1991 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 14

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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in underlined:
The president has sent his regrets. He is unable to attend the meeting
A
explanations
B
anxieties
C
unhappiness
D
apologies
correct option: d
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132
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in underlined:
The woman acted courageously when she was attacked by thieves
A
shyly
B
fearlessly
C
timidity
D
carelessly
correct option: b
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133
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in underlined:
We all have both good and bad characteristics. Either is, however, easily manifested in times of crisis
A
demanded
B
highlighted
C
submerged
D
determined
correct option: b
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134
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills(s) the gap(s):
The sea wave continues to .... the cliff on the west coast constantly
A
impair
B
rub
C
knock
D
erode
correct option: d
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135
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills(s) the gap(s):
The college bus was travelling at high .... when the accidents occurred
A
velocity
B
acceleration
C
rapidity
D
speed
correct option: d
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136
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills(s) the gap(s):
Note that only senior members of staff have the .... of using the toilet upstairs
A
permission
B
occasion
C
privilege
D
habit
correct option: c
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137
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills(s) the gap(s):
The chief priest will .... the men into the cult today
A
indoctrinate
B
usher
C
convert
D
initiate
correct option: d
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138
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills(s) the gap(s):
Jimoh is noted for his .... attitude to his seniors at school
A
receptive
B
respectful
C
respective
D
respectable
correct option: b
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139
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills(s) the gap(s):
The girl that my brother introduced to us last week is pretty .... ill-mannered
A
and
B
but also
C
as well as
D
respectable
correct option: b
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140
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills(s) the gap(s):
The police report was .... to that of the eye witness
A
contrary
B
inconsistent
C
different
D
congruent
correct option: a
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