English Language, 2016, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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2016

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English Language

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JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
	For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
21.	By refusing the offer, he has just cut down his own throat A. He has made a big mistake B. He has made the right decision C. He has given up on his idea D. He has used the Knife on his throat Show Content Detailed Solution what is cut your own throat: to behave in a way that will cause harm There is an explanation video available below.	A
22.	These job cuts are just the thin end of the wedge A. Job cuts are very rampant B. Job cuts are the inconclusive C. Job cuts are the beginning of unpleasant situations D. Job cuts are the beginning of healthy rivalries Show Content Detailed Solution the thin end of the wedge : the beginning of a harmful development: There is an explanation video available below.	C
23.	Jumai will do well if she was given a fair crack of the whip. A. She would do well if she was given a fair whip B. She would excel if she used the whip well C. She would do well if she was given equal opportunity D. She would do well if she was made to cry Show Content Detailed Solution a fair crack of the whip : an equal chance to do something: There is an explanation video available below.	C
24.	Her death was a bolt from the blue to us A. Her death bolted us together B. Her death caused confusion C. Her death sealed our hopes D. Her death was unexpected Show Content Detailed Solution a bolt from the blue; a sudden and unexpected event. There is an explanation video available below.	D
25.	The students were nosing around. A. They were roaming about B. They were searching for information C. They were playing around D. They were disseminating information Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	B
	For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
26.	It is important not to let mistakes blight your life A. damage B. impart C. improve D. ruin Show Content Detailed Solution *blight; have a severely detrimental effect on. (a thing that spoils or damages something.) improve*; having become or been made better. There is an explanation video available below.	C
27.	The film was shot in decrepit police station. A. an improved B. a damaged C. an impoverished D. a dilapidated Show Content Detailed Solution *decrepit* ; worn out or ruined because of age or neglect. improved; having become or been made better. There is an explanation video available below.	A
28.	Jumoke is fond of carping her sister A. praising B. joking with C. complaining about D. faulting Show Content Detailed Solution *carping; difficult to please; critical. praising*; express warm approval or admiration of. There is an explanation video available below.	A
29.	A cup of coffee invigorated him A. destroyed B. energized C. angered D. debilitated Show Content Detailed Solution *invigorated* ; give strength or energy to. *debilitated*; in a very weakened and infirm state. There is an explanation video available below.	D
30.	It is Iudicrous to suggest that she was a government agent A. odd B. exciting C. farcical D. sensible Show Content Detailed Solution *Iudicrous* ; so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing. sensible; done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit. There is an explanation video available below.	D

	For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
21.	By refusing the offer, he has just cut down his own throat A. He has made a big mistake B. He has made the right decision C. He has given up on his idea D. He has used the Knife on his throat Show Content Detailed Solution what is cut your own throat: to behave in a way that will cause harm There is an explanation video available below.	A
22.	These job cuts are just the thin end of the wedge A. Job cuts are very rampant B. Job cuts are the inconclusive C. Job cuts are the beginning of unpleasant situations D. Job cuts are the beginning of healthy rivalries Show Content Detailed Solution the thin end of the wedge : the beginning of a harmful development: There is an explanation video available below.	C
23.	Jumai will do well if she was given a fair crack of the whip. A. She would do well if she was given a fair whip B. She would excel if she used the whip well C. She would do well if she was given equal opportunity D. She would do well if she was made to cry Show Content Detailed Solution a fair crack of the whip : an equal chance to do something: There is an explanation video available below.	C
24.	Her death was a bolt from the blue to us A. Her death bolted us together B. Her death caused confusion C. Her death sealed our hopes D. Her death was unexpected Show Content Detailed Solution a bolt from the blue; a sudden and unexpected event. There is an explanation video available below.	D
25.	The students were nosing around. A. They were roaming about B. They were searching for information C. They were playing around D. They were disseminating information Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	B

	For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
26.	It is important not to let mistakes blight your life A. damage B. impart C. improve D. ruin Show Content Detailed Solution *blight; have a severely detrimental effect on. (a thing that spoils or damages something.) improve*; having become or been made better. There is an explanation video available below.	C
27.	The film was shot in decrepit police station. A. an improved B. a damaged C. an impoverished D. a dilapidated Show Content Detailed Solution *decrepit* ; worn out or ruined because of age or neglect. improved; having become or been made better. There is an explanation video available below.	A
28.	Jumoke is fond of carping her sister A. praising B. joking with C. complaining about D. faulting Show Content Detailed Solution *carping; difficult to please; critical. praising*; express warm approval or admiration of. There is an explanation video available below.	A
29.	A cup of coffee invigorated him A. destroyed B. energized C. angered D. debilitated Show Content Detailed Solution *invigorated* ; give strength or energy to. *debilitated*; in a very weakened and infirm state. There is an explanation video available below.	D
30.	It is Iudicrous to suggest that she was a government agent A. odd B. exciting C. farcical D. sensible Show Content Detailed Solution *Iudicrous* ; so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing. sensible; done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit. There is an explanation video available below.	D

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