1997 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 14
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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
correct option: c
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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
correct option: b
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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
correct option: c
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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
correct option: a
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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
correct option: a
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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
correct option: d
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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
correct option: b
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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
correct option: d
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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
correct option: a
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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
correct option: d
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