ANSWERS
1.(a)
– The writer makes use of chronological arrangement in presenting this passage.
– They make good use of punctuation marks in separating items, new or unrelated sentences and introduction of a different paragraph.
– The writer presents this paragraph in such a way that the topic sentence and the entirety of the passage are related.
– There is unity and cohesion of words, sentences and items in the passage.
1.(b)
There are many steps to making pancakes. First, collect your ingredients. You will need, flour, sugar, milk, and eggs. You will also need a frying pan. Next, mix a cup of flour with half a cup of sugar. Add a teaspoon of salt. After that, mix the eggs and milk in a separate bowl. Add a tablespoon of oil. Then mix the liquids and solids together until you have a smooth batter. Pour some batter into a frying pan. Wait for the pancake to start to bubble. Then flip it over. Last, take the pancake out of the pan. (Carbello, 2014)
1.(c)
Inflation is relative to bad economy. When an economy is struggling in a country like Nigeria, the impact of inflation becomes more visible, exacerbating the challenges faced by mainly businesses but individuals and the government inclusive, the relationship can be enumerated as follows;
Firstly, inflation reduces the purchasing power of the country and the individuals. People find it difficult to buy goods and services as prices soar up and this leads to financial hardship and low savings because they tend to use up all their income on acquiring basic amenities. It also affects the nation's purchasing power on the international market as exchange rates are no longer stable.
Secondly, businesses especially large ones finds it difficult to operate in dwindling economy. As the cost of production and expenses increases, businesses have difficulty procuring the needed materials for production and when they do, they push the effects on the consumers by higher selling price of products.
Finally, inflation in a poor economy like Nigeria leads to economic decline and lower productivity, mostly internally. Inflation can further deplete a country's economic stability as it closely relates to a country's economic state.
2.
Training the student for a profession is one of the important functions of a college or university . In the first place, professional training confers certain benefits upon the student himself. It enables him to enter a respected occupation, and it usually assures him of a higher income than he would otherwise hope to receive.
More important, professional training provides our technological society with the trained men and women it so sorely needs. In an age of space flight, automation, and nuclear research , there is an increasing need for skilled personnel. Most important of all, professional training helps to safeguard our way of life.