Use Of English 2023 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2023 Jamb Examination
Question 81
Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme:
laugh
laugh
The word 'laugh' is pronounced /lɑːf/ (with a long 'ah' sound and an 'f' sound at the end). The word 'half' is pronounced /hɑːf/ in British English (and JAMB standard), sharing the exact same vowel and final consonant sound. Thus, they rhyme.
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Question 82
The prisoner finally ........ that he drank to ........ on the night he committed the murder
In this context, 'conceded' means to admit that something is true after first denying it. 'To drink to excess' is a standard English idiom meaning to drink too much alcohol. This pair fits the logic and grammar of the sentence perfectly.
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Question 83
Fill in the gap with the appropriate option:
Children are not allowed in the park ...... dark.
Children are not allowed in the park ...... dark.
While 'at dark' is sometimes used, 'after dark' is the standard idiomatic phrase meaning 'once it has become dark/night'. This is the most natural and grammatically appropriate preposition for this sentence.
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Question 84
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided:
We had to ..... the group headed by Taiwo.
We had to ..... the group headed by Taiwo.
To 'sell out' is a phrasal verb that can mean to betray one's principles or a group for personal gain. In the context of competing groups or factions, it implies a betrayal of the group headed by Taiwo.
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In professional and financial contexts, money that is due but has not yet been paid is referred to as outstanding. While 'owed' is similar, 'outstanding salaries' is the standard formal term used in human resources and administration.
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Question 86
...7...
...salaries and _____ so as to...
...salaries and _____ so as to...
In professional football, players often receive extra payments for winning or drawing a game. These are specifically called match bonuses. This term is part of the sports register concerning player motivation and remuneration.
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Question 87
...8...
...so as to _____ them to victory...
...so as to _____ them to victory...
To spur someone on means to encourage or motivate them to try harder or achieve a goal. It is a more fitting and evocative term in a sporting context than 'push' or 'move'.
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Question 88
...9...
...four points _____ many matches and...
...four points _____ many matches and...
The phrase 'points from many matches' is used to indicate the source or the origin of the points earned in a league or tournament standings. It shows how many points were gathered out of the total games played.
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Question 89
...10...
...and need to _____ defeat at second-placed...
...and need to _____ defeat at second-placed...
To stay in a competition, a team must ensure they do not lose. The correct verb for preventing a negative outcome like a loss is to avoid defeat. (Note: 'afford' is a common spelling distractor here).
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Question 90
...11...
...stay in the _____ for a place...
...stay in the _____ for a place...
To be 'in the running' is an idiom meaning to have a chance of winning or being successful in a competition or contest.
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