English Language, 2020, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2020

Title :

English Language

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

31 - 40 of 60 Questions

#	Question	Ans
	From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
31.	You need to __________your points A. expanciate B. expaciate C. expatiate D. expantiate Show Content Detailed Solution Option C, 'Expatiate' is the appropriate spelling There is an explanation video available below.	C
32.	All the people in the bus died in that _________ accident A. serious B. reckless C. fatal D. dangerous Show Content Detailed Solution Option C, Fatal best qualifies the noun 'accident' There is an explanation video available below.	C
33.	All the ________ were stolen by the thieves A. arm and ammunition B. arms and ammunition C. arm and ammunitions D. arms and ammunitions Show Content Detailed Solution Option B is the appropriate spelling. There is an explanation video available below.	B
34.	What a ________! the more you look, the less you see A. wonder B. miracle C. challenge D. paradox Show Content Detailed Solution The more you look, the less you see is contradictory and that is a paradox. There is an explanation video available below.	D
35.	The soldiers pledge their ________ loyalty to the new government A. enduring B. tireless C. complete D. questionable Show Content Detailed Solution Option C best completes the sentence above. 'Complete' suggests 'entire or total' There is an explanation video available below.	C
36.	After interrogation, the police ______ the information from the suspect. A. exposed B. wrung C. received D. obtained Show Content Detailed Solution Option D, 'Obtained' means to gain or acquire. This option completes the above sentence. There is an explanation video available below.	D
37.	Mr Cham will never tell you everything, he is very ________ A. secretive B. quiet C. reserved D. realistic Show Content Detailed Solution For one who never tells you everything, 'Secrecy' best completes the sentence above. There is an explanation video available below.	A
38.	Many countries no longer have _______ punishment as the penalty for murder A. mortal B. corporal C. capital D. fatal Show Content Detailed Solution Capital punishment is also called 'death penalty', therefore in this context option C is the appropriate answer. There is an explanation video available below.	C
39.	__________ packages should always be handled with care A. Insecure B. Fragile C. Weak D. Boxed Show Content Detailed Solution From the incomplete sentence, 'Fragile' as an adjective is the best option to qualify a package to be handled with care. There is an explanation video available below.	B
40.	Because of the hard times, workers live in ___________ poverty A. repulsive B. ridiculous C. abject D. unpardonable Show Content Detailed Solution From the above Options, Option C best describes the state of poverty There is an explanation video available below.	C

	From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
31.	You need to __________your points A. expanciate B. expaciate C. expatiate D. expantiate Show Content Detailed Solution Option C, 'Expatiate' is the appropriate spelling There is an explanation video available below.	C
32.	All the people in the bus died in that _________ accident A. serious B. reckless C. fatal D. dangerous Show Content Detailed Solution Option C, Fatal best qualifies the noun 'accident' There is an explanation video available below.	C
33.	All the ________ were stolen by the thieves A. arm and ammunition B. arms and ammunition C. arm and ammunitions D. arms and ammunitions Show Content Detailed Solution Option B is the appropriate spelling. There is an explanation video available below.	B
34.	What a ________! the more you look, the less you see A. wonder B. miracle C. challenge D. paradox Show Content Detailed Solution The more you look, the less you see is contradictory and that is a paradox. There is an explanation video available below.	D
35.	The soldiers pledge their ________ loyalty to the new government A. enduring B. tireless C. complete D. questionable Show Content Detailed Solution Option C best completes the sentence above. 'Complete' suggests 'entire or total' There is an explanation video available below.	C

36.	After interrogation, the police ______ the information from the suspect. A. exposed B. wrung C. received D. obtained Show Content Detailed Solution Option D, 'Obtained' means to gain or acquire. This option completes the above sentence. There is an explanation video available below.	D
37.	Mr Cham will never tell you everything, he is very ________ A. secretive B. quiet C. reserved D. realistic Show Content Detailed Solution For one who never tells you everything, 'Secrecy' best completes the sentence above. There is an explanation video available below.	A
38.	Many countries no longer have _______ punishment as the penalty for murder A. mortal B. corporal C. capital D. fatal Show Content Detailed Solution Capital punishment is also called 'death penalty', therefore in this context option C is the appropriate answer. There is an explanation video available below.	C
39.	__________ packages should always be handled with care A. Insecure B. Fragile C. Weak D. Boxed Show Content Detailed Solution From the incomplete sentence, 'Fragile' as an adjective is the best option to qualify a package to be handled with care. There is an explanation video available below.	B
40.	Because of the hard times, workers live in ___________ poverty A. repulsive B. ridiculous C. abject D. unpardonable Show Content Detailed Solution From the above Options, Option C best describes the state of poverty There is an explanation video available below.	C