Use Of English 2023 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2023 Jamb Examination
Question 71
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word:
The abeyance of school activities last semester was a reason for concern.
The abeyance of school activities last semester was a reason for concern.
The word 'abeyance' refers to a state of temporary disuse or suspension. To find the opposite, we look for a word that describes the act of carrying on or staying in operation. 'Continuance' is the direct antonym as it implies the state of remaining in existence or operation.
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Question 72
Choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word:
Mr. Brown is often described as an astute businessman.
Mr. Brown is often described as an astute businessman.
An 'astute' person is someone who has the ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage. 'Shrewd' is a near-perfect synonym as it also describes someone who shows sharp powers of judgement and is clever in practical or business matters.
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The passage states in the final paragraph that astronauts 'may have some slight foreboding on the contingency of their non-return.' This confirms they are aware of the possibility that they might not come back from their mission. It is their courage in facing this risk that the author highlights.
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Question 74
The farmer in the passage ......
The author describes the farmer as someone who lives without 'ambition whatsoever' and can live without modern technology like television or newspapers. The author later warns that if everyone lived like him, humanity would be 'driven back like aimless sheep to cave dwelling,' implying his lifestyle is regressive and overly simplistic.
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Question 75
According to the passage, success depends on ......
The text explicitly states in the second paragraph: 'Our successes are conditioned by the amount of risk we are about to take.' This establishes a direct relationship between achieving success and the willingness to embrace risk.
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Question 76
What sort of life, according to the passage, will drive people back like aimless sheep back to cave dwelling?
The author mentions that the farmer 'had no ambition whatsoever' and then states that 'were we all to revert to such a life, we would be driven back like aimless sheep to cave dwelling.' Therefore, the lack of ambition and the refusal to take risks associated with it is what the author cautions against.
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Question 77
'Rough' in the first sentence of the passage means ......
In the context of the opening paragraph, the author uses 'rough' as a synonym for having a 'hard time' and facing 'troubles.' While the author views these as positive for growth, the literal meaning in this context refers to facing difficulties.
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Question 78
Choose the word with the same vowel sound as the one in bracket:
Band[a]ge
Band[a]ge
In the word 'bandage' /ˈbæn.dɪdʒ/, the second 'a' (the one in brackets) typically represents the short /ɪ/ sound or a weak /ə/. However, many phonetic assessments for this word focus on the 'a' in the suffix '-age' which sounds like 'id' or /ɪ/. Looking at the options, 'says' is pronounced /sez/, 'cage' is /keɪdʒ/, and 'kite' is /kaɪt/. In some contexts of this specific past question, 'says' /sez/ is paired due to the short monophthong nature, but 'cage' is a common distractor for the spelling. Phonetically, if the focus is the first 'a' /æ/, none match perfectly. If focusing on the /ɪ/ in the suffix, 'bandage' is the target.
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Question 79
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word:
I have an aversion for war movies.
I have an aversion for war movies.
An 'aversion' is a strong feeling of dislike or opposition toward something. If someone has an aversion to war movies, they do not enjoy watching them and try to avoid them. Therefore, 'dislike' is the closest synonym.
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Question 80
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word:
When night fell, we had to hasten to the motor park.
When night fell, we had to hasten to the motor park.
To 'hasten' means to move or act with speed or urgency. In this sentence, because night was falling, the people needed to move quickly to reach the park. 'Hurry' is the exact synonym for this action.
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