Use Of English 2006 Jamb Examination

The correct stress pattern is geneaLOGY, with the primary stress on the third syllable. The word 'genealogy' is pronounced /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.dʒi/. The stress falls on 'AL', the third syllable from the start. This pattern aligns with similar words ending in '-logy', such as 'biology' (/baɪˈɒl.ə.dʒi/) and 'psychology' (/saɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/), which also carry stress on the syllable before '-logy'.

The correct stress pattern is caTHOlicism. The word 'catholicism' is pronounced /kəˈθɒl.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ with the primary stress on the second syllable 'THO'. Words ending in '-cism' often carry their main stress earlier in the word. Therefore, 'caTHOlicism' follows the pattern where the stress remains on the same syllable as in the root word 'Catholic' (/ˈkæθ.ə.lɪk/).

The odd word is 'quadruplicate'. The word 'quadruplicate' (/kwɒˈdruː.plɪ.kət/) has stress on the second syllable, whereas 'ability' (/əˈbɪl.ə.ti/), 'registration' (/ˌredʒ.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/), and 'revivalist' (/rɪˈvaɪ.və.lɪst/) have stress on later syllables (third for 'ability' and 'revivalist', and second-to-last for 'registration'). Hence, 'quadruplicate' differs in stress pattern from the others.

The correct match is 'arrested'. The word 'apparent' (/əˈpær.ənt/) has stress on the second syllable, just like 'arrested' (/əˈres.tɪd/). The others — 'telephone' (/ˈtel.ɪ.fəʊn/), 'paragraph' (/ˈpær.ə.grɑːf/), and 'appetite' (/ˈæp.ɪ.taɪt/) — all have stress on the first syllable.

The correct match is 'jargon'. The word 'dovetail' (/ˈdʌv.teɪl/) has stress on the first syllable, similar to 'jargon' (/ˈdʒɑː.ɡən/). 'Proviso' (/prəˈvaɪ.zəʊ/), 'simplicity' (/sɪmˈplɪs.ɪ.ti/), and 'psychiatry' (/saɪˈkaɪ.ə.tri/) all have stress on later syllables.

The correct answer is 'insult (noun)'. The noun 'insult' (/ˈɪn.sʌlt/) has stress on the first syllable, whereas the verb form 'insult' (/ɪnˈsʌlt/) is stressed on the second syllable. The other options — 'prepare' (/prɪˈpeə/), 'provoke' (/prəˈvəʊk/), and 'pronounce' (/prəˈnaʊns/) — are all stressed on the final syllable. Therefore, only the noun form of 'insult' fits the requirement.

A 'grey area' refers to something that is not clearly defined or easily categorised. Therefore, saying the regulations are a 'grey area' means that the rules are ambiguous or unclear. They are not easily understood or precisely stated, leaving room for interpretation.

The expression 'to fawn upon someone' means to flatter or show excessive admiration toward a person, often to gain favour. 'Takes after his father' implies that Ogiri behaves like his father. Therefore, the sentence means that, like his father, Ogiri flatters influential people excessively to gain approval or benefit.

The sentence conveys an instruction or command directing the listener to perform two tasks — to write a report and then give it to the security office. The modal phrase ‘You are to’ is an authoritative form of instruction, typically indicating an obligation. Hence, it implies that the person has been ordered or mandated to complete the task. Therefore, the sentence expresses a command rather than a mere statement of action or intent.

The word ‘vindictive’ means having or showing a strong or unreasonable desire for revenge. In this context, it describes the victors’ behaviour towards the defeated after the war. They were not forgiving but rather took harsh, punishing actions against their opponents. The expression ‘became increasingly vindictive’ therefore signifies that the winners of the war intensified their revengeful or retaliatory measures.