English Language, 2011, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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2011

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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 underlined word(s).
1.	Since its inception 1983, the newspaper has attracted thousands of readers? A. renaissance B. coming C. commencement D. publication Show Content Detailed Solution Inception; the commencement or starting point of something There is an explanation video available below.	C
2.	Mrs. Asio wanted her sister to stop being so detached? A. friendly B. careless C. indifferent D. passionate Show Content Detailed Solution Detached: separate or disconnected. There is an explanation video available below.	C
3.	Lantana dwelt in a ruined cottage on the hillside? A. sat B. worked C. slept D. lived Show Content Detailed Solution Dwelt; to live in or at a specified place. There is an explanation video available below.	D
4.	The mistake brought the show to an ignominious end? A. a good B. a palatable C. a disgraceful D. a satisfactory Show Content Detailed Solution Ignominious; deserving or causing public disgrace or shame. There is an explanation video available below.	C
5.	He compliments me on my way of doing things? A. complements B. imitates C. disgusts D. praises Show Content Detailed Solution compliments; a polite expression of praise or admiration. There is an explanation video available below.	D
6.	The girl is angry with her friend who had ensnared her into this relationship? A. tricked B. encourage C. forced D. enslaved Show Content Detailed Solution Ensnared; to trap or gain power over (someone) by dishonest or underhand means. There is an explanation video available below.	A
7.	Their new house was roofed with corrugated sheets? A. folded B. iron C. aluminium D. corrupted Show Content Detailed Solution corrugated; (of a material or surface) shaped into a series of parallel ridges and grooves so as to give added rigidity and strength. Folded There is an explanation video available below.	A
8.	The stockbroker said it was an astute move to sell the shares then? A. a bad B. a shrewd C. an unprofitable D. an insincere Show Content Detailed Solution Astute; having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage. shrewd; having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute. There is an explanation video available below.	B
9.	The principal described Oche as the most tactful person he had ever worked with? A. passionate B. discreet C. hard-working D. innovative Show Content Detailed Solution Tactful; having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues. Discreet; careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment. There is an explanation video available below.	B
10.	The old woman is suffering from dementia? A. lucidity B. senility C. insanity D. sagacity Show Content Detailed Solution Dementia; a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning. There is an explanation video available below.	B

	Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
1.	Since its inception 1983, the newspaper has attracted thousands of readers? A. renaissance B. coming C. commencement D. publication Show Content Detailed Solution Inception; the commencement or starting point of something There is an explanation video available below.	C
2.	Mrs. Asio wanted her sister to stop being so detached? A. friendly B. careless C. indifferent D. passionate Show Content Detailed Solution Detached: separate or disconnected. There is an explanation video available below.	C
3.	Lantana dwelt in a ruined cottage on the hillside? A. sat B. worked C. slept D. lived Show Content Detailed Solution Dwelt; to live in or at a specified place. There is an explanation video available below.	D
4.	The mistake brought the show to an ignominious end? A. a good B. a palatable C. a disgraceful D. a satisfactory Show Content Detailed Solution Ignominious; deserving or causing public disgrace or shame. There is an explanation video available below.	C
5.	He compliments me on my way of doing things? A. complements B. imitates C. disgusts D. praises Show Content Detailed Solution compliments; a polite expression of praise or admiration. There is an explanation video available below.	D

6.	The girl is angry with her friend who had ensnared her into this relationship? A. tricked B. encourage C. forced D. enslaved Show Content Detailed Solution Ensnared; to trap or gain power over (someone) by dishonest or underhand means. There is an explanation video available below.	A
7.	Their new house was roofed with corrugated sheets? A. folded B. iron C. aluminium D. corrupted Show Content Detailed Solution corrugated; (of a material or surface) shaped into a series of parallel ridges and grooves so as to give added rigidity and strength. Folded There is an explanation video available below.	A
8.	The stockbroker said it was an astute move to sell the shares then? A. a bad B. a shrewd C. an unprofitable D. an insincere Show Content Detailed Solution Astute; having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage. shrewd; having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute. There is an explanation video available below.	B
9.	The principal described Oche as the most tactful person he had ever worked with? A. passionate B. discreet C. hard-working D. innovative Show Content Detailed Solution Tactful; having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues. Discreet; careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment. There is an explanation video available below.	B
10.	The old woman is suffering from dementia? A. lucidity B. senility C. insanity D. sagacity Show Content Detailed Solution Dementia; a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning. There is an explanation video available below.	B

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