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

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2011

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English Language

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JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
	Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
21.	She stopped her education as her uncle left her in the lurch? A. Her uncle deceived her B. Her uncle disinherited her C. Her uncle refused to help her D. Her uncle disrespected her Show Content Detailed Solution To abandon somebody; especially, to abandon somebody and leave him or her in a difficult situation. There is an explanation video available below.	C
22.	The plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialized? A. The plan did not meet the required specifications B. The arrangement did not work out as wished C. It was difficult to obtain the materials D. The materials purchased were not the right ones Show Content Detailed Solution If a possible or expected event does not materialize, it does not happen. There is an explanation video available below.	B
23.	Okon's company took a hit last year? A. His company improved last year B. His company made a huge success last year C. His company was badly damaged last year D. His company was established last year Show Content Detailed Solution To suffer heavy losses or be badly affected (by something). There is an explanation video available below.	C
	Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
24.	The warring communities were coerced into negotiating a settlement? A. driven B. compelled C. persuaded D. pressured Show Content Detailed Solution coerced; obtain (something) from someone by using force or threats. persuaded; provide a sound reason for (someone) to do something. There is an explanation video available below.	C
25.	His father served as a mercenary in the army? A. preacher B. regular C. recruit D. officer Show Content Detailed Solution A mercenary is a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army. while a recruit is a person newly enlisted in the armed forces and not yet fully trained. There is an explanation video available below.	C
26.	Jummai is cruel to her husband? A. harsh B. brutal C. passionate D. ferocious Show Content Detailed Solution Cruel; wilfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it. passionate; having, showing, or caused by strong feelings or beliefs. There is an explanation video available below.	C
27.	The teacher who beat the student was treated with mercy? A. disrespect B. contempt C. vengeance D. kindness Show Content Detailed Solution Mercy; to have compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm. vengeance; punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong. There is an explanation video available below.	C
28.	His wife hates his garrulous attitude? A. outspoken B. unfriendly C. reticent D. thoughtful Show Content Detailed Solution Garrulous; excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. Reticent; not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily. Reserved There is an explanation video available below.	C
29.	'Agoshito is a callow youth', said the teacher? A. an ignorant B. an experienced C. an idle D. an organized Show Content Detailed Solution Callow; (of a young person) inexperienced and immature. There is an explanation video available below.	B
30.	What you are asking me to do is a herculean task? A. a strenuous B. a demanding C. a lovely D. an easy Show Content Detailed Solution Herculean; requiring great strength or effort. Option D ''easy'' is the opposite in meaning There is an explanation video available below.	D

	Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
21.	She stopped her education as her uncle left her in the lurch? A. Her uncle deceived her B. Her uncle disinherited her C. Her uncle refused to help her D. Her uncle disrespected her Show Content Detailed Solution To abandon somebody; especially, to abandon somebody and leave him or her in a difficult situation. There is an explanation video available below.	C
22.	The plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialized? A. The plan did not meet the required specifications B. The arrangement did not work out as wished C. It was difficult to obtain the materials D. The materials purchased were not the right ones Show Content Detailed Solution If a possible or expected event does not materialize, it does not happen. There is an explanation video available below.	B
23.	Okon's company took a hit last year? A. His company improved last year B. His company made a huge success last year C. His company was badly damaged last year D. His company was established last year Show Content Detailed Solution To suffer heavy losses or be badly affected (by something). There is an explanation video available below.	C
	Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
24.	The warring communities were coerced into negotiating a settlement? A. driven B. compelled C. persuaded D. pressured Show Content Detailed Solution coerced; obtain (something) from someone by using force or threats. persuaded; provide a sound reason for (someone) to do something. There is an explanation video available below.	C
25.	His father served as a mercenary in the army? A. preacher B. regular C. recruit D. officer Show Content Detailed Solution A mercenary is a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army. while a recruit is a person newly enlisted in the armed forces and not yet fully trained. There is an explanation video available below.	C

26.	Jummai is cruel to her husband? A. harsh B. brutal C. passionate D. ferocious Show Content Detailed Solution Cruel; wilfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it. passionate; having, showing, or caused by strong feelings or beliefs. There is an explanation video available below.	C
27.	The teacher who beat the student was treated with mercy? A. disrespect B. contempt C. vengeance D. kindness Show Content Detailed Solution Mercy; to have compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm. vengeance; punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong. There is an explanation video available below.	C
28.	His wife hates his garrulous attitude? A. outspoken B. unfriendly C. reticent D. thoughtful Show Content Detailed Solution Garrulous; excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. Reticent; not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily. Reserved There is an explanation video available below.	C
29.	'Agoshito is a callow youth', said the teacher? A. an ignorant B. an experienced C. an idle D. an organized Show Content Detailed Solution Callow; (of a young person) inexperienced and immature. There is an explanation video available below.	B
30.	What you are asking me to do is a herculean task? A. a strenuous B. a demanding C. a lovely D. an easy Show Content Detailed Solution Herculean; requiring great strength or effort. Option D ''easy'' is the opposite in meaning There is an explanation video available below.	D

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