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
	Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
21.	The speaker was rather bold in his presentation of the case? A. unfair B. reserved C. ashamed D. formal Show Content Detailed Solution Bold means showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous. There is an explanation video available below.	B
	Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
22.	The doctor tried to soothe the patient before the operation? A. examine B. treat C. calm D. induce Show Content Detailed Solution Soothe means gently calm. There is an explanation video available below.	C
23.	The charge brought against my brother was hardly tenable? A. sensible B. defensible C. meaningful D. flimsy Show Content Detailed Solution Tenable means to be able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. There is an explanation video available below.	B
24.	The man described his son a a wilful character? A. wicked B. obstinate C. wild D. tricky Show Content Detailed Solution Wilful simply is to be intentional; deliberate. It also used to mean having or showing a stubborn and determined intention to do as one wants, regardless of the consequences. There is an explanation video available below.	B
25.	Our teacher described Agbo's story as a phantom? A. scary B. realistic C. fanciful D. interesting Show Content Detailed Solution Phantom means a figment of the imagination. It is also used to mean something not real; illusory. There is an explanation video available below.	C
26.	I find the way she approaches her customers quite repugnant? A. unpleasant B. attractive C. ungodly D. encouraging Show Content Detailed Solution Repugnant means extremely distasteful; unacceptable There is an explanation video available below.	A
27.	Participation in the programme is optional? A. unnecessary B. recommended C. hard to justify D. a matter of choice Show Content Detailed Solution Optional means available to be chosen but not obligatory There is an explanation video available below.	D
28.	Scientists have invented ways of preserving fruits much longer? A. coined B. devised C. arranged D. organized Show Content Detailed Solution Invent means to be the originator of something. While 'coined' is used to invent a new word or phrase, 'devised' is used to invent a complex procedure, system or mechanism. There is an explanation video available below.	B
29.	The attempt to count the population was largely successful? A. mostly B. completely C. hardly D. totally Show Content Detailed Solution Largely means to a great extent; on the whole; mostly. There is an explanation video available below.	A
30.	The governor has approved the award of the contract? A. appreciated B. acknowledged C. vetoed D. endorsed Show Content Detailed Solution Approved means officially agreed to or accepted as satisfactory. There is an explanation video available below.	D

	Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
21.	The speaker was rather bold in his presentation of the case? A. unfair B. reserved C. ashamed D. formal Show Content Detailed Solution Bold means showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous. There is an explanation video available below.	B
	Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
22.	The doctor tried to soothe the patient before the operation? A. examine B. treat C. calm D. induce Show Content Detailed Solution Soothe means gently calm. There is an explanation video available below.	C
23.	The charge brought against my brother was hardly tenable? A. sensible B. defensible C. meaningful D. flimsy Show Content Detailed Solution Tenable means to be able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. There is an explanation video available below.	B
24.	The man described his son a a wilful character? A. wicked B. obstinate C. wild D. tricky Show Content Detailed Solution Wilful simply is to be intentional; deliberate. It also used to mean having or showing a stubborn and determined intention to do as one wants, regardless of the consequences. There is an explanation video available below.	B
25.	Our teacher described Agbo's story as a phantom? A. scary B. realistic C. fanciful D. interesting Show Content Detailed Solution Phantom means a figment of the imagination. It is also used to mean something not real; illusory. There is an explanation video available below.	C

26.	I find the way she approaches her customers quite repugnant? A. unpleasant B. attractive C. ungodly D. encouraging Show Content Detailed Solution Repugnant means extremely distasteful; unacceptable There is an explanation video available below.	A
27.	Participation in the programme is optional? A. unnecessary B. recommended C. hard to justify D. a matter of choice Show Content Detailed Solution Optional means available to be chosen but not obligatory There is an explanation video available below.	D
28.	Scientists have invented ways of preserving fruits much longer? A. coined B. devised C. arranged D. organized Show Content Detailed Solution Invent means to be the originator of something. While 'coined' is used to invent a new word or phrase, 'devised' is used to invent a complex procedure, system or mechanism. There is an explanation video available below.	B
29.	The attempt to count the population was largely successful? A. mostly B. completely C. hardly D. totally Show Content Detailed Solution Largely means to a great extent; on the whole; mostly. There is an explanation video available below.	A
30.	The governor has approved the award of the contract? A. appreciated B. acknowledged C. vetoed D. endorsed Show Content Detailed Solution Approved means officially agreed to or accepted as satisfactory. There is an explanation video available below.	D

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