1992 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 11
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
The patient disregarded the advice of the doctor
The patient disregarded the advice of the doctor
A
ignored
B
disobeyed
C
questioned
D
respected
correct option: a
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:The newly elected leader has pledge to ensure better life for the citizens
A
vowed
B
agreed
C
undertaken
D
undertaking
correct option: a
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
Statesmen are revered for their objectivity
Statesmen are revered for their objectivity
A
referred
B
respected
C
remembered
D
rejected
correct option: b
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
He has been advised to keep his head,the confusion not withstanding
He has been advised to keep his head,the confusion not withstanding
A
avoid been beaten or insulted
B
keep calm
C
save his head
D
prevent himself
correct option: b
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
The police ran the criminal to earth
The police ran the criminal to earth
A
jailed him
B
knocked him down
C
discovered him
D
buried him
correct option: c
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
Garba always puts his shoulder to the wheel
Garba always puts his shoulder to the wheel
A
sits with his shoulder straight when driving
B
works energetically at the task in hand
C
performs tasks assigned him grudgingly
D
holds the steering wheel firmly when he is driving
correct option: b
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
He reneged on the agreement between him and his employees
He reneged on the agreement between him and his employees
A
kept
B
failed to keep
C
failed to approve
D
failed to sign
correct option: b
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
He is credulous
He is credulous
A
credible
B
creditable
C
gullible
D
fallible
correct option: c
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
The company has gone under
The company has gone under
A
suffered some loss
B
broken up
C
become broke
D
become bankrupt
correct option: d
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In question below fill the gap with the appropriate option:
Many people believe that nuclear power will solve our energy problems ...., this has not been proved to be true
Many people believe that nuclear power will solve our energy problems ...., this has not been proved to be true
A
Indeed
B
But
C
However
D
On the contrary
correct option: b
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