Use Of English 2021 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2021 Jamb Examination
The passage implies that fatigue is an inevitable outcome of work for any human being, regardless of the nature of the task. By providing diverse examples—a student studying, a labourer performing physical tasks, and a business executive dealing with organisational stress—the author suggests that all forms of effort eventually lead to a loss of responsiveness. Therefore, the inference is that any task, whether mental, physical, or emotional, will eventually result in a state of fatigue because the human body has definite limitations.
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Question 82
It is advisable that one should rest once
The passage outlines a cycle of 'work, fatigue and rest'. It describes the first expression of fatigue as 'a feeling of tiredness and a marked desire for rest'. To prevent the body from reaching the point where it 'finally may not respond at all' or experiences severe physiological changes like low blood pressure and tremors, it is advisable to rest at the earliest onset of fatigue symptoms. Resting when tiredness is first felt ensures that efficiency is maintained and that the body does not suffer from the more debilitating physical effects of overexertion.
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Question 83
definite limitation used to describe the human body in the passage means that
In the text, the phrase 'definite limitation' is used to contrast the human body with man-made machines. The author explains that while a machine can operate indefinitely as long as it has fuel and intact parts, the human body 'gradually loses its responsiveness' and eventually ceases to respond if work continues without pause. This means that unlike a mechanical device, the biological nature of humans dictates that there is a capped amount of work we can perform before rest becomes a physiological necessity. The limitation is our inability to maintain constant, uninterrupted output.
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The passage provides a historical and contemporary overview of how the English language has been perceived and utilised within the Nigerian educational landscape. It discusses the shift from the colonial era, where English was the ultimate 'barometer' of success, to the modern day where standards have declined and vernacular is frequently used. Because the text focuses on these changing attitudes, standards, and methods within the school system, 'Trends in Nigerian Education' is the most encompassing title. It captures the transition from one 'extreme' of colonial English obsession to the current state of linguistic incompetence among teachers and students.
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Question 85
Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
The writer actually expresses dismay at the use of vernacular in schools and the incompetence of teachers in English. Far from advocating for indigenous languages, the author concludes that since English is the official language and the lingua franca, it is 'imperative that we all agree on the pattern of correctness.' The passage suggests that the current move toward vernacular and the excuse that 'we are not English people' is a negative 'extreme' that hinders effective communication. Therefore, the claim that the writer supports the use of indigenous languages for teaching is false based on the text provided.
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Question 86
During the colonial period, according to the passage, an educated Nigerian was one who
The passage explicitly states that during the colonial period up to 1960, the Nigerian formal education system was designed to produce individuals who were 'only African in colour but English in thought and culture.' While having an 'Oxford accent' was a hallmark of excellence, the core definition provided by the author for an educated Nigerian of that era was this total immersion in British mindset and cultural values. This was the primary goal of the English-patterned education system of the time, often prioritising these external traits over the actual depth of thoughts and ideas.
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Question 87
From the passage, it is evident that
The final sentence of the passage serves as the author's primary conclusion and call to action. It states that because English remains the language of instruction, parliament, and official business, we must establish and adhere to a standard 'pattern of correctness' to ensure communication remains effective. The author argues that regardless of personal feelings about being 'English people,' the functional necessity of the language in Nigeria's national life makes mastery and standardisation essential for progress and clarity.
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Question 88
Considering it a serious offence to "laugh in vernacular" as indicated in the passage, can be viewed asÂ
The author describes the colonial era's strict enforcement of English—to the point where secondary school students were punished for using their native tongues even in laughter—as one side of a pendulum. The passage states, 'But we now swung to the other extreme,' implying that the previous era was the first extreme. Prohibiting the use of one's native language in social or emotional expressions like laughing is a radical and immoderate policy, which the text categorises as an extreme approach to linguistic education.
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Question 89
The head of the -colony- is called the queen bee. In the gap numbered 11, choose the most appropriate option.
In the study of social insects like bees, ants, and termites, the term 'colony' is the technically correct collective noun used to describe the highly organised community in which they live. While bees live in a 'hive' (the physical structure), the biological and social group itself is referred to as a colony. Words like 'settlement' or 'abode' are typically reserved for human habitations and do not fit the biological context of the passage.
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Question 90
She is -larger- than the rest of the bees. In the gap numbered 12, choose the most appropriate option.
The queen bee is physically distinguished from the worker bees and drones by her size. Specifically, she has a much longer abdomen, which is necessary for her role in laying thousands of eggs. Therefore, 'larger' is the most accurate descriptive term. While she may also be 'older' than many workers, her primary identifying characteristic mentioned in this context is her physical stature relative to the other members of the hive.
