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English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
From the last sentence of the passage, it can be deduced that educational broadcasting is
A
unknown in Nigeria
B
rarely used in Nigeria
C
often used in Nigeria
D
randomly used in Nigeria
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15410)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
A suitable title for this passage is
A
the role of radio and television in Nigeria Education
B
why Nigeria teachers should use radio and television for teaching
C
the need to promote teaching and learning through radio and television in Nigeria
D
Enhancing school broadcasting for effective teaching and learning in Nigeria
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15411)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
The reference to the National Policy on Education in the passage implies that
A
the government recognizes Nigerian pidgin
B
pidgin will continue to enjoy acceptance by many Nigerians
C
it is simple to understand
D
Nigerian pidgin is used at all levels
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15413)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
Solution
From the passage, which of the following is the most important reason why Nigerian pidgin is popular?
A
it is used in social occasions
B
it has no ethnic affiliation
C
it is extensively used along the coast
D
it is used ny many creative writers
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The passage emphasises that Nigerian Pidgin serves as a lingua franca, meaning it is widely spoken among people from different ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. This is crucial in a country with numerous indigenous languages, as it allows for easy communication without favouring any particular ethnic group.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15414)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
The style of this passage could best be described as
A
narrative only
B
narrative and expository
C
persuasive and argumentative
D
descriptive only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15415)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
According to the passage, the phrase 'lingua franca' means
A
Nigerian pidgin
B
common language
C
second language
D
mother tongue
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15416)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
Solution
The fact that Nigerian pidgin is used in primary education in places like Warri, Sapele and Port Harcourt suggests that it is
A
universally accepted
B
a lingua franca
C
a language of instruction
D
Nigeria's second lingua franca
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The passage states:
"In places like Warri, Sapele and Port Harcourt, there were reports that teachers at lower primary level taught their pupils in Nigerian pidgin. This unofficial adoption of the Nigerian pidgin as the language of the lower primary education..."
This clearly indicates that Nigerian pidgin is used as a language of instruction at the lower primary level in those specific areas. While the use is unofficial, it still qualifies as instructional use in an educational setting.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15417)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
The -passage suggests that
A
medical doctors have found 17 distinct sleep disorder
B
inability to sleep was once considered to be chronic
C
insomnia and fever are medical conditions that are indicative of other problems
D
the U.S. Congress has recongnized that insomnia is a symptom of other problems
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15420)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
The expression 'mocking the clock' as used in the passage, captures the
A
phenomenon of retailers making a lot of profit because they operate at night
B
fact that retail business is a waste of time
C
total disregard of time by retailers and services
D
fact that the time available to retailers and services is not enough to do good business
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15422)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
Solution
In the first sentence of the passage, the word 'debt' is quoted because
A
it has been used for a special effect
B
it has been used in the first sentence
C
of the seriousness of the matter it addresses
D
it is capable of destroying people
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the first sentence, the word ‘debt’ is placed in quotation marks:
“Millions of people today are in serious ‘debt’.”
Here, the author is not using “debt” in its normal financial sense, but in a figurative sense (sleep debt). The quotation marks signal that the word is being used in an unusual or extended meaning, creating emphasis and stylistic effect.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15424)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
From the passage, doctors find it hard to convince their patients of the gravity of lack of sleep because
A
it is caused by a variety of reasons
B
the patients are often tired and cannot get enough sleep
C
people believe that it enhances one's personality
D
its impact on the patient is slow
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15425)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question number 16 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
A
realization
B
conclusion
C
level
D
point
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15427)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question number 17 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
A
relationship
B
existence
C
agreement
D
friendship
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15428)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 18 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
A
concepts
B
words
C
clauses
D
definitions
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence discusses new approaches and methods in salesmanship, such as consultative selling, relationship marketing and value-added selling. These are ideas or concepts related to sales strategies, making "concepts" the most appropriate choice to fill the gap.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15429)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question number 19 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
A
emerging
B
reversing
C
dangling
D
shifting
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15430)