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Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by Fembleez1(m): 7:58pm On Jun 27, 2014
Na wa o,this thread don reduce like this?
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by jummy604: 11:55am On Jul 01, 2014
Abi

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Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by ahika(m): 1:14pm On Sep 23, 2014
Our history (2014/2015) was wiped out by the tsunamic effect. Oh! There was a thread!
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by ahika(m): 1:18pm On Sep 23, 2014
''If the sun refuses to shine, we'll make it rise'' -HOAYS

2015/2016 candidates where art thou?
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by ahika(m): 1:33pm On Sep 23, 2014
As we all know JAMB registration started Sept 15th of this month and it'll be better to start preparing for the exam now that time is still on our sides considering the fact that nearly 60% of people who wrote 2014/2015 JAMB exam got below 200. Some students were of the notion that JAMB propitiated the CBT candidates and turned a red eye to the PPT 'jambites' but let me bring it to your notice that all those are misconceptions. It is a fact that JAMB do mark people down but ''once your original score is high(maybe 250-280), you'll never get below 200''. You can quote me anywhere.

So let us not frolick with our time, instead let us maximize it by reading avidly both offine and ONLINE. I will be posting some lessons and questions on English language topics and you all can ask questions, contribute or pick any topic you think you find difficult on English Language.

PrinceCEE, Fortunate017, Fembleez and other 2014/2015 erudite jambites, you can come in and make this thread lively once again cheesy

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Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by ahika(m): 1:39pm On Sep 23, 2014
Today's topic is STRUCTURAL TAG
Before we begin, I'll like to give explicit explanation on tags :

=> What is a tag?
Tag is a word or phrase that is added to a sentence for emphasis. It can be in form of
a question i.e question tag, e.g
#is it?
#aren't you? Etc

=>How do we form tags?
To form tag strucures, a statement and a question must come together. And these are the rules for joining them together.

RULE 1. When a statement is positive, the tag/question following it must be negative.

You may ask, how can I identify positive and negative statements? Don't worry because it is a very simple thing. Here
it goes:
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by ahika(m): 1:47pm On Sep 23, 2014

#A POSITIVE statement or question does not have the not particle e.g

>I am happy
>Tunde is a notorious thief
>is it?
(these are positive statements because of the absence of not

# A statement or question is negative if it contains the not particle e.g
>I am not happy
>Tunde is not a notorious thief
>isn't it? Etc.

I hope you now can identify positive and negative statements and questions? Sure you can

Now let us go back to the rule where I stated that ''when a statement is positive, the tag/question following it must be negative''. These are some examples:

a We are going on holiday (positive statement),

aren't we? (negative question)

Did you see how ''we'' and ''are'' are transposed? That is how we form tags

b The girl is listening (positive statement),

isn't she? (negative question)
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by ahika(m): 1:53pm On Sep 23, 2014
RULE 2: When there is a negative statement, there should be a positive question tag following it e.g.,
a, She can not do the job (negative statement), can she? (positive statement)

b.Obi will not fight again (negative statement),

will he? (negative he).

Pls do not repeat proper nouns in question tags, instead use the pronouns it, she, he, they, we, I etc, eg. Instead of will obi? Use will he?, instead of can ada? use can she?

DO YOU UNDERSTAND?

RULE 3: loading...
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by ahika(m): 1:59pm On Sep 23, 2014
RULE 3:[/b]if there is no auxillary or helping verb (i.e., is/was/are/were/am; do/does/did; has/have/had, will-would/may-might/shall-should etc.) in the statement, use [b]do or did or does to form the tag. For example:

(a) She hates cooking rice

would you say: haten't she?

NO! Instead you use doesn't i.e doesn't she?

Note that:
does goes with singular nouns and pronouns e.g She does, he does, the cat doesn't etc

do goes with plural nouns and pronouns e.g we do, they don't, our children don't etc.,

did is the past tense of both does and did

let me give one more example:

(b)We spoke to the family, didn't we?

I hope it is now comprehensive?

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Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by ahika(m): 2:10pm On Sep 23, 2014
RULE 4: I am, usually has the tag aren't I? and used to, has a question tag with, did or didn't for example:

> I am your friend, aren't I?

>she used to follow my mum to the market, didn't she?
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by ahika(m): 2:14pm On Sep 23, 2014
RULE 5: If the statement involves a mild command such as let us/let's... the tag shoul be shall + the subject of the clause, for example:

>Let's stay at home today, shall we ?

RULE 6: Whenever there is used as the subject of the clause, you should return there in the question tag, e.g.,

> There are many mansions in heaven,

aren't there?


RULE 7: If must or should or ought to is used in a sense that means necessary, the statement or question that follows will be need or needn't, for example:

>Must he greet his teacher by prostrating? (is it necessasy?)

No, he needn't (not; no, he mustn't)

(culled from The Invisible Teacher by Dele Ashade. Get this book and thank me later)
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by ahika(m): 2:18pm On Sep 23, 2014
RULE 8: When do you mind is used, it means do you think it is bad if... for example

Mr. A. Do you mind a cup of tea (do you think it is bad if I give you a piece of cake?

Mr. B. No, I don't means No I don't think it is bad if you give me while,

Mr. C. Yes, I do means, Yes I think it is bad if you give me.

So Mr. A will give only Mr. B a cup of tea.

RULE 9: Do not use not with yes or a positive idea with no when you're asked a question that demands a yes or no answer. E.g

Mr. A. You don't like to dance? (i.e, do you like to dance?)

Mr. B. Yes , I do

Mr. C. No, I [b]don't

I'm done with structural tags, you can ask any question, elucidate more on the topic or start a topic you're good at

JAMB questions on structural tags: loading.....
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by ahika(m): 2:24pm On Sep 23, 2014
1. 1978, que 76

The managing Director did not pay his staff last month____?
a.didn't he
b.had he not
c.is not it
d.did he
e.has he

2. que 87.
You would have thought that somebody would have informed me_____?
a.shouldn't they
b.wouldn't you
c. I should think
d.you agree
e.isn't it

3. 1979 QUESTION 38.
She doesn't have to attend lecture___?
a.doesn't she
b.is she
c.has she
d.does she
e.isn't it

4. que 51.
John, would you mind lifting this box?
a.yes, I mind
b.no, I don't
c.no, I do
d.yes, I don't mind
e.no, I mind

5. 1980 QUESTION 56.
Must you say 'Good Morning' to everybody in the street? No___
a. I needn't
b. I mustn't
c. I can't
d. I do not need
e. I'll have to
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by ahika(m): 2:31pm On Sep 23, 2014
6. 1981 QUESTION 72.
We used to go to that club on Saturday night_____?
a.isn't it
b.didn't we
c.don't we
d.aren't we
e.used we not

7. 1983 QUESTION 90.
It had been raining before the match started, ____?
a.isn't it
b.hasn't it
c.hadn't it
d.wasn't it
e.is it

8. 1984 QUESTION 72
The students haven't come back from the library___?
a.isn't it
b.have they
c.is it
d.had they
e.haven't they

9. 1987 QUESTION 84
Student: Excuse me sir, must we complete the assignment before lunch?
Teacher: No you__
a.needn't
b.mustn't
c.can't
d.shouldn't

10. 1994 QUESTION 58
It is clear to me that you won't visit Okoro this holiday, will you?___
a. Yes, I won't
b. Yes, I will visit
c. No, I won't
d. No, I will not visit

Pls post your answers.
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by Fembleez1(m): 2:56pm On Sep 23, 2014
ahika: 1. 1978, que 76

The managing Director did not pay his staff last month____?
a.didn't he
b.had he not
c.is not it
d.did he
e.has he

2. que 87.
You would have thought that somebody would have informed me_____?
a.shouldn't they
b.wouldn't you
c. I should think
d.you agree
e.isn't it

3. 1979 QUESTION 38.
She doesn't have to attend lecture___?
a.doesn't she
b.is she
c.has she
d.does she
e.isn't it

4. que 51.
John, would you mind lifting this box?
a.yes, I mind
b.no, I don't
c.no, I do
d.yes, I don't mind
e.no, I mind

5. 1980 QUESTION 56.
Must you say 'Good Morning' to everybody in the street? No___
a. I needn't
b. I mustn't
c. I can't
d. I do not need
e. I'll have to


D
B
D
B
A
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by Fembleez1(m): 3:01pm On Sep 23, 2014
ahika: 6. 1981 QUESTION 72.
We used to go to that club on Saturday night_____?
a.isn't it
b.didn't we
c.don't we
d.aren't we
e.used we not

7. 1983 QUESTION 90.
It had been raining before the match started, ____?
a.isn't it
b.hasn't it
c.hadn't it
d.wasn't it
e.is it

8. 1984 QUESTION 72
The students haven't come back from the library___?
a.isn't it
b.have they
c.is it
d.had they
e.haven't they

9. 1987 QUESTION 84
Student: Excuse me sir, must we complete the assignment before lunch?
Teacher: No you__
a.needn't
b.mustn't
c.can't
d.shouldn't

10. 1994 QUESTION 58
It is clear to me that you won't visit Okoro this holiday, will you?___
a. Yes, I won't
b. Yes, I will visit
c. No, I won't
d. No, I will not visit

Pls post your answers.


A
C
B
A
C
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by ahika(m): 3:02pm On Sep 23, 2014
Fembleez1:

D
B
D
B
A

5/5

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Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by ahika(m): 3:08pm On Sep 23, 2014
Fembleez1:

A
C
B
A
C

4/5. The no. 6 is actually b. All the xame 9/10

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Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by Fembleez1(m): 3:57pm On Sep 23, 2014
ahika:

4/5. The no. 6 is actually b. All the xame 9/10

I can do better
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by Dopeyomi(m): 10:20pm On Sep 23, 2014
Nice jOb boss..



Wђє‎n you are through with ŦђƐ initial topic i'll like to bring another topic on



#COMMON ERRORS.

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Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by ahika(m): 5:33pm On Sep 24, 2014
Dopeyomi: Nice jOb boss..



Wђє‎n you are through with ŦђƐ initial topic i'll like to bring another topic on



#COMMON ERRORS.

I'm done with the topic. You can go on. Btw I'm no boss
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by Dopeyomi(m): 6:07pm On Sep 24, 2014
ahika:

I'm done with the topic. You can go on. Btw I'm no boss

Ok boss..
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by Dopeyomi(m): 6:22pm On Sep 24, 2014
#COMMON ERRORS.



Common errors are the errors that the users of English-Language are prone to in written and Spoken English.

(1) CONTINUOUS/CONTINUAL
Continuous: this means going on without a break i.e uninterrupted.
Continual: this means going on all the time with short breaks.. I.e frequently repeated..


(2)Runny/Running
Runny: when a liquid or semi-liquid tending to flow.
Running: the act of a person or animal that runs.


(3)Damage/Damages
Damage: this refers to harm,destruction or injury that causes loss of value
Damages: this refers to the compensation(especially in monetary terms)paid for thr damage suffered.


(4)Since/For
Since: this refers to the starting point or the begining of something.
For: this is used to show the length of time


(5)Fatal/Ghastly
Fatal: this is used when death occur or is involved in an accident.
Ghastly: this is used when injuries are sustained in an accident









More loading..



I will post the question on those ones.. Before we take another C.E..

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Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by Dopeyomi(m): 7:03pm On Sep 24, 2014
Here are the Questions.



Question (1)
Aren't уσυ tired of this_________rain
(a)Continuing
(b)Continual
(c)Continuous
(D)Continue

Question (2)
The injury sustained by Okocha has caused him________pain
(a)continual
(b)continuing
(c)continuous
(d)continue

Question (3)
The visitor was vey uncomfortable because of his_______nose
(a)runny
(b)running
(c)watery
(d)flowing

Question (4)
The thief was caught_______down the street
(a)runny
(b)run
(c)running
(d)ran

Question (5)
He claimed that Mr. Okoli's ulterance was tantamount to defarmator of character so he suit for________
(a)Damage
(b)Some damages
(c)A damage
(d)Damages

Question (6)
The violent storm that occurred on Easter Monday destroyed many houses and caused___________in lagos
(a)heavy damages
(b)much damage
(c)several damages
(d)many damages

Question (7)
Ѕнє had been here_________the past three hours
(a)since
(b)for
(c)from
(d)in

Question (cool
I have known her as a light-fingered fellow__________my child hood
(a)since
(b)for
(c)from
(d)in

Question (9)
The accident which occurred at Iwo-road was_________as it claimed many lives
(a)serious
(b)bad
(c)ghastly
(d)fatal

Question (10)
The riot that occurred in Chibok was_________as little injury was sustained
(a)serious
(b)fatal
(c)bad
(d)ghastly.
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by Fembleez1(m): 8:42pm On Sep 24, 2014
Dopeyomi: Here are the Questions.



Question (1)
Aren't уσυ tired of this_________rain
(a)Continuing
(b)Continual
(c)Continuous
(D)Continue

Question (2)
The injury sustained by Okocha has caused him________pain
(a)continual
(b)continuing
(c)continuous
(d)continue

Question (3)
The visitor was vey uncomfortable because of his_______nose
(a)runny
(b)running
(c)watery
(d)flowing

Question (4)
The thief was caught_______down the street
(a)runny
(b)run
(c)running
(d)ran

Question (5)
He claimed that Mr. Okoli's ulterance was tantamount to defarmator of character so he suit for________
(a)Damage
(b)Some damages
(c)A damage
(d)Damages

Question (6)
The violent storm that occurred on Easter Monday destroyed many houses and caused___________in lagos
(a)heavy damages
(b)much damage
(c)several damages
(d)many damages

Question (7)
Ѕнє had been here_________the past three hours
(a)since
(b)for
(c)from
(d)in

Question (cool
I have known her as a light-fingered fellow__________my child hood
(a)since
(b)for
(c)from
(d)in

Question (9)
The accident which occurred at Iwo-road was_________as it claimed many lives
(a)serious
(b)bad
(c)ghastly
(d)fatal

Question (10)
The riot that occurred in Chibok was_________as little injury was sustained
(a)serious
(b)fatal
(c)bad
(d)ghastly.

C
A
A
C
D
C
B
A
D
D
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by Dopeyomi(m): 9:29pm On Sep 24, 2014
Fembleez1:

C
A
A
C
D
C
B
A
D
D



Nice wσяk bOss #7/10

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Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by Fembleez1(m): 10:42pm On Sep 24, 2014
Dopeyomi:



Nice wσяk bOss #7/10

I can do better cry
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by Halpher(m): 7:26am On Oct 18, 2014
Dopeyomi:
Here are the Questions.



Question (1)
Aren't уσυ tired of this_________rain
(a)Continuing
(b)Continual
(c)Continuous
(D)Continue

Question (2)
The injury sustained by Okocha has caused him________pain
(a)continual
(b)continuing
(c)continuous
(d)continue

Question (3)
The visitor was vey uncomfortable because of his_______nose
(a)runny
(b)running
(c)watery
(d)flowing

Question (4)
The thief was caught_______down the street
(a)runny
(b)run
(c)running
(d)ran

Question (5)
He claimed that Mr. Okoli's ulterance was tantamount to defarmator of character so he suit for________
(a)Damage
(b)Some damages
(c)A damage
(d)Damages

Question (6)
The violent storm that occurred on Easter Monday destroyed many houses and caused___________in lagos
(a)heavy damages
(b)much damage
(c)several damages
(d)many damages

Question (7)
Ѕнє had been here_________the past three hours
(a)since
(b)for
(c)from
(d)in

Question (cool
I have known her as a light-fingered fellow__________my child hood
(a)since
(b)for
(c)from
(d)in

Question (9)
The accident which occurred at Iwo-road was_________as it claimed many lives
(a)serious
(b)bad
(c)ghastly
(d)fatal

Question (10)
The riot that occurred in Chibok was_________as little injury was sustained
(a)serious
(b)fatal
(c)bad
(d)ghastly.



1.C (rain without a short break)
2.A (pain with a short break)
3.A
4.D
5.D
6.B
7.B (lenght of time)
8.A (begining of a deeds)
9.D
10.D
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by Dopeyomi(m): 10:41am On Oct 18, 2014
Halpher:



1.C (rain without a short break)
2.A (pain with a short break)
3.A
4.D
5.D
6.B
7.B (lenght of time)
8.A (begining of a deeds)
9.D
10.D



Nice wσяk



8/10
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by Halpher(m): 6:32pm On Oct 18, 2014
Dopeyomi:




Nice wσяk



8/10
Lemme see ma correction sire
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by Dopeyomi(m): 1:12am On Oct 19, 2014
Dopeyomi:
Here are the Questions.



Question (1)
Aren't уσυ tired of this_________rain
(a)Continuing
(b)Continual
(c)Continuous
(D)Continue

Question (2)
The injury sustained by Okocha has caused him________pain
(a)continual
(b)continuing
(c)continuous
(d)continue

Question (3)
The visitor was vey uncomfortable because of his_______nose
(a)runny
(b)running
(c)watery
(d)flowing

Question (4)
The thief was caught_______down the street
(a)runny
(b)run
(c)running
(d)ran

Question (5)
He claimed that Mr. Okoli's ulterance was tantamount to defarmator of character so he suit for________
(a)Damage
(b)Some damages
(c)A damage
(d)Damages

Question (6)
The violent storm that occurred on Easter Monday destroyed many houses and caused___________in lagos
(a)heavy damages
(b)much damage
(c)several damages
(d)many damages

Question (7)
Ѕнє had been here_________the past three hours
(a)since
(b)for
(c)from
(d)in

Question (cool
I have known her as a light-fingered fellow__________my child hood
(a)since
(b)for
(c)from
(d)in

Question (9)
The accident which occurred at Iwo-road was_________as it claimed many lives
(a)serious
(b)bad
(c)ghastly
(d)fatal

Question (10)
The riot that occurred in Chibok was_________as little injury was sustained
(a)serious
(b)fatal
(c)bad
(d)ghastly.





[size=20] Here is the Correction
1B
2C
3A
4C
5D
6B
7B
8A
9D
10D [/size]



Cc; Fembleez1 ,halpher and others.
Re: English Language And Literature Online Tutorial For Jamb by Halpher(m): 2:38am On Oct 19, 2014
Dopeyomi:






[size=20] Here is the Correction
1B
2C
3A
4C
5D
6B
7B
8A
9D
10D [/size]



Cc; Fembleez1 ,halpher and others.
Hmm. I knew is btw the A and B
But. Pls explain why??

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