1997 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 14
131
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
My shoes are worn out; I must see my ...... ?
My shoes are worn out; I must see my ...... ?
A
grocer
B
tanner
C
cobbler
D
hosier
132
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A sterile range of mountains, broken at intervals by deep ravines ...... almost the whole of this small state?
A sterile range of mountains, broken at intervals by deep ravines ...... almost the whole of this small state?
A
enclose
B
encloses
C
cover
D
covers
133
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Kunle was annoyed for arriving late ..... put him out of temper?
Kunle was annoyed for arriving late ..... put him out of temper?
A
also Kemi's insolent manner
B
also that Kemi's insolent manner
C
and Kemi's rather insolent manner also
D
and Kemi's is also insolent which
134
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The protesters, unable to pull down the statue,.... it form its fixtures?
The protesters, unable to pull down the statue,.... it form its fixtures?
A
wrenched
B
pushed
C
towed
D
burnt
135
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...... been no official reaction to your request yet?
...... been no official reaction to your request yet?
A
There's
B
Theres'
C
Theirs
D
Their's
136
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His looks portend that ....... would be unpleasant?
His looks portend that ....... would be unpleasant?
A
some news
B
a news
C
news
D
the news
137
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By January 1999, I ..... ten years in the service of this institution?
By January 1999, I ..... ten years in the service of this institution?
A
should have been
B
would be
C
can be
D
must be
138
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
The accused is optimistic of regaining his freedom because there is no witness to ..... his story?
The accused is optimistic of regaining his freedom because there is no witness to ..... his story?
A
correct
B
chanllenge
C
corroborate
D
contradict
139
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Don't ...... said the leader 'I want a decision now?
Don't ...... said the leader 'I want a decision now?
A
prevaricate
B
prediccate
C
precipitate
D
be pejorative
140
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
Most of the missing jewelry were___________ by the police?
Most of the missing jewelry were___________ by the police?
A
found
B
taken
C
kept
D
recovered
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