WAEC Yoruba 2017
Questions & Answers

Ọmọ ile-iwe le yan A tabi B ni asise nitori pe wọn le daru itumo awọn oriṣiriṣi ọrọ ninu gbolohun. Ṣugbọn ọ̀rọ̀ àpèjúwe jẹ́ ọ̀rọ̀ tí ó ń ṣàpèjúwe nǹkan gẹgẹ bi ìmọ̀lára, ìrísí, tabi ìwọ̀n, gẹgẹ bi a ṣe ri ninu apẹẹrẹ 'dára'. Common mistake: Aidaju nipa ipa ti ọrọ apẹjuwe ninu igbekalẹ gbolohun ede Yoruba.

Ọmọ ile-iwe le ṣe asise nipa yiyan 'Sọ̀rọ̀' nitori pe o jẹ iṣe tabi ẹya pataki ninu gbolohun na. Sibẹsibẹ, 'Ìrẹ̀lẹ̀' ni orúkọ ọ̀rọ̀ àpèjúwe nitoripe o n se alaye ati apejuwe bi ọmọ na se n sọrọ ni ọna to tọ. Common mistake: Mimu iṣe (verb) ru pelu ọrọ ti o n ṣe apejuwe rẹ (adverb/adjective).

Distractor check: A student might mistakenly choose option A by focusing superficially on daytime words, or option C by misunderstanding the agricultural metaphor. Reasoning to the answer: The proverb teaches that whatever actions a person sows will eventually be reaped, meaning that good character guarantees a favorable harvest. Common mistake: Confusing the literal translation of farming tools with the metaphorical meaning of moral deeds.

Distractor check: A student could easily select option A or B due to numerical confusion among neighboring digits. Reasoning to the answer: Counting quantities in Yoruba maps directly to specific foreign equivalents, and the numerical term 'mẹ́jọ' specifically translates to 'eight' in English. Common mistake: Mixing up the Yoruba words for seven and eight.

Distractor check: Students might mistakenly select 'Àga' or 'Ìbùsùn' thinking of general household furniture. Reasoning to the answer: Traditional construction requires heavy-duty instruments, specifically identifying 'Òòlù' as the traditional tool utilized for breaking stones or erecting structures. Common mistake: Confusing building tools with domestic furniture.

Distractor check: A student might mistakenly pick option A by guessing a positive personal attribute. Reasoning to the answer: The term 'àbùjá' specifically denotes an individual who possesses a physical flaw or deformity. Common mistake: Interpreting negative descriptive terms as positive personal traits.

Distractor check: A student might erroneously pick option A ('Líle') by confusing reading ease with material hardness. Reasoning to the answer: Within this specific context, the word 'dùn' indicates that the book is pleasant to the ear or enjoyable to read. Common mistake: Confusing physical texture with sensory enjoyment.

Distractor check: A student could mistakenly choose option A or C by picking random animals mentioned in cultural stories. Reasoning to the answer: The lion ('kìnìún') serves as a traditional symbol of bravery owing to its natural strength and fearsome reputation. Common mistake: Selecting smaller or less aggressive animals as symbols of extreme courage.

Distractor check: A student might mistakenly select option A or D by associating traditional roles with cooking or commerce. Reasoning to the answer: An 'àlùfáà' denotes a person who performs deity rituals or functions as a religious leader. Common mistake: Confusing religious leaders with community merchants or cooks.

Distractor check: A student might mistakenly choose Ọmọládùn or Ìyá Àjàní due to familiar character names in literature. Reasoning to the answer: In Adebayo Faleti's book 'Oju Odun Meerindilogun', Àbèní is recognized as the heroine who demonstrated great bravery and wisdom. Common mistake: Attributing heroic acts to secondary characters in the same novel.

Distractor check: A student could mistakenly choose option A or B by picking common tropical fruits like bananas or oranges. Reasoning to the answer: The local fruit commonly referred to as 'agbalumo' in Yoruba is scientifically and locally known as 'ùdàrà'. Common mistake: Misidentifying local fruit names.

Distractor check: A student might mistakenly pick option C or D by confusing poverty terms with positive attributes. Reasoning to the answer: The expression 'àìnílárí' points directly to an individual who lacks material possessions or lives in destitution. Common mistake: Assuming negative adjectives describe positive personal qualities.

Distractor check: A student might mistakenly choose Ọbàtálá or Ògún through general familiarity with major Yoruba deities. Reasoning to the answer: The deity specifically associated with the patronage of trade and commerce is Aje, who blesses business people. Common mistake: Attributing commercial prosperity to Ogun instead of Aje.

Distractor check: A student could mistakenly choose option B ('Ìlẹ̀kẹ̀') thinking of decorative burial adornments. Reasoning to the answer: Traditional funeral rites utilize 'Àpótí' as the specific equipment for carrying the deceased. Common mistake: Confusing decorative items with structural burial containers.

Distractor check: A student might mistakenly choose option A by confusing historical accuracy with true stories. Reasoning to the answer: An 'àkùkọ̀' functions specifically as a narrative with authoritative references or educational moral lessons. Common mistake: Treating instructional folklore as literal royal genealogy.

Distractor check: A student might mistakenly select option A or C by guessing unrelated daily activities. Reasoning to the answer: The context of 'àṣàrò' within the sentence indicates that individuals are deeply thinking or reflecting upon someone's actions. Common mistake: Translating mental reflection as physical labor or cooking.

Distractor check: A student might mistakenly pick option A ('Ológbò') because cats are common household animals. Reasoning to the answer: 'Àgbò' (ram) is the traditional sacrificial animal chosen due to its majestic nature and strength. Common mistake: Selecting household pets instead of sacrificial livestock.

Distractor check: A student might mistakenly choose option C by associating special children with royalty. Reasoning to the answer: The term 'èmíàbíkú' specifically refers to a child who repeatedly returns in birth and death cycles. Common mistake: Misinterpreting cyclical birth phenomena as royal status.

Distractor check: A student might mistakenly choose option A or C by misinterpreting the protagonist's quest. Reasoning to the answer: Àbèní confronted enemies directly because of her fierce desire to protect her homeland and its citizens. Common mistake: Assuming literary heroes fight for personal wealth rather than communal defense.

Distractor check: A student might mistakenly choose option C or D by confusing family units with religious or trade guilds. Reasoning to the answer: The word 'ìdílé' designates individuals connected by blood ties or belonging to the same extended family lineage. Common mistake: Confusing broader community associations with immediate blood relatives.