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

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Year :

2016

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English Language

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
	For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
31.	The idea makes me cringe A. quiver B. tremble C. resolute D. writhe Show Content Detailed Solution cringe; bend one's head and body in fear or apprehension or in a servile manner. synonyms; shake, tremble, quiver, quail, quake resolute; admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. There is an explanation video available below.	C
32.	His book was one of those that galvanized democracy A. stimulated B. encouraged C. dissauded D. promoted Show Content Detailed Solution *galvanized* ; shock or excite (someone) into taking action. synonyms; excite, rouse, arouse, awaken, invigorate, fire, fuel, dissuade; persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action. synonyms; discourage, deter, prevent, There is an explanation video available below.	C
33.	He walks in a gawky way A. suitable B. clumsy C. lumbering D. graceful Show Content Detailed Solution *gawky; nervously awkward and ungainly. graceful*; having or showing grace or elegance There is an explanation video available below.	D
34.	The nation is in a period of economic flux A. modification B. change C. fluidity D. stability Show Content Detailed Solution flux; the action or process of flowing or flowing out. stability: the condition of being steady and not changing There is an explanation video available below.	D
35.	Our son was highly active and exuberant A. subdued B. fulsome C. lively D. bright Show Content Detailed Solution exuberant; full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness. subdued; (of a person or their manner) quiet and rather reflective or depressed. There is an explanation video available below.	A
	For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
36.	Mr. Ojo has a fickle character. A. a genuine B. a stable C. an imperfect D. an unpredictable Show Content Detailed Solution fickle ; changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties or affections. There is an explanation video available below.	D
	For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s).
37.	Bola takes......his father both in appearance and his manner A. On B. from C. after D. upon Show Content Detailed Solution Bola takes after his father both in appearance and his manner There is an explanation video available below.	C
38.	.........rich has its own problem A. Being B. Been C. On being D. On been Show Content Detailed Solution Being rich has its own problem. Being; present participle of be. There is an explanation video available below.	A
39.	The doctor listened to my heartbeat with a ......... A. cardiograph B. stethoscope C. chromometer D. microscope Show Content Detailed Solution stethoscope; a medical instrument for listening to the action of someone's heart or breathing, typically having a small disc-shaped resonator that is placed against the chest, and two tubes connected to earpieces. There is an explanation video available below.	B
40.	With strong determination, Adamu was able to .... the problem A. surmount B. surpass C. defend D. know Show Content Detailed Solution With strong determination, Adamu was able to surmount the problem surmount means to overcome (a difficulty or obstacle). There is an explanation video available below.	A

	For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
31.	The idea makes me cringe A. quiver B. tremble C. resolute D. writhe Show Content Detailed Solution cringe; bend one's head and body in fear or apprehension or in a servile manner. synonyms; shake, tremble, quiver, quail, quake resolute; admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. There is an explanation video available below.	C
32.	His book was one of those that galvanized democracy A. stimulated B. encouraged C. dissauded D. promoted Show Content Detailed Solution *galvanized* ; shock or excite (someone) into taking action. synonyms; excite, rouse, arouse, awaken, invigorate, fire, fuel, dissuade; persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action. synonyms; discourage, deter, prevent, There is an explanation video available below.	C
33.	He walks in a gawky way A. suitable B. clumsy C. lumbering D. graceful Show Content Detailed Solution *gawky; nervously awkward and ungainly. graceful*; having or showing grace or elegance There is an explanation video available below.	D
34.	The nation is in a period of economic flux A. modification B. change C. fluidity D. stability Show Content Detailed Solution flux; the action or process of flowing or flowing out. stability: the condition of being steady and not changing There is an explanation video available below.	D
35.	Our son was highly active and exuberant A. subdued B. fulsome C. lively D. bright Show Content Detailed Solution exuberant; full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness. subdued; (of a person or their manner) quiet and rather reflective or depressed. There is an explanation video available below.	A

	For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
36.	Mr. Ojo has a fickle character. A. a genuine B. a stable C. an imperfect D. an unpredictable Show Content Detailed Solution fickle ; changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties or affections. There is an explanation video available below.	D
	For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s).
37.	Bola takes......his father both in appearance and his manner A. On B. from C. after D. upon Show Content Detailed Solution Bola takes after his father both in appearance and his manner There is an explanation video available below.	C
38.	.........rich has its own problem A. Being B. Been C. On being D. On been Show Content Detailed Solution Being rich has its own problem. Being; present participle of be. There is an explanation video available below.	A
39.	The doctor listened to my heartbeat with a ......... A. cardiograph B. stethoscope C. chromometer D. microscope Show Content Detailed Solution stethoscope; a medical instrument for listening to the action of someone's heart or breathing, typically having a small disc-shaped resonator that is placed against the chest, and two tubes connected to earpieces. There is an explanation video available below.	B
40.	With strong determination, Adamu was able to .... the problem A. surmount B. surpass C. defend D. know Show Content Detailed Solution With strong determination, Adamu was able to surmount the problem surmount means to overcome (a difficulty or obstacle). There is an explanation video available below.	A

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