Year : 
2013
Title : 
English Language
Exam : 
JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

31 - 40 of 87 Questions

# Question Ans

In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

31.

Zinana's examination result was not unfavourable

A. Her examination did not meet expectation

B. she was successful in her examination

C. her result could not earn her admission

D. she failed her examination

Detailed Solution

Her exam was good, it was favourable, it met expectations.
There is an explanation video available below.
32.

You need to brush up on your Spanish

A. you need to improve your skills

B. you need a brush from Spain

C. you need to learn to play with a spaniard

D. you need to study the history of Spain

Detailed Solution

This means, you need to get better or improve at speaking Spanish
There is an explanation video available below.
33.

Amaka would pass for a beauty queen

A. She would be accepted by all as a beauty Queen

B. She walked past the beauty queen

C. she was acting as a beauty queen

D. she would pass the drink to the queen who is sitting next to her

Detailed Solution

Amaka has the qualities of a beauty queen.
There is an explanation video available below.
34.

'I can't wait to becoming a mother', the new bride declared

A. she is excited about motherhood

B. She is not keen on becoming a mother

C. She will be patient as a mother

D. She sees motherhood as a burden.

Detailed Solution

The new bride is looking forward to motherhood.
There is an explanation video available below.
35.

Usman needs to get his act together if he wants to pass the examination

A. He needs to organized himself

B. He needs to be fast when writing the examination

C. He needs to put on his stage costume

D. Heneeds to pull all points down in the examination

Detailed Solution

Usman needs to sit up, get better or get serious.
There is an explanation video available below.
36.

Ramatus expressed her feelings in uncertain terms

A. She expressed it secretly and courageously

B. she expressed it quietly and cautiously

C. She expressed it feebly and sickly

D. She expressed it clearly and strongly

Detailed Solution

Feebly; in a way that fails to convince or impress.
Not feeling sure about what to do
There is an explanation video available below.

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

37.

Chibuzor gave a curt nod and walked away

A. rude

B. polite

C. shocking

D. Gentle

Detailed Solution

curt; rudely brief.
There is an explanation video available below.
38.

The girl took a cursory glance at the letter and hid it

A. Concise

B. Brief

C. Lasting

D. Sententious

Detailed Solution

cursory; hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
There is an explanation video available below.
39.

The relationship between the couple has been frosty

A. Cordial

B. Amenable

C. Frugal

D. Fraudulent

Detailed Solution

frosty; cold and unfriendly in manner.
Cordial; warm and friendly
There is an explanation video available below.
40.

The Novel laureate's activity in the field of science is heinous

A. Laudable

B. Deplorable

C. forgettable

D. Indelible

Detailed Solution

Heinous; (of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked.
Laudable; (of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation.
There is an explanation video available below.

In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

31.

Zinana's examination result was not unfavourable

A. Her examination did not meet expectation

B. she was successful in her examination

C. her result could not earn her admission

D. she failed her examination

Detailed Solution

Her exam was good, it was favourable, it met expectations.
There is an explanation video available below.
32.

You need to brush up on your Spanish

A. you need to improve your skills

B. you need a brush from Spain

C. you need to learn to play with a spaniard

D. you need to study the history of Spain

Detailed Solution

This means, you need to get better or improve at speaking Spanish
There is an explanation video available below.
33.

Amaka would pass for a beauty queen

A. She would be accepted by all as a beauty Queen

B. She walked past the beauty queen

C. she was acting as a beauty queen

D. she would pass the drink to the queen who is sitting next to her

Detailed Solution

Amaka has the qualities of a beauty queen.
There is an explanation video available below.
34.

'I can't wait to becoming a mother', the new bride declared

A. she is excited about motherhood

B. She is not keen on becoming a mother

C. She will be patient as a mother

D. She sees motherhood as a burden.

Detailed Solution

The new bride is looking forward to motherhood.
There is an explanation video available below.
35.

Usman needs to get his act together if he wants to pass the examination

A. He needs to organized himself

B. He needs to be fast when writing the examination

C. He needs to put on his stage costume

D. Heneeds to pull all points down in the examination

Detailed Solution

Usman needs to sit up, get better or get serious.
There is an explanation video available below.
36.

Ramatus expressed her feelings in uncertain terms

A. She expressed it secretly and courageously

B. she expressed it quietly and cautiously

C. She expressed it feebly and sickly

D. She expressed it clearly and strongly

Detailed Solution

Feebly; in a way that fails to convince or impress.
Not feeling sure about what to do
There is an explanation video available below.

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

37.

Chibuzor gave a curt nod and walked away

A. rude

B. polite

C. shocking

D. Gentle

Detailed Solution

curt; rudely brief.
There is an explanation video available below.
38.

The girl took a cursory glance at the letter and hid it

A. Concise

B. Brief

C. Lasting

D. Sententious

Detailed Solution

cursory; hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
There is an explanation video available below.
39.

The relationship between the couple has been frosty

A. Cordial

B. Amenable

C. Frugal

D. Fraudulent

Detailed Solution

frosty; cold and unfriendly in manner.
Cordial; warm and friendly
There is an explanation video available below.
40.

The Novel laureate's activity in the field of science is heinous

A. Laudable

B. Deplorable

C. forgettable

D. Indelible

Detailed Solution

Heinous; (of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked.
Laudable; (of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation.
There is an explanation video available below.