Use Of English 2005 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2005 Jamb Examination
Question 71
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The manager described Mfon as a man of vehement character.
The manager described Mfon as a man of vehement character.
The adjective vehement means showing strong, intense feelings or passion about something. Therefore, ‘strong and insistent’ conveys this meaning best. The other options describe unrelated qualities like intelligence or weakness, which do not capture the intensity implied by ‘vehement’.
Not clear enough?
Question 72
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Obi's dog is old but still lively.
Obi's dog is old but still lively.
The word lively means full of life, energy, or activity. Among the options, ‘frisky’ conveys the same idea, describing something active and playful. The other options refer to appearance or sounds rather than energy or vigour.
Not clear enough?
Question 73
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
His taciturnity amazed everyone in the court during the legal tussle.
His taciturnity amazed everyone in the court during the legal tussle.
The noun taciturnity means the quality of being reserved or saying very little. The word ‘reticence’ is a direct synonym, expressing unwillingness to speak freely. The other options are unrelated — ‘obliviousness’ means being unaware, ‘sensibility’ means sensitivity, and ‘pervasiveness’ means widespread presence.
