1994 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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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
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She was taken aback by his altitude?
She was taken aback by his altitude?
A
delayed
B
dragged back
C
surprised
D
overwhelmed
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33
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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
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They show no fitness in dealing with strangers?
They show no fitness in dealing with strangers?
A
boldness
B
kindness
C
tact
D
love
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35
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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
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36
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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
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37
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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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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
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39
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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
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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
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