Use Of English 2023 Jamb Examination

The word 'extant' refers to something that is still in existence and has not been destroyed or lost. In the context of species survival over thousands of years, 'enduring' is the closest synonym as it describes something that continues to exist or last.

In the novel, Salma resides in the Queen Amina Hall (Hostel). It is depicted as a prestigious and well-known female hostel on the university campus where much of the character interaction takes place.

In the story, Talle's unusual shopping habits (buying large quantities of food like bread and milk that a single person could not finish) were noticed by the grocers at the supermarket. Their suspicion led them to report the matter to the authorities, eventually involving the Hakimi (District Head).

We examine the stress patterns:
confirm - /kənˈfɜːm/ (2nd syllable)
intact - /ɪnˈtækt/ (2nd syllable)
resist - /rɪˈzɪst/ (2nd syllable)
salon - /ˈsæl.ɒn/ (1st syllable).
Note: In some dialects 'salon' is stressed on the second, but in standard JAMB phonology for two-syllable nouns, it follows the first-syllable stress rule.

The stress is on 'TOOK OFF', emphasizing the action performed. The corresponding question should ask about the action itself to prompt a specific confirmation of what was done. 'What did Lambusa do?' is the broad question that allows for the specific action 'TOOK OFF' to be emphasized in the response.

An 'approximate' score is one that is close to the actual value but not exactly correct. The opposite of an estimated or rough value is an exact one. 'Precise' means exact and accurate, providing the perfect contrast.

In medical terms, 'malignant' describes a growth that is cancerous and harmful. The opposite of a harmful growth is one that is not cancerous and generally harmless. 'Benign' is the standard medical antonym for malignant.

The word 'sweet' is pronounced /swiːt/.
twice - /twaɪs/
sweat - /swet/
suite - /swiːt/
suit - /suːt/ (or /sjuːt/).
'Suite' (as in a hotel suite) is a homophone of 'sweet', meaning they share the exact same sound and rhyme perfectly.

The word 'presidency' /ˈprez.ɪ.dən.si/ is a four-syllable noun. Following the general rule for nouns of this length ending in '-y', the stress typically falls on the antepenultimate syllable (the third from the end), which in this case is the first syllable. Therefore, PRE-si-den-cy is correct.

In the opening of the novel, Bint is introduced as the youngest child in the family. She is described as being 5 years old and is in primary school, specifically in Primary One, where she shares her experiences with her teacher, Mallam Salihu.