One Word Drill: Using a Word in Place of Expressions

Use a word to replace the underlined expression in each of the following sentences.

For example: 

George Weah scored two goals* in a **match played in his honour

*brace 
**testimonial 

George Weah scored a brace in his testimonial

1. It's been more than ten years now since she left the shores of Nigeria. 

2. In one of Nwankwo Kanu's memorable matches for Arsenal FC, he scored three goals against Chelsea in the final 15 minutes of the match. 

3. Most urban cities in the world, like Seoul, Tokyo, New York, are noted for very tall buildings taunting the skies. 

4. In one of Comedian Mr Macaroni's skits, the Oni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi made a very brief appearance, stressing the importance of upholding Yoruba cultural norms and values.  

5. The movie Sometimes in April can be said to be a historical movie depicting the mass and counter killings between the major tribes—Hutus and Tutsis in Rwanda, in 1994.   

6. It's a gory and disturbing picture! How can human beings set on fire another human being?

7. At the 2002 FIFA World Cup, China, Ecuador, Senegal, and Slovenia were participating for the first time

8. Have you ever met doctors who care for children? They can be very understanding. 

9. There are unconfirmed reports that Dangote's business in the early 1990s was primarily the transportation of goods

10. When I was primary school pupil, we acted a short play on the first day at school. 


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