1994 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 7
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He claimed that Mr. okoli's utterance was tantamount to defamation of character, so he sued for .......
He claimed that Mr. okoli's utterance was tantamount to defamation of character, so he sued for .......
A
damage
B
some damage
C
a damage
D
damages
correct option: d
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I don't think he can .......?
I don't think he can .......?
A
can't he
B
isn't it
C
can he
D
don,t I
correct option: c
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The handset was faulty and so it was impossible to ..... them on phone?
The handset was faulty and so it was impossible to ..... them on phone?
A
get at
B
get over
C
get through to
D
get on to
correct option: c
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The president of the union ....... for the airport by the time the riot started?
The president of the union ....... for the airport by the time the riot started?
A
would have left
B
is about leaving
C
was leaving
D
has left
correct option: c
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To be extravagant is to be ....... ?
To be extravagant is to be ....... ?
A
rich
B
luxurious
C
careless
D
wasteful
correct option: d
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Until his recent experience, Onimisi used to pride himself....... his fearlessness?
Until his recent experience, Onimisi used to pride himself....... his fearlessness?
A
on
B
by
C
about
D
for
correct option: a
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The trader ...... his wares at the trade fair?
The trader ...... his wares at the trade fair?
A
exhibited
B
displayed
C
spread
D
demonstrated
correct option: a
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Based on the facts before me, i have no alternative ..... to terminate your appointment?
Based on the facts before me, i have no alternative ..... to terminate your appointment?
A
but
B
than
C
as
D
only
correct option: a
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Despite the pressure of work during the week i shall endeavor to ...... at your wedding?
Despite the pressure of work during the week i shall endeavor to ...... at your wedding?
A
put up an appearance
B
put an appearance
C
put in an appearance
D
put on an appearance
correct option: c
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The expected guest eventually arrived ....... his wife?
The expected guest eventually arrived ....... his wife?
A
in company with
B
in company of
C
by company of
D
accompanied with
correct option: b
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