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

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Year :

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).
11.	Some drugs have a deleterious effect on a child's development? A. debilitating B. helpful C. harmful D. healing Show Content Detailed Solution Deleterious; causing harm or damage. There is an explanation video available below.	C
12.	Fila has always been described as belligerent? A. beautiful B. attractive C. combative D. innocent Show Content Detailed Solution Belligerent; hostile and aggressive. combative; ready or eager to fight or argue. There is an explanation video available below.	C
13.	Laraba saw a forlorn little figure sitting outside the class? A. wise and intelligent B. lonely and unhappy C. smart and healthy D. short and ugly Show Content Detailed Solution forlorn; pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely. There is an explanation video available below.	B
14.	The circular supersedes all previous correspondence on the matter? A. supports B. displaces C. eliminates D. circumvents Show Content Detailed Solution For something to ''supersede'' it means to take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant. *synonymes;* replace · supplant · take the place of · take over from · substitute for · displace · oust · overthrow · remove · unseat · override · succeed · come after · step into the shoes of · crowd out · fill someone's boots. the closest in meaning in the above options is ''displace'	B
15.	Her problem was exacerbated by the loss of her father? A. exaggerated B. solved C. aggravated D. infuriated Show Content Detailed Solution Exacerbate; make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse. Aggravated; make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious. There is an explanation video available below.	C
	Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
16.	If he were here, could be more fun? A. He was expected but did not show up to make the occasion lively B. There was no fun because he was not present C. He did not show up so the occasion lacked much fun D. He was being expected to supply more fun Show Content Detailed Solution He wasn't present, so they didn't have as much fun as they would have had if he had attended the event. There is an explanation video available below.	C
17.	The secretary said that the postponement of the meeting was due to unforeseen circumstances? A. The date of the meeting was shifted as a result of unexpected reasons B. The meeting's date was off for strange reasons C. The meeting was called as a result of obstacles hitherto unknown D. The meeting broke off as a bird's eye closely Show Content Detailed Solution Because something unexpected has happened There is an explanation video available below.	A
18.	The hunter has a bird's eye view of the animals. A. He views animals from a high position B. He views the bird's eye C. He views the bird on the tree with one eye D. He watches animals and bird's closely Show Content Detailed Solution A view from a very high place that allows you to see a large area There is an explanation video available below.	A
19.	Even though Susan was the last in the examination, her result wasn't too different from what had been expected. A. Her result was poor B. Her result was a dissapointment C. Her result was as expected D. She had not been serious with her studies Show Content Detailed Solution This means her result turned out as everyone expected despite what had happened during the examination There is an explanation video available below.	C
20.	Mrs. Adamu does all her work with more haste, less speed. A. She accept whatever she does with more haste and speed B. She approaches whatever she does hurriedly C. She addresses everything she does very quickly to avoid mistakes D. She does everything carefully to avoid mistakes Show Content Detailed Solution This mean that if you try to do things too quickly, it will take you longer in the end. There is an explanation video available below.	D

	Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
11.	Some drugs have a deleterious effect on a child's development? A. debilitating B. helpful C. harmful D. healing Show Content Detailed Solution Deleterious; causing harm or damage. There is an explanation video available below.	C
12.	Fila has always been described as belligerent? A. beautiful B. attractive C. combative D. innocent Show Content Detailed Solution Belligerent; hostile and aggressive. combative; ready or eager to fight or argue. There is an explanation video available below.	C
13.	Laraba saw a forlorn little figure sitting outside the class? A. wise and intelligent B. lonely and unhappy C. smart and healthy D. short and ugly Show Content Detailed Solution forlorn; pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely. There is an explanation video available below.	B
14.	The circular supersedes all previous correspondence on the matter? A. supports B. displaces C. eliminates D. circumvents Show Content Detailed Solution For something to ''supersede'' it means to take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant. *synonymes;* replace · supplant · take the place of · take over from · substitute for · displace · oust · overthrow · remove · unseat · override · succeed · come after · step into the shoes of · crowd out · fill someone's boots. the closest in meaning in the above options is ''displace'	B
15.	Her problem was exacerbated by the loss of her father? A. exaggerated B. solved C. aggravated D. infuriated Show Content Detailed Solution Exacerbate; make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse. Aggravated; make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious. There is an explanation video available below.	C

	Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
16.	If he were here, could be more fun? A. He was expected but did not show up to make the occasion lively B. There was no fun because he was not present C. He did not show up so the occasion lacked much fun D. He was being expected to supply more fun Show Content Detailed Solution He wasn't present, so they didn't have as much fun as they would have had if he had attended the event. There is an explanation video available below.	C
17.	The secretary said that the postponement of the meeting was due to unforeseen circumstances? A. The date of the meeting was shifted as a result of unexpected reasons B. The meeting's date was off for strange reasons C. The meeting was called as a result of obstacles hitherto unknown D. The meeting broke off as a bird's eye closely Show Content Detailed Solution Because something unexpected has happened There is an explanation video available below.	A
18.	The hunter has a bird's eye view of the animals. A. He views animals from a high position B. He views the bird's eye C. He views the bird on the tree with one eye D. He watches animals and bird's closely Show Content Detailed Solution A view from a very high place that allows you to see a large area There is an explanation video available below.	A
19.	Even though Susan was the last in the examination, her result wasn't too different from what had been expected. A. Her result was poor B. Her result was a dissapointment C. Her result was as expected D. She had not been serious with her studies Show Content Detailed Solution This means her result turned out as everyone expected despite what had happened during the examination There is an explanation video available below.	C
20.	Mrs. Adamu does all her work with more haste, less speed. A. She accept whatever she does with more haste and speed B. She approaches whatever she does hurriedly C. She addresses everything she does very quickly to avoid mistakes D. She does everything carefully to avoid mistakes Show Content Detailed Solution This mean that if you try to do things too quickly, it will take you longer in the end. There is an explanation video available below.	D

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