Use Of English 2023 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2023 Jamb Examination
In sports journalism, a showdown refers to a decisive confrontation or contest between two rivals or competitors.
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Question 92
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...their salaries _____ so that they...
...their salaries _____ so that they...
The phrase 'as and when due' is a formal administrative expression meaning that payments should be made exactly at the time they are required to be paid.
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Question 93
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...a big morale _____ to get paid...
...a big morale _____ to get paid...
A 'morale booster' is a standard term for something that increases the confidence, enthusiasm, and spirit of a person or group.
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Question 94
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...employ the counter _____ to get a...
...employ the counter _____ to get a...
A 'counter-attack' is a specific football tactic where a team quickly transitions from defending to attacking while the opponent is out of position.
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Question 95
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word:
It is inconceivable that the cat devoured the cat.
It is inconceivable that the cat devoured the cat.
The word 'inconceivable' refers to something that is impossible to believe or even imagine; it describes an event or idea that is completely far-fetched. To find the opposite, we look for a word that describes something believable or likely to be true. 'Credible' is the direct antonym as it means 'capable of being believed' or 'convincing,' whereas the other options (unimaginable and incomprehensible) are actually synonyms of the underlined word.
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Question 96
Choose the option that has the same stress pattern as the given word:
Student
Student
The word 'Student' /ˈstjuː.dənt/ is a two-syllable noun with the primary stress on the first syllable (STU-dent). We must find another word with the same pattern:
A. Pro-POSE (2nd syllable)
B. Su-PERB (2nd syllable)
C. RE-fuse (Noun - 1st syllable, meaning trash)
D. Re-BEL (Verb - 2nd syllable).
Note: 'Refuse' as a noun is stressed on the first syllable, matching 'Student,' whereas as a verb (to decline), it is stressed on the second.
A. Pro-POSE (2nd syllable)
B. Su-PERB (2nd syllable)
C. RE-fuse (Noun - 1st syllable, meaning trash)
D. Re-BEL (Verb - 2nd syllable).
Note: 'Refuse' as a noun is stressed on the first syllable, matching 'Student,' whereas as a verb (to decline), it is stressed on the second.
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Question 97
This question is based on 'The Life Changer' novel.
What were Ummi's children waiting for when Bint narrates her encounter with Mr. Salihu?
What were Ummi's children waiting for when Bint narrates her encounter with Mr. Salihu?
At the beginning of the novel, the children (Bint, Omar, Teemah, and Jamila) are gathered outside with their mother, Ummi. The narrative establishes that they are passing the time by sharing stories while waiting for their father to return home from work. It is during this period of waiting that Bint shares her humorous story about her primary school teacher, Mallam Salihu.
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Question 98
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one provided:
/θ/
/θ/
The symbol /θ/ represents the voiceless dental fricative sound, usually found in words like 'think' or 'path.'
A. without - /ˈwɪð.aʊt/ (voiced /ð/)
B. health - /helθ/ (voiceless /θ/)
C. mouth (verb) - /maʊð/ (to 'mouthe' is voiced /ð/)
D. neither - /ˈnaɪ.ðə/ (voiced /ð/).
'Health' is the only word where the 'th' is unvoiced.
A. without - /ˈwɪð.aʊt/ (voiced /ð/)
B. health - /helθ/ (voiceless /θ/)
C. mouth (verb) - /maʊð/ (to 'mouthe' is voiced /ð/)
D. neither - /ˈnaɪ.ðə/ (voiced /ð/).
'Health' is the only word where the 'th' is unvoiced.
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Question 99
This question is based on 'The Life Changer' novel.
Where did the police apprehend Talle?
Where did the police apprehend Talle?
In the novel, Talle's involvement in a kidnapping case comes to light when his unusual purchases at the grocery store raise suspicion. When the police eventually arrive in Lafayette to make an arrest, they find Talle at the palace of the Hakimi (the District Head), where he had been summoned. The arrest takes place in the presence of the community's traditional leadership.
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Question 100
This question is based on 'The Life Changer' novel.
_____ was always on the first row during prayer at his office.
_____ was always on the first row during prayer at his office.
The novel describes Talle as an exceptionally religious and devoted individual before his downfall. He was known for his extreme piety, and it is specifically mentioned that whenever it was time for prayer at his place of work, he made it a point of duty to always be found on the first row of the congregation, further cementing his reputation as 'the quiet and holy one.'
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