Use Of English 2007 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2007 Jamb Examination
Question 61
Choose the option that completes the gap(s).
I ___ to pursue my education?
I ___ to pursue my education?
The correct phrase is 'did not have the opportunity'.
‘Have the opportunity’ is the correct idiomatic expression in Standard English.
‘Was not chanced’ and ‘was not opportuned’ are non-standard Nigerian English expressions.
‘Did not chance’ is grammatically incorrect because 'chance' is not used as a verb in this context.
‘Have the opportunity’ is the correct idiomatic expression in Standard English.
‘Was not chanced’ and ‘was not opportuned’ are non-standard Nigerian English expressions.
‘Did not chance’ is grammatically incorrect because 'chance' is not used as a verb in this context.
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Question 62
Choose the option that completes the gap(s).
Didn’t ___ draw your attention to the entry requirements?
Didn’t ___ draw your attention to the entry requirements?
The correct answer is 'anyone'.
After a negative verb like 'didn't', we use 'anyone', not 'everyone' or 'nobody'.
‘Didn’t anyone draw your attention...’ correctly forms a negative-interrogative structure.
Using ‘nobody’ would create a double negative (‘Didn’t nobody...’), which is grammatically wrong in Standard English.
After a negative verb like 'didn't', we use 'anyone', not 'everyone' or 'nobody'.
‘Didn’t anyone draw your attention...’ correctly forms a negative-interrogative structure.
Using ‘nobody’ would create a double negative (‘Didn’t nobody...’), which is grammatically wrong in Standard English.
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Question 63
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He could not have rewarded them more handsomely.
He could not have rewarded them more handsomely.
The sentence means that he rewarded them as well as possible — no better reward could have been given.
Therefore, it implies that he rewarded them very well.
Options A and D distort the meaning, while B misinterprets 'handsomely' as referring to physical appearance rather than generosity.
Therefore, it implies that he rewarded them very well.
Options A and D distort the meaning, while B misinterprets 'handsomely' as referring to physical appearance rather than generosity.
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Question 64
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
My advice to Tolu was: Look before you leap.
My advice to Tolu was: Look before you leap.
The proverb 'Look before you leap' means to think carefully before acting.
It warns against acting hastily without considering the possible consequences.
Therefore, Tolu was advised to consider the possible consequences before taking action.
It warns against acting hastily without considering the possible consequences.
Therefore, Tolu was advised to consider the possible consequences before taking action.
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Question 65
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The official had allegedly been bribed.
The official had allegedly been bribed.
‘Allegedly’ means that something has been claimed or accused, but not proven.
Therefore, the sentence means that some people accused the official of taking bribes, but it has not been confirmed.
Options B and C imply certainty, while D reverses the meaning.
Therefore, the sentence means that some people accused the official of taking bribes, but it has not been confirmed.
Options B and C imply certainty, while D reverses the meaning.
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Question 66
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Emeka hardly ever holds with my view on good governance.
Emeka hardly ever holds with my view on good governance.
The phrasal verb ‘hold with’ means to agree with or approve of something.
‘Hardly ever’ means very rarely or almost never.
Therefore, the sentence means Emeka almost never supports my opinion of good governance.
‘Hardly ever’ means very rarely or almost never.
Therefore, the sentence means Emeka almost never supports my opinion of good governance.
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Question 67
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The next village is at least 30 kilometres away.
The next village is at least 30 kilometres away.
‘At least’ indicates a minimum quantity or distance.
Therefore, the next village is 30 kilometres away, or possibly more.
Options A and B suggest uncertainty in the wrong direction, while C contradicts the phrase ‘at least’.
Therefore, the next village is 30 kilometres away, or possibly more.
Options A and B suggest uncertainty in the wrong direction, while C contradicts the phrase ‘at least’.
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Question 68
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
There's a door at either end of the building.
There's a door at either end of the building.
‘Either end’ means both ends — one door at each end.
Therefore, the building has two ends and two doors, one at each end.
Other options misinterpret or distort the structure of the expression.
Therefore, the building has two ends and two doors, one at each end.
Other options misinterpret or distort the structure of the expression.
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Question 69
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
We have to iron out our differences at once.
We have to iron out our differences at once.
The idiom ‘iron out our differences’ means to resolve or settle disagreements.
‘At once’ means immediately or without delay.
Therefore, the correct interpretation is that we must clear up our misunderstanding without delay.
‘At once’ means immediately or without delay.
Therefore, the correct interpretation is that we must clear up our misunderstanding without delay.
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Question 70
There should be a playing field for women entering politics?
The expression ‘a level playing field’ refers to a fair and equal opportunity for everyone involved.
Therefore, the sentence means that men and women should be able to compete equally in politics without discrimination or special advantage.
Other options either distort the idiomatic meaning or misrepresent the concept of equality.
Therefore, the sentence means that men and women should be able to compete equally in politics without discrimination or special advantage.
Other options either distort the idiomatic meaning or misrepresent the concept of equality.
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