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    Use Of English 2015 Jamb Examination

    Use Of English 2015 Jamb Examination
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    Question 31

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters.
    Purse
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    Purse - /pɜːs/
    The underlined 'ur' in 'purse' represents the long mid-central unrounded vowel /ɜː/.
    journey - /ˈdʒɜː.ni/ (contains the /ɜː/ sound)
    pays - /peɪz/ (contains the diphthong /eɪ/)
    heart - /hɑːt/ (contains the long /ɑː/ sound)
    course - /kɔːs/ (contains the long /ɔː/ sound)
    The word 'journey' contains the exact same vowel sound /ɜː/ as 'purse'. In United Kingdom English, this sound is commonly found in words spelled with 'ur', 'er', 'ir', and sometimes 'ou' (as in journey or scourge). Therefore, 'journey' is the correct phonetic match, whereas the other options represent different vowel qualities entirely.
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    Question 32

    This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at Forcados High school'.
    “come here, you pretty child; I hear you will be going to the same school as my daughter.’ Who made this statement and to whom?
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    In A.H. Mohammed's novel, *The Last Days at Forcados High School*, this interaction occurs when Efua Coker is being introduced to her new social circle. Mrs. Ekpo, who is the mother of Nene Ekpo (one of the main characters and a student at Forcados High), addresses Efua with these warm words. This meeting is significant because it establishes the connection between Efua and Nene before they become close friends at school. Mrs. Ekpo's welcoming attitude serves as a contrast to the cold or judgmental reception Efua receives from some other characters in the book.
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    Question 33

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters.
    Shoe
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    Shoe - /ʃuː/
    The underlined 'oe' in 'shoe' represents the long close back rounded vowel /uː/.
    full - /fʊl/ (contains the short /ʊ/ sound)
    food - /fuːd/ (contains the long /uː/ sound)
    put - /pʊt/ (contains the short /ʊ/ sound)
    blood - /blʌd/ (contains the short /ʌ/ sound)
    The word 'food' shares the same long /uː/ vowel sound found in 'shoe'. It is important to distinguish between the short /ʊ/ found in 'full' or 'put' and the long /uː/ found in 'food' or 'shoe'. 'Blood' is a common distractor because of the double 'o' spelling, but it actually uses a completely different central vowel sound.
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    Question 34

    This question is from the novel The Last Days at Forcados High school.
    ‘No more chains in trousers or dangling earrings for the girls. There will be an inspection of fingernails and socks during assembly. Principal’s orders’ who said this?
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    In the novel, this announcement is made during a school assembly to enforce discipline and strict adherence to the school's dress code. Although the orders originate from the Principal (Mr. Mallum), the person tasked with communicating these specific instructions and overseeing the daily discipline of the students is the Head Boy. Seyi Lawal, as the Head Boy, often serves as the bridge between the administration and the student body, relaying such directives regarding appearance and conduct to ensure the standards of Forcados High School are maintained.
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    Question 35

    In each of the following questions, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable in which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
    EDUCATION
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    Education - /ˌedʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/
    In English, words that end with the suffix '-ion' consistently place the primary stress on the penultimate syllable (the syllable immediately preceding the suffix). For the four-syllable word 'ed-u-ca-tion', the suffix is '-tion', which means the stress must fall on the third syllable, 'ca'. Therefore, the correct stress pattern is 'e-du-CA-tion'. While there is a secondary stress on the first syllable 'E', the main or primary emphasis required by the question is on the 'ca' syllable.
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    Question 36

    This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at Forcados High school'.
    __________ had been expelled from two different schools and kicked out of the university.
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    In A.H. Mohammed's novel, *The Last Days at Forcados High School*, the character of Wole Solade is depicted as the antithesis of his younger brother, Jimi. Wole is the 'black sheep' of the family, characterized by a long history of delinquency and failure to adhere to authority. The narrative reveals that his academic and social record is quite dismal, having been expelled from two different secondary schools before ultimately being kicked out of the university. This background information is crucial as it explains the deep-seated anger and lack of trust their father, Mr Solade, feels toward Wole, and it creates the primary source of tension within the Solade household when Wole unexpectedly returns home.
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    Malnutrition has been described as a tragedy of great magnitude. WHO (World Health Organisation) declares that it is an accomplice in at least half of the 10.4 million child deaths each year. Malnutrition covers a wide range of illnesses, from under-nourishment due to a lack of one or more nutrients such as vitamin and mineral deficiencies, to obesity and other diet-related chronic diseases. However, Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) is by far the most lethal form of malnutrition. Malnutrition is not restricted to children. It casts long shadows in the developing world, according to WHO.

    Industrialised countries are not free from the scourge of malnutrition, as about 11 million people suffer from it. Malnutrition is caused by a deficiency in the intake of nutrients by the cells of the body, and it is usually triggered by a combination of factors: insufficient intake of proteins, calories, vitamins and minerals, and frequent infections. Illnesses such as diarrhoea, measles, malaria and respiratory diseases weaken the body heavily and cause loss of nutrients. They reduce appetite and food intake, thus contributing to malnutrition.

    Children are at a greater risk of suffering malnutrition. This is because they are in a period of rapid growth that increases the demand for calories and proteins. For similar reasons, pregnant and nursing women are easily prone to malnutrition.

    Frequently, the baby’s problem begins even before birth. If a mother is undernourished or malnourished before and during pregnancy, the baby will have low birth weight. Then early weaning, poor feeding habits and lack of hygiene can bring about malnutrition. Malnutrition wreaks havoc on the body, particularly that of a child, and various studies have shown that poor growth in children is associated with impaired mental development and poor scholastic and intellectual performance. A report from the United States calls these effects the most serious long-term results of malnutrition. For children who survive malnutrition, the aftermath can linger on into adulthood.

    Question 37

    What, according to the passage is the most lethal form of malnutrition?
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    The passage provides a comprehensive overview of various types of malnutrition, ranging from under-nourishment and vitamin deficiencies to obesity and diet-related chronic diseases. However, it explicitly identifies one specific type as being the most dangerous. In the first paragraph, the author states, 'However, Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) is by far the lethal form of malnutrition.' This indicates that while other forms of malnutrition are serious health concerns, PEM is considered the most deadly or fatal among the range of illnesses described in the text.
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    Question 38

    Why is malnutrition described as a tragedy of great magnitude?
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    The opening sentence of the passage characterizes malnutrition as a tragedy of great magnitude. To justify this strong description, the author immediately follows up with a statistic from the World Health Organisation (WHO). The text explains that malnutrition 'is an accomplice in at least half of the 10.4 million child deaths each year.' The sheer scale of its contribution to global child mortality—effectively being linked to over five million deaths annually—is what gives the tragedy its immense 'magnitude' and significance in the global health context.
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    Question 39

    Four persons accused with currency ------------------ are being held by the securing agents
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    Trafficking - /ˈtræf.ɪ.kɪŋ/
    In United Kingdom English, the spelling of 'trafficking' follows a specific rule regarding words ending in 'c'. When a word ends in 'c' (like 'traffic'), and you want to add a suffix beginning with 'i', 'e', or 'y' (like '-ing' or '-ed'), a 'k' must be inserted to preserve the hard /k/ sound. Without the 'k', the 'c' would be followed by 'i', which usually results in a soft /s/ sound (as in 'icing' or 'city'). Therefore, 'trafficking' with double 'f' and a 'k' before the suffix is the only correctly spelled version of the word.
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    Question 40

    From the options, choose the word(s) that best fill the gap.
    Each of the contestants --------------- a chance now
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    This question tests the rule of subject-verb agreement regarding indefinite pronouns. The word 'Each' is the subject of the sentence, and in English grammar, 'each' is always treated as a singular pronoun. This remains true even when it is followed by a prepositional phrase containing a plural noun, such as 'of the contestants'. Therefore, the verb must be singular to match the singular subject. 'Has' is the singular form of the verb 'to have', whereas 'have' is plural. Similarly, 'gets' is singular and 'get' is plural. However, 'has a chance' is the most idiomatic expression for describing the possession of an opportunity in the present moment.
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