Use Of English 2011 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2011 Jamb Examination
Question 31
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Nkechi was a novice when she was first employed?
Nkechi was a novice when she was first employed?
A 'novice' is someone who is new or inexperienced in a particular field or activity.
The opposite is 'professional', meaning someone skilled and experienced in their work.
Therefore, 'professional' is the correct antonym.
The opposite is 'professional', meaning someone skilled and experienced in their work.
Therefore, 'professional' is the correct antonym.
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Question 32
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
'I do not trust him', he said, in a rare moment of candour?
'I do not trust him', he said, in a rare moment of candour?
'Candour' means being open and honest in speech or expression.
The opposite is 'dishonesty', which means being deceitful or insincere.
Thus, 'dishonesty' is the antonym.
The opposite is 'dishonesty', which means being deceitful or insincere.
Thus, 'dishonesty' is the antonym.
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Question 33
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Mrs. Akunilo looks anaemic today?
Mrs. Akunilo looks anaemic today?
'Anaemic' refers to a person who looks pale or weak due to lack of vitality or energy.
The opposite is 'strong', meaning healthy and full of energy.
Hence, 'strong' is correct.
The opposite is 'strong', meaning healthy and full of energy.
Hence, 'strong' is correct.
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Question 34
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
It is inconceivable that the sun shone in the night?
It is inconceivable that the sun shone in the night?
'Inconceivable' means something that cannot be imagined or believed.
The opposite is 'credible', which means believable or convincing.
Therefore, 'credible' is the antonym.
The opposite is 'credible', which means believable or convincing.
Therefore, 'credible' is the antonym.
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Question 35
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
She only gives a superficial impression of warmth and friendliness?
She only gives a superficial impression of warmth and friendliness?
'Superficial' means shallow or lacking in depth or sincerity.
The opposite is 'deep', which suggests genuine and profound feeling.
Thus, 'deep' is the correct antonym.
The opposite is 'deep', which suggests genuine and profound feeling.
Thus, 'deep' is the correct antonym.
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Question 36
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
As a prudent businessman, Adeyi does not leave anything to chance.
As a prudent businessman, Adeyi does not leave anything to chance.
'Prudent' means acting with care and thought for the future.
The opposite is 'careless', meaning reckless or negligent.
Hence, 'careless' is correct.
The opposite is 'careless', meaning reckless or negligent.
Hence, 'careless' is correct.
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Question 37
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
His antipathy affected the growth of his business?
His antipathy affected the growth of his business?
'Antipathy' means a strong feeling of dislike or aversion.
The opposite is 'receptiveness', which means willingness to accept or be open to something.
Thus, 'receptiveness' is correct.
The opposite is 'receptiveness', which means willingness to accept or be open to something.
Thus, 'receptiveness' is correct.
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Question 38
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Okonkwo's lethal right foot was the magic in the football match?
Okonkwo's lethal right foot was the magic in the football match?
'Lethal' means deadly or capable of causing death or great harm.
The opposite is 'harmless', meaning not dangerous or safe.
Therefore, 'harmless' is the antonym.
The opposite is 'harmless', meaning not dangerous or safe.
Therefore, 'harmless' is the antonym.
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Question 39
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
When his car tyre ___ on the way, he did not know what to do.
When his car tyre ___ on the way, he did not know what to do.
The correct past tense of 'burst' is 'burst' (it does not change form).
Therefore, the proper construction is 'When his car tyre burst on the way...'.
Option D is grammatically correct.
Therefore, the proper construction is 'When his car tyre burst on the way...'.
Option D is grammatically correct.
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Question 40
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Lami's father ___ as a gardener when he was young, but now he is a driver.
Lami's father ___ as a gardener when he was young, but now he is a driver.
The correct expression for a past habitual action is 'used to'.
Therefore, 'Lami's father used to work as a gardener...' is correct.
'Use to' (without -d) is grammatically incorrect.
Therefore, 'Lami's father used to work as a gardener...' is correct.
'Use to' (without -d) is grammatically incorrect.
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