Use Of English 2007 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2007 Jamb Examination
Question 31
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
The students were undeterred by the noisy lecture environment?
The students were undeterred by the noisy lecture environment?
The word undeterred means not discouraged or not prevented from acting despite obstacles or setbacks.
The opposite of undeterred is discouraged, which means having lost confidence or enthusiasm due to difficulty or failure.
Therefore, 'discouraged' is the antonym of 'undeterred'.
The opposite of undeterred is discouraged, which means having lost confidence or enthusiasm due to difficulty or failure.
Therefore, 'discouraged' is the antonym of 'undeterred'.
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Question 32
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
For anything to do with academic work, he has a great aversion?
For anything to do with academic work, he has a great aversion?
The word aversion means a strong dislike or disinclination toward something.
The opposite of aversion is predilection, which means a strong liking or preference for something.
Hence, 'predilection' is the correct antonym.
The opposite of aversion is predilection, which means a strong liking or preference for something.
Hence, 'predilection' is the correct antonym.
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Question 33
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
The study he carried out of the problem was quite comprehensive?
The study he carried out of the problem was quite comprehensive?
The word comprehensive means thorough and complete in scope or coverage.
The opposite of comprehensive is sketchy, meaning lacking in detail or incomplete.
Thus, 'sketchy' is the antonym of 'comprehensive'.
The opposite of comprehensive is sketchy, meaning lacking in detail or incomplete.
Thus, 'sketchy' is the antonym of 'comprehensive'.
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Question 34
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
Do not be discouraged by failure in life.
Do not be discouraged by failure in life.
The word discouraged means to lose confidence or enthusiasm due to difficulties or failure.
The opposite of discouraged is actuated, meaning motivated or spurred into action.
Therefore, 'actuated' is the correct antonym.
The opposite of discouraged is actuated, meaning motivated or spurred into action.
Therefore, 'actuated' is the correct antonym.
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Question 35
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
Otokpa took after his late father who was a teetotaler?
Otokpa took after his late father who was a teetotaler?
A teetotaler is someone who completely abstains from drinking alcohol.
The opposite of a teetotaler is a drunk, meaning a person who habitually drinks alcohol to excess.
Thus, 'a drunk' is the antonym of 'teetotaler'.
The opposite of a teetotaler is a drunk, meaning a person who habitually drinks alcohol to excess.
Thus, 'a drunk' is the antonym of 'teetotaler'.
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Question 36
Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.
association?
association?
The correct stress pattern for "association" is on the fourth syllable, "a" (as in "ay").
Let's break it down: * a-sso-ci-A-tion
Therefore, the correct option is:
C. associAtion
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Question 37
Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.
capitalism?
capitalism?
The word 'capitalism' (/ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm/) has the stress on the first syllable.
Most nouns ending in '-ism' have the stress on the first syllable.
Therefore, the correct stress pattern is 'CApitalism'.
Most nouns ending in '-ism' have the stress on the first syllable.
Therefore, the correct stress pattern is 'CApitalism'.
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Question 38
Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.
advertisement?
advertisement?
In British English, 'advertisement' (/ədˈvɜː.tɪs.mənt/) has the stress on the second syllable.
This corresponds to the pattern 'adVERtisement'.
Therefore, 'adVERtisement' is the correct stress pattern.
This corresponds to the pattern 'adVERtisement'.
Therefore, 'adVERtisement' is the correct stress pattern.
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Question 39
Choose the option that has a different stress on the first syllable.
The words 'intact' (/ɪnˈtækt/), 'integral' (/ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl/), and 'negotiate' (/nɪˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/) have the stress on the first syllable, except 'about' (/əˈbaʊt/), which is stressed on the second syllable.
Therefore, 'about' has a different stress pattern.
Therefore, 'about' has a different stress pattern.
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Question 40
Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the others.
‘Superior’ (/suːˈpɪə.ri.ə/), ‘surcharge’ (/ˈsɜː.tʃɑːdʒ/), and ‘Superman’ (/ˈsuː.pə.mæn/) have their stress on the first syllable.
‘Slaughter’ (/ˈslɔː.tə/) is also stressed on the first syllable, but the compound ‘Superman’ retains a unique pattern because it’s a compound noun where both syllables carry some stress emphasis, with primary on the first and secondary on the last.
‘Superior’, however, is stressed on the second syllable.
Thus, ‘superior’ has a different stress pattern from the others.
‘Slaughter’ (/ˈslɔː.tə/) is also stressed on the first syllable, but the compound ‘Superman’ retains a unique pattern because it’s a compound noun where both syllables carry some stress emphasis, with primary on the first and secondary on the last.
‘Superior’, however, is stressed on the second syllable.
Thus, ‘superior’ has a different stress pattern from the others.
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