1994 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 13
121
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The elderly often fulminate against the apparent indolence of the young generation?
The elderly often fulminate against the apparent indolence of the young generation?
A
protest bitterly about
B
complain seriously about
C
promote vigorously
D
commend warmely
122
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
We should discourage further investments in existing factories?
We should discourage further investments in existing factories?
A
productive
B
prosperous
C
prospective
D
precious
123
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Nigeria is gradually experiencing economic recession?
Nigeria is gradually experiencing economic recession?
A
birth
B
discovery
C
recovery
D
destruction
124
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
We could not put up with his terrible disposition?
We could not put up with his terrible disposition?
A
exterminate
B
tolerate
C
control
D
deal with
125
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
She was taken aback by his altitude?
She was taken aback by his altitude?
A
delayed
B
dragged back
C
surprised
D
overwhelmed
126
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Many would argue that the achievement is commensurate with the effort?
Many would argue that the achievement is commensurate with the effort?
A
unexpected in the light of
B
funny compared with
C
proportional to
D
the wrong excuse for
127
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
They show no fitness in dealing with strangers?
They show no fitness in dealing with strangers?
A
boldness
B
kindness
C
tact
D
love
128
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
As a matter of fact, we have been trying to step up production?
As a matter of fact, we have been trying to step up production?
A
maximize
B
decrease
C
suspend
D
increase
129
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Ojo used to play tennis everyday?
Ojo used to play tennis everyday?
A
is familiar with playing
B
has to play
C
was in the habbit of playing
D
was made to play
130
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
In his own story, he confirmed that they had been on his tail for quite sometime?
In his own story, he confirmed that they had been on his tail for quite sometime?
A
closely following and watching him
B
searching for him
C
giving him a tail
D
tagging him a talebearer
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