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

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Year :

2017

Title :

English Language

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

21 - 30 of 49 Questions

#	Question	Ans
	Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
21.	The students received a mild reproof from the teacher A. exhortation B. opposition C. commendation D. appropriation Show Content Detailed Solution This answer was chosen because it is opposite to the word italicized in the question; reproof which means an expression of criticism, blame. From the above meaning of the other options, it is obvious that non-fits for the opposite of the word 'reproof'. Commendation means an official or a formal praise There is an explanation video available below.	C
	Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
22.	Aisha impelled to the party A. compelled B. accompained C. authority D. finance Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	A
23.	When you ____ an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely A. refute B. rebuke C. reject D. refuse Show Content Detailed Solution When you refute you prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false There is an explanation video available below.	A
	Choose the options that have the same consonant as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined
24.	Leisure A. sure B. ledger C. treasure D. judge Show Content Detailed Solution Leisure has the same consonant sound as in treasure There is an explanation video available below.	C
	Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed are written in capital letters.
25.	Departmental A. DEpartmental B. dePARTmental C. departMENtal D. departmenTAL Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	C
	Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
26.	They come here on bootless errand A. worthwhile B. vain C. delusive D. intended Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	A
	Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.
27.	Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy A. Did Omowunmi state she had a right to her privacy? B. Did Aderonke lament she had a right to her privacy? C. Did Aderonke state she had a right to her openness? D. did Aderonke state she had a right to his privacy Show Content Detailed Solution 'Stated' has been emphasized in the question, therefore Option B is the answer because the verb lament contradicts the emphasized word as used in the question There is an explanation video available below.	B
	Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.
28.	The painting was beautifully faked A. The painting was a good deceptive replica B. The painting was well-framed and displayed C. The painting was deceptively decorated D. The painting was carefully designed Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	A
	Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s).
29.	The crops the farmer planted will be ____ in three months time. A. sold B. weeded C. uprooted D. harvested Show Content Detailed Solution Contextually, 'harvested' is the most appropriate answer There is an explanation video available below.	D
30.	Garba acquiesced______their decision A. for B. on C. in D. by Show Content Detailed Solution The preposition 'in' is used with the verb 'Acquiesce' There is an explanation video available below.	C

	Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
21.	The students received a mild reproof from the teacher A. exhortation B. opposition C. commendation D. appropriation Show Content Detailed Solution This answer was chosen because it is opposite to the word italicized in the question; reproof which means an expression of criticism, blame. From the above meaning of the other options, it is obvious that non-fits for the opposite of the word 'reproof'. Commendation means an official or a formal praise There is an explanation video available below.	C
	Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
22.	Aisha impelled to the party A. compelled B. accompained C. authority D. finance Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	A
23.	When you ____ an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely A. refute B. rebuke C. reject D. refuse Show Content Detailed Solution When you refute you prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false There is an explanation video available below.	A
	Choose the options that have the same consonant as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined
24.	Leisure A. sure B. ledger C. treasure D. judge Show Content Detailed Solution Leisure has the same consonant sound as in treasure There is an explanation video available below.	C
	Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed are written in capital letters.
25.	Departmental A. DEpartmental B. dePARTmental C. departMENtal D. departmenTAL Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	C

	Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
26.	They come here on bootless errand A. worthwhile B. vain C. delusive D. intended Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	A
	Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.
27.	Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy A. Did Omowunmi state she had a right to her privacy? B. Did Aderonke lament she had a right to her privacy? C. Did Aderonke state she had a right to her openness? D. did Aderonke state she had a right to his privacy Show Content Detailed Solution 'Stated' has been emphasized in the question, therefore Option B is the answer because the verb lament contradicts the emphasized word as used in the question There is an explanation video available below.	B
	Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.
28.	The painting was beautifully faked A. The painting was a good deceptive replica B. The painting was well-framed and displayed C. The painting was deceptively decorated D. The painting was carefully designed Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	A
	Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s).
29.	The crops the farmer planted will be ____ in three months time. A. sold B. weeded C. uprooted D. harvested Show Content Detailed Solution Contextually, 'harvested' is the most appropriate answer There is an explanation video available below.	D
30.	Garba acquiesced______their decision A. for B. on C. in D. by Show Content Detailed Solution The preposition 'in' is used with the verb 'Acquiesce' There is an explanation video available below.	C