English Language, 2018, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2018

Title :

English Language

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

21 - 30 of 80 Questions

#	Question	Ans
	Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined.
21.	The meeting was cancelled because of the convocation A. brought up B. called off C. broke off D. phased out Show Content Detailed Solution To cancel implies to decide/ announce that an event will not take place. Call off means to decide that something will not happen There is an explanation video available below.	B
22.	Ayodeji is an ardent supporter of education for the child A. cogent B. a passionate C. an ignorant D. an optimistic Show Content Detailed Solution Ardent means very passionate and enthusiastic There is an explanation video available below.	B
23.	The exhibition was an eye opener to all A. style B. examination C. dispatch D. display Show Content Detailed Solution Exhibition means a public display of woks of art or items of interest There is an explanation video available below.	D
24.	As a Journalist, Bola has always had a nose for stories A. an instinct B. a command C. soft comment D. cynical statement Show Content Detailed Solution To have a nose for something means to have an instinct or a natural ability to find/ recognize something There is an explanation video available below.	A
25.	Nwankwo was on the verge of signing a two-year contract with the club A. brink B. summit C. height D. shore Show Content Detailed Solution To be on the verge of something means to be very close to it. To be on the brink also means to be on the edge or border of something. There is an explanation video available below.	A
26.	The Governor told the chief that he was only on a routine tour A. normal and regular visit B. unplanned encounter C. surprise and impromptu check D. working, visit and homage Show Content Detailed Solution Routine means performed as part of a regular procedure There is an explanation video available below.	A
27.	The new ruler is big-hearted in his dealing with the people A. proud B. cruel C. soft D. generous Show Content Detailed Solution Big-hearted means kind and generous There is an explanation video available below.	D
28.	The essay topic is nebulous A. distinct B. incorrect C. vague D. clear Show Content Detailed Solution Nebulous means vague or unclear There is an explanation video available below.	C
	Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
29.	The events of last Friday show that there is no love lost between the Principal and the Vice-principal A. They like each other B. They work independently C. They couldn't part company D. They dislike each other Show Content Detailed Solution The term no love lost signifies ill will exclusively. If there is no love lost between two people, they have a strong enmity towards or hate for the other and make no effort to conceal it. There is an explanation video available below.	D
30.	If he were here, it could be more fun A. He did not show up and so the occasion lacked much fun B. He was being expected to supply more fun C. There was no fun because he was not present D. He was expected but did not show up to liven up the occasion Show Content Detailed Solution The first clause 'if he were here' reveals an unreal conditional statement that signifies the absence of someone. However the second clause 'it could be more fun' signifies the presence of little fun. Option A is the best answer There is an explanation video available below.	A

	Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined.
21.	The meeting was cancelled because of the convocation A. brought up B. called off C. broke off D. phased out Show Content Detailed Solution To cancel implies to decide/ announce that an event will not take place. Call off means to decide that something will not happen There is an explanation video available below.	B
22.	Ayodeji is an ardent supporter of education for the child A. cogent B. a passionate C. an ignorant D. an optimistic Show Content Detailed Solution Ardent means very passionate and enthusiastic There is an explanation video available below.	B
23.	The exhibition was an eye opener to all A. style B. examination C. dispatch D. display Show Content Detailed Solution Exhibition means a public display of woks of art or items of interest There is an explanation video available below.	D
24.	As a Journalist, Bola has always had a nose for stories A. an instinct B. a command C. soft comment D. cynical statement Show Content Detailed Solution To have a nose for something means to have an instinct or a natural ability to find/ recognize something There is an explanation video available below.	A
25.	Nwankwo was on the verge of signing a two-year contract with the club A. brink B. summit C. height D. shore Show Content Detailed Solution To be on the verge of something means to be very close to it. To be on the brink also means to be on the edge or border of something. There is an explanation video available below.	A

26.	The Governor told the chief that he was only on a routine tour A. normal and regular visit B. unplanned encounter C. surprise and impromptu check D. working, visit and homage Show Content Detailed Solution Routine means performed as part of a regular procedure There is an explanation video available below.	A
27.	The new ruler is big-hearted in his dealing with the people A. proud B. cruel C. soft D. generous Show Content Detailed Solution Big-hearted means kind and generous There is an explanation video available below.	D
28.	The essay topic is nebulous A. distinct B. incorrect C. vague D. clear Show Content Detailed Solution Nebulous means vague or unclear There is an explanation video available below.	C
	Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
29.	The events of last Friday show that there is no love lost between the Principal and the Vice-principal A. They like each other B. They work independently C. They couldn't part company D. They dislike each other Show Content Detailed Solution The term no love lost signifies ill will exclusively. If there is no love lost between two people, they have a strong enmity towards or hate for the other and make no effort to conceal it. There is an explanation video available below.	D
30.	If he were here, it could be more fun A. He did not show up and so the occasion lacked much fun B. He was being expected to supply more fun C. There was no fun because he was not present D. He was expected but did not show up to liven up the occasion Show Content Detailed Solution The first clause 'if he were here' reveals an unreal conditional statement that signifies the absence of someone. However the second clause 'it could be more fun' signifies the presence of little fun. Option A is the best answer There is an explanation video available below.	A

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