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?
We could not put up with his terrible disposition?
A
exterminate
B
tolerate
C
control
D
deal with
32
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
She was taken aback by his altitude?
She was taken aback by his altitude?
A
delayed
B
dragged back
C
surprised
D
overwhelmed
33
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
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
34
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
They show no fitness in dealing with strangers?
They show no fitness in dealing with strangers?
A
boldness
B
kindness
C
tact
D
love
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?
As a matter of fact, we have been trying to step up production?
A
maximize
B
decrease
C
suspend
D
increase
36
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
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
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?
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
38
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
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?
Although the manager is busy right now, he will be with you presently?
A
immediately
B
soon
C
without delay
D
right away
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?
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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