1994 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 5

41
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?
A
entertain every caller
B
keep all doors open
C
relax security
D
give a party
correct option: a
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42
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

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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43
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?
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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44
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?
A
wonder
B
surprise
C
disappointment
D
depression
correct option: c
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45
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?
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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46
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 ..........
A
Parents - Teachers Association
B
Parents - Teachers' Association
C
Parents - Teacher Association
D
Parents - Teacher's Association
correct option: b
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47
Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

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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48
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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49
Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

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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50
Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

Measles....no longer impossible to manage these days
A
is
B
are
C
were
D
was
correct option: a
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