2024 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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Weathering, which is the gradual breaking down or disintegration of rocks into smaller particles or fragments by either physical or chemical process, can be affected by many factors. Generally speaking, the climatic condition of a particular area has a great effect on the weathering. Physical or mechanical weathering needs temperature and water.
Chemical weathering, on the other hand, thrives where the climate is hot. We were all taught all these in the four walls of the classroom. I made a visit to my village to see these scientific discoveries. I noticed big trees with their roots penetrating into rocks and breaking them. I initially wondered and puzzled seeing trees growing from the rock.
A similar thing happened to the soil sampling surrounding where there were rocks. I could see the rock particles mixing up with the rest of the soil.
One can conclude from the passage that
rock particles cannot be found in the soil
rock particles can be found in the clay soil
rock particles can only be found in sandy soil
rock particles can be found in any soil
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He was building a castle in the air.
He was building flying fortresses
He was imagining a terrible future
He was imagining a possible future as a famous architect
He was imagining a wonderful and rather impossible future
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Jude appears to sometimes enjoy playing the devil's advocate.
Jude seems to enjoy acting as the devil in films
Jude seems to enjoy playing the game
Jude seems to enjoy advancing the unpopular side of an argument
Jude seems to always enjoy appearing differently
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Yerima always holds his own in any situation he finds himself.
He has self-confidence
He has self-respect
He has self-love
He has self-discipline
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Titi was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.
She was best dressed
She was the centre of attraction
She was ashamed of herself
She was eager to leave the party
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Let this case stand over for the present, the lawyer pleaded.
The case should be discussed immediately
The case should be struck out
The case should be postponed
The case is pending in court
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The judge declared the two accused guilty.
rude
innocent
flawed
convicted
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A prosperous lawyer is definitely hardworking.
affluent
poor
stagnant
luxurious
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Fake news is rife on social media platforms.
hard
original
authentic
bogus
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The children's room was messy when we entered.
muddled
tidy
dirty
unkept
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