1994 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 14
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
I am surprised to learn that Badmus is an agnostic?
I am surprised to learn that Badmus is an agnostic?
A
someone that believes in God
B
some one who antagonizes God
C
someone who is nonchalant about the existence of God
D
someone who does not believe in the existence of God
correct option: d
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Although the manager is busy right now, he will be with you presently?
Although the manager is busy right now, he will be with you presently?
A
immediately
B
soon
C
without delay
D
right away
correct option: b
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The governor's wife, in characteristically simple attire, walked into the hall unnoticed?
The governor's wife, in characteristically simple attire, walked into the hall unnoticed?
A
eccentrically
B
typically
C
conssistently
D
intrinsically
correct option: b
Users' Answers & Comments134
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After my husband's popular election, we had to keep open house throughout the weekend?
After my husband's popular election, we had to keep open house throughout the weekend?
A
entertain every caller
B
keep all doors open
C
relax security
D
give a party
correct option: a
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Our new Vice-Chancellor has stepped off the wrong foot?
Our new Vice-Chancellor has stepped off the wrong foot?
A
injured his foot while entering his office
B
started off badly
C
made a costly mistake
D
stepped on the wrong toes
correct option: b
Users' Answers & Comments136
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The corporate existence of any nation is in jeopardy if her leaders pay lip service to her unity?
The corporate existence of any nation is in jeopardy if her leaders pay lip service to her unity?
A
do not promtly pay their taxes
B
want to break up the country
C
do not dialogue - regularly over her unity
D
are insincere about the problems of her unity
correct option: d
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Much to her chagrin, the bridegroom did not turn up for the wedding?
Much to her chagrin, the bridegroom did not turn up for the wedding?
A
wonder
B
surprise
C
disappointment
D
depression
correct option: c
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Ngozi's countenance is less gloomy; it would appear as if she is relatively out of the woods?
Ngozi's countenance is less gloomy; it would appear as if she is relatively out of the woods?
A
free from difficulties
B
just from the forest
C
in good condition of health
D
out of wants
correct option: a
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Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
When i was in the secondary school, my parents were active members of the ..........
When i was in the secondary school, my parents were active members of the ..........
A
Parents - Teachers Association
B
Parents - Teachers' Association
C
Parents - Teacher Association
D
Parents - Teacher's Association
correct option: b
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Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
The pen which you have just picked up is.......?
The pen which you have just picked up is.......?
A
Charle's
B
Charles'
C
Charless'
D
Charles's
correct option: b
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