Use Of English 2004 Jamb Examination
Question 61
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Adamu’s father is a key figure in that ministry.
The sentence "Adamu’s father is a key figure in that ministry" suggests that Adamu's father holds an important or influential position within the ministry. Therefore, the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence is:
A. Adamu’s father’s position is essential in the ministry.
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Question 62
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Everyone was ready to play the devil’s advocate in the impeachment controversy.
The phrase "play the devil’s advocate" suggests that everyone was willing to take on the role of arguing against the prevailing or popular opinion regarding the impeachment controversy. Therefore, the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence is:
B. Everyone was willing to defend an unpopular point of view concerning the impeachment.
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Question 63
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The government warns that drink-driving is punishable under the law.
The sentence "The government warns that drink-driving is punishable under the law" indicates that the act of driving while under the influence of alcohol is against the law and carries penalties. Therefore, the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence is:
D. Driving while drunk is an offence.
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Question 64
Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the others..
The word "result" has a different stress pattern from the others. In "result," the stress is on the first syllable ("re-"), while in the other words, the stress is on the second syllable ("-sult" in "result").
A. result
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Question 65
Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the others.
The word "secondment" has a different stress pattern from the others. In "secondment," the stress is on the second syllable ("-cond-"), while in the other words, the stress falls on the first syllable.
B. Secondment
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Question 66
Choose the option that has a different vowel sound from the others.
The word "pot" has a different vowel sound from the others. In "pot," the vowel sound is /ɒ/, whereas in other words, the vowel sounds are /ɔː/ in "water", /ɔː/ in "hall," and /ɔː/ in "altar."
A. pot
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Question 67
Choose the option that has a different vowel sound from the others.
The word "foe" has a different vowel sound from the others. In "foe," the vowel sound is /oʊ/, whereas in the other words, the vowel sounds are /aʊ/ in "tout," /aʊ/ in "owl," and /aʊ/ in "foul."
B. foe
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Question 68
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
The presence of the captain makes the sailors ill at ease.
The phrase "ill at ease" means feeling uncomfortable or uneasy. Among the options provided, the one nearest in meaning to "ill at ease" is:
C. uncomfortable
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Question 69
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
Ibro shows enough liberality with his meager income.
The word "liberality" implies being generous or open-handed. Among the options provided, the one nearest in meaning to "liberality" is:
D. generosity
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Question 70
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
It is a misnomer to call three thousand naira a living wage.
The term "misnomer" refers to an incorrect or inappropriate name or label for something. Among the options provided, the one nearest in meaning to "misnomer" is:
A. a wrong description
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