my gate when the dog was chasing him.

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My friend and ________ sing better than them.

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None of the classrooms _______ spacious.

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Odu is the _____ of the two brothers.

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Neither the woman nor her children _______ well.

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Which of the following prefixes can be used with the word ‘figure’ to form a new word?

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Which of the following words can be used with the suffix “-ize” to form a new word?

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

Direct speech: ” I have washed the dishes,” said the girl.

Indirect speech: The girl said that she _____ the dishes.

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Our teacher is a  _______ lady.

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The boy fell _____ broke his arm.

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The baby _____ a lot.

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The boy is an orator, he spoke _____ at the conference.

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The angry mob staged a protest _____ the bridge.

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Entrance examination ______ be written by new students, says the principal.

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My father willed the company to me, it is ______ now.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

There has been _____ rain yet, we pray for abundant rain soon.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

Active voice: The mason is mending the fence.

Passive voice: The fence ______ by the mason.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

I will _____ my grandparent tomorrow.

Choose from the options the one that contains the given phonetic symbol.

/θ/

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/s/

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/ʌ/

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/æ/

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/ɔɪ/

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/w/

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/iː/

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/ʃ/

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/ɔː/

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/j/

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/ɪə/

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/ɜː/

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/eə/

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/ʒ/

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/l/