Use Of English 2004 Jamb Examination
Question 41
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The storm… havoc on several buildings in the village.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
D. wreaked
So the complete sentence would be: "The storm wreaked havoc on several buildings in the village."
Not clear enough?
Question 42
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
People dislike Mariam because she is …
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
B. tricky
So the complete sentence would be: "People dislike Mariam because she is tricky."
Not clear enough?
Question 43
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The chairman refused to shake … with the secretary.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
B. hand
So the complete sentence would be: "The chairman refused to shake hands with the secretary."
Not clear enough?
Question 44
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Ali goes to the stadium regularly, but he.. to the church for months.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
B. hasn't been
So the complete sentence would be: "Ali goes to the stadium regularly, but he hasn't been to the church for months."
Not clear enough?
Question 45
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
No teacher of honour would subject his student to any form of … .
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
D. harassment
So the complete sentence would be: "No teacher of honour would subject his student to any form of harassment."
Not clear enough?
Question 46
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The interpreter was wrong because he gave the congregation a… translation of the pastor’s statement.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
C. literal
So the complete sentence would be: "The interpreter was wrong because he gave the congregation a literal translation of the pastor’s statement."
Not clear enough?
Question 47
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Each of the houses… a new look.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
B. has
So the complete sentence would be: "Each of the houses has a new look."
Not clear enough?
Question 48
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The reporter said that the Honourable Speaker… impeached.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
A. is to be
So the complete sentence would be: "The reporter said that the Honourable Speaker is to be impeached."
Not clear enough?
Question 49
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
It is … responsibility to look after their parents in old age.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
D. their
So the complete sentence would be: "It is their responsibility to look after their parents in old age."
Not clear enough?
Question 50
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
I shall find time for my …when I get ... with this difficult assignment.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
A. pastime/through
So the complete sentence would be: "I shall find time for my pastime when I get through with this difficult assignment."
Not clear enough?
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