Use Of English 2010 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2010 Jamb Examination
Question 51
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Western education is one of the ___ colonial rule.
Western education is one of the ___ colonial rule.
The word 'legacies' refers to things handed down from the past, especially from one generation or system to another. Western education was inherited from colonial administration, so it is a 'legacy' of colonial rule. The other options do not fit semantically.
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Question 52
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The man was happy that his son confessed his guilt and so the others were ___?
The man was happy that his son confessed his guilt and so the others were ___?
To 'exonerate' means to free someone from blame or responsibility after being suspected. Since the son confessed, the others were declared innocent or 'exonerated'.
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Question 53
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The Federal Government has ___ child trafficking?
The Federal Government has ___ child trafficking?
To 'proscribe' means to condemn or forbid officially. Hence, 'The Federal Government has proscribed child trafficking' is correct. 'Postulated' means to assume, 'projected' means to forecast, and 'prescribed' means to recommend or order.
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Question 54
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Based on the facts before me, I have no alternative ___ to hold you responsible?
Based on the facts before me, I have no alternative ___ to hold you responsible?
The correct expression is 'no alternative but to...' which means there is no other choice. 'Than' is used in comparisons, not in this context.
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Question 55
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Many people would always find reasons to ___ the law?
Many people would always find reasons to ___ the law?
To 'circumvent' means to find a way around or evade a rule or law. This fits the context perfectly. 'Arrogate' means to claim without justification, 'debase' means to degrade, and 'circumspect' is an adjective meaning cautious.
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Question 56
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters.
Coup?
Coup?
The underlined sound in 'coup' is /uː/.
'whup' - /wʊp/
'hoot' - /huːt/
'couple' - /ˈkʌp.əl/
'scout' - /skaʊt/
'hoot' shares the same /uː/ vowel sound as 'coup'.
'whup' - /wʊp/
'hoot' - /huːt/
'couple' - /ˈkʌp.əl/
'scout' - /skaʊt/
'hoot' shares the same /uː/ vowel sound as 'coup'.
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Question 57
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters.
Indict?
Indict?
In 'indict', the letter 'i' is silent, and the word is pronounced /ɪnˈdaɪt/, with the vowel sound /aɪ/.
'bright' - /braɪt/
'fish' - /fɪʃ/
'pick' - /pɪk/
'brick' - /brɪk/
'bright' shares the /aɪ/ diphthong sound with 'indict'.
'bright' - /braɪt/
'fish' - /fɪʃ/
'pick' - /pɪk/
'brick' - /brɪk/
'bright' shares the /aɪ/ diphthong sound with 'indict'.
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Question 58
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters.
Roared?
Roared?
The vowel sound in 'roared' is /ɔː/.
'towered' - /ˈtaʊəd/
'coast' - /kəʊst/
'brought' - /brɔːt/
'rod' - /rɒd/
'brought' has the same /ɔː/ vowel sound as 'roared'.
'towered' - /ˈtaʊəd/
'coast' - /kəʊst/
'brought' - /brɔːt/
'rod' - /rɒd/
'brought' has the same /ɔː/ vowel sound as 'roared'.
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Question 59
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letters.
Of course?
Of course?
The underlined 'f' in 'of' is pronounced /v/.
'plough' - ends with /aʊ/
'dough' - /dəʊ/
'over' - /ˈəʊvə/ (contains /v/ sound)
'orphan' - /ˈɔːfən/
'over' shares the same /v/ consonant sound as 'of'.
'plough' - ends with /aʊ/
'dough' - /dəʊ/
'over' - /ˈəʊvə/ (contains /v/ sound)
'orphan' - /ˈɔːfən/
'over' shares the same /v/ consonant sound as 'of'.
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Question 60
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letters.
High?
High?
The underlined 'h' in 'high' is pronounced /h/.
'what' - /wɒt/ (no /h/ sound)
'honest' - /ˈɒnɪst/ (the 'h' is silent)
'who' - /huː/ (contains /h/ sound)
'vehicle' - /ˈvɪə.kəl/ (the 'h' is silent)
'who' shares the same /h/ consonant sound as 'high'.
'what' - /wɒt/ (no /h/ sound)
'honest' - /ˈɒnɪst/ (the 'h' is silent)
'who' - /huː/ (contains /h/ sound)
'vehicle' - /ˈvɪə.kəl/ (the 'h' is silent)
'who' shares the same /h/ consonant sound as 'high'.
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