English Language, 2013, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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2013

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English Language

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JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
21.	This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel. In the novel , the people of Umuchkuwu likened Samuel to A. An ancestral spirit B. A chief priest C. A fisherman D. A swimmer Show Content Detailed Solution See page 16 There is an explanation video available below.	A
22.	This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel. Obu dashed out of the school building because A. His teacher wanted to flog him B. He came top of standard 1, C. His teacher sent him on an errand D. He was given a prize by the headmaster Show Content Detailed Solution See page 1 There is an explanation video available below.	B
23.	This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel. In the novel, Bright lived with Teacher because A. He was Teacher's nephew B. His father was indebted to Teacher C. He wanted to become a teacher D. His father had gone on a long journey Show Content Detailed Solution See page 126 There is an explanation video available below.	B
24.	This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel. According to the novel, Obu was good at A. Proverbs B. Cricket C. Games D. Jokes Show Content Detailed Solution See page 171 There is an explanation video available below.	A
25.	This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel. Uke was conscripted into the military because A. He was a social nuisance B. He loved the British soldiers C. His grandfather was a military man D. He wanted to travel to Burma Show Content Detailed Solution See page 39 There is an explanation video available below.	A
26.	In the novel the 'pad' was a symbol of ........... A. Success B. Unity C. Failure D. Love Show Content Detailed Solution Pad was a symbol of failure. Whoever fails during the previous year's annual examination was required to carry pad on his head throughout the first week of the new school year. See page 117 There is an explanation video available below.	C
	In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
27.	The team's poor performance at tournament plumb the depths of horror. A. team's performance was enjoyed by all B. the team's performance was full of disappointment C. team's performance was rewarded D. the team's performance took them to the next round Show Content Detailed Solution This means to let someone or yourself down severely. There is an explanation video available below.	B
28.	Tolu and Chinedu live in each other 's pockets. A. they steal from each other B. they blackmail each other C. they are very close to each other D. they are long-term business partners Show Content Detailed Solution This means to be too close to someone or spend too much time with someone. There is an explanation video available below.	C
29.	As the drama unfolded, Olatinuke was advised to keep her shirt on A. she was advised to commit herself B. she was advised to stay calm C. she was advised to join the club D. she was advised to wear her shirt Show Content Detailed Solution She was advised to exercise self control, control her emotions/anger, to stay calm. There is an explanation video available below.	B
30.	He is a clinging child. A. he is possessive B. he likes to cling with his sister. C. he is a bully D. he is a handsome young man Show Content Detailed Solution clinging; means to hold on or be attached to someone or something. ''He is possessive'' is the correct answer. There is an explanation video available below.	A

21.	This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel. In the novel , the people of Umuchkuwu likened Samuel to A. An ancestral spirit B. A chief priest C. A fisherman D. A swimmer Show Content Detailed Solution See page 16 There is an explanation video available below.	A
22.	This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel. Obu dashed out of the school building because A. His teacher wanted to flog him B. He came top of standard 1, C. His teacher sent him on an errand D. He was given a prize by the headmaster Show Content Detailed Solution See page 1 There is an explanation video available below.	B
23.	This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel. In the novel, Bright lived with Teacher because A. He was Teacher's nephew B. His father was indebted to Teacher C. He wanted to become a teacher D. His father had gone on a long journey Show Content Detailed Solution See page 126 There is an explanation video available below.	B
24.	This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel. According to the novel, Obu was good at A. Proverbs B. Cricket C. Games D. Jokes Show Content Detailed Solution See page 171 There is an explanation video available below.	A
25.	This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel. Uke was conscripted into the military because A. He was a social nuisance B. He loved the British soldiers C. His grandfather was a military man D. He wanted to travel to Burma Show Content Detailed Solution See page 39 There is an explanation video available below.	A

26.	In the novel the 'pad' was a symbol of ........... A. Success B. Unity C. Failure D. Love Show Content Detailed Solution Pad was a symbol of failure. Whoever fails during the previous year's annual examination was required to carry pad on his head throughout the first week of the new school year. See page 117 There is an explanation video available below.	C
	In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
27.	The team's poor performance at tournament plumb the depths of horror. A. team's performance was enjoyed by all B. the team's performance was full of disappointment C. team's performance was rewarded D. the team's performance took them to the next round Show Content Detailed Solution This means to let someone or yourself down severely. There is an explanation video available below.	B
28.	Tolu and Chinedu live in each other 's pockets. A. they steal from each other B. they blackmail each other C. they are very close to each other D. they are long-term business partners Show Content Detailed Solution This means to be too close to someone or spend too much time with someone. There is an explanation video available below.	C
29.	As the drama unfolded, Olatinuke was advised to keep her shirt on A. she was advised to commit herself B. she was advised to stay calm C. she was advised to join the club D. she was advised to wear her shirt Show Content Detailed Solution She was advised to exercise self control, control her emotions/anger, to stay calm. There is an explanation video available below.	B
30.	He is a clinging child. A. he is possessive B. he likes to cling with his sister. C. he is a bully D. he is a handsome young man Show Content Detailed Solution clinging; means to hold on or be attached to someone or something. ''He is possessive'' is the correct answer. There is an explanation video available below.	A

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