1997 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 11
101
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Smiling broadly, she explained why she always took exception to being referred to as his wife?
Smiling broadly, she explained why she always took exception to being referred to as his wife?
A
objected to
B
preferred very much
C
felt specially honoured by
D
liked nothing except
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102
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In those days, an ordinary school drop-out would come around putting on airs?
In those days, an ordinary school drop-out would come around putting on airs?
A
trying to impress people
B
trying to oppress people
C
wearing flashy clothes
D
dressed in light materials
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103
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Many Nigerians have inured themselves to hardship?
Many Nigerians have inured themselves to hardship?
A
sujected
B
submitted
C
acustomed
D
endeared
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104
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There are many venal judges in our law courts today?
There are many venal judges in our law courts today?
A
qualified
B
professional
C
corrupt
D
honest
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105
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He is bound to expose himself by his nefarious activities?
He is bound to expose himself by his nefarious activities?
A
kind
B
disreputable
C
despicable
D
nocturnal
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106
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In this house, children are supposed to be in bed by ten o'clock?
In this house, children are supposed to be in bed by ten o'clock?
A
just before
B
not before
C
about
D
not later than
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107
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You don't have to agree with our procedure?
You don't have to agree with our procedure?
A
shouldn't disagree
B
must not agree
C
may disagree if you wish
D
may not disagree if you dont wish
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108
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You don't have to agree with our procedure?
You don't have to agree with our procedure?
A
shouldn't disagree
B
must not agree
C
may disagree if you wish
D
may not disagree if you dont wish
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109
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The new Vice-Chancellor's immediate concern was to tide over the major difficulties of the moment?
The new Vice-Chancellor's immediate concern was to tide over the major difficulties of the moment?
A
temporarily accomodation
B
permanently handle
C
decisively solve
D
pretend to solve
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110
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The lawyer gave evasive answers to all the questions?
The lawyer gave evasive answers to all the questions?
A
unintelligent
B
ineffective
C
unreliable
D
equivocal
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