Use Of English 2011 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2011 Jamb Examination
Question 11
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Some drugs have a deleterious effect on a child's development.
Some drugs have a deleterious effect on a child's development.
‘Deleterious’ means causing harm or damage. The word ‘harmful’ directly matches this meaning.
‘Debilitating’ means weakening but not necessarily harmful to development, while ‘helpful’ and ‘healing’ are opposite in meaning.
‘Debilitating’ means weakening but not necessarily harmful to development, while ‘helpful’ and ‘healing’ are opposite in meaning.
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Question 12
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Fila has always been described as belligerent.
Fila has always been described as belligerent.
‘Belligerent’ describes someone who is hostile or aggressive, often ready to fight. The closest synonym is ‘combative’.
‘Beautiful’ and ‘attractive’ refer to appearance, while ‘innocent’ is unrelated to aggression.
‘Beautiful’ and ‘attractive’ refer to appearance, while ‘innocent’ is unrelated to aggression.
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Question 13
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Laraba saw a forlorn little figure sitting outside the class.
Laraba saw a forlorn little figure sitting outside the class.
‘Forlorn’ means pitifully sad, abandoned, or lonely. The phrase ‘lonely and unhappy’ accurately conveys this meaning.
The other options refer to unrelated qualities or physical appearance.
The other options refer to unrelated qualities or physical appearance.
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Question 14
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The circular supersedes all previous correspondence on the matter.
The circular supersedes all previous correspondence on the matter.
‘Supersedes’ means to take the place of something because it is newer or more authoritative. ‘Displaces’ best expresses this meaning.
‘Supports’ and ‘eliminates’ have entirely different meanings, while ‘circumvents’ means to avoid something.
‘Supports’ and ‘eliminates’ have entirely different meanings, while ‘circumvents’ means to avoid something.
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Question 15
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Her problem was exacerbated by the loss of her father.
Her problem was exacerbated by the loss of her father.
‘Exacerbated’ means to make a problem or situation worse. The word ‘aggravated’ carries the same meaning.
‘Exaggerated’ means overstated, ‘solved’ is the opposite, and ‘infuriated’ refers to anger, not worsening a problem.
‘Exaggerated’ means overstated, ‘solved’ is the opposite, and ‘infuriated’ refers to anger, not worsening a problem.
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Question 16
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
If he were here, it could be more fun.
If he were here, it could be more fun.
The statement expresses a hypothetical condition implying that the person’s absence made the occasion less enjoyable. It suggests he was expected but did not attend to make it more lively.
Therefore, the idea conveyed is that his presence would have improved the event.
Therefore, the idea conveyed is that his presence would have improved the event.
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Question 17
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The secretary said that the postponement of the meeting was due to unforeseen circumstances.
The secretary said that the postponement of the meeting was due to unforeseen circumstances.
‘Unforeseen circumstances’ means unexpected events or reasons. Therefore, the sentence means that the meeting was postponed because of unexpected reasons.
Option A conveys this clearly, while the other options either distort the meaning or are nonsensical.
Option A conveys this clearly, while the other options either distort the meaning or are nonsensical.
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Question 18
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The hunter has a bird's eye view of the animals.
The hunter has a bird's eye view of the animals.
A ‘bird’s eye view’ refers to seeing something from above, as a bird would. Hence, the hunter observes the animals from a high position.
The other options misinterpret the idiom literally.
The other options misinterpret the idiom literally.
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Question 19
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Even though Susan was the last in the examination, her result wasn't too different from what had been expected.
Even though Susan was the last in the examination, her result wasn't too different from what had been expected.
The sentence suggests that Susan’s result was consistent with prior expectations, implying that the outcome was anticipated and not surprising.
Therefore, the correct interpretation is that her result was as expected.
Therefore, the correct interpretation is that her result was as expected.
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Question 20
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Mrs. Adamu does all her work with more haste, less speed.
Mrs. Adamu does all her work with more haste, less speed.
The idiom ‘more haste, less speed’ means that doing things too quickly often leads to errors and inefficiency. Thus, Mrs. Adamu does her work hurriedly without achieving much.
Option B best conveys this meaning.
Option B best conveys this meaning.
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