Use Of English 2010 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2010 Jamb Examination
Question 31
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Jankoli was dressed in an old assortment of clothes?
Jankoli was dressed in an old assortment of clothes?
The word assortment refers to a collection or variety of different things. 'Melange' also means a mixture or medley of different elements, making it the nearest in meaning.
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Question 32
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The director's remark was extremely opposite to the issue being discussed?
The director's remark was extremely opposite to the issue being discussed?
In this context, opposite means irrelevant or unrelated. The word 'inconsequential' means having no importance or relevance to the matter, which makes it the nearest in meaning.
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Question 33
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The girl's father was astounded to see her appear from the shrine?
The girl's father was astounded to see her appear from the shrine?
The word astounded means greatly surprised or shocked. 'Astonished' has the same meaning — to be filled with wonder or amazement — making it the best synonym.
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Question 34
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Her reputation is without a blemish?
Her reputation is without a blemish?
A blemish means a flaw, stain, or imperfection. Therefore, 'fault' closely conveys the same meaning as a moral or physical defect.
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Question 35
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Ugo is eligible for the post of secretary?
Ugo is eligible for the post of secretary?
The word eligible means qualified or suitable for a position or privilege. Hence, 'qualified' is the nearest in meaning.
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Question 36
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
This is an abridged version of No Longer at Ease?
This is an abridged version of No Longer at Ease?
The word abridged means shortened while preserving the main contents. Therefore, 'a shortened' is the nearest in meaning.
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Question 37
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Lemoti ....... as a painter, but also as a sculptor?
Lemoti ....... as a painter, but also as a sculptor?
The correct structure is 'not only ... but also'. Therefore, the correct expression is 'is gifted not only as a painter, but also as a sculptor'.
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Question 38
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
He can recall the important dates in the nation's history; it is interesting to listen as he rattles........?
He can recall the important dates in the nation's history; it is interesting to listen as he rattles........?
The phrasal verb 'rattle off' means to say or list things quickly and easily. Therefore, 'off' correctly completes the sentence.
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Question 39
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Last Monday his father asked me, ....... ?
Last Monday his father asked me, ....... ?
In reported speech, 'yesterday' becomes 'the day before'. Therefore, 'if I had come the day before' correctly expresses the idea in indirect speech.
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Question 40
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The boy told his mother...... ?
The boy told his mother...... ?
The correct sequence for reported speech is 'that was the girl he told her about'. It maintains both tense agreement and pronoun consistency.
