Year :
2017
Title :
English Language
Exam :
JAMB Exam
Paper 1 | Objectives
41 - 49 of 49 Questions
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. |
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| 41. |
This case is within the jurisdiction of the council A. record B. prohibition C. authority D. finance |
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined. |
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| 42. |
One of the twins was as daring as the other was ______ A. morose B. timid C. secretive D. rational Detailed SolutionDaring as used in this context, means to be bold or brave.From the given options, B (timid) is the opposite in meaning to the word 'daring'. Timid means Lack of boldness. There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 43. |
Suleiman's reason for becoming a Muslim in the novel is because Islam brings sense of ______? A. radicalism and aggression B. boldness and awareness C. kindness and truthfulness D. purpose and discipline Detailed SolutionIn chapter 30, Suleiman was resolute about tracing his roots and finally finding his identity amongst his people in Africa and in the religion, Islam |
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| 44. |
Tayo opted to remain in Nigeria because he had a duty to serve his A. students B. wife C. friends D. brothers Detailed SolutionIn chapter 24, Tayo mentioned his student as one major reason why he wasn't open to the demand from his wife, Miriam, to leave the country |
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| 45. |
In the Novel "Independence" Tayo wrote a biography of ______? A. Arthur Richardson B. Lord Lugard C. Obafemi Awolowo D. Nnamdi Azikiwe Detailed SolutionIn chapter 27, Tayo's biography of Lord Lugard became his new success |
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| 46. |
In the book "Independence" Tayo's uncle, Kayode, wanted to study Engineering in _______? A. Britain B. U.S.A C. France D. Germany Detailed SolutionIn chapter sixteen, Tayo's uncle, Kayode, revealed to him that he was considering studying engineering at the Insitute du Petrole in France |
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| 47. |
In the book "Independence" Wearing woolens, lamb cardigans, extra socks, gloves and Balliol scarf signified that Tayo was _______? A. Cold B. Going to a party C. sick D. walking in the rain Detailed SolutionClothings, gloves, cardigans and extra socks are outfits worn during winter when the temperature is low, cold |
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| 48. |
In the novel "Independence" Tayo lied to Vanassa that Christine was his ______? A. sister B. niece C. aunt D. cousin Detailed SolutionIn chapter Nine, Tayo was showing Vanessa his collection of photographs when Christines popped out and then he lied about her being his cousin. |
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| 49. |
This question is based on S. L. Manyika's INDEPENDENCE A. tribalism and religion B. politics and culture C. bribery and corruption D. greed and mismanagement Detailed SolutionChapter Twenty-one (21) of the book gave a narrative about how Tayo had been writing about the problems of Nigeria and how he believed that greed and mismanagement were the root causes of the problems. |
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. |
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| 41. |
This case is within the jurisdiction of the council A. record B. prohibition C. authority D. finance |
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined. |
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| 42. |
One of the twins was as daring as the other was ______ A. morose B. timid C. secretive D. rational Detailed SolutionDaring as used in this context, means to be bold or brave.From the given options, B (timid) is the opposite in meaning to the word 'daring'. Timid means Lack of boldness. There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 43. |
Suleiman's reason for becoming a Muslim in the novel is because Islam brings sense of ______? A. radicalism and aggression B. boldness and awareness C. kindness and truthfulness D. purpose and discipline Detailed SolutionIn chapter 30, Suleiman was resolute about tracing his roots and finally finding his identity amongst his people in Africa and in the religion, Islam |
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| 44. |
Tayo opted to remain in Nigeria because he had a duty to serve his A. students B. wife C. friends D. brothers Detailed SolutionIn chapter 24, Tayo mentioned his student as one major reason why he wasn't open to the demand from his wife, Miriam, to leave the country |
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| 45. |
In the Novel "Independence" Tayo wrote a biography of ______? A. Arthur Richardson B. Lord Lugard C. Obafemi Awolowo D. Nnamdi Azikiwe Detailed SolutionIn chapter 27, Tayo's biography of Lord Lugard became his new success |
| 46. |
In the book "Independence" Tayo's uncle, Kayode, wanted to study Engineering in _______? A. Britain B. U.S.A C. France D. Germany Detailed SolutionIn chapter sixteen, Tayo's uncle, Kayode, revealed to him that he was considering studying engineering at the Insitute du Petrole in France |
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| 47. |
In the book "Independence" Wearing woolens, lamb cardigans, extra socks, gloves and Balliol scarf signified that Tayo was _______? A. Cold B. Going to a party C. sick D. walking in the rain Detailed SolutionClothings, gloves, cardigans and extra socks are outfits worn during winter when the temperature is low, cold |
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| 48. |
In the novel "Independence" Tayo lied to Vanassa that Christine was his ______? A. sister B. niece C. aunt D. cousin Detailed SolutionIn chapter Nine, Tayo was showing Vanessa his collection of photographs when Christines popped out and then he lied about her being his cousin. |
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| 49. |
This question is based on S. L. Manyika's INDEPENDENCE A. tribalism and religion B. politics and culture C. bribery and corruption D. greed and mismanagement Detailed SolutionChapter Twenty-one (21) of the book gave a narrative about how Tayo had been writing about the problems of Nigeria and how he believed that greed and mismanagement were the root causes of the problems. |