Use Of English 2004 Jamb Examination
Question 31
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
… his illness, Muhammad could not come to school.
The best option to fill the blank is:
C. Due to
"Due to" accurately indicates the cause-and-effect relationship between Muhammad's illness and his absence from school.
Not clear enough?
Question 32
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
You may not have heard the last word on the matter, …?
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
A. have you
So the complete sentence would be: "You may not have heard the last word on the matter, have you?"
Not clear enough?
Question 33
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Agbo says he is not afraid of …
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
D. anybody
So the complete sentence would be: "Agbo says he is not afraid of anybody."
Not clear enough?
Question 34
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The city… as a federal capital only … the last twenty years.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
B. has existed/for
So the complete sentence would be: "The city has existed as a federal capital only for the last twenty years."
Not clear enough?
Question 35
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
He not only looked after the children when their parents died, … sponsored their education to university.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
C. but also
So the complete sentence would be: "He not only looked after the children when their parents died, but also sponsored their education to university."
Not clear enough?
Question 36
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
After so many trials, the experiment… .
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
B. paid off
So the complete sentence would be: "After so many trials, the experiment paid off."
Not clear enough?
Question 37
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
His supporters rallied round him in moments of… .
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
D. crisis
So the complete sentence would be: "His supporters rallied round him in moments of crisis."
Not clear enough?
Question 38
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
One needs to exemplify or … the aspect of the subject being discussed.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
B. demonstrate
So the complete sentence would be: "One needs to exemplify or demonstrate the aspect of the subject being discussed."
Not clear enough?
Question 39
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Actually, he forgot the one to… the job was given.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
D. whom
So the complete sentence would be: "Actually, he forgot the one to whom the job was given."
Not clear enough?
Question 40
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The police claim that a number of stolen cars … recovered.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
C. have been
So the complete sentence would be: "The police claim that a number of stolen cars have been recovered."
Not clear enough?
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