1993 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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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
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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In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
I have no respect for individuals who are too ....
I have no respect for individuals who are too ....
A
compliance
B
compliant
C
compliable
D
complicated
correct option: b
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In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
the policemen who were to keep watch connived .... the robber's escape
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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In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
Kaka is .... to acquire knowledge, but also eager to display it
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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In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
Wudu will not come .... she is asked
Wudu will not come .... she is asked
A
after
B
provided
C
unless
D
because
correct option: c
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In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
You must forbid .... coming
You must forbid .... coming
A
he's
B
that he is
C
him for
D
his
correct option: d
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In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
Oche should leave for New York on Friday .... being equal
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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In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
Th woman warned her daughter not to .... with bad boys
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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In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
Ali is crying because his mother was killed in a .... accident
Ali is crying because his mother was killed in a .... accident
A
motor
B
traffic
C
motor vehicle
D
road
correct option: d
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In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
Otokpa is not very bold. He's not .... a rough life
Otokpa is not very bold. He's not .... a rough life
A
cut up for
B
cut for
C
cut off for
D
cut out for
correct option: d
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