Descriptive Comprehension passage - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 176:

• JAMB 2007

  The passage below has gas numbered 16 to 25. Immediately following each gap, four options re provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
Ofala is a festival that is celebrated in virtually every Igbo community in Nigeria. It is the king’s own festival during which he shows himself to his people, many of whom have probably not ....16.... [A. lied B. lay C. lain D. laid] eyes on him for a long time. The morning of the Ofala sees large crowds ....17.... [A. were gathered B. gather C. to be gathering D. gathers] in the palace arena. Suddenly a cannon ....18.... [A. booms B. shoots C. knocks D. bangs] repeatedly. Rich .... 19 .... [A vibration B gyration C explosion D percussion] from the royal musicians fills the air. The Igwe emerges like the rising sun ....20.... [A royally B resplendent C dazzled D surrounded] in white —bordered gold and black robes. The Igwe then begins the....21.... [A traditional B social C royal D cultural] dance with his wife. Followed by his entourage, he dances round the arena ....22.... [A from the cheers B at the cheer C with the cheers D to the cheers] and praises of the crowd. Finally, the Igwe takes his seat and his person begins to ....23.... [A pay their respects B Spray him with gifts C observe his steps D pay their tolls]. ‘Igweee! You will live long ....24.... [A t the throne B on the throne C by the throne D in the throne]
,’ they declare, bowing respectfully before him. The Igwe ....25.... [A answers B responds C acknowledges D replies] their homage by touching their backs with the royal fly whisk. Exhausted, the Igwe rises. ‘Igweeee,’ the crowd hails. He waves his fly whisk for the last time and heads straight back to the palace with his entourage.




In question number 23 above choose the best option from letters A - D that best complete the gap

A. Pay their respects
B. Spray him with gifts
C. Observe his steps
D. Pay their tolls

Question 177:

• JAMB 2007

  The passage below has gas numbered 16 to 25. Immediately following each gap, four options re provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
Ofala is a festival that is celebrated in virtually every Igbo community in Nigeria. It is the king’s own festival during which he shows himself to his people, many of whom have probably not ....16.... [A. lied B. lay C. lain D. laid] eyes on him for a long time. The morning of the Ofala sees large crowds ....17.... [A. were gathered B. gather C. to be gathering D. gathers] in the palace arena. Suddenly a cannon ....18.... [A. booms B. shoots C. knocks D. bangs] repeatedly. Rich .... 19 .... [A vibration B gyration C explosion D percussion] from the royal musicians fills the air. The Igwe emerges like the rising sun ....20.... [A royally B resplendent C dazzled D surrounded] in white —bordered gold and black robes. The Igwe then begins the....21.... [A traditional B social C royal D cultural] dance with his wife. Followed by his entourage, he dances round the arena ....22.... [A from the cheers B at the cheer C with the cheers D to the cheers] and praises of the crowd. Finally, the Igwe takes his seat and his person begins to ....23.... [A pay their respects B Spray him with gifts C observe his steps D pay their tolls]. ‘Igweee! You will live long ....24.... [A t the throne B on the throne C by the throne D in the throne]
,’ they declare, bowing respectfully before him. The Igwe ....25.... [A answers B responds C acknowledges D replies] their homage by touching their backs with the royal fly whisk. Exhausted, the Igwe rises. ‘Igweeee,’ the crowd hails. He waves his fly whisk for the last time and heads straight back to the palace with his entourage.




In question number 24 above choose the best option from letters A - D that best complete the gap

A. At the throne
B. On the throne
C. By the throne
D. In the throne

Question 178:

• JAMB 2008

  As a candidate for this examination, you are being examined on one type of this paper, namely Type A, Type B, Type E and Type K.
The reason for the popularity and acceptance of the leaves of fluted pumpkin in various parts of the country is largely well understood. Consumers of the leaves have grown owing to the claim that the leaf is a blood-boosting vegetable and a delicacy in the preparation of various dishes including local Nigerian soups. That is the much that many consumers know of this vegetable. The growing consumption has also meant that growers of the vegetable have been under increased pressure to keep up the supply. This has translated into more income for vegetable garden owners.
Beyond the leaves lies the giant pod with scores of seeds that have proved to be a rich source of several nutrients required by the body. It is a sweet, nutty, flat, cream-coloured seed with a chewy texture. At the tender stage, the pod can be broken pen to clean the seed before boiling in water till cooked. Another option is to roast the seed that produces a pleasant flavor
The use of pumpkin seed has increased since it has been found effective in treating prostate enlargement in men. The fact that pumpkin seeds serve as a good source of zinc makes them doubly well-suited for this role as a prostrate protector, since zinc is a mineral also used by healthcare workers to help reduce prostrate size. The healing properties of pumpkin seeds have also been recently investigated with respect to arthritis. Studies have shown that the addition pumpkin seeds to diet compares favourably with conventional drugs in reducing inflammatory symptoms. Apart from enhancing prostrate health, another reason for older men to make zinc-rich food such as pumpkin seeds a regular part of their diet is maintaining bone mineral density.




Which type of this paper are you answering?

A. Type A
B. Type B
C. Type E
D. Type K

Question 179:

• JAMB 2008

  As a candidate for this examination, you are being examined on one type of this paper, namely Type A, Type B, Type E and Type K.
The reason for the popularity and acceptance of the leaves of fluted pumpkin in various parts of the country is largely well understood. Consumers of the leaves have grown owing to the claim that the leaf is a blood-boosting vegetable and a delicacy in the preparation of various dishes including local Nigerian soups. That is the much that many consumers know of this vegetable. The growing consumption has also meant that growers of the vegetable have been under increased pressure to keep up the supply. This has translated into more income for vegetable garden owners.
Beyond the leaves lies the giant pod with scores of seeds that have proved to be a rich source of several nutrients required by the body. It is a sweet, nutty, flat, cream-coloured seed with a chewy texture. At the tender stage, the pod can be broken pen to clean the seed before boiling in water till cooked. Another option is to roast the seed that produces a pleasant flavor
The use of pumpkin seed has increased since it has been found effective in treating prostate enlargement in men. The fact that pumpkin seeds serve as a good source of zinc makes them doubly well-suited for this role as a prostrate protector, since zinc is a mineral also used by healthcare workers to help reduce prostrate size. The healing properties of pumpkin seeds have also been recently investigated with respect to arthritis. Studies have shown that the addition pumpkin seeds to diet compares favourably with conventional drugs in reducing inflammatory symptoms. Apart from enhancing prostrate health, another reason for older men to make zinc-rich food such as pumpkin seeds a regular part of their diet is maintaining bone mineral density.




The popularity of the leaves of fluted pumpkin is due to the fact that they are

A. Locally grown vegetable
B. Believed to increase the blood level
C. Inexpensive and readily available
D. Known in many parts of the country

Question 180:

• JAMB 2008

  As a candidate for this examination, you are being examined on one type of this paper, namely Type A, Type B, Type E and Type K.
The reason for the popularity and acceptance of the leaves of fluted pumpkin in various parts of the country is largely well understood. Consumers of the leaves have grown owing to the claim that the leaf is a blood-boosting vegetable and a delicacy in the preparation of various dishes including local Nigerian soups. That is the much that many consumers know of this vegetable. The growing consumption has also meant that growers of the vegetable have been under increased pressure to keep up the supply. This has translated into more income for vegetable garden owners.
Beyond the leaves lies the giant pod with scores of seeds that have proved to be a rich source of several nutrients required by the body. It is a sweet, nutty, flat, cream-coloured seed with a chewy texture. At the tender stage, the pod can be broken pen to clean the seed before boiling in water till cooked. Another option is to roast the seed that produces a pleasant flavor
The use of pumpkin seed has increased since it has been found effective in treating prostate enlargement in men. The fact that pumpkin seeds serve as a good source of zinc makes them doubly well-suited for this role as a prostrate protector, since zinc is a mineral also used by healthcare workers to help reduce prostrate size. The healing properties of pumpkin seeds have also been recently investigated with respect to arthritis. Studies have shown that the addition pumpkin seeds to diet compares favourably with conventional drugs in reducing inflammatory symptoms. Apart from enhancing prostrate health, another reason for older men to make zinc-rich food such as pumpkin seeds a regular part of their diet is maintaining bone mineral density.




The chief quality of the seed of fluted pumpkin is that it

A. Brings income to vegetable growers
B. Is cream-coloured
C. Is a source of many mineral the body needs
D. Has a chewy structure