1993 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 12

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In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
Jide says he read in the papers that our uncle has been declared a persona non grata by the French government
A
unwelcome guest
B
impersonator
C
ungrateful person
D
unofficial guest
correct option: a
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112
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
The vice chancellor, who is a stickler of rules, refused the request by the students for the semester to be rescheduled
A
a puritan
B
a pedanist
C
disciplinarian
D
an idealist
correct option: b
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113
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
The town looked deserted but we moved in with trepidation
A
confidence
B
surprise
C
hesitation
D
fear
correct option: d
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114
In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:

I have no respect for individuals who are too ....
A
compliance
B
compliant
C
compliable
D
complicated
correct option: b
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115
In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
the policemen who were to keep watch connived .... the robber's escape
A
with
B
at
C
to
D
for
correct option: b
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116
In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
Kaka is .... to acquire knowledge, but also eager to display it
A
not only anxious
B
anxious not only
C
not only that she is anxious
D
anxious
correct option: a
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117
In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
Wudu will not come .... she is asked
A
after
B
provided
C
unless
D
because
correct option: c
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118
In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
You must forbid .... coming
A
he's
B
that he is
C
him for
D
his
correct option: d
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119
In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
Oche should leave for New York on Friday .... being equal
A
all the things
B
all other things
C
other things
D
other things all
correct option: c
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120
In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
Th woman warned her daughter not to .... with bad boys
A
move
B
be moving
C
be keeping company
D
keep company
correct option: d
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