Year : 
2016
Title : 
English Language
Exam : 
JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

11 - 20 of 75 Questions

# Question Ans

These questions are based on A.H. Mohammed's The Last Days at Forcados High School.

11.

Jimi and Efua, there's something fishy going on there.... From the excerpt above, the expression...something fishy refers to

A. Nene's fear that Efua and Jimi were no longer going out

B. Nene's fear that Jimi was not determined to jilt Efua

C. Nene's annoyance that Efua might snatch Jimi from her

D. Nene's suspicion that Jimi and Efua were having a relationship

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
12.

Seyi Lawal, the head boy of the school was described as someone who

A. loved his job

B. hated Physics practical

C. loved interacting with girls

D. hated hard-work

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
13.

The author uses the novel to portray some of the

A. NGO's activities only

B. environment conditions

C. feelings of teachers only

D. societal problems

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
14.

Efua's guarded and hostile attitude towards boys could be traced to

A. the teachings she had from her cleric

B. stories she had heard from her aunt

C. the experience she had with her stepfather

D. her innate sense of justice

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
15.

Jimi was very prominent in Forcados High School because he was

A. the son of a great scholar

B. the only child of his parents

C. one of the school prefects

D. noted for his good paintings

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.

16.

Mr. Rufus bore the brunt in the last promotion examination.

A. Mr Rufus failed the examination woefully

B. Mr Rufus excelled in the examination

C. Rufus was excited about the examination

D. Rufus toyed with the examination

Detailed Solution

bore the brunt; To suffer the worst part of an unpleasant or problematic situation.
There is an explanation video available below.
17.

My friend is well off nowadays

A. My friend is financially sound

B. My friend is well known to people

C. My fiend is now well

D. My friend has lost focus

Detailed Solution

well off; wealthy. (in a favourable situation or circumstances).
There is an explanation video available below.
18.

The retired army officer did a yeoman's service to the nation

A. His activity brought disrepute to the nation

B. His service to the nation was not exemplary

C. He was showered with the responsibilty of the yeoman

D. He was very loyal to the nation

Detailed Solution

yeoman service; exceptionally good, useful, or loyal service or assistance.
There is an explanation video available below.
19.

He suddenly found himself in the thick of the situation

A. He did not agree with the situation

B. He used his experience to settle the sitution

C. He saved himself out of the situation

D. He found himself deeply involved in the situation

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
20.

Olu and Ado are about to come to blows.

A. They are about to agree with each other

B. They are about to accept other people's opinion

C. They are about to hit each other

D. They are about to disagree with other people's

Detailed Solution

come to blows; start fighting after a disagreement.
There is an explanation video available below.

These questions are based on A.H. Mohammed's The Last Days at Forcados High School.

11.

Jimi and Efua, there's something fishy going on there.... From the excerpt above, the expression...something fishy refers to

A. Nene's fear that Efua and Jimi were no longer going out

B. Nene's fear that Jimi was not determined to jilt Efua

C. Nene's annoyance that Efua might snatch Jimi from her

D. Nene's suspicion that Jimi and Efua were having a relationship

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
12.

Seyi Lawal, the head boy of the school was described as someone who

A. loved his job

B. hated Physics practical

C. loved interacting with girls

D. hated hard-work

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
13.

The author uses the novel to portray some of the

A. NGO's activities only

B. environment conditions

C. feelings of teachers only

D. societal problems

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
14.

Efua's guarded and hostile attitude towards boys could be traced to

A. the teachings she had from her cleric

B. stories she had heard from her aunt

C. the experience she had with her stepfather

D. her innate sense of justice

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
15.

Jimi was very prominent in Forcados High School because he was

A. the son of a great scholar

B. the only child of his parents

C. one of the school prefects

D. noted for his good paintings

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.

16.

Mr. Rufus bore the brunt in the last promotion examination.

A. Mr Rufus failed the examination woefully

B. Mr Rufus excelled in the examination

C. Rufus was excited about the examination

D. Rufus toyed with the examination

Detailed Solution

bore the brunt; To suffer the worst part of an unpleasant or problematic situation.
There is an explanation video available below.
17.

My friend is well off nowadays

A. My friend is financially sound

B. My friend is well known to people

C. My fiend is now well

D. My friend has lost focus

Detailed Solution

well off; wealthy. (in a favourable situation or circumstances).
There is an explanation video available below.
18.

The retired army officer did a yeoman's service to the nation

A. His activity brought disrepute to the nation

B. His service to the nation was not exemplary

C. He was showered with the responsibilty of the yeoman

D. He was very loyal to the nation

Detailed Solution

yeoman service; exceptionally good, useful, or loyal service or assistance.
There is an explanation video available below.
19.

He suddenly found himself in the thick of the situation

A. He did not agree with the situation

B. He used his experience to settle the sitution

C. He saved himself out of the situation

D. He found himself deeply involved in the situation

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
20.

Olu and Ado are about to come to blows.

A. They are about to agree with each other

B. They are about to accept other people's opinion

C. They are about to hit each other

D. They are about to disagree with other people's

Detailed Solution

come to blows; start fighting after a disagreement.
There is an explanation video available below.