Use Of English 2005 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2005 Jamb Examination
Question 41
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The man is refurbishing the flat with a view to ...... it?
The man is refurbishing the flat with a view to ...... it?
The expression 'with a view to' must always be followed by a gerund (the -ing form of a verb). This structure means 'with the intention of' or 'in order to'. Therefore, 'with a view to selling it' is the correct grammatical form. Using the infinitive 'sell' after 'to' is incorrect here because the 'to' in 'with a view to' is a preposition, not part of an infinitive marker.
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Question 42
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The Secretary-General was shocked at the number of ...... ?
The Secretary-General was shocked at the number of ...... ?
The correct phrase is 'child soldiers', a compound noun referring to minors who are used as soldiers. 'Children soldiers' is incorrect because when a noun like 'child' is used attributively (to qualify another noun), it remains singular. 'Childish soldiers' would mean immature soldiers, which changes the meaning entirely.
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Question 43
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
In spite of Shade's good looks, her hair is always ...... ?
In spite of Shade's good looks, her hair is always ...... ?
The correct word is 'unkempt', which means untidy or messy in appearance. 'Unkept' is a common misspelling and not a standard English word. 'Unwashed' and 'uncleaned for' are inappropriate in this context as they fail to describe the state of being disorderly or uncombed.
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Question 44
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
By the end of the football match today, we ...... the best player?
By the end of the football match today, we ...... the best player?
The future perfect tense 'will have known' correctly expresses an action that will be completed before a specific time in the future — in this case, by the end of the match. The other options either express possibility or hypothetical situations that do not fit the context.
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Question 45
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
It is African for a younger person to show ...... to elders?
It is African for a younger person to show ...... to elders?
The word 'deference' means respect or polite submission to someone, especially an elder or superior. In African culture, respect for elders is a key value, making 'deference' the most suitable word. The other words do not align with the expected cultural behaviour described.
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Question 46
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
A nursery rhyme is used to teach pupils how to spell the word ...... ?
A nursery rhyme is used to teach pupils how to spell the word ...... ?
The correct spelling is 'hippopotamus'. All other options contain incorrect letter arrangements. The nursery rhyme helps children learn complex spellings, and 'hippopotamus' is one of the longest words commonly taught in early education for spelling practice.
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Question 47
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
You, who ...... convicted, should appeal.
You, who ...... convicted, should appeal.
The correct structure is 'You, who are convicted, should appeal.' The relative pronoun 'who' agrees with its antecedent 'you', and since 'you' takes the plural verb 'are', 'who are' is correct. Using 'was' or 'is' would break subject-verb agreement.
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Question 48
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
beer
beer
The vowel sound in 'beer' is /ɪə/, a diphthong pronounced as 'ear'. Among the options, 'pier' shares the same /ɪə/ sound. Words like 'bear', 'pear', and 'fair' contain the /eə/ sound, which is slightly different.
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Question 49
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Guard?
Guard?
The word 'guard' contains the vowel sound /ɑː/ as in 'father'. The only option with the same sound is 'argue', whose first syllable 'ar' is pronounced /ɑː/. The others—'gourd', 'guide', and 'chat'—have different vowel sounds.
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Question 50
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letters underlined.
Film?
Film?
The underlined consonant sound in 'film' is /l/. Among the options, 'salt' shares the same /l/ sound. The words 'walk' and 'Psalm' have silent 'l', and 'chalk' has the /k/ ending sound without a pronounced 'l'.
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