1995 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
In spite of many days of fasting, Musa is still fastidious about his food?
In spite of many days of fasting, Musa is still fastidious about his food?
A
particular
B
undecided
C
indifferent
D
unmindful
correct option: c
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
The leader called for concerted efforts in order to get over the problems?
The leader called for concerted efforts in order to get over the problems?
A
combined
B
definite
C
disparte
D
isolated
correct option: d
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
The video tape recorder was made obsolete by the introduction of the satellite dish?
The video tape recorder was made obsolete by the introduction of the satellite dish?
A
antiquated
B
useless
C
fashionable
D
functional
correct option: c
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
Segun is somebody who always follow his own inclinations?
Segun is somebody who always follow his own inclinations?
A
impusles
B
aversions
C
dispositions
D
deviations
correct option: d
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
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
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