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 nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
41.	Okibe was rusticated for his derogatory remark about the principal A. complimentary B. unsavoury C. unwarranted D. lack lustre Show Content Detailed Solution Derogatory; showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. Unsavoury; unappealing or disagreeable There is an explanation video available below.	B
42.	Justice is difficult to enforce because people are unwilling to accept any loss sovereignty A. autonomy B. position C. leadership D. kingdom Show Content Detailed Solution sovereignty; In this context it means people are unwilling to loss their independence. A self-governing state. Autonomy; the right or condition of self-government. There is an explanation video available below.	A
43.	There are still virtuous women in our society today A. clever B. upright C. devilsh D. intelligent Show Content Detailed Solution virtuous; having or showing high moral standards. There is an explanation video available below.	B
44.	That type of response is typical of a lazy teacher A. symptomatic B. characteristic C. universal D. incontestable Show Content Detailed Solution Typical; representative as a symbol. symbolic. characteristic; typical of a particular person, place, or thing. There is an explanation video available below.	B
45.	Akin is an inveterate gambler A. a selfish and self-centred B. an extremely unlucky but popular C. an incurable but fearful D. a long time incorrigible Show Content Detailed Solution Inveterate; of one having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change. Incorrigible; (of a person or their behaviour) not able to be changed or reformed. There is an explanation video available below.	D
46.	He was too petrified to give the closing remarks at the conference. A. frightened B. agitated C. delighted D. happy Show Content Detailed Solution petrified ; so frightened that one is unable to move; terrified. There is an explanation video available below.	A
47.	During a particular time of the day, the road shimmers in the heat A. darkens B. lightens C. shines D. beams Show Content Detailed Solution shimmers; shine with a soft, slightly wavering light. Shines; (of the sun or another source of light) give out a bright light. There is an explanation video available below.	C
48.	Every human being is vulnerable to communicable diseases. A. liable B. lifted C. immuned D. close Show Content Detailed Solution Someone who is vulnerable is weak and without protection, with the result that they are easily hurt physically or emotionally. Liable; likely to experience (something undesirable). There is an explanation video available below.	A
49.	Mariam looks rather furtive to Shehu A. intoxicated B. unfriendly C. sad D. sly Show Content Detailed Solution Furtive; If a person's manner is furtive, he or she is acting suspiciously/ secretive/ sly. Sly; having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature. There is an explanation video available below.	D
50.	The student's union leader delivered his speech extempore A. out-of -hand B. off the cuff C. accurately D. courageously Show Content Detailed Solution Extempore; spoken or done without preparation. off the cuff; without preparation. There is an explanation video available below.	B

	Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
41.	Okibe was rusticated for his derogatory remark about the principal A. complimentary B. unsavoury C. unwarranted D. lack lustre Show Content Detailed Solution Derogatory; showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. Unsavoury; unappealing or disagreeable There is an explanation video available below.	B
42.	Justice is difficult to enforce because people are unwilling to accept any loss sovereignty A. autonomy B. position C. leadership D. kingdom Show Content Detailed Solution sovereignty; In this context it means people are unwilling to loss their independence. A self-governing state. Autonomy; the right or condition of self-government. There is an explanation video available below.	A
43.	There are still virtuous women in our society today A. clever B. upright C. devilsh D. intelligent Show Content Detailed Solution virtuous; having or showing high moral standards. There is an explanation video available below.	B
44.	That type of response is typical of a lazy teacher A. symptomatic B. characteristic C. universal D. incontestable Show Content Detailed Solution Typical; representative as a symbol. symbolic. characteristic; typical of a particular person, place, or thing. There is an explanation video available below.	B
45.	Akin is an inveterate gambler A. a selfish and self-centred B. an extremely unlucky but popular C. an incurable but fearful D. a long time incorrigible Show Content Detailed Solution Inveterate; of one having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change. Incorrigible; (of a person or their behaviour) not able to be changed or reformed. There is an explanation video available below.	D

46.	He was too petrified to give the closing remarks at the conference. A. frightened B. agitated C. delighted D. happy Show Content Detailed Solution petrified ; so frightened that one is unable to move; terrified. There is an explanation video available below.	A
47.	During a particular time of the day, the road shimmers in the heat A. darkens B. lightens C. shines D. beams Show Content Detailed Solution shimmers; shine with a soft, slightly wavering light. Shines; (of the sun or another source of light) give out a bright light. There is an explanation video available below.	C
48.	Every human being is vulnerable to communicable diseases. A. liable B. lifted C. immuned D. close Show Content Detailed Solution Someone who is vulnerable is weak and without protection, with the result that they are easily hurt physically or emotionally. Liable; likely to experience (something undesirable). There is an explanation video available below.	A
49.	Mariam looks rather furtive to Shehu A. intoxicated B. unfriendly C. sad D. sly Show Content Detailed Solution Furtive; If a person's manner is furtive, he or she is acting suspiciously/ secretive/ sly. Sly; having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature. There is an explanation video available below.	D
50.	The student's union leader delivered his speech extempore A. out-of -hand B. off the cuff C. accurately D. courageously Show Content Detailed Solution Extempore; spoken or done without preparation. off the cuff; without preparation. There is an explanation video available below.	B

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