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

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Year :

2008

Title :

English Language

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

31 - 40 of 91 Questions

#	Question	Ans
	Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
31.	I cannot stand Simon. I find his attitude offensive? A. unapproachable B. obnoxious C. wicked D. unpardonable Show Content Detailed Solution Offensive means causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed. There is an explanation video available below.	B
32.	The man would not withdraw what he had said? A. take back B. take out C. take away D. take from Show Content Detailed Solution Withdraw in this context means to take back. There is an explanation video available below.	A
33.	The disagreement between the two men became obvious during the meeting? A. insult B. confrontation C. passion D. insinuation Show Content Detailed Solution Disagreement means lack of consensus or approval or lack of consistency or correspondence. There is an explanation video available below.	B
34.	The principal detested his recalcitrant attitude? A. disobedient B. arrogant C. voracious D. vengeful Show Content Detailed Solution Recalcitrant means having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline There is an explanation video available below.	A
35.	The popularity of the military dictator waned after the war? A. increased B. changed C. declined D. skyrocketed Show Content Detailed Solution Waned means a decrease in vigour or extent; become weaker. There is an explanation video available below.	C
36.	The union officials suddenly became restive? A. unruly B. impatient C. calm D. submissive Show Content Detailed Solution Restive is being unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction. There is an explanation video available below.	B
	Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
37.	Kanuri is a language ..........? A. I can't speak it well B. that I can't speak it well C. of which I can't speak it well D. I can't speak well Show Content Detailed Solution Option D is the best answer to the question. There is an explanation video available below.	D
38.	Last Tuesday, Ochonu asked me .........? A. had I come yesterday B. did you come yesterday C. whether I had come before D. If i had come yesterday Show Content Detailed Solution Whether is used in reference to a choice or alternative and is used in indirect questions. There is an explanation video available below.	C
39.	The young man has ..... to sober.......after being drunk? A. began / up B. begun / in C. begun / up D. began / down Show Content Detailed Solution Has', have' and 'had' are to be used with the past participle form of a verb to form the verb phrase . There is an explanation video available below.	C
40.	My mother had ........ the fire wood before it began to rain? A. split B. splited C. splitted D. splitting Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	A

	Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
31.	I cannot stand Simon. I find his attitude offensive? A. unapproachable B. obnoxious C. wicked D. unpardonable Show Content Detailed Solution Offensive means causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed. There is an explanation video available below.	B
32.	The man would not withdraw what he had said? A. take back B. take out C. take away D. take from Show Content Detailed Solution Withdraw in this context means to take back. There is an explanation video available below.	A
33.	The disagreement between the two men became obvious during the meeting? A. insult B. confrontation C. passion D. insinuation Show Content Detailed Solution Disagreement means lack of consensus or approval or lack of consistency or correspondence. There is an explanation video available below.	B
34.	The principal detested his recalcitrant attitude? A. disobedient B. arrogant C. voracious D. vengeful Show Content Detailed Solution Recalcitrant means having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline There is an explanation video available below.	A
35.	The popularity of the military dictator waned after the war? A. increased B. changed C. declined D. skyrocketed Show Content Detailed Solution Waned means a decrease in vigour or extent; become weaker. There is an explanation video available below.	C

36.	The union officials suddenly became restive? A. unruly B. impatient C. calm D. submissive Show Content Detailed Solution Restive is being unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction. There is an explanation video available below.	B
	Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
37.	Kanuri is a language ..........? A. I can't speak it well B. that I can't speak it well C. of which I can't speak it well D. I can't speak well Show Content Detailed Solution Option D is the best answer to the question. There is an explanation video available below.	D
38.	Last Tuesday, Ochonu asked me .........? A. had I come yesterday B. did you come yesterday C. whether I had come before D. If i had come yesterday Show Content Detailed Solution Whether is used in reference to a choice or alternative and is used in indirect questions. There is an explanation video available below.	C
39.	The young man has ..... to sober.......after being drunk? A. began / up B. begun / in C. begun / up D. began / down Show Content Detailed Solution Has', have' and 'had' are to be used with the past participle form of a verb to form the verb phrase . There is an explanation video available below.	C
40.	My mother had ........ the fire wood before it began to rain? A. split B. splited C. splitted D. splitting Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	A

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