English Language, 2012, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

Paper Info

Year :

2012

Title :

English Language

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

21 - 30 of 96 Questions

#	Question	Ans
	Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
21.	I wouldn't have responded to his rude talk, if l were you A. the advice was taken by the respondent so he did not respond to the talk B. the adviser put himself in the respondent's position, so he did not respond to the talk C. the respondent replied to the speaker's talk, althought he ought not have done so D. what was advisable was that the respondent gave it back to the speaker Show Content Detailed Solution Two people are involved in this conversation. The adviser and the respondent. The adviser puts himself in the respondent position, and advised that it was needless in responding to the rude conversation the respondent had with someone . This means that, the respondent reacted to the rude talk, but the adviser wished he had ignored the talk instead. There is an explanation video available below.	C
22.	He could not speak out because he had a feet of clay. A. His feet was muddy B. He was weak and cowardly C. He was clumsy and lazy D. He was shy and timid Show Content Detailed Solution If you say that a person who is respected or admired has feet of clay, you mean that they have serious faults which you or other people did not know about before. A fundamental flaw or weakness in a person otherwise revered. There is an explanation video available below.	B
23.	The player wasted a golden opportunity during the penalty shoot-out A. The player first hit the bar B. The player did not score the shot C. The player scored the shot that made them win the gold cup D. instead of a silver cup, they received the golden one Show Content Detailed Solution The player missed a good chance to do or succeed at sccoring, There is an explanation video available below.	B
24.	As far as Abu is concerned , Mero should be given fifty naira at the most A. All Abu is concerned with is that Mero should be given nothing more than fifty naria B. All Abu is saying is that Mero probably desrves more than fifty naria and not less C. In Abu's estimation, Mero merits not more than fifty naria D. In Abu's opinion, Mero deserves fifty naria or probably more Show Content Detailed Solution at the most means, not more than. There is an explanation video available below.	A
	Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
25.	As an idiot, the boy is weak in class A. a deviant B. an expert C. a dunce D. a genius Show Content Detailed Solution Idiot; a person of low intelligence There is an explanation video available below.	D
26.	We were shocked by the news that he had lost the money. A. astonished B. unconcerned C. disconcerted D. surprised Show Content Detailed Solution shocked; cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset There is an explanation video available below.	B
27.	The principal was advised to be flexible on critical issues. A. livid B. cautious C. evasive D. rigid Show Content Detailed Solution flexible; able to be easily modified to respond to altered circumstances. Rigid; unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible. There is an explanation video available below.	D
28.	Bola always looks sober A. excited B. serious C. worried D. hapless Show Content Detailed Solution sober;serious, sensible, and solemn. There is an explanation video available below.	A
29.	Dupe was promoted for her efficiency A. ability B. inconsistency C. incompetence D. rudness Show Content Detailed Solution Efficient; (of a person) working in a well-organized and competent way. There is an explanation video available below.	C
30.	The management wants to consider her reticent behaviour in due course. A. disapproving B. disciplinarian C. contemplative D. loquacious Show Content Detailed Solution Reticent; not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily. Reserved, withdrawn. Loquacious; tending to talk a great deal; talkative. There is an explanation video available below.	D

	Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
21.	I wouldn't have responded to his rude talk, if l were you A. the advice was taken by the respondent so he did not respond to the talk B. the adviser put himself in the respondent's position, so he did not respond to the talk C. the respondent replied to the speaker's talk, althought he ought not have done so D. what was advisable was that the respondent gave it back to the speaker Show Content Detailed Solution Two people are involved in this conversation. The adviser and the respondent. The adviser puts himself in the respondent position, and advised that it was needless in responding to the rude conversation the respondent had with someone . This means that, the respondent reacted to the rude talk, but the adviser wished he had ignored the talk instead. There is an explanation video available below.	C
22.	He could not speak out because he had a feet of clay. A. His feet was muddy B. He was weak and cowardly C. He was clumsy and lazy D. He was shy and timid Show Content Detailed Solution If you say that a person who is respected or admired has feet of clay, you mean that they have serious faults which you or other people did not know about before. A fundamental flaw or weakness in a person otherwise revered. There is an explanation video available below.	B
23.	The player wasted a golden opportunity during the penalty shoot-out A. The player first hit the bar B. The player did not score the shot C. The player scored the shot that made them win the gold cup D. instead of a silver cup, they received the golden one Show Content Detailed Solution The player missed a good chance to do or succeed at sccoring, There is an explanation video available below.	B
24.	As far as Abu is concerned , Mero should be given fifty naira at the most A. All Abu is concerned with is that Mero should be given nothing more than fifty naria B. All Abu is saying is that Mero probably desrves more than fifty naria and not less C. In Abu's estimation, Mero merits not more than fifty naria D. In Abu's opinion, Mero deserves fifty naria or probably more Show Content Detailed Solution at the most means, not more than. There is an explanation video available below.	A
	Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
25.	As an idiot, the boy is weak in class A. a deviant B. an expert C. a dunce D. a genius Show Content Detailed Solution Idiot; a person of low intelligence There is an explanation video available below.	D

26.	We were shocked by the news that he had lost the money. A. astonished B. unconcerned C. disconcerted D. surprised Show Content Detailed Solution shocked; cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset There is an explanation video available below.	B
27.	The principal was advised to be flexible on critical issues. A. livid B. cautious C. evasive D. rigid Show Content Detailed Solution flexible; able to be easily modified to respond to altered circumstances. Rigid; unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible. There is an explanation video available below.	D
28.	Bola always looks sober A. excited B. serious C. worried D. hapless Show Content Detailed Solution sober;serious, sensible, and solemn. There is an explanation video available below.	A
29.	Dupe was promoted for her efficiency A. ability B. inconsistency C. incompetence D. rudness Show Content Detailed Solution Efficient; (of a person) working in a well-organized and competent way. There is an explanation video available below.	C
30.	The management wants to consider her reticent behaviour in due course. A. disapproving B. disciplinarian C. contemplative D. loquacious Show Content Detailed Solution Reticent; not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily. Reserved, withdrawn. Loquacious; tending to talk a great deal; talkative. There is an explanation video available below.	D

Prev
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Next