English Language, 2008, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2008

Title :

English Language

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
	Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
1.	He needn't have bought that table? A. It isn't possible that he bought the table B. He bought the table, but it wasn't necessary C. He didn't buy the table because it wasn,t necessary D. He doesn't need to buy the table Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	B
2.	It was too cold for him to go out? A. He had a bad cold, and did not go out B. Although it was very cold, he still went out C. As it was very cold, he did not go out D. He was afraid to go out that day Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	C
3.	He wants the meeting to be adjourned? A. He wants the meeeting closed B. He wants the meeting cancelled C. He wants the meeting to continue to the next day D. He wants the meeting to commence another day Show Content Detailed Solution Option D is the best answer to the question. When a meeting is adjourned it breaks off with the intention of resuming it later. There is an explanation video available below.	D
4.	My father is one of the vociferous few challenging the company's appointment of the manager? A. my father is the one who shouts with a loud voice against the appointment of the manager B. My father and others speak on behalf of the company against the appointment of the manager C. My father is one of those objecting to the appointment of the manager D. My father is agitated by the appointment of the manager Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	C
5.	In those days in this school, everyone who spoke in a language other than English paid a fine of ten naira? A. Everyone of us paid a fine of ten naira because we did not always speak in English B. Everyone would pay a fine of ten naira for wanting to use a language other than English C. Those who spoke a language other than English on the premises paid a fine of ten naira D. Those who intended to speak other language on the school premises were required to pay ten naira Show Content Detailed Solution Option C best explains the information conveyed in the sentence above There is an explanation video available below.	C
6.	The officer has discussed the vexed issue of incessant power failure? A. In anger the officer explained the problem of constant power failure B. The officer added his voice to the much discussed problem of power cut C. The officer's explanations angered those failures who have suffered the effects of frequent power failure D. The officer told the people not to be angered by the frequent power cut Show Content Detailed Solution The officer has discussed an issue of which is the problem of ceaseless power failure. Option B conveys this interpretation. There is an explanation video available below.	B
	Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
7.	The weather condition now prevailing in town is unbearable? A. widespread B. dominant C. uncommon D. unconttrollable Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	C
8.	The lady was completely nonplussed when her suitor rejected her gifts? A. unpuzzled B. surprise C. unconscious D. disappointed Show Content Detailed Solution Nonplussed means to be surprised or confused that one is unsure how to react. Option A is the correct answer. There is an explanation video available below.	A
9.	As a public officer, he should act with scrupulous honesty at all times. A. impeccable B. careless C. transparent D. uncompromising Show Content Detailed Solution Scrupulous means to be careful, thorough, and extremely attentive to details. Option B is the correct answer. There is an explanation video available below.	B
10.	The condition of the hotels has become deplorable? A. admirable B. regrettable C. bearable D. malignant Show Content Detailed Solution deplorable means deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable. Option A is the correct answer There is an explanation video available below.	A

	Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
1.	He needn't have bought that table? A. It isn't possible that he bought the table B. He bought the table, but it wasn't necessary C. He didn't buy the table because it wasn,t necessary D. He doesn't need to buy the table Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	B
2.	It was too cold for him to go out? A. He had a bad cold, and did not go out B. Although it was very cold, he still went out C. As it was very cold, he did not go out D. He was afraid to go out that day Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	C
3.	He wants the meeting to be adjourned? A. He wants the meeeting closed B. He wants the meeting cancelled C. He wants the meeting to continue to the next day D. He wants the meeting to commence another day Show Content Detailed Solution Option D is the best answer to the question. When a meeting is adjourned it breaks off with the intention of resuming it later. There is an explanation video available below.	D
4.	My father is one of the vociferous few challenging the company's appointment of the manager? A. my father is the one who shouts with a loud voice against the appointment of the manager B. My father and others speak on behalf of the company against the appointment of the manager C. My father is one of those objecting to the appointment of the manager D. My father is agitated by the appointment of the manager Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	C
5.	In those days in this school, everyone who spoke in a language other than English paid a fine of ten naira? A. Everyone of us paid a fine of ten naira because we did not always speak in English B. Everyone would pay a fine of ten naira for wanting to use a language other than English C. Those who spoke a language other than English on the premises paid a fine of ten naira D. Those who intended to speak other language on the school premises were required to pay ten naira Show Content Detailed Solution Option C best explains the information conveyed in the sentence above There is an explanation video available below.	C

6.	The officer has discussed the vexed issue of incessant power failure? A. In anger the officer explained the problem of constant power failure B. The officer added his voice to the much discussed problem of power cut C. The officer's explanations angered those failures who have suffered the effects of frequent power failure D. The officer told the people not to be angered by the frequent power cut Show Content Detailed Solution The officer has discussed an issue of which is the problem of ceaseless power failure. Option B conveys this interpretation. There is an explanation video available below.	B
	Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
7.	The weather condition now prevailing in town is unbearable? A. widespread B. dominant C. uncommon D. unconttrollable Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	C
8.	The lady was completely nonplussed when her suitor rejected her gifts? A. unpuzzled B. surprise C. unconscious D. disappointed Show Content Detailed Solution Nonplussed means to be surprised or confused that one is unsure how to react. Option A is the correct answer. There is an explanation video available below.	A
9.	As a public officer, he should act with scrupulous honesty at all times. A. impeccable B. careless C. transparent D. uncompromising Show Content Detailed Solution Scrupulous means to be careful, thorough, and extremely attentive to details. Option B is the correct answer. There is an explanation video available below.	B
10.	The condition of the hotels has become deplorable? A. admirable B. regrettable C. bearable D. malignant Show Content Detailed Solution deplorable means deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable. Option A is the correct answer There is an explanation video available below.	A

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