Use Of English 2022 Jamb Examination

This follows the rule of proximity in subject-verb agreement. When subjects are joined by 'or' or 'nor', the verb must agree with the subject closest to it. In this sentence, the pronoun 'I' is the subject closest to the verb. Since we say 'I am', the verb must be 'am'.

This question involves the use of relative pronouns. When the pronoun follows a preposition (like 'to'), we must use 'whom' because it is in the objective case. 'Who' is used for subjects, while 'whom' is used for objects. Since you are turning *to* the people, they are the objects of that action.

The phrase 'in case' is used to talk about precautions or things we do because something else might happen. 'Should in case' is a common tautology (repetition) in Nigerian English that is considered ungrammatical in formal exams like JAMB; you should use either 'should' or 'in case', but never both together. Therefore, 'in case' is the grammatically correct choice.

This tests the rule of the complement of the verb 'to be' (is, was, were). In formal grammar, the verb 'to be' takes a subjective pronoun rather than an objective one. Although 'It was him' is common in casual speech, 'It was he' is the correct formal form. Since JAMB tests formal British English, 'he' is the required answer.

A 'predicament' is a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation from which it is hard to extricate oneself. While 'dilemma' specifically refers to a choice between two undesirable options, it is often used as a near-synonym for a difficult situation or predicament in competitive exams. 'Sadness' is an emotion resulting from the situation, and 'deadlock' refers to a stalemate where no progress can be made. Therefore, 'dilemma' is the most appropriate choice among the options provided.

The word 'mundane' literally refers to things of this earthly world rather than heavenly or spiritual ones. By extension, it often describes things that are ordinary, common, or 'material'. In this context, the sentence advises against depending on worldly or physical possessions. Options like 'imported', 'attractive', and 'expensive' describe specific types of items, but 'material' captures the broad, earthly essence of the word 'mundane'.

In business and law, 'insolvent' describes a state where a person or company is unable to pay their debts when they fall due. 'Bankrupt' is the legal term for this state of being unable to pay creditors. While an 'unstable' company might eventually fail, 'insolvent' specifically points to the lack of funds to cover liabilities. 'Affluent' is the exact opposite, meaning wealthy.