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Question 561
jamb 2018

The expression 'when this excuse failed him' suggests that the

Awolf only made up the charges levelled against the lamb
Blamb was more intelligent than the wolf
Clamb was prepared for the charges levelled against him
Dwolf was uncertain of the charges levelled against the lamb
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Question 562
jamb 2018

From the way the story ended, it can be concluded that the

Alamb did not survive the encounter
Bwolf and the lamb parted amicably
Cwolf had encountered the lamb's parents
Dlamb offended the wolf quite seriously
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Question 563
jamb 2018

In the passage 'manic pleasure' means

Apleasure
Bchildish pleasure
Cunlimited pleasure
Dhuman pleasure
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Question 564
jamb 2018

The expression 'must kick it and make it collapse' in this context means

Ais forced to kick it and demolish it
Bis obliged to kick it and make it collapse
Ccannot resist the urge to demolish it
Dought to kick it and make it collapse
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Question 565
jamb 2018

How does the author try to explain this ‘destructive stage'?

AIt is the last stage in child development
BThe child wants to displease his parents
CIt grows out of the child's recent experiences of sudden falls
DThe child is just going through a destructive stage
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Question 566
jamb 2018

What other feeling does the child derive from the fall of his tower apart from pleasure?

AStrength
BAnxiety
CPity
DDepression
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Question 567
jamb 2018

According to this passage, it gives the child great pleasure

 

Afor Daddy to see the tower he has built
Bto destroy the tower himself
Cto see his tower accidentally destroyed
Dto be helped to destroy the tower
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Question 568
jamb 2017

This question is based on S. L. Manyika's INDEPENDENCE

According to Tayo the two major problems of Nigeria were

Atribalism and religion
Bpolitics and culture
Cbribery and corruption
Dgreed and mismanagement
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Question 569
jamb 2017

In the novel "In Dependence" Tayo lied to Vanassa that Christine was his ______?

Asister
Bniece
Caunt
Dcousin
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Question 570
jamb 2017

In the book "Independence" Wearing woolens, lamb cardigans, extra socks, gloves and Balliol scarf signified that Tayo was _______?

ACold
BGoing to a party
Csick
Dwalking in the rain
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Question 571
jamb 2017

In the book "Independence" Tayo's uncle, Kayode, wanted to study Engineering in _______?

ABritain
BU.S.A
CFrance
DGermany
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Question 572
jamb 2017

In the Novel "Independence" Tayo wrote a biography of ______?

AArthur Richardson
BLord Lugard
CObafemi Awolowo
DNnamdi Azikiwe
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Question 573
jamb 2017

Tayo opted to remain in Nigeria because he had a duty to serve his

Astudents
Bwife
Cfriends
Dbrothers
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Question 574
jamb 2017

Suleiman's reason for becoming a Muslim in the novel is because Islam brings sense of ______?

Aradicalism and aggression
Bboldness and awareness
Ckindness and truthfulness
Dpurpose and discipline
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Question 575
jamb 2017

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined

One of the twins was as daring as the other was ______

Amorose
Btimid
Csecretive
Drational
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Question 576
jamb 2017
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

This case is within the jurisdiction of the council
Arecord
Bprohibition
Cauthority
Dfinance
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Question 577
jamb 2017

The government has decided to freeze student's grants. This means that government intends to

Areduce grants meant for students
Bresume paying grants to students
Cmake students repay the grants
Dstop paying grants to students
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Question 578
jamb 2017

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s)

Strange

Avague
Bmirage
Clogic
Dlegume
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Question 579
jamb 2017

The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that _________

ANgozi admired Paul
BPaul recognized Ngozi.
CNgozi attracted Paul.
DPaul surprised Ngozi
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Question 580
jamb 2017

Fill in the Gap

Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with the philanthropy because he _____ publicity

Awields
Blacks
Cdetests
Ddefines
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