English Language, 2019, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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2019

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English Language

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JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
	Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
31.	The writer tried to point out religious intolerance in his book, by A. discussing how the society believes certain religion is better than others B. using one of Aliya's classmates to condemn her religion C. demonstrating how the religious institutions forcefully impose their beliefs on the people D. painting Islam as a more righteous religion than others Show Content Detailed Solution Rebecca's remark about Muslims going to hell because they are Non-Christians and because they kill people is a stereotypical misconception of religious intolerance as indicated in the text by the writer There is an explanation video available below.	B
32.	....... is quick to anger and doesn't hide it when she is A. Aliyu B. Mrs Bello C. Mr Bello D. Bobo Show Content Detailed Solution Mrs Bello doesn't hide her anger whenever she is, she outter speaks her mind on the issue. Although she may not agree with her husband on something, she supports him however. There is an explanation video available below.	B
33.	Aliya's choice of wanting to study medicine ... A. simply reflects her childishness B. indicates her affection for humanity C. is born out of the prospects of the course D. is primarily because of her father Show Content Detailed Solution Aliya's interest in medicine was just so that she could help asthmatic children in the nearest future by donating inhalers to schools. There is an explanation video available below.	B
34.	Mr Bello's best advice to Aliya on dating is that A. gifting doesn't mean true affection B. dating can be so distracting C. she should wait for the right time D. she should never be committed to anyone Show Content Detailed Solution Seeing as dating is a challenging adventure even for adults, Aliya is advised to thread softly. There is an explanation video available below.	C
35.	He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better ........ a singer A. As if B. Like C. As D. to be Show Content Detailed Solution The adverb "as" is the most suitable answer here to govern the noun phrase "a singer". There is an explanation video available below.	C
36.	Vacancies in the company will be notified by ..... A. Bulletin B. Publication C. Publicity D. advertisement Show Content Detailed Solution Apparently, advertisement is the most viable means by which a company publicize vacancy There is an explanation video available below.	D
37.	The driver was short of petrol, so he ........ down the road with the engine switched off A. glided B. coasted C. wheeled D. taxied Show Content Detailed Solution Coasted means to move forward in a vehicle without using the engine. There is an explanation video available below.	B
38.	He started his career as an ........ teacher A. auxilary B. auxilliary C. auxiliary D. auxillary Show Content Detailed Solution Auxiliary being an adjective to the noun "teacher" indicates providing supplementary or extra help, support or assistance. There is an explanation video available below.	C
39.	Jide couldn't have said that. This means that Jide A. ought not say that B. will not say that C. it's not likely jide said it D. Jide didn't say it Show Content Detailed Solution "Couldn't have" here indicates the impossibility that Jide said it at all i.e it is rather unlikely for Jide to have said it. There is an explanation video available below.	C
40.	Bolu shall be the M.C. This means that A. Bolu may be the M.C B. no one else will be the M.C C. later in life, Bolu will become an M.C D. Bolu may not be the M.C Show Content Detailed Solution 'Shall' indicates a future tense, also 'the M.C' indicates a specific qualification or title. It should be noted that the use of article 'a' is used when we mention something for the first time. However, 'the' is used when something is obvious There is an explanation video available below.	B

	Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
31.	The writer tried to point out religious intolerance in his book, by A. discussing how the society believes certain religion is better than others B. using one of Aliya's classmates to condemn her religion C. demonstrating how the religious institutions forcefully impose their beliefs on the people D. painting Islam as a more righteous religion than others Show Content Detailed Solution Rebecca's remark about Muslims going to hell because they are Non-Christians and because they kill people is a stereotypical misconception of religious intolerance as indicated in the text by the writer There is an explanation video available below.	B
32.	....... is quick to anger and doesn't hide it when she is A. Aliyu B. Mrs Bello C. Mr Bello D. Bobo Show Content Detailed Solution Mrs Bello doesn't hide her anger whenever she is, she outter speaks her mind on the issue. Although she may not agree with her husband on something, she supports him however. There is an explanation video available below.	B
33.	Aliya's choice of wanting to study medicine ... A. simply reflects her childishness B. indicates her affection for humanity C. is born out of the prospects of the course D. is primarily because of her father Show Content Detailed Solution Aliya's interest in medicine was just so that she could help asthmatic children in the nearest future by donating inhalers to schools. There is an explanation video available below.	B
34.	Mr Bello's best advice to Aliya on dating is that A. gifting doesn't mean true affection B. dating can be so distracting C. she should wait for the right time D. she should never be committed to anyone Show Content Detailed Solution Seeing as dating is a challenging adventure even for adults, Aliya is advised to thread softly. There is an explanation video available below.	C
35.	He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better ........ a singer A. As if B. Like C. As D. to be Show Content Detailed Solution The adverb "as" is the most suitable answer here to govern the noun phrase "a singer". There is an explanation video available below.	C

36.	Vacancies in the company will be notified by ..... A. Bulletin B. Publication C. Publicity D. advertisement Show Content Detailed Solution Apparently, advertisement is the most viable means by which a company publicize vacancy There is an explanation video available below.	D
37.	The driver was short of petrol, so he ........ down the road with the engine switched off A. glided B. coasted C. wheeled D. taxied Show Content Detailed Solution Coasted means to move forward in a vehicle without using the engine. There is an explanation video available below.	B
38.	He started his career as an ........ teacher A. auxilary B. auxilliary C. auxiliary D. auxillary Show Content Detailed Solution Auxiliary being an adjective to the noun "teacher" indicates providing supplementary or extra help, support or assistance. There is an explanation video available below.	C
39.	Jide couldn't have said that. This means that Jide A. ought not say that B. will not say that C. it's not likely jide said it D. Jide didn't say it Show Content Detailed Solution "Couldn't have" here indicates the impossibility that Jide said it at all i.e it is rather unlikely for Jide to have said it. There is an explanation video available below.	C
40.	Bolu shall be the M.C. This means that A. Bolu may be the M.C B. no one else will be the M.C C. later in life, Bolu will become an M.C D. Bolu may not be the M.C Show Content Detailed Solution 'Shall' indicates a future tense, also 'the M.C' indicates a specific qualification or title. It should be noted that the use of article 'a' is used when we mention something for the first time. However, 'the' is used when something is obvious There is an explanation video available below.	B

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