Use Of English 2012 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2012 Jamb Examination
Question 51
Select the option nearest in meaning to the sentence below.
His story gave us an inkling of what he passed through during the strike.
His story gave us an inkling of what he passed through during the strike.
The word inkling means a slight knowledge, vague idea, or hint about something. It implies having a small clue or awareness of a matter rather than a full understanding.
In this context, 'his story gave us an inkling' means his story gave a small idea of what he went through during the strike, not a complete account.
Therefore, 'a possible idea' best conveys this meaning.
In this context, 'his story gave us an inkling' means his story gave a small idea of what he went through during the strike, not a complete account.
Therefore, 'a possible idea' best conveys this meaning.
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Question 52
Select the option nearest in meaning to the sentence below.
These policies have been espoused by the ruling party.
These policies have been espoused by the ruling party.
The word espoused means to adopt, support, or embrace a cause, belief, or policy.
In this sentence, the ruling party has accepted and promoted these policies, not opposed or merely described them.
Hence, the word that best conveys this meaning is 'supported'.
In this sentence, the ruling party has accepted and promoted these policies, not opposed or merely described them.
Hence, the word that best conveys this meaning is 'supported'.
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Question 53
Select the option nearest in meaning to the sentence below.
We must not foreclose reconciliation as the purpose of his trip.
We must not foreclose reconciliation as the purpose of his trip.
To foreclose means to prevent or rule out the possibility of something. In this context, it means not to exclude or shut out the idea of reconciliation being the purpose of his trip.
Therefore, the correct option is 'exclude'.
Therefore, the correct option is 'exclude'.
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Question 54
Select the option nearest in meaning to the sentence below.
Her findings exploded widely held beliefs about learning.
Her findings exploded widely held beliefs about learning.
The verb exploded here is figurative, meaning to prove wrong or destroy a belief or myth.
Therefore, the sentence means her findings disproved the commonly held beliefs about learning.
'Debunked' best expresses this idea, as it means to expose the falseness of something.
Therefore, the sentence means her findings disproved the commonly held beliefs about learning.
'Debunked' best expresses this idea, as it means to expose the falseness of something.
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Question 55
Select the option that best completes the gap(s).
He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better...... a singer.
He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better...... a singer.
The correct preposition to compare someone’s ability or suitability is 'as'.
The phrase 'better as a singer' means he performed more excellently in the role of a singer.
Other options do not fit grammatically or contextually.
The phrase 'better as a singer' means he performed more excellently in the role of a singer.
Other options do not fit grammatically or contextually.
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Question 56
Select the option that best completes the gap(s).
Vacancies in the company will be notified by...........
Vacancies in the company will be notified by...........
Vacancies are usually made known or announced to the public through 'advertisements'.
'Publication' and 'bulletin' are general forms of printed material, while 'publicity' focuses on promotion, not announcements of job openings.
Hence, 'advertisement' is the most suitable option.
'Publication' and 'bulletin' are general forms of printed material, while 'publicity' focuses on promotion, not announcements of job openings.
Hence, 'advertisement' is the most suitable option.
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Question 57
Select the option that best completes the gap(s).
He started his career as an..........teacher.
He started his career as an..........teacher.
The correct spelling of the word meaning 'providing supplementary or additional help' is 'auxiliary'.
All other spellings are incorrect variations.
Thus, 'auxiliary' is the correct option.
All other spellings are incorrect variations.
Thus, 'auxiliary' is the correct option.
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Question 58
Select the option that best completes the gap(s).
The driver was short of petrol, so he..........down the hills with the engine switched off.
The driver was short of petrol, so he..........down the hills with the engine switched off.
The verb 'coasted' means to move easily without using power, especially downhill, by momentum alone.
This fits perfectly since the driver moved downhill with the engine off.
Therefore, 'coasted' is the correct choice.
This fits perfectly since the driver moved downhill with the engine off.
Therefore, 'coasted' is the correct choice.
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Question 59
Select the option that best completes the gap(s).
One should be careful how......behaves in public, shouldn't.......
One should be careful how......behaves in public, shouldn't.......
The use of the indefinite pronoun 'one' requires consistency throughout the sentence.
Therefore, 'One should be careful how one behaves in public, shouldn’t one?' is grammatically correct.
The other options break pronoun consistency.
Therefore, 'One should be careful how one behaves in public, shouldn’t one?' is grammatically correct.
The other options break pronoun consistency.
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Question 60
Select the option that best completes the gap(s).
...........a good leader must have two characteristics.
...........a good leader must have two characteristics.
The correct phrase is 'first and foremost', which means 'above all' or 'most importantly'.
It is an idiomatic expression, and all other spellings are incorrect variations.
Hence, 'first and foremost' is the correct answer.
It is an idiomatic expression, and all other spellings are incorrect variations.
Hence, 'first and foremost' is the correct answer.