2019 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 9

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Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

Aliya was advised to be mindless of popular perception about her...

A
when it comes to her self esteem
B
when it comes to applying
C
whenever she is in love with anyone
D
eventhough she craves for freedom like the hawking girls
correct option: a

As Bunmi continously made jest of Aliya as fat, her father however, encouraged her (Aliya) to be proud of her body structure as beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder and not in what people ordinarily think.

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Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

In the novel, we learnt that

A
it pays to be diligent and hardworking
B
beauty without character is nothing
C
love and companionship are a no-go-area for teenagers
D
one should follow the propagation of the media
correct option: b

As par dating, the advice is for mostly for teenagers to act patiently, it nullified option C.

Among other things, Aliya's father laid emphasis that beauty is a relative word and as a matter of fact, beauty without good deeds is all vanity and worthless on the long run.

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Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

Aliya's sixteenth birthday is special because

A
she receives birthday cards from her father every year since age twelve
B
she was already matured to fully understand the realities of life stories told by her father
C
her father gave her a birthday card and a digital camera
D
of her father's sixteen-page letter detailing her life journey thus far
correct option: d

Aliya's sixteenth birthday is a result of the sixteen-page letter which her father wrote to her, dedicating each page to each year of her life that's the specialty in her birthday. 

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Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

As it relates to sex education, Aliya's father advised that

A
she should abstain totally from sex as this is the worst sin ever in the history of human civilisation
B
she should wisely decide before letting go of her body
C
she should be mindful of her company of friends and the media's influence on sexual affairs
D
sexual affair is no longer a hidden issue and she should wisely make her choices
correct option: c

Mr Bello warned Aliya to be careful with the kind of movies, books and progammes she entertain as well the types of friends she makes. 

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Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

Which of one the following critically relates to the novel's subject of concern

A
youthful ambition and confusion
B
socialization
C
religious bigotry
D
the futility of life
correct option: b

The exemplified information and communication gap between Aliya and her father is what the novel is laying emphasis on, the importance on value of home training and socialisation. 

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Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

A child's choice of career is matter of

A
glamorous desire
B
passion
C
public perception as to the success rate and earnings of a profession
D
parental discretion
correct option: b

The novelist madd it clear that choice of career of a child shouldn't be based on parental advise as what is sellable and brings respect in the society but as to their child's interest in the course, with a little bit of parental guidance.

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Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

The novelist noted that stereoscopic people should be

A
condemned for their bad thinking
B
encouraged by admonition
C
corrected of their bad thinking
D
challenged to take up social responsibilities
correct option: c

The victims of bad thinking and shouldn't be condemned in return for their ignorance. They should rather be corrected. According to the Novelist they are called the Stereopic persons. 

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Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

All in all, Aliya has ...

A
the inheritance of her parents both in knowledge and assets
B
been challenged to be exceptional in all her endeavors
C
the responsibility to pass on the lessons of her father to her own children
D
been portrayed as the definition of beauty and character
correct option: c

The most important thing is not only for Aliya to stand by her father's advise but to build a good legacies for her children and the generations to come.

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The employer, not the sales boy and his partner ........ responsible for the loss

A
are
B
are being
C
are never
D
is
correct option: d

The singular verb should be used. 

Following the rule of concord, the phrase 'not his sales boy or his partner' is not part of the subject 'the employer'.

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Both questions are alternatives; you answer ........ one ........ the other

A
either/or
B
neither/nor
C
either/nor
D
neither/or
correct option: a

Note that 'either' goes with 'or' and the usage of both makes an impression as to alternatives. Option A is the best answer. 

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