1991 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
Whether the villages head should identify himself with the activities of religious demonstrations has remained a burning question
Whether the villages head should identify himself with the activities of religious demonstrations has remained a burning question
A
a subject of discord
B
a perennial issue
C
a matter of serious controversy
D
a sensitive matter
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
I would rather not attend the party
I would rather not attend the party
A
detest attending
B
do not have the enthusiasm to attend
C
must not attend
D
have a choice to attend or not to
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In the question below choose the option nearest meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
If Garba had listen to advice, he would not have had to be rushed to the hospital
If Garba had listen to advice, he would not have had to be rushed to the hospital
A
deliberately desired to be rushed
B
was in a position to have prevented the need to be rushed
C
was rushed against his wish
D
was given a cheque, but preferred to go
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
Aduke: Ngozi, let's visit the market. Ngozi: if you insist, Ngozi
Aduke: Ngozi, let's visit the market. Ngozi: if you insist, Ngozi
A
is very willing to accompany Aduke
B
must accompany Aduke
C
is not keen on going with Aduke
D
is pretending not to be interested in going with Aduke
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in underlined:
The new leader hands out an olive branch
The new leader hands out an olive branch
A
sues for peace
B
gives out branches of the olive tree
C
challenges his opponents to a fight
D
blesses his congregation
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:
When yo go to foreign country to study, you will discover that life is not a bed of roses
When yo go to foreign country to study, you will discover that life is not a bed of roses
A
as pleasant as one thought
B
a bed with roses
C
an unmitigated disapointment
D
as expected
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in underlined:
Because our representative is immature and biased he takes a jaundiced view of our problem
Because our representative is immature and biased he takes a jaundiced view of our problem
A
hazy
B
unclear
C
prejudiced
D
bleak
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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
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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
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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
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