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?
A
protest bitterly about
B
complain seriously about
C
promote vigorously
D
commend warmely
correct option: d
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122
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

We should discourage further investments in existing factories?
A
productive
B
prosperous
C
prospective
D
precious
correct option: c
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123
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Nigeria is gradually experiencing economic recession?
A
birth
B
discovery
C
recovery
D
destruction
correct option: c
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124
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

We could not put up with his terrible disposition?
A
exterminate
B
tolerate
C
control
D
deal with
correct option: b
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125
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

She was taken aback by his altitude?
A
delayed
B
dragged back
C
surprised
D
overwhelmed
correct option: c
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126
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

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
correct option: c
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127
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

They show no fitness in dealing with strangers?
A
boldness
B
kindness
C
tact
D
love
correct option: c
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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?
A
maximize
B
decrease
C
suspend
D
increase
correct option: d
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129
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

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
correct option: c
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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?
A
closely following and watching him
B
searching for him
C
giving him a tail
D
tagging him a talebearer
correct option: a
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