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JAMB English Language 2010 Objective — Question 34

Question 34 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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34. As debutants in that tournament, the Super Eagles were up against their first opponents by three goals to nil. A. The Super Eagles were playing in the tournament for the first time, but they won their first match by three goals to nothing B. Though the Super Eagles were rated as the weakest side in the tournament, they won their first match by three goals to nil C. Even though the Super Eagles were playing without some of their regulars, they won their match by three goals to nil D. As the best attackers in the match, the Super Eagles easily defeated their opponents by three goals to nothing

  • A. The Super Eagles were playing in the tournament for the first time, but they won their first match by three goals to nothingCorrect
  • B. Though the Super Eagles were rated as the weakest side in the tournament, they won their first match by three goals to nil
  • C. Even though the Super Eagles were playing without some of their regulars, they won their match by three goals to nil
  • D. As the best attackers in the match, the Super Eagles easily defeated their opponents by three goals to nothing

Explanation

The Super Eagles were playing in the tournament for the first time, but they won their first match by three goals to nothing. This means that the Super Eagles won their match by beating their opponents three goals to nothing though it was their first time at the tournament.

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