Use Of English 2010 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2010 Jamb Examination
Question 11
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the redundant details.
The teacher said that Ali's essay was full of many redundant details?
The teacher said that Ali's essay was full of many redundant details?
The word 'redundant' means unnecessary or repetitive.
The opposite would be something essential or needed.
Therefore, 'necessary' is the opposite of 'redundant.'
The opposite would be something essential or needed.
Therefore, 'necessary' is the opposite of 'redundant.'
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Question 12
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the myriad of obstacles.
His father surmounted the myriad of obstacles on his way?
His father surmounted the myriad of obstacles on his way?
The term 'myriad' means a countless or great number of something.
The opposite of having a great number of obstacles would be having only a few.
Hence, 'few' is the opposite of 'myriad.'
The opposite of having a great number of obstacles would be having only a few.
Hence, 'few' is the opposite of 'myriad.'
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Question 13
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the ingenuous smile.
Her ingenuous smile drew our attention?
Her ingenuous smile drew our attention?
'Ingenuous' means innocent or sincere, free from deceit or pretence.
The opposite would be deceitful, cunning, or clever in a manipulative sense.
Therefore, 'clever' best expresses the opposite meaning.
The opposite would be deceitful, cunning, or clever in a manipulative sense.
Therefore, 'clever' best expresses the opposite meaning.
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Question 14
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the flawless speech.
Ndeni gave a flawless speech at the party?
Ndeni gave a flawless speech at the party?
The word 'flawless' means perfect or without mistakes.
The opposite of perfect is defective or imperfect.
Therefore, 'an imperfect' speech is the opposite of 'a flawless' one.
The opposite of perfect is defective or imperfect.
Therefore, 'an imperfect' speech is the opposite of 'a flawless' one.
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Question 15
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the gruff exterior.
Beneath Ado's gruff exterior, he's really very kind-hearted?
Beneath Ado's gruff exterior, he's really very kind-hearted?
The word 'gruff' means rough, harsh, or unfriendly in manner or speech.
The opposite of being harsh and unfriendly is being gentle and mild.
Therefore, 'gentle' is the opposite of 'gruff.'
The opposite of being harsh and unfriendly is being gentle and mild.
Therefore, 'gentle' is the opposite of 'gruff.'
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Question 16
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the straightforward situation.
Governing a country is not always as straightforward as people sometimes imagine?
Governing a country is not always as straightforward as people sometimes imagine?
'Straightforward' means simple, clear, and easy to understand.
The opposite of this is something complex or complicated.
Hence, 'complicated' is the correct opposite.
The opposite of this is something complex or complicated.
Hence, 'complicated' is the correct opposite.
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Question 17
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the debased state.
The captain says sport is being debased by commercial sponsorship?
The captain says sport is being debased by commercial sponsorship?
'Debased' means reduced in quality, value, or dignity.
The opposite of lowering quality or value is raising or improving it.
Therefore, 'elevated' is the correct opposite of 'debased.'
The opposite of lowering quality or value is raising or improving it.
Therefore, 'elevated' is the correct opposite of 'debased.'
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Question 18
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the ambivalent feeling.
Aisha seems to feel ambivalent about her future?
Aisha seems to feel ambivalent about her future?
'Ambivalent' means having mixed or uncertain feelings about something.
The opposite would be being certain or having a firm decision.
Therefore, 'decisive' is the opposite of 'ambivalent.'
The opposite would be being certain or having a firm decision.
Therefore, 'decisive' is the opposite of 'ambivalent.'
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Question 19
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the receptive attitude.
The crowd was very receptive to the speaker's suggestion?
The crowd was very receptive to the speaker's suggestion?
'Receptive' means willing to listen or open to new ideas.
The opposite would be unwilling or resistant to accept suggestions.
Among the options, 'disobedient' best expresses resistance or unwillingness to accept guidance.
The opposite would be unwilling or resistant to accept suggestions.
Among the options, 'disobedient' best expresses resistance or unwillingness to accept guidance.
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Question 20
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the plethora of details.
The report of the committee contained a plethora of details?
The report of the committee contained a plethora of details?
'Plethora' means an excessive or overabundant quantity of something.
The opposite would be a scarcity or deficiency.
Hence, 'shortage' is the opposite of 'plethora.'
The opposite would be a scarcity or deficiency.
Hence, 'shortage' is the opposite of 'plethora.'
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