1995 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 12
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
He might be compelled to take a momentous decision?
He might be compelled to take a momentous decision?
A
a voluntary
B
a spontanous
C
an important
D
an involuntry
correct option: c
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The principal advised the students to bear with him in their present situation since every cloud has a silver lining?
The principal advised the students to bear with him in their present situation since every cloud has a silver lining?
A
every school has its problem
B
every bad situation has something good
C
good things always bring problems
D
difficulties often bring good things
correct option: b
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Oche's mother advised him to talk very little because still waters run deep?
Oche's mother advised him to talk very little because still waters run deep?
A
his enemies may be listening
B
there is no pride in talking too much
C
there is wisdom in silence
D
talking too much could lead him into trouble
correct option: c
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Akin made such a dog's breakfast of his home work?
Akin made such a dog's breakfast of his home work?
A
an excellent job
B
a brilliant attempt
C
a mess
D
a poor performance
correct option: c
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The confused student found himself in a spot?
The confused student found himself in a spot?
A
in a particular place
B
in a normal situation
C
in a pleasant situation
D
in a difficult situation
correct option: d
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The man who gave the closing remarks at the party spoke tongue in cheek?
The man who gave the closing remarks at the party spoke tongue in cheek?
A
ironically
B
wisely
C
profusely
D
eloquently
correct option: a
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New companies in the country always put up classified advertisement in the dailies?
New companies in the country always put up classified advertisement in the dailies?
A
secret
B
small
C
outrageous
D
expensive
correct option: a
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The doctor insisted on giving all of us prophylactic drugs?
The doctor insisted on giving all of us prophylactic drugs?
A
curative
B
preventive
C
routine
D
special
correct option: b
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The delegates to the Constitutional Conference have mooted that funding of universities be transferred to states where they are located?
The delegates to the Constitutional Conference have mooted that funding of universities be transferred to states where they are located?
A
said
B
agreed
C
proposed
D
legislated
correct option: c
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Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
The workers suffered a lot, toiling ..... the sun?
The workers suffered a lot, toiling ..... the sun?
A
in
B
under
C
underneath
D
inside
correct option: b
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