1992 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 11

101
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
A
ignored
B
disobeyed
C
questioned
D
respected
correct option: a
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102
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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103
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
Statesmen are revered for their objectivity
A
referred
B
respected
C
remembered
D
rejected
correct option: b
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104
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
A
avoid been beaten or insulted
B
keep calm
C
save his head
D
prevent himself
correct option: b
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105
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
A
jailed him
B
knocked him down
C
discovered him
D
buried him
correct option: c
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106
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
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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107
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
A
kept
B
failed to keep
C
failed to approve
D
failed to sign
correct option: b
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108
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
He is credulous
A
credible
B
creditable
C
gullible
D
fallible
correct option: c
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109
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
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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110
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
A
Indeed
B
But
C
However
D
On the contrary
correct option: b
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