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

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2012

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English Language

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JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
	Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
31.	Election processes often become volatile A. calm B. strange C. sudden D. latent Show Content Detailed Solution volatile; liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. Tensed, uneasy There is an explanation video available below.	A
32.	Oche entered the principal's office in a rather abrasive manner. A. gentle B. rude C. lackadaisical D. indifferent Show Content Detailed Solution Abrasive; showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh. There is an explanation video available below.	A
33.	Otokpa is a member of the ad hoc committee on stock acquisition. A. improvised B. formal C. temporary D. fact-finding Show Content Detailed Solution Ad hoc; when necessary or needed. something that has been formed or used for a special and immediate purpose, without previous planning. Formal; done in accordance with convention or etiquette; suitable for or constituting an official or important occasion. There is an explanation video available below.	B
34.	His gift to the poor was always infinitesimal A. large B. small C. supportive D. shameful Show Content Detailed Solution Infinitesimal; extremely small. There is an explanation video available below.	A
35.	The economist concluded that several factors have been adduced to explain the fall in the birth rate. A. affirmed B. diffused C. mentioned D. refuted Show Content Detailed Solution Adduced; cite as evidence. To offer as example, reason, or proof in discussion or analysis. Refuted; prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove. There is an explanation video available below.	D
36.	The presidential system is an antidote to some political ailments. A. an answer B. an inquiry C. a reply D. an obstacle Show Content Detailed Solution Antidote; something that counteracts an unpleasant feeling or situation. Obstacle; a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress. There is an explanation video available below.	D
37.	Ola thought that her father was very callous A. parlous B. wicked C. compassionate D. cheerful Show Content Detailed Solution Callous; showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others. compassionate; feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others. There is an explanation video available below.	C
38.	He was very much respected, though he had no temporal power A. spiritual B. mundane C. permanent D. ephemeral Show Content Detailed Solution Temporal; in this context is relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular There is an explanation video available below.	A
39.	The way the workshop was organized was rather hit-and-miss A. systematic B. hasty C. slow D. funny Show Content Detailed Solution Hit-and-miss; done or occurring at random. Systematic; done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical. There is an explanation video available below.	A
	Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
40.	Some men will continue to cause offences until they are given a taste of their own medicine A. placated B. revenged on C. recompense for D. cured Show Content Detailed Solution You use the expression 'A Taste of Your Own Medicine' to indicate that someone is. receiving the same unpleasant experience they've been dishing out to others There is an explanation video available below.	C

	Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
31.	Election processes often become volatile A. calm B. strange C. sudden D. latent Show Content Detailed Solution volatile; liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. Tensed, uneasy There is an explanation video available below.	A
32.	Oche entered the principal's office in a rather abrasive manner. A. gentle B. rude C. lackadaisical D. indifferent Show Content Detailed Solution Abrasive; showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh. There is an explanation video available below.	A
33.	Otokpa is a member of the ad hoc committee on stock acquisition. A. improvised B. formal C. temporary D. fact-finding Show Content Detailed Solution Ad hoc; when necessary or needed. something that has been formed or used for a special and immediate purpose, without previous planning. Formal; done in accordance with convention or etiquette; suitable for or constituting an official or important occasion. There is an explanation video available below.	B
34.	His gift to the poor was always infinitesimal A. large B. small C. supportive D. shameful Show Content Detailed Solution Infinitesimal; extremely small. There is an explanation video available below.	A
35.	The economist concluded that several factors have been adduced to explain the fall in the birth rate. A. affirmed B. diffused C. mentioned D. refuted Show Content Detailed Solution Adduced; cite as evidence. To offer as example, reason, or proof in discussion or analysis. Refuted; prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove. There is an explanation video available below.	D

36.	The presidential system is an antidote to some political ailments. A. an answer B. an inquiry C. a reply D. an obstacle Show Content Detailed Solution Antidote; something that counteracts an unpleasant feeling or situation. Obstacle; a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress. There is an explanation video available below.	D
37.	Ola thought that her father was very callous A. parlous B. wicked C. compassionate D. cheerful Show Content Detailed Solution Callous; showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others. compassionate; feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others. There is an explanation video available below.	C
38.	He was very much respected, though he had no temporal power A. spiritual B. mundane C. permanent D. ephemeral Show Content Detailed Solution Temporal; in this context is relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular There is an explanation video available below.	A
39.	The way the workshop was organized was rather hit-and-miss A. systematic B. hasty C. slow D. funny Show Content Detailed Solution Hit-and-miss; done or occurring at random. Systematic; done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical. There is an explanation video available below.	A
	Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
40.	Some men will continue to cause offences until they are given a taste of their own medicine A. placated B. revenged on C. recompense for D. cured Show Content Detailed Solution You use the expression 'A Taste of Your Own Medicine' to indicate that someone is. receiving the same unpleasant experience they've been dishing out to others There is an explanation video available below.	C

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