Use Of English 2010 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2010 Jamb Examination
Question 1
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
People are not interested in who rules?
People are not interested in who rules?
The expression means that people are indifferent or unconcerned about who governs them.
They show no interest or care in political leadership.
Therefore, the correct interpretation is that people are not concerned about who rules them.
They show no interest or care in political leadership.
Therefore, the correct interpretation is that people are not concerned about who rules them.
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Question 2
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The witness said he had no axe to grind with his brothers?
The witness said he had no axe to grind with his brothers?
The idiom 'to have no axe to grind' means having no selfish or personal interest in a matter.
The witness was therefore being impartial and had no vested interest in his brothers’ case.
The witness was therefore being impartial and had no vested interest in his brothers’ case.
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Question 3
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The footballers moved with their tails between their legs?
The footballers moved with their tails between their legs?
The expression 'with their tails between their legs' means moving in shame or defeat.
It describes a situation where people feel humiliated after failure.
Hence, the footballers were ashamed because they had been defeated.
It describes a situation where people feel humiliated after failure.
Hence, the footballers were ashamed because they had been defeated.
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Question 4
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The headmaster managed to talk his way out of having to give a speech.
The headmaster managed to talk his way out of having to give a speech.
The phrase 'talked his way out of' means avoiding something unpleasant by giving convincing excuses.
The headmaster was able to escape from giving a speech through persuasion or excuses.
Thus, he managed to get himself out of a difficult situation.
The headmaster was able to escape from giving a speech through persuasion or excuses.
Thus, he managed to get himself out of a difficult situation.
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Question 5
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
As regards the matter, we have crossed the rubicon.
As regards the matter, we have crossed the rubicon.
The expression 'crossed the Rubicon' refers to passing a point of no return.
It means a decision has been made that cannot be changed, indicating full and irreversible commitment.
Hence, the statement means 'we are irrevocably committed.'
It means a decision has been made that cannot be changed, indicating full and irreversible commitment.
Hence, the statement means 'we are irrevocably committed.'
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Question 6
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Uche is full of himself?
Uche is full of himself?
The phrase 'full of himself' means being proud or self-satisfied.
It describes someone who has an exaggerated sense of self-importance.
Therefore, Uche is conceited.
It describes someone who has an exaggerated sense of self-importance.
Therefore, Uche is conceited.
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Question 7
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
As debutants in that tournament, the Super Eagles were up against their first opponents by three goals to nil?
As debutants in that tournament, the Super Eagles were up against their first opponents by three goals to nil?
The word 'debutants' means first-timers or new participants.
The phrase 'won by three goals to nil' indicates victory with that scoreline.
Thus, the Super Eagles were playing in the tournament for the first time but won their match 3–0.
The phrase 'won by three goals to nil' indicates victory with that scoreline.
Thus, the Super Eagles were playing in the tournament for the first time but won their match 3–0.
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Question 8
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The woman was mournful as her husband was found dead drunk?
The woman was mournful as her husband was found dead drunk?
The expression 'dead drunk' means being extremely or completely drunk, not literally dead.
The woman was mournful because her husband was in that drunken state.
Hence, she was sad because her husband was absolutely drunk.
The woman was mournful because her husband was in that drunken state.
Hence, she was sad because her husband was absolutely drunk.
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Question 9
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the mind-bending exercise.
I am optimistic about the interview though it was a mind-bending exercise?
I am optimistic about the interview though it was a mind-bending exercise?
‘Mind-bending’ means very difficult or mentally challenging.
The opposite of that is something simple or effortless.
Therefore, the opposite meaning is 'an easy' exercise.
The opposite of that is something simple or effortless.
Therefore, the opposite meaning is 'an easy' exercise.
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Question 10
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the cut-throat rush for the goods.
The trader was amused by the cut-throat rush for the goods?
The trader was amused by the cut-throat rush for the goods?
The term 'cut-throat' describes intense or fierce competition.
The opposite of fierce or intense is dull or lacking enthusiasm.
Hence, 'lacklustre' is the correct opposite.
The opposite of fierce or intense is dull or lacking enthusiasm.
Hence, 'lacklustre' is the correct opposite.
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