1995 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 11
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
The poor man is compelled to languish in his poverty-stricken situation?
The poor man is compelled to languish in his poverty-stricken situation?
A
luxuriate in
B
deteriorate in
C
suffer in
D
laugh at
correct option: a
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
The engineers have been urged to make a prototype of the long-awaited Nigerian car.
The engineers have been urged to make a prototype of the long-awaited Nigerian car.
A
specimen
B
original
C
copy
D
drawing
correct option: a
Users' Answers & Comments103
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The young man's behavior showed that he was at the top of the tree?
The young man's behavior showed that he was at the top of the tree?
A
at the highest position in his profession
B
confused
C
at a point of preparedness to show good example
D
arrogant
correct option: a
Users' Answers & Comments104
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning of the underlined word.
The chairman's reaction was a storm in a tree cup?
The chairman's reaction was a storm in a tree cup?
A
situated for the occasion
B
less serious than it appeared to be
C
more serious than necessary
D
greatly diminished in scope
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments105
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Do this job while I am away, but take your time?
Do this job while I am away, but take your time?
A
be careful
B
be through
C
be fast
D
don't be in a hurry
correct option: a
Users' Answers & Comments106
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The judge took issue with the counsel who complained of double standards?
The judge took issue with the counsel who complained of double standards?
A
agreed with
B
argued with
C
criticized
D
supported
correct option: b
Users' Answers & Comments107
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I shuddered in revulsion as i watched the snake slowly swallow the struggling rat?
I shuddered in revulsion as i watched the snake slowly swallow the struggling rat?
A
was fascinated
B
was repelled
C
was interested
D
was distressed
correct option: b
Users' Answers & Comments108
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
At that point, the speaker went off a tangent?
At that point, the speaker went off a tangent?
A
started to run away like a mad person
B
took to lashing out at the audiance
C
began to discuss unrelated matters
D
chose to recall previous decision
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments109
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The enemy interestingly proved a real bulwarkon that memorable day?
The enemy interestingly proved a real bulwarkon that memorable day?
A
protecting force
B
source of trouble
C
troubleshooter
D
tribulation
correct option: a
Users' Answers & Comments110
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
It was evident to whoever listened to his speech that he also had an axe to grind?
It was evident to whoever listened to his speech that he also had an axe to grind?
A
an account to settle with someone
B
a tool or something to sharpen
C
a bone to pick with someone
D
a personal objective to achieve
correct option: d
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