Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Ladies and gentlemen, I stand before you today to address the doubts and allegations regarding my honesty and integrity. In situations like this, politicians often choose to either ignore or deny the charges without providing any specifics.
Before I answer any of your questions, let me state unequivocally that I have not misappropriated a single penny from the 500,000 naira that was contributed. Every amount from that fund has been utilized to cover political campaign expenses.
In fact, during one of my press conferences, Mr. James Ukpong approached me and asked about the fund. I openly told him that there was no secrecy surrounding it and directed him to Ken Kamalu for detailed information about the fund.
I informed him that the fund was primarily intended to cover political expenses. In response to another question, I clarified that the contributors did not receive any special treatment as ordinary constituents.
I can confidently say that throughout my tenure as a senator, I have never made a phone call on their behalf to any agency, nor have I approached any agency on their behalf. These records are available and are in the possession of the administrator.
Question for Practice Test Reading Comprehension - 8
Try yourself:The author is
Explanation
The author is attempting to clear his name and absolve himself of the accusation of embezzlement by providing a detailed explanation and asserting his innocence.
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Question for Practice Test Reading Comprehension - 8
Try yourself:Constituent in the passage means
Explanation
In this context, a constituent refers to an individual who possesses voting rights in the area where the author is residing and represents as a senator.
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Question for Practice Test Reading Comprehension - 8
Try yourself:Accosted in the passage means
Explanation
Accosted means that Mr. James Ukpong approached the author and engaged him in conversation about the fund.
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Question for Practice Test Reading Comprehension - 8
Try yourself:It appears that the 500,000
Explanation
The passage states that the entirety of the 500,000 naira has been utilized for political campaign expenses.
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Question for Practice Test Reading Comprehension - 8
Try yourself:Ken Kamalu is portrayed as
Explanation
Ken Kamalu is presented as the person responsible for managing and overseeing the fund mentioned in the passage.
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