1995 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 2
11
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
She was ask to swallow her pride and get busy?
She was ask to swallow her pride and get busy?
A
be more realistic
B
eat up her own pride
C
be more insistent
D
be less proud
12
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
Many species in creation have mutated over the years into new forms of life......?
Many species in creation have mutated over the years into new forms of life......?
A
stablized
B
manifested
C
transformed
D
standardized
13
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
His textile business deals are in gross?
His textile business deals are in gross?
A
wholesale
B
imported
C
retailed
D
exported
14
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
The government is initiating new effective programmes to boost production?
The government is initiating new effective programmes to boost production?
A
ending / enhance
B
rewiewing / renew
C
rearranging / increase
D
terminating / reduce
15
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
The culprit unwittingly subjected himself to great humiliation?
The culprit unwittingly subjected himself to great humiliation?
A
cunningly
B
curiously
C
foolishly
D
subtly
16
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
The masses are controlled by the whims and caprices of their rulers?
The masses are controlled by the whims and caprices of their rulers?
A
wish
B
parochialism
C
will power
D
level-headedness
17
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
The government is initiating new effective programmes to boost production?
The government is initiating new effective programmes to boost production?
A
ending / enhance
B
rewiewing / renew
C
rearranging / increase
D
terminating / reduce
18
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
In his quest for solidarity, the party leader undertook a nation-wide tour?
In his quest for solidarity, the party leader undertook a nation-wide tour?
A
unity
B
resistance
C
mobilization
D
re-organization
19
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
Our party is wielding potent political power?
Our party is wielding potent political power?
A
assuming
B
renouncing
C
restoring
D
reappraising
20
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
The ruler expects full allegiance from his subjects at all times?
The ruler expects full allegiance from his subjects at all times?
A
obedience
B
homage
C
disloyalty
D
disaproval
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