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Instruction
In questions 56 to 100, choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s).
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1994
Q2251. Most of his personal .... stolen
A affects was
B affects were
C effects was
D effects were
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Q2252. Tokyo is one of the most developed .... of the world
A electronics centre
B electronic centre
C electronics centres
D electronic centres
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Q2253. The director is to liaise .... the management .... corporate matters
A with / in
B in / on
C with / on
D on / with
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Q2254. Some motorist .... Sokoto and Kano
A shuttle along
B shuttle from
C shuttle to
D shuttle between
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Q2255. .... we can now start meaningful development
A Since the cold war is over
B With the cold war over
C The cold war over
D That the cold war is over
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Q2256. My .... is for you to refuse the .... of the wicked
A advise / advice
B advice / advice
C advice / advise
D advise / advise
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Q2257. Go straight down the hill and take the third .... on the left. You can't miss it
A bend
B branch
C junction
D turning
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Q2258. I hereby declare and .... that, to the best of my knowledge, this statement is true in all respects
A inform
B confirm
C affirm
D conform
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Q2259. A citizen in a democracy can .... the law if he or she wants to correct an injustice
A turn up
B bring out
C bring up
D turn to
Instruction
Read the passage below carefully and answer questions 1 to 5. Whenever I have had to ask myself the question why I have not left this country for good, many answers rush to my mind, each striving to be recognized as being the most cogent. I am reminded of the popular slogan that 'this country belongs to us all', for which reason every Nigerian must join hands in trying to salvage it. I try to dismiss the argument by reasoning that it is foolhardy attempting to lend a helping hand where one's services are apparently not required. Then I am reminded that if I left the country in a hurry just because of our political instability and economic hardships, my commitments to my family and extended family at home would suffer. I reply by saying that as soon as I got settled abroad, I would arrange for my family to join me. Other financial problems at home would be taken care of by regular remittances. Would I then never think of going back home in future? Not until the situation in the country improves considerably, I would answer. And who did I expect to carry on with the task of national rehabilitation when the likes of me are all out of the country? Those who messed up the country in the first place, I would argue. And so on. This dialogue of self has been going on for the last ten years or so; meanwhile, I am yet to leave the country. When I wonder how many people share my kind of mental experience, I realize that we must be very few. For not many have the slightest opportunity of absconding from the country; they do not have the place to run to, nor do they have the means of escape. Even among the elite who consider this possibility, the uncertainty of a future outside their fatherland intimidates. And so, we all end up staying and mumbling.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2260. 'To leave the country for good' means leaving the country
A unexpectedly
B for better opportunities
C permanently
D now that things are not very good
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2261. The expression 'each striving to be recognized as being the most cogent' means each
A trying to prove its superiority
B determined to prove that it is the most acceptable
C resolved not to be dislodged
D attempting to show that it is the brightest
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2262. The writer's argument that it is foolhardy to offer one's services where such are apparently not required implies that in Nigeria
A the authorities do not solicit for the services of the citizens
B mediocrity is the order of the day
C the authorities are indifferent to offer of help from the citizens
D to offer to serve the country is dangerous.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2263. The writer's posture as to who caused the problems in this country can be described as
A indifferent
B unpatriotic
C self-righteous
D logical
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Q2264. The last paragraph of the passage reveals that
A the writer is a member of the elite which alone indulges in this kind of thinking
B people in the country only end up arguing among themselves, while nobody does anything about the situation
C the majority of citizens in the country do not possess the ability to argue the way writer
D deciding to leave the country is as bad as deciding to stay
Instruction
Read the passage below carefully and answer questions 6 to 10. The development of science and technology in the present age has been marked by many discoveries. For nearly a century, men were content with the use of railways, carriages and cars. Another chapter opened when steamships and airplanes were invented. Thus, through technology, man conquered the land, the water and the airspace. But there was one area left unconquered by man; outer space. In fact, outer space – planets, stars and the galaxies - was known only through magnifying lenses. Thus man operated on mere conjectures as far as knowledge of these things was concerned. Consequently, there was no scientific certainty; only hypotheses. But today, man has penetrated outer space. It is true that science and technology have developed tremendously in this century. In the field of engineering, for example, the automobile has been invented as a means of easier, more comfortable and faster movement from one place to another. Apart from that, methods and instruments for diagnosing diseases and promoting hygiene and sanitation have helped to reduce mortality rate and improve living conditions. In the field of electronics, the invention of the computer is a remarkable achievement. The use of computers in economic activities can be carried out faster and more effectively. However, in spite of the laudable contributions and lofty accomplishments of technology, it has, nevertheless, succeeded in introducing several anomalies and in some cases, reduced the value attached to human life. In our age, social life has been greatly altered by technological changes such as the invention of nuclear energy. Those who support the invention of nuclear energy claim that the only way to maintain peace is to be battle ready. Humanity is greatly threatened and terrorized by the invention of the nuclear warhead. People now live-in dread of the hour, as no one knows when a conflict may arise between nations, which may lead to the use of the nuclear bomb assumed to possess the capacity of wiping out humanity within the twinkling of an eye.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2265. The phrase 'For nearly a century' implies that the events described happened
A after the present century
B before the present century
C at a time that includes the present century
D before the development of science and technology
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2266. The words 'conjectures' and 'hypotheses' mean
A guess-work
B prediction
C understanding
D conclusion
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2267. The inventors of nuclear energy justify the need of it by saying that it will
A make people fear war and thus create peace
B enable wars to be fought more effectively
C provide a balance of power between war and peace
D balanced society in the world
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2268. The conclusion one can draw from the passage is that the direction of the development of science and technology
A has continued to be of benefit to humanity
B leaves nothing more to be invented or discovered
C may lead man back to the early periods
D has assumed some negative dimensions
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2269. The title that best reflects the contents of the passage is
A Man, Science and the Environment
B Technology in the Service of Man
C Science and Technology through the Centuries
D Science, Technology and Human Existence
Instruction
Read the passage below carefully and answer questions 11 to 15. Standard English refers to the authoritative and correct usage of the language, that is, accepted and recognized words, expressions and structures peculiar to a smaller group of language users who are generally set apart from standard usage by cultural group or geographical region. For example, Nigerian, American, Irish and British English differ from one another in many respects and each is identifiable, yet in every case the standard variety approaches a single and hypothetical classification known as international English. As one moves towards informality and away from the observance of strict rules, emphasis falls on the differences between dialects. In addition to American English being distinguishable from British English, it is also true that British English is not uniform within the United Kingdom. The level of formality is determined by education and aspiration, while dialects vary from region to region.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2270. The author refers to standard English as
A a dialectal variant of language
B an authoritative style of usage
C the orthodox and accurate usage of the language
D the accepted and recognized words, expressions and structures, peculiar to a smaller group of language users.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2271. One characteristic of a dialect as mentioned in the passage is
A informality
B possession of various forms
C distinction from British English
D restricted area of usage.
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Q2272. According to the author, Nigerian, American, Irish and British English can be regarded as
A registers
B standards
C styles
D languages.
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Q2273. According to the passage, international English is
A a kind of arbitrary classification
B an imaginary classification
C an informal standard
D a recognized formal standard.
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Q2274. The observance of strict rules is a feature of
A formality
B dialects
C language
D unconventionality
Instruction
Use the passage below to answer questions 16 to 25. The passage has gaps numbered 16 to 25. Immediately following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap. Many Nigerians are yet to appreciate the importance .... (16) good food. The major reason for this lack of .... (17) is to be .... (18) in the pattern of spending .... (19) among the people of this country. This pattern is characterized by lack of .... (20), which is evident in the wasteful spending habit of Nigerians, a good number of whom are quite .... (21) when it comes to buying food and clothes. This .... (22) for expensive clothes has been brought about by the belief that it is appearance that .... (23) the type of person one is. But it is important to realize that good food .... (24) one .... (25) from diseases.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2275. Many Nigerians are yet to appreciate the importance .... good food.
A consuming
B eating
C swallowing
D taking
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Q2276. The major reason for this lack of ....
A awareness
B seriousness
C sense of responsibility
D determination
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Q2277. is to be .... in the pattern of spending
A seen
B acknowledged
C discovered
D found
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Q2278. the pattern of spending .... among the people
A recurring
B usual
C frequent
D common
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Q2279. This pattern is characterized by lack of ....
A thinking
B saving
C planning
D controlling
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Q2280. a good number of whom are quite .... when it comes to buying food and clothes
A arrogant
B stingy
C crazy
D extravagant
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Q2281. This .... for expensive clothes
A desire
B anticipation
C aversion
D regret
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Q2282. it is appearance that .... the type of person one is
A produces
B records
C determines
D decides
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Q2283. good food .... one .... from diseases
A lends
B gives
C makes
D rewards
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Q2284. one .... from diseases
A immunization
B immunity
C release
D retired
Instruction
In questions 26 to 30, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2285. Most of the time, their presence is a menace
A Their presence is always meaningful
B Their presence is seldom a bother
C Their presence is usually of great concern
D Their presence is frequently a threat.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2286. My son, who is in the USA, is studying Engineering
A My only son is in the USA studying Engineering
B One of my sons is in the USA studying Engineering
C My sons are in the USA but only one is studying Engineering
D Only my son is in the USA studying Engineering
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Q2287. I was one of those who actively believed in his development programmes
A I was part of those who renounced the programmes
B I was the originator of the programmes
C I was one of the people who embraced the programmes
D I was one of the great number who developed his programmes actively.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2288. The mills of God grind slowly, but they grind exceedingly small.
A God has a mill where every material in life is thoroughly ground
B God may seem slow in action, but He adequately rewards every bit of injustice
C The world is like a food factory where God takes His time in grinding all raw materials properly
D Even though God is never in a hurry, He achieves all things.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2289. People are not interested in who rules
A People who rule are not interested in the ruled
B The rulers are not indifferent about the people
C People are indifferent about the rulers
D People are not ruled by the people they are interested in
Instruction
In questions 31 to 50, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2290. Good students can easily identify spurious arguments
A genuine
B interesting
C false
D illogical
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2291. Eze's skin now looks flabby as a result of his changed circumstances.
A neat
B firm
C weak
D oily
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Q2292. He and his lieutenants have been accused of remaining intransigent.
A rigid
B stubborn
C compromising
D popular
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Q2293. In the opinion of most observers, it was a disinterested decision.
A neutral
B impartial
C biased
D candid
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Q2294. We watched in wonder as she rattled away in the esoteric language
A inscrutable
B familiar
C secret
D obscure
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Q2295. She was asked to swallow her pride and get busy.
A be more realistic
B eat up her own pride
C be more insistent
D be less proud
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Q2296. Many species in creation have mutated over the years into new forms of life.
A stabilized
B manifested
C transformed
D standardized
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Q2297. His textile business deals are in gross
A wholesale
B imported
C retailed
D exported
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Q2298. The government is initiating new effective programmes to boost production.
A ending/enhance
B reviewing/renew
C rearranging/increase
D terminating/reduce
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Q2299. The culprit unwittingly subjected himself to great humiliation
A cunningly
B curiously
C foolishly
D subtly
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Q2300. The masses are controlled by the whims and caprices of their rulers
A wish
B parochialism
C will power
D level-headedness