Use Of English 2011 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2011 Jamb Examination
Question 21
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
She stopped her education as her uncle left her in the lurch?
She stopped her education as her uncle left her in the lurch?
To leave someone in the lurch means to abandon them in a difficult or troublesome situation without support or help.
Therefore, her uncle refused to help her, causing her to stop her education.
Therefore, her uncle refused to help her, causing her to stop her education.
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Question 22
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialize?
The plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialize?
The phrase 'did not materialize' means that something expected or planned failed to happen or come into reality.
Hence, the arrangement did not work out as wished.
Hence, the arrangement did not work out as wished.
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Question 23
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Okon's company took a hit last year?
Okon's company took a hit last year?
The idiom 'took a hit' means to suffer a loss or setback.
Thus, Okon's company was badly damaged last year.
Thus, Okon's company was badly damaged last year.
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Question 24
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The warring communities were coerced into negotiating a settlement?
The warring communities were coerced into negotiating a settlement?
To 'coerce' means to force someone to do something against their will.
The opposite is 'persuade', which involves convincing someone willingly.
Hence, 'persuaded' is the antonym.
The opposite is 'persuade', which involves convincing someone willingly.
Hence, 'persuaded' is the antonym.
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Question 25
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
His father served as a mercenary in the army?
His father served as a mercenary in the army?
A 'mercenary' is a soldier who fights for money rather than loyalty to a country.
The opposite is a 'regular' soldier who serves permanently and loyally in the army.
Thus, 'regular' is correct.
The opposite is a 'regular' soldier who serves permanently and loyally in the army.
Thus, 'regular' is correct.
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Question 26
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Jummai is cruel to her husband?
Jummai is cruel to her husband?
To be 'cruel' means to be intentionally unkind or hurtful.
The opposite is 'passionate', which conveys warmth, affection, and care.
Hence, 'passionate' is the antonym.
The opposite is 'passionate', which conveys warmth, affection, and care.
Hence, 'passionate' is the antonym.
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Question 27
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The teacher who beat the student was treated with mercy?
The teacher who beat the student was treated with mercy?
'Mercy' means compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone.
The opposite is 'vengeance', which means punishment or retribution.
Therefore, 'vengeance' is correct.
The opposite is 'vengeance', which means punishment or retribution.
Therefore, 'vengeance' is correct.
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Question 28
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
His wife hates his garrulous attitude?
His wife hates his garrulous attitude?
A 'garrulous' person talks excessively, often about trivial matters.
The opposite is 'reticent', which means being reserved or silent.
Thus, 'reticent' is correct.
The opposite is 'reticent', which means being reserved or silent.
Thus, 'reticent' is correct.
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Question 29
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
'Agoshito is a callow youth', said the teacher.
'Agoshito is a callow youth', said the teacher.
The term 'callow' refers to someone inexperienced or immature.
The opposite is 'experienced', meaning mature and knowledgeable.
Hence, 'experienced' is correct.
The opposite is 'experienced', meaning mature and knowledgeable.
Hence, 'experienced' is correct.
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Question 30
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
What you are asking me to do is a herculean task?
What you are asking me to do is a herculean task?
A 'herculean' task refers to something extremely difficult or requiring great effort.
The opposite is 'easy', meaning simple or effortless.
Thus, 'an easy' task is the antonym.
The opposite is 'easy', meaning simple or effortless.
Thus, 'an easy' task is the antonym.
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