1994 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 5
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
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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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
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
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
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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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
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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It is clear to me that you won't visit Okoro this holiday, will you?...
A
Yes, I wont
B
Yes, I wiil visit
C
No, I won't
D
No, I will not visit
correct option: c
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Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
Sa'adatu as well as the maids....?
Sa'adatu as well as the maids....?
A
like Plantain chips
B
are liking Plantain chips
C
is liking plantain chips
D
likes plantain chips
correct option: d
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Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
Measles....no longer impossible to manage these days
Measles....no longer impossible to manage these days
A
is
B
are
C
were
D
was
correct option: a
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