1994 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The paper carries many humorous cartoon on Saturdays
The paper carries many humorous cartoon on Saturdays
A
amorous
B
grievous
C
hilarious
D
grave
22
In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
All through his years in public office, he found his father's advice invaluable
All through his years in public office, he found his father's advice invaluable
A
priceless
B
hopeless
C
worthless
D
helpful
23
In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The lecture was merely obfuscating the issue with his endless examples
The lecture was merely obfuscating the issue with his endless examples
A
complicating
B
clarifying
C
confusing
D
summarizing
24
In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
Such measures end up exacerbating the pain,
Such measures end up exacerbating the pain,
A
aggravating
B
increasing
C
eliminating
D
alleviating
25
In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
Ina sentence, there must always be a concord between a subject and its verb
Ina sentence, there must always be a concord between a subject and its verb
A
breach
B
departure
C
disagreement
D
dispute
26
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
As soon as the headmaster appeared, the chanting resumed?
As soon as the headmaster appeared, the chanting resumed?
A
immediately
B
much later
C
soon after
D
almost as
27
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
In the course of the debate, the speakers were advised to summarize their points?
In the course of the debate, the speakers were advised to summarize their points?
A
argue
B
develop
C
round off
D
round up
28
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
29
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
30
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
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