Use Of English 2009 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2009 Jamb Examination
Question 31
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
His poetry is said to be inscrutable?
His poetry is said to be inscrutable?
‘Inscrutable’ means something difficult to understand or interpret.
‘Mysterious’ closely matches this meaning, as both describe something hidden or hard to comprehend.
‘Mysterious’ closely matches this meaning, as both describe something hidden or hard to comprehend.
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Question 32
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Hers was a specious argument about the government of the day?
Hers was a specious argument about the government of the day?
‘Specious’ refers to something that appears correct or true on the surface but is actually false or misleading.
Therefore, ‘misleading’ is the nearest in meaning.
Therefore, ‘misleading’ is the nearest in meaning.
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Question 33
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The Lagos bus conductor wore his professional livery.
The Lagos bus conductor wore his professional livery.
‘Livery’ refers to a special uniform worn by members of a group or profession.
Hence, ‘uniform’ is the closest in meaning.
Hence, ‘uniform’ is the closest in meaning.
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Question 34
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
If Joy hadn't been tripped up halfway through the race, she would have come first?
If Joy hadn't been tripped up halfway through the race, she would have come first?
‘Tripped up’ means to be hindered or interrupted suddenly while in motion.
Therefore, ‘interrupted’ conveys the closest meaning.
Therefore, ‘interrupted’ conveys the closest meaning.
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Question 35
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
There must be something sinister about her late arrival?
There must be something sinister about her late arrival?
‘Sinister’ means suggesting something harmful, evil, or threatening.
‘Ominous’ has the same implication of danger or evil.
‘Ominous’ has the same implication of danger or evil.
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Question 36
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The unification of the country has brought about great technological advancement?
The unification of the country has brought about great technological advancement?
‘Unification’ refers to the process of bringing together parts into a whole.
‘Cohesion’ means unity or sticking together, making it the closest in meaning.
‘Cohesion’ means unity or sticking together, making it the closest in meaning.
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Question 37
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
His amnesia has affected his career?
His amnesia has affected his career?
‘Amnesia’ is a medical condition involving partial or total loss of memory.
Hence, ‘loss of memory’ is the correct equivalent.
Hence, ‘loss of memory’ is the correct equivalent.
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Question 38
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Idris' forbearance endeared him to us?
Idris' forbearance endeared him to us?
‘Forbearance’ means patient self-control or restraint under provocation.
Thus, ‘patience’ is the closest in meaning.
Thus, ‘patience’ is the closest in meaning.
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Question 39
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
They hated the police and, by implication, me?
They hated the police and, by implication, me?
‘Implication’ in this context means something suggested or inferred indirectly.
‘Inference’ is the nearest in meaning.
‘Inference’ is the nearest in meaning.
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Question 40
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
He is really very mean. He ...... not lend me the money I wanted?
He is really very mean. He ...... not lend me the money I wanted?
The negative form ‘won’t’ expresses refusal in this context.
Hence, ‘won’t’ best completes the sentence.
Hence, ‘won’t’ best completes the sentence.