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Instruction
In questions 68 to 100, choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s).
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2351. During the examination, a student .... more answer sheets.
A requested
B requested for
C requests for
D request
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2352. It was moment for us to be .... to welcome the new Vice Chancellor.
A opportune / privileged
B opportuned / privileged
C opportune / of opportuned
D opportuned / opportune
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2353. You must study hard this semester in order to avoid being made .... ridicule
A a subject of
B an object of
C a subject for
D an object with
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2354. One of the three candidates contesting the union election was obliged to .... in favor of his friend.
A step down
B stand down
C step out
D stand out
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2355. The fact that Olu was able to guess correctly some of the questions that were asked, made him .... the other candidates.
A have the edge on
B obtain an edge over
C have an edge over
D obtain the edge with
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2356. This is to congratulate you on your success in the last examination and to wish you ....
A more grease to your elbow
B more power to your elbow
C some grease on your elbow
D some power to your elbow
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2357. One of the vice .... in an interim capacity.
A President acts
B presidents act
C president's acts
D presidents acts
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2358. The development is to be carried to the .... level.
A grass root
B grassroot
C grassroots
D grass-root
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1995
Q2359. A very popular ruler is at the ....
A helms of affair
B helm of affair
C realm of affair
D helm of affairs
Instruction
Read the passage below carefully and answer questions 1 to 5. There are two types of knowledge: factual and conceptual. Factual knowledge is the knowledge of facts and figures — names, dates, places, formulas, vocabulary and so on. Conceptual knowledge is the understanding of the underlying principles — how things work, why they work the way they do, and the relationships between facts. In the traditional school system, factual knowledge is highly prized. Students are tested on their ability to recall dates, names, formulas, and definitions. But in the modern world, where information is readily accessible through computers and the internet, factual knowledge is becoming less important. The ability to find, evaluate and apply information is more important than the ability to recall it. Conceptual knowledge, however, cannot be downloaded from the internet. It must be built over time through experience, reflection and application. The best education, therefore, is one that combines both factual knowledge and conceptual understanding. Students need a foundation of facts on which to build their conceptual knowledge, but they also need the ability to think critically, solve problems and apply what they know to new situations.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2360. According to the passage, the two types of knowledge are
A useful and useless
B factual and conceptual
C informative and abstract
D remembered and forgotten
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2361. Factual knowledge includes all of these EXCEPT
A names and dates
B formulas and definitions
C how things work and why
D vocabulary
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2362. According to the passage, conceptual knowledge is best built through
A rote learning
B experience, reflection and application
C downloading from the internet
D memorizing formulas
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2363. The writer says the best education combines
A only factual knowledge
B only conceptual knowledge
C both factual and conceptual knowledge
D neither factual nor conceptual knowledge
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2364. A suitable title for this passage is
A Facts and Figures
B Two Types of Knowledge
C Modern Education
D Conceptual Knowledge Only
Instruction
Read the passage below carefully and answer questions 6 to 10. Man has been described as a social animal. He cannot live alone; he needs the company of others to survive and to develop fully. Throughout history, men and women have come together in families, tribes, villages, cities and nations. They have created languages, customs, laws and institutions that help them live together peacefully and productively. But society is not always peaceful. Conflicts arise between individuals, groups and nations. When conflicts are not resolved, they can lead to violence and war. To prevent this, societies have developed systems of law and government, and international organisations have been created to mediate between nations. In any society, some individuals hold more power than others. There are leaders and followers, rich and poor, powerful and weak. The way power is distributed and used determines the type of society. In a democracy, power is shared, and individuals have rights that protect them from abuse. In a dictatorship, power is held by one person or a small group, and the rights of individuals are limited.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2365. Man is described in the passage as
A a peaceful animal
B a dangerous animal
C a social animal
D a violent animal
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2366. According to the passage, when conflicts are not resolved they can lead to
A peace and harmony
B violence and war
C understanding and cooperation
D laws and government
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2367. The passage says that the way power is distributed and used determines
A the wealth of a society
B the size of a society
C the type of society
D the age of a society
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2368. In a democracy, according to the passage
A power is held by one person
B individuals have no rights
C power is shared and individuals have rights
D conflicts never arise
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2369. The main idea of the passage is
A war and peace
B the social nature of man and the role of society
C democracy and dictatorship
D how nations are formed
Instruction
Read the passage below carefully and answer questions 11 to 15. The average Nigerian child is likely to have attended three different primary schools by the time he finishes his primary education. In some cases this is due to the frequent transfer of the parents from one town to another. In other cases it is due to the desire of parents to find the best school for their children. But in many cases, it is because the child has been sent away from one school for one reason or another — for non-payment of fees, for poor academic performance, for indiscipline, or simply because the parents have fallen out with the school authorities. Whatever the reason, the effect on the child is often the same. He is uprooted from familiar surroundings and from friends he has made. He has to adjust to a new school, new teachers, new classmates and a new environment. This frequent movement often affects his academic performance and his emotional development. He may become withdrawn, insecure or hostile. He may lose interest in school altogether. The problem is compounded by the fact that many Nigerian primary schools are overcrowded and understaffed. Teachers are often overworked and underpaid. Facilities are inadequate. In such an environment, it is difficult for even the most dedicated teacher to give individual attention to each child. The result is that many children pass through primary school without acquiring the basic skills they need for secondary education.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2370. According to the passage, the average Nigerian child attends
A one primary school
B two primary schools
C three primary schools
D four primary schools
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2371. One reason why Nigerian children change schools frequently is
A the desire of the children themselves
B the frequent transfer of parents
C the government's policy
D the availability of many schools
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2372. The effect of changing schools frequently on the child can include all of these EXCEPT
A becoming withdrawn
B becoming insecure
C becoming hostile
D becoming more intelligent
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2373. According to the passage, many Nigerian primary schools are
A well-staffed and well-funded
B overcrowded and understaffed
C adequately equipped
D over-funded
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2374. A suitable title for this passage is
A The Nigerian Primary School Child
B Problems of Nigerian Primary Education
C How to Choose a Primary School
D The Role of Parents in Education
Instruction
Read the passage below carefully and answer questions 16 to 25. The manager of a company was worried because his workers were not productive. He called a meeting and told them that the company was losing money and that if things did not improve, some of them would have to be laid off. The workers were angry and frightened. They had been working hard, they said, but the company had not given them the tools they needed to do their jobs. The machines were old, the working conditions were poor, and the pay was low. The manager was surprised. He had assumed that the workers were lazy. But as he listened to them, he realized that the problem was not laziness but frustration. The workers wanted to work, but they felt that their efforts were not appreciated and that the company did not care about them. The manager decided to try a different approach. He called another meeting and this time he asked the workers to tell him what they needed. He promised to act on their suggestions. He ordered new machines, improved the working conditions and raised the pay. He also started a system of bonuses for workers who exceeded their targets. Within a few months, productivity had improved dramatically. The workers were happier and more committed to the company. The manager learned an important lesson: workers who feel valued will give their best.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2375. The manager was worried because
A his workers were lazy
B his workers were not productive
C his workers were on strike
D his workers were asking for higher pay
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2376. The workers were angry because
A they were being laid off
B they were lazy
C the company had not given them the tools they needed
D the manager was not friendly
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2377. The manager initially assumed the workers were
A hardworking
B frustrated
C lazy
D intelligent
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2378. The manager's change of approach included all of these EXCEPT
A ordering new machines
B improving working conditions
C raising pay
D laying off workers
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2379. The lesson the manager learned is that
A workers are always lazy
B workers who feel valued give their best
C higher pay is the only motivator
D machines are more important than workers
Instruction
In questions 21 to 25, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2380. The team was caught off balance by the opponent's sudden change of tactics
A The team was physically knocked down
B The team was not prepared for the change
C The team was happy about the change
D The team made the change themselves
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2381. The chairman's remarks were not in tandem with the views of the committee
A The chairman agreed with the committee
B The chairman's remarks agreed with the committee's views
C The chairman's remarks differed from the committee's views
D The chairman was silent during the meeting
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2382. The new policy is a double-edged sword
A It is a harmless policy
B It has both benefits and disadvantages
C It is a well-designed policy
D It is a dangerous policy
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2383. The manager's decision to promote the young man did not go down well with the senior staff
A The senior staff approved of the decision
B The senior staff were not happy about the decision
C The senior staff were indifferent to the decision
D The senior staff did not hear about the decision
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2384. The students refused to take the matter lying down
A They accepted the matter peacefully
B They refused to accept it without protest
C They lay down during the protest
D They forgot about the matter
Instruction
In questions 26 to 45, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2385. The chairman was reluctant to accept the proposal
A eager
B unhappy
C unwilling
D hesitant
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2386. The government's handling of the crisis was commendable
A blameworthy
B praiseworthy
C excellent
D admirable
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2387. The company's financial situation is precarious
A secure
B dangerous
C risky
D unstable
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2388. His argument was coherent
A confused
B logical
C organized
D sound
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2389. The evidence presented in court was sparse
A abundant
B meagre
C inadequate
D scanty
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2390. The new employee is assiduous
A lazy
B hardworking
C diligent
D industrious
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2391. The politician's speech was candid
A evasive
B frank
C honest
D direct
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2392. The manager's decision was impartial
A biased
B fair
C just
D objective
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2393. The student's performance was mediocre
A outstanding
B average
C poor
D ordinary
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2394. The witness was credible
A unreliable
B believable
C trustworthy
D convincing
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2395. The government's policy on education is obsolete
A modern
B outdated
C old-fashioned
D ancient
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2396. His new book is quite voluminous
A short
B bulky
C thick
D large
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2397. The accused's statement was inconsistent
A consistent
B contradictory
C contradictory
D incompatible
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2398. The teacher's explanation was lucid
A obscure
B clear
C intelligible
D comprehensible
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2399. His conduct was exemplary
A deplorable
B admirable
C commendable
D worthy
JAMB (UTME) English Language 1996
Q2400. The report was concise
A verbose
B brief
C short
D terse