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

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Year :

2020

Title :

English Language

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

41 - 50 of 60 Questions

#	Question	Ans
	From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
41.	Our chief is very intelligent but he could be parochial in his judgements A. deep B. broad C. narrow-minded D. kind-hearted Show Content Detailed Solution Parochial means having a limited or narrow scope. Option C best fits this definition. There is an explanation video available below.	C
42.	I went through his work; it was gibberish A. meaningless B. meaningful C. brutal D. too simple Show Content Detailed Solution Gibberish is a meaningless speech or writing. Option A is the correct answer There is an explanation video available below.	A
43.	Coming late to work, according to Leonard, is inimical to the progress of the company A. harmful B. predominat C. unavoidable D. inevitable Show Content Detailed Solution Inimical implies harmful There is an explanation video available below.	A
44.	If he declines the offer, it will be better for him. A. ignores B. denies C. snubs D. rejects Show Content Detailed Solution Declines simply means to reject There is an explanation video available below.	D
	After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
45.	The appearance which the famous actor made last month was his swan song. This meant that_________ A. the actor sang beautifully during the play B. the play was postponed because of the actor's non-appearance C. the play was the actor's last appearance before he died D. the last play was the actors best performance Show Content Detailed Solution Swang Song means 'a final performance before death or retirement ' There is an explanation video available below.	C
46.	Muiz does not let the grass grow under his feet. This means that Muiz _________ A. does not waste time in doing things B. is a very wicked man C. cuts the grass in his field regularly D. cares about himself Show Content Detailed Solution This expression simply means not to hesitate to take action immediately. There is an explanation video available below.	A
	From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
47.	The Major demanded an unalloyed and not a __________ loyalty from his soldiers A. strict B. wavering C. clumsy D. alterable Show Content Detailed Solution unalloyed means not mixed, complete or unadulterated. There is an explanation video available below.	B
48.	The economist argued that the apparently inconsequential rise in the price of petrol had a _________ effect on the cost of living A. capricious B. frivolous C. dangerous D. bright Show Content Detailed Solution inconsequential simply means having no consequence. However, dangerous means the ability to cause harm. This makes option C correct. There is an explanation video available below.	C
49.	The exotic bird looked resplendent; its bright plumage contrasted with the rather _________ undergrowth A. immobile B. foreign C. bright D. drab Show Content Detailed Solution Resplendent simply means shiny and colourful as opposed to Drab which means 'dull' There is an explanation video available below.	D
50.	I thought that the comments made by the Manager were quite innocuous but the chairman considered them __________ A. polite B. inappropriate C. antagonistic D. harmful Show Content Detailed Solution innocuous means harmless. This makes Option D the most appropriate answer. There is an explanation video available below.	D

	From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
41.	Our chief is very intelligent but he could be parochial in his judgements A. deep B. broad C. narrow-minded D. kind-hearted Show Content Detailed Solution Parochial means having a limited or narrow scope. Option C best fits this definition. There is an explanation video available below.	C
42.	I went through his work; it was gibberish A. meaningless B. meaningful C. brutal D. too simple Show Content Detailed Solution Gibberish is a meaningless speech or writing. Option A is the correct answer There is an explanation video available below.	A
43.	Coming late to work, according to Leonard, is inimical to the progress of the company A. harmful B. predominat C. unavoidable D. inevitable Show Content Detailed Solution Inimical implies harmful There is an explanation video available below.	A
44.	If he declines the offer, it will be better for him. A. ignores B. denies C. snubs D. rejects Show Content Detailed Solution Declines simply means to reject There is an explanation video available below.	D
	After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
45.	The appearance which the famous actor made last month was his swan song. This meant that_________ A. the actor sang beautifully during the play B. the play was postponed because of the actor's non-appearance C. the play was the actor's last appearance before he died D. the last play was the actors best performance Show Content Detailed Solution Swang Song means 'a final performance before death or retirement ' There is an explanation video available below.	C

46.	Muiz does not let the grass grow under his feet. This means that Muiz _________ A. does not waste time in doing things B. is a very wicked man C. cuts the grass in his field regularly D. cares about himself Show Content Detailed Solution This expression simply means not to hesitate to take action immediately. There is an explanation video available below.	A
	From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
47.	The Major demanded an unalloyed and not a __________ loyalty from his soldiers A. strict B. wavering C. clumsy D. alterable Show Content Detailed Solution unalloyed means not mixed, complete or unadulterated. There is an explanation video available below.	B
48.	The economist argued that the apparently inconsequential rise in the price of petrol had a _________ effect on the cost of living A. capricious B. frivolous C. dangerous D. bright Show Content Detailed Solution inconsequential simply means having no consequence. However, dangerous means the ability to cause harm. This makes option C correct. There is an explanation video available below.	C
49.	The exotic bird looked resplendent; its bright plumage contrasted with the rather _________ undergrowth A. immobile B. foreign C. bright D. drab Show Content Detailed Solution Resplendent simply means shiny and colourful as opposed to Drab which means 'dull' There is an explanation video available below.	D
50.	I thought that the comments made by the Manager were quite innocuous but the chairman considered them __________ A. polite B. inappropriate C. antagonistic D. harmful Show Content Detailed Solution innocuous means harmless. This makes Option D the most appropriate answer. There is an explanation video available below.	D