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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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