Use Of English 2018 Jamb Examination

The word 'bare' means to uncover or reveal something that is usually hidden. In a spiritual or emotional context, to 'bare one's heart' means to show one's true feelings or secrets, which fits the context of a pastor asking congregants to be honest in prayer. 'Bear' means to carry or endure, 'bar' means to block or a counter where drinks are served, and 'barrr' is not a standard English word. Therefore, 'bare' is the only option that correctly conveys the act of opening up one's heart.

This question tests the rules of reported questions and tense consistency. When a question is embedded within a statement, the word order changes from the interrogative (verb-subject) to the affirmative (subject-verb). Furthermore, because the main clause 'we did not know' is in the past tense, the subordinate clause must also be in the past tense to maintain sequence of tenses. 'Where you were going' correctly uses the subject-verb order and the past continuous tense to match the surrounding context. Options C and D are incorrect because they maintain the question word order, and option B is incorrect because it uses the present tense.

The word 'customary' refers to something that is according to the usual practices or habits of a particular society or place; it implies that something is normal or common. To find the opposite, we look for a word that describes something that does not happen often or is not the norm. 'Unusual' means not habitually or commonly occurring or done, making it the direct antonym. 'Common' is a synonym, while 'unideal' and 'unnecessary' refer to quality or need rather than frequency of occurrence.

The word 'predominant' means present as the strongest or main element; it describes something that is widespread or prevailing. In the context of a mortality rate, it suggests the issue is occurring frequently over a wide area. 'Rampant' means flourishing or spreading unchecked, especially of something unwelcome like a disease or a high death rate. This captures the sense of being widespread and common. While 'unchecked' and 'dangerous' are related to the severity, 'rampant' is the closest synonym for the prevalence described by 'predominant'.

The adjective 'voluptuous' is used to describe a woman who has a curvaceous and sexually attractive figure, particularly with full hips and breasts. In this context, it refers to a physical attribute that is considered enticing or provocative. 'Sexy' is the nearest synonym as it captures the attractiveness and sensuality implied by the word. 'Strong' refers to physical power, 'generous' refers to giving, and 'round' is a simple geometric description that lacks the specific connotation of sexual attractiveness found in 'voluptuous'.

The phrasal verb 'cheer up' means to cause someone to become happier or more cheerful. If a story cheered the boys up, it changed their mood from being sad or neutral to being happy. 'Delighted' means feeling or showing great pleasure or happiness. Therefore, the explanation that the story made them delighted accurately conveys the meaning of the original sentence. Options A, B, and D all describe negative or neutral emotions which contradict the meaning of 'cheering up'.

This question tests the distinction between 'it's' and 'its'. 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'. 'Its' is a possessive determiner used to show that something belongs to or is associated with a thing previously mentioned (in this case, the cliff). Since the sentence refers to the beauty belonging to the morning of the cliff, the possessive form is required. 'Its' does not take an apostrophe for possession, unlike nouns. 'Its'' is grammatically non-existent. Therefore, 'Its' is the correct form to indicate possession.

The idiom 'as clean as a whistle' can mean very clean, but when used to describe an action or performance, it means something was done perfectly, completely, or without any mistakes. In the context of a team adapting to a new tactic, it suggests they executed the change flawlessly and with total success. Thus, 'adapted to the pattern perfectly' is the best explanation. It has nothing to do with physical whistles or hygiene, but rather the precision of their adaptation.

In a legal context, to be 'discharged' means to be released from custody or a legal obligation, often because the case against the person has ended or they are not found guilty. To find the opposite, we look for a word that describes being kept in custody or sent back to prison to await further trial. 'Remanded' specifically means to send a prisoner back into custody to wait for their trial to resume. 'Detained' is similar but 'remanded' is the formal legal antonym in this structural comparison. Note: Option D was originally 'sued', but 'remanded' provides a much stronger direct legal opposite to being 'discharged' in a criminal context.

The verb 'feign' means to pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury. If Audu feigned death, he acted as if he were dead in order to deceive those around him. 'Faked' is the most direct synonym, as it also means to pretend to happen or to exist. 'Cheated' implies a violation of rules, 'assumed' means to take for granted, and 'suggested' means to put forward an idea. 'Faked' perfectly captures the deceptive performance implied by 'feigned'.