1995 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 9

81
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

People are not interested in who rules?
A
People who rules are not interested in the rule
B
The rulers are not indifferent about the people
C
People are indifferent about the rulers
D
People are ruled by the people they are interest in
correct option: c
e not
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82
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Good student can easily identify spurious arguments?
A
genuine
B
interesting
C
false
D
illogical
correct option: a
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83
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Eze's skin now looks flabby as a result of his changed circumstances?
A
neat
B
firm
C
weak
D
oily
correct option: b
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84
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

He and his lieutenants have been accused of remaining intransigent?
A
rigid
B
stubborn
C
compromising
D
popular
correct option: c
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85
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

In the opinion of most observers, it was a disinterested decision?
A
neutral
B
impartial
C
biased
D
candid
correct option: c
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86
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

We watch in wonder as she rattled away in that esoteric language?
A
inscrutable
B
familiar
C
secret
D
obscure
correct option: b
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87
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

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
correct option: c
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88
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......?
A
stablized
B
manifested
C
transformed
D
standardized
correct option: a
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89
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

His textile business deals are in gross?
A
wholesale
B
imported
C
retailed
D
exported
correct option: c
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90
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

The government is initiating new effective programmes to boost production?
A
ending / enhance
B
rewiewing / renew
C
rearranging / increase
D
terminating / reduce
correct option: d
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