Use Of English 2009 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2009 Jamb Examination
Question 21
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the impudence.
I have had enough of your impudence.
I have had enough of your impudence.
The word impudence means rudeness or disrespectful behaviour.
The opposite is 'politeness', which means showing respect and good manners.
The opposite is 'politeness', which means showing respect and good manners.
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Question 22
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the collectively.
We were collectively responsible for keeping the machine in good shape?
We were collectively responsible for keeping the machine in good shape?
The word collectively means together as a group.
The opposite is 'severally', which means individually or separately.
The opposite is 'severally', which means individually or separately.
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Question 23
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the printable.
His comment was not printable?
His comment was not printable?
The word printable means suitable for publication, especially not offensive.
The opposite is 'offensive', meaning likely to upset or insult.
The opposite is 'offensive', meaning likely to upset or insult.
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Question 24
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the curiously.
Curiously, he escaped unhurt?
Curiously, he escaped unhurt?
The word curiously means strangely or surprisingly.
The opposite is 'unsurprisingly', which means in a predictable or expected way.
The opposite is 'unsurprisingly', which means in a predictable or expected way.
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Question 25
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the begged the question.
Agwube's explanation of her poor performance at the examination only begged the question?
Agwube's explanation of her poor performance at the examination only begged the question?
The idiom begged the question means avoiding the main issue or failing to address the point under discussion.
Therefore, it means 'did not address the issue'.
Therefore, it means 'did not address the issue'.
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Question 26
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the posterity.
We have every need to preserve some of our national monuments for posterity?
We have every need to preserve some of our national monuments for posterity?
The word posterity means future generations of people.
Thus, it is nearest in meaning to 'future'.
Thus, it is nearest in meaning to 'future'.
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Question 27
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the commands.
He commands the confidence and respect of all his subordinates?
He commands the confidence and respect of all his subordinates?
The word commands in this context means earns or deserves through authority or respect.
Among the options, 'enforces' best conveys this sense of authority.
Among the options, 'enforces' best conveys this sense of authority.
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Question 28
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the laudable.
The president has mapped out many laudable projects to embark upon?
The president has mapped out many laudable projects to embark upon?
The word laudable means deserving praise or commendation.
The nearest in meaning is 'praise worthy'.
The nearest in meaning is 'praise worthy'.
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Question 29
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the stern.
Adamu's father is a stern man?
Adamu's father is a stern man?
The word stern means strict, serious, or firm in discipline.
The nearest in meaning is 'strict'.
The nearest in meaning is 'strict'.
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Question 30
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the altercation.
Nobody knew the source of the altercation between the couple?
Nobody knew the source of the altercation between the couple?
The word altercation means a noisy argument or quarrel.
Therefore, 'quarrel' is nearest in meaning.
Therefore, 'quarrel' is nearest in meaning.