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

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2018

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English Language

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JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
	Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
31.	Adawo is an imp A. Adawo behaves queenly B. Adawo behaves differently C. Adawo behaves decently D. Adawo behaves badly Show Content Detailed Solution An imp is a person with mischievous behaviour. Option D is the correct answer. There is an explanation video available below.	D
32.	The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy A. there can be no favour beyond a reasonable point B. sycophants need not talk all the time C. people should know when not to use flattery D. sycophants should know when to grant people requests Show Content Detailed Solution sycophancy; using of flattery compliments to gain self-serving favour or advantage from another person. Option C is correct. ''The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy'' means that, they should be a limit to how people use flattery compliments on people especially when they stand to gain something in return. There is an explanation video available below.	C
33.	The organization is constantly in a state of flux A. There are periodic changes in the organization B. The organization is facing a difficult period C. The organization is experiencing; good times D. The organization is moribund Show Content Detailed Solution A state of flux means a state of uncertainty about what should be done usually followed by the establishment of a new direction of action, Flux is used to describe something that constantly changes There is an explanation video available below.	A
	Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.
34.	The witness averred that she had seen Dosun at the scene of the crime A. argued B. confirmed C. denied D. affirmed Show Content Detailed Solution To aver means to establish a fact or assert a truth. To deny means to disprove of a statement. It is the opposite of ‘aver’. There is an explanation video available below.	C
35.	The governor's visit is an unprecedented event in the history of the social club A. a perfect B. momentous C. an insignificant D. an unnecessary Show Content Detailed Solution unprecedented; means something that has never done or known before. Something that is remarkable. Option C ''Insignificant'' is the correct option. It means simply means something that is meaningless; too small or unimportant to be worth consideration. There is an explanation video available below.	C
36.	Our principal took exception to the ignoble role the teacher played in the matter A. embarrassing B. honourable C. extraordinary D. dishonourable Show Content Detailed Solution ignoble implies not honourable in character or purpose There is an explanation video available below.	B
37.	He is notorious for his drunkenness A. popular B. known C. well known D. renowned Show Content Detailed Solution Notorious means famous or well known for some bad qualities. Renowned means famous for something for good qualities There is an explanation video available below.	D
38.	The severity of the harmattan helped me to complete my writing assignment in record time because i had no choice but to lock myself indoors A. warmth B. mildness C. moderation D. leniency Show Content Detailed Solution severity is the state of being severe . the degree of something being bad or undesirable very great; intense. while the opposite of severity is mildness which means not severe; gentle. There is an explanation video available below.	B
39.	This card entitles you to attend the film show A. disqualifies B. discourages C. disenchants D. satisfies Show Content Detailed Solution ‘Entitle’ means to qualify, allow or give someone the right to do something ‘Disqualify’ means to make one ineligible to do something. There is an explanation video available below.	A
40.	He is loved for his altruism A. benevolence B. sincerity C. selfishness D. selflessness Show Content Detailed Solution Altruism means to have regard for others at the expense of oneself. Selfishness means to always consider one’s own interest before others. There is an explanation video available below.	C

	Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
31.	Adawo is an imp A. Adawo behaves queenly B. Adawo behaves differently C. Adawo behaves decently D. Adawo behaves badly Show Content Detailed Solution An imp is a person with mischievous behaviour. Option D is the correct answer. There is an explanation video available below.	D
32.	The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy A. there can be no favour beyond a reasonable point B. sycophants need not talk all the time C. people should know when not to use flattery D. sycophants should know when to grant people requests Show Content Detailed Solution sycophancy; using of flattery compliments to gain self-serving favour or advantage from another person. Option C is correct. ''The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy'' means that, they should be a limit to how people use flattery compliments on people especially when they stand to gain something in return. There is an explanation video available below.	C
33.	The organization is constantly in a state of flux A. There are periodic changes in the organization B. The organization is facing a difficult period C. The organization is experiencing; good times D. The organization is moribund Show Content Detailed Solution A state of flux means a state of uncertainty about what should be done usually followed by the establishment of a new direction of action, Flux is used to describe something that constantly changes There is an explanation video available below.	A
	Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.
34.	The witness averred that she had seen Dosun at the scene of the crime A. argued B. confirmed C. denied D. affirmed Show Content Detailed Solution To aver means to establish a fact or assert a truth. To deny means to disprove of a statement. It is the opposite of ‘aver’. There is an explanation video available below.	C
35.	The governor's visit is an unprecedented event in the history of the social club A. a perfect B. momentous C. an insignificant D. an unnecessary Show Content Detailed Solution unprecedented; means something that has never done or known before. Something that is remarkable. Option C ''Insignificant'' is the correct option. It means simply means something that is meaningless; too small or unimportant to be worth consideration. There is an explanation video available below.	C

36.	Our principal took exception to the ignoble role the teacher played in the matter A. embarrassing B. honourable C. extraordinary D. dishonourable Show Content Detailed Solution ignoble implies not honourable in character or purpose There is an explanation video available below.	B
37.	He is notorious for his drunkenness A. popular B. known C. well known D. renowned Show Content Detailed Solution Notorious means famous or well known for some bad qualities. Renowned means famous for something for good qualities There is an explanation video available below.	D
38.	The severity of the harmattan helped me to complete my writing assignment in record time because i had no choice but to lock myself indoors A. warmth B. mildness C. moderation D. leniency Show Content Detailed Solution severity is the state of being severe . the degree of something being bad or undesirable very great; intense. while the opposite of severity is mildness which means not severe; gentle. There is an explanation video available below.	B
39.	This card entitles you to attend the film show A. disqualifies B. discourages C. disenchants D. satisfies Show Content Detailed Solution ‘Entitle’ means to qualify, allow or give someone the right to do something ‘Disqualify’ means to make one ineligible to do something. There is an explanation video available below.	A
40.	He is loved for his altruism A. benevolence B. sincerity C. selfishness D. selflessness Show Content Detailed Solution Altruism means to have regard for others at the expense of oneself. Selfishness means to always consider one’s own interest before others. There is an explanation video available below.	C

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