Lexis and structure: Choose the option that best completes the gap. If she ___ early, she would have caught the bus.

Lexis and structure: Choose the option that best completes the gap.

The noise from the factory ___ the residents greatly.

  1. leaves
  2. leave
  3. had left ✓
  4. leaving

Explanation

Legislative process in Nigeria: bill introduced in either house, first reading (formal introduction), second reading (debate on principles), committee stage (detailed examination), third reading (final vote), sent to other house for same process.

If both houses pass, bill goes to President. President may sign (becomes law) or veto. National Assembly can override veto with two-thirds majority in both houses.

Money bills must originate in House of Representatives. Constitutional amendments require two-thirds of both houses plus two-thirds of state assemblies. Process ensures deliberation and broad agreement.