Use Of English 2023 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2023 Jamb Examination
When a proposal (bill) is formally passed by the National Assembly and signed, it becomes an Act of the National Assembly.
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Question 42
Choose the word from A to D which has its meaning opposite to the underlined word:
She was impertinent until she met her husband.
She was impertinent until she met her husband.
The word 'impertinent' means being rude or showing a lack of respect. To find the opposite, we look for a word that describes someone who is polite and respectful. 'Courteous' is the direct antonym as it describes someone who is polite and well-mannered.
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Question 43
This question is based on 'The Life Changer' novel.
According to the novel, which of these characters had a nasty experience on the account of using social media?
According to the novel, which of these characters had a nasty experience on the account of using social media?
In the novel, Salim shares his 'nasty experience' involving social media. He tells the story of how he was lured into a dangerous situation by someone he met online, which serves as a cautionary tale about the perils of the digital world.
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Question 44
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word:
Repugnant rules in the society should be repealed.
Repugnant rules in the society should be repealed.
Something that is 'repugnant' is extremely distasteful, unacceptable, or offensive. 'Abhorrent' is the closest synonym as it also describes something that is inspiring disgust and loathing.
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Question 45
This question is based on 'The Life Changer' novel.
Bint was encouraged to take French at the primary level because _____
Bint was encouraged to take French at the primary level because _____
In the narrative, Ummi explains that Bint's school introduced French early. The underlying reason for encouraging children to learn new languages at the primary level is the psychological fact that young children find language acquisition relatively easy compared to adults.
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Question 46
Choose the options to which the given sentence relate:
Spain won their last friendly FOOTBALL match
Spain won their last friendly FOOTBALL match
The emphatic stress is on 'FOOTBALL'. This implies the sentence is providing a correction specifically about the type of game played. For 'FOOTBALL' to be the stressed word in the answer, the question must have suggested a different sport. Option D asks about a 'basketball' match, which 'FOOTBALL' correctly replaces.
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Question 47
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word:
The boss is quite inflexible once he has made up his mind.
The boss is quite inflexible once he has made up his mind.
In this context, 'inflexible' means unwilling to change one's mind or decisions. 'Unyielding' is the nearest synonym as it describes a person who is firm, stubborn, and refuses to give way to pressure or persuasion.
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Question 48
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word:
My mother is a shrewd businesswoman.
My mother is a shrewd businesswoman.
A 'shrewd' person is someone who shows sharp powers of judgement and is clever/discerning in practical matters. The opposite of being sharp and discerning is being easily deceived. 'Gullible' describes someone who is easily fooled or cheated, providing the correct contrast.
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Question 49
Choose the option that best completes the sentence:
The guest would have arrived earlier but he was _______ in traffic.
The guest would have arrived earlier but he was _______ in traffic.
The phrasal verb 'held up' is the standard English expression used to describe being delayed or obstructed. Therefore, 'held up in traffic' is the grammatically correct completion for this sentence.
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Question 50
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word:
No one would complain if you emulate good behaviour
No one would complain if you emulate good behaviour
To 'emulate' means to match or surpass a person or achievement, typically by imitation. In this context, it refers to following the example of good behaviour. Therefore, 'imitate' is the nearest synonym.
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