Use Of English 2006 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2006 Jamb Examination
The context shows that extra letters were added into English words. 'Inserted' means to put something into another thing, which fits perfectly here.
'Interjected' means to interrupt with a sudden remark, 'interpolated' means to insert something (usually text) between existing elements, but it's too formal for this simple sense. 'Juxtaposed' means to place side by side, which doesn’t fit. Therefore, 'inserted' is correct.
'Interjected' means to interrupt with a sudden remark, 'interpolated' means to insert something (usually text) between existing elements, but it's too formal for this simple sense. 'Juxtaposed' means to place side by side, which doesn’t fit. Therefore, 'inserted' is correct.
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Question 82
In the passage, the most suitable word to fill gap 24 is.
The word describes the relationship between English words and their Latin equivalents. The correct choice is 'corresponding' because it means 'having a direct connection or similarity'.
'Antecedent' means something that comes before, 'opposing' means contrary, and 'synonymous' means having the same meaning but not necessarily the same origin or spelling. Thus, 'corresponding' fits best.
'Antecedent' means something that comes before, 'opposing' means contrary, and 'synonymous' means having the same meaning but not necessarily the same origin or spelling. Thus, 'corresponding' fits best.
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Question 83
In the passage, the most suitable word to fill gap 25 is.
The sentence contrasts changes in how words were spoken with their unchanged spelling. The correct term for how a word is spoken is 'pronunciation'.
'Diction' refers to choice of words, 'morphology' to word structure, and 'orthography' to spelling. Therefore, 'pronunciation' is correct.
'Diction' refers to choice of words, 'morphology' to word structure, and 'orthography' to spelling. Therefore, 'pronunciation' is correct.
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Question 84
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
To encourage productivity we must reward industry and discourage laziness.
To encourage productivity we must reward industry and discourage laziness.
The word "reward" means to give something in return for service, merit, or hardship. It's a positive consequence or incentive.
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Question 85
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The reporter made a masterly analysis of the situation.
The reporter made a masterly analysis of the situation.
The word 'masterly' means done with great skill or competence. Its opposite would therefore be something done without skill or expertise. 'An unskilful' directly contrasts 'masterly' because it implies lack of skill or ineptitude. Hence, it conveys the opposite meaning effectively.
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Question 86
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He has no reason to have his heart in his mouth.
He has no reason to have his heart in his mouth.
The idiom 'to have one’s heart in one’s mouth' means to be extremely frightened or anxious. Therefore, its opposite would be to feel calm or assured. 'Be confident' conveys this directly, expressing composure and lack of fear.
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Question 87
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
That little boy has become quite chubby.
That little boy has become quite chubby.
The adjective 'chubby' describes someone who is slightly fat or plump, especially in a pleasant way. The opposite of 'chubby' is 'thin', which denotes having little or no fat. It expresses the direct antonym of the given word.
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Question 88
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He gave himself up by his plebeian tastes.
He gave himself up by his plebeian tastes.
The word 'plebeian' refers to something characteristic of common people, often with ordinary or unsophisticated tastes. Its opposite is 'patrician', which relates to aristocratic or noble qualities. 'Patrician' therefore directly contrasts with 'plebeian' in social and cultural refinement.
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Question 89
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Akpan was able to douse the flames with the new piece of equipment.
Akpan was able to douse the flames with the new piece of equipment.
The word 'douse' means to extinguish or put out something, such as a fire. The opposite of this action is to 'ignite', meaning to start a fire or cause it to burn. Therefore, 'ignite' represents the direct opposite of 'douse'.
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Question 90
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
No sooner had he arrived than it started to rain.
No sooner had he arrived than it started to rain.
The expression 'No sooner had he arrived than...' means that the second event occurred immediately after the first. Its opposite sense would be when the second event occurred before the first. Therefore, 'Long before' captures the opposite sequence of events accurately.
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