English Language, 2017, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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2017

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English Language

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
	Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
11.	This event was a watershed in the company A. landmark B. blot C. publicity D. stain Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	A
	Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
12.	Snakes and ladders always______me happy these days A. makes B. make C. made D. making Show Content Detailed Solution The correct option is option A (makes). This is so because singular nouns just like 'snakes and ladders' are always followed by a singular verb and 'makes' is a singular verb. Recall one of the rules of concords says that, if the subject is singular, the verb should be singular and if the subject is plural, the verb should also be plural. To better understand this, 'snakes and ladders' as used in this context refers to a game and not independent words. Hence, it will be followed by a singular verb. A singular verb is a word that shows or explains what the subject has done, or what is being done, or what will be done. It is always used with a singular subject in a sentence	A
	Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
13.	I really like working in that office: I find the — very friendly A. condition B. atmosphere C. air D. situation Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	B
	Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word
14.	The delegates found it better to resort to consultation rather than __________ A. conflict B. confrontation C. reconciliation D. consent Show Content Detailed Solution Consultation ; the action or process of formally consulting or discussing. example: "they improved standards in consultation with consumer representatives" confrontation; a hostile or argumentative situation or meeting between opposing parties.example "a confrontation with the legislature" There is an explanation video available below.	B
	Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
15.	The delegates were given_____ A. a two hour break B. a two-hour break C. a two-hours break D. a two hours break Show Content Detailed Solution When the article 'a' is used to introduce a time session it implies that you are making a singular form of what is actually plural. Generally, one should hyphenate two or more words when they come before a noun they modify and act as a single idea. There is an explanation video available below.	B
	Choose the option nearest in meaning to the statement
16.	My brother's drunkenness often got on my nerves. This means A. disgraced him B. made him ill C. made me angry D. offended me Show Content Detailed Solution To get on someone nerves means to irritate or annoy someone There is an explanation video available below.	C
	From the options given, Choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
17.	This house which was sealed off years ago has now been — A. re-opened B. rebuilt C. re-roofed D. restored Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	A
	Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed are written in capital letters.
18.	Judiciary A. judiCIAry B. judiciaRY C. JUdiciary D. juDIciary Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	D
	From the options, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
19.	He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is_____? A. humorous B. sober C. taciturn D. silent Show Content Detailed Solution Outspoken: frank in stating one's opinions, especially if they are shocking or controversial. to be direct and open in speech and expression. synonyms: forthright · direct · candid · frank · straightforward · honest · open · straight · straight from the shoulder · plain · plain-spoken · vociferous · vocal · explicit · point-blank · taciturn: (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying lit	C
20.	By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being ________ A. overshadowed B. defeated C. demoted D. submerged Show Content Detailed Solution outshine: shine more brightly than. tower above and cast a shadow over. overshadow: tower above and cast a shadow over. example "an enormous oak tree stood overshadowing the cottage" synonyms: shade · darken · conceal · obscure · block out · There is an explanation video available below.	A

	Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
11.	This event was a watershed in the company A. landmark B. blot C. publicity D. stain Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	A
	Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
12.	Snakes and ladders always______me happy these days A. makes B. make C. made D. making Show Content Detailed Solution The correct option is option A (makes). This is so because singular nouns just like 'snakes and ladders' are always followed by a singular verb and 'makes' is a singular verb. Recall one of the rules of concords says that, if the subject is singular, the verb should be singular and if the subject is plural, the verb should also be plural. To better understand this, 'snakes and ladders' as used in this context refers to a game and not independent words. Hence, it will be followed by a singular verb. A singular verb is a word that shows or explains what the subject has done, or what is being done, or what will be done. It is always used with a singular subject in a sentence	A
	Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
13.	I really like working in that office: I find the — very friendly A. condition B. atmosphere C. air D. situation Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	B
	Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word
14.	The delegates found it better to resort to consultation rather than __________ A. conflict B. confrontation C. reconciliation D. consent Show Content Detailed Solution Consultation ; the action or process of formally consulting or discussing. example: "they improved standards in consultation with consumer representatives" confrontation; a hostile or argumentative situation or meeting between opposing parties.example "a confrontation with the legislature" There is an explanation video available below.	B
	Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
15.	The delegates were given_____ A. a two hour break B. a two-hour break C. a two-hours break D. a two hours break Show Content Detailed Solution When the article 'a' is used to introduce a time session it implies that you are making a singular form of what is actually plural. Generally, one should hyphenate two or more words when they come before a noun they modify and act as a single idea. There is an explanation video available below.	B

	Choose the option nearest in meaning to the statement
16.	My brother's drunkenness often got on my nerves. This means A. disgraced him B. made him ill C. made me angry D. offended me Show Content Detailed Solution To get on someone nerves means to irritate or annoy someone There is an explanation video available below.	C
	From the options given, Choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
17.	This house which was sealed off years ago has now been — A. re-opened B. rebuilt C. re-roofed D. restored Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	A
	Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed are written in capital letters.
18.	Judiciary A. judiCIAry B. judiciaRY C. JUdiciary D. juDIciary Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	D
	From the options, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
19.	He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is_____? A. humorous B. sober C. taciturn D. silent Show Content Detailed Solution Outspoken: frank in stating one's opinions, especially if they are shocking or controversial. to be direct and open in speech and expression. synonyms: forthright · direct · candid · frank · straightforward · honest · open · straight · straight from the shoulder · plain · plain-spoken · vociferous · vocal · explicit · point-blank · taciturn: (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying lit	C
20.	By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being ________ A. overshadowed B. defeated C. demoted D. submerged Show Content Detailed Solution outshine: shine more brightly than. tower above and cast a shadow over. overshadow: tower above and cast a shadow over. example "an enormous oak tree stood overshadowing the cottage" synonyms: shade · darken · conceal · obscure · block out · There is an explanation video available below.	A