1994 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 4

31
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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32
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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33
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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34
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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35
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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36
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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37
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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38
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

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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39
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

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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40
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The governor's wife, in characteristically simple attire, walked into the hall unnoticed?
A
eccentrically
B
typically
C
conssistently
D
intrinsically
correct option: b
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