Use Of English 2005 Jamb Examination

The correct idiomatic expression in English is 'step by step', meaning to do something gradually or in stages rather than all at once. The other alternatives, such as 'step from step' or 'steps by steps', are grammatically incorrect. 'Step by step' conveys a careful, systematic approach, which fits perfectly in this context.

The correct prepositional combination is 'angry with someone' and 'differ from someone' when expressing disagreement or variation. Therefore, the correct expression is 'angry with Oche since he differed fro

The phrase "angry with" is the correct usage. This phrase is used to indicate the emotion of anger directed towards a specific person or entity. In this case, the speaker is expressing anger towards Oche specifically because of their differing opinions. On the other hand, "angry about" could also be used in certain contexts, such as "I was angry about his behaviour," where the anger is directed towards a situation or event rather than a specific person.

The phrase "differed with" is the correct usage to indicate that you have contrasting opinions with someone else. "With". "differed from" is used to indicate the difference between objects and ideas and does now show that someone has differing opinions from someone else.

m me often'. The use of 'with / with' or 'about / with' is grammatically wrong in this structure.

The adjective 'several' fits best because it correctly quantifies 'reasons' without needing an additional preposition. 'Myriad of' would be redundant here since 'myriad' is already a noun meaning 'a countless number', but the expression 'a myriad of reasons' would require an article. Hence, 'for several reasons' is grammatically accurate and natural.

The preposition 'in' fits naturally with 'the silence', forming the expression 'in the silence', which indicates being enveloped by quietness. The verb 'roamed' appropriately describes eyes moving freely around the room. Thus, 'As we sat in the silence, my eyes roamed the room' is grammatically correct and contextually vivid.

The past perfect tense 'had returned' expresses an action completed before another past event. Since the gate closing happened after Okoro’s return, 'had returned' fits naturally. The other options either indicate possibility or future intention, which do not match the context of a past action completed before another.

Libraries lend books to readers; the readers borrow them. Therefore, the correct verb from the library’s perspective is 'lending'. The expression 'has stopped lending books to readers' is grammatically and logically correct. 'Borrowing' would imply the readers’ action, not the library’s.

After conjunctions like 'until', the present perfect tense is used to indicate an action that must be completed before another begins. Hence, 'until it has stopped raining' correctly expresses that departure will occur only after the rain ceases. Using 'will stop' is grammatically wrong in time clauses.

The adjective 'historic' means significant or important in history, whereas 'historical' refers to anything related to history in general. Since the sentence refers to a notable event that marked a new beginning, 'historic event' is the correct expression. 'Historical' would not convey the sense of importance.

The past perfect tense 'had left' is used to show an action that occurred before another past event. Since the speaker arrived after the train’s departure, 'The train had left before I arrived' expresses the correct sequence of events. The other options do not show this order clearly.

The tag question for 'You can travel on your own' is formed by inverting the auxiliary verb 'can'. The correct structure is 'can’t you?' since positive statements take negative tags. 'Isn't it' and 'won't you' are incorrect because they do not match the modal verb 'can' in the main clause.