1995 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
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
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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
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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
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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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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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