1997 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 15
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Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
All the cattle on Lamidi's farm ...... ?
All the cattle on Lamidi's farm ...... ?
A
is tick-free
B
are tick-free
C
is ticks-free
D
are ticks-free
correct option: b
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Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
He saw the play and so ....... ?
He saw the play and so ....... ?
A
was she
B
had she
C
should she
D
did she
correct option: d
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Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
The ..... of what she was cooking filled the whole compound?
The ..... of what she was cooking filled the whole compound?
A
fragrance
B
scent
C
aroma
D
smell
correct option: c
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Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
I hope i have not ...... too much on your time?
I hope i have not ...... too much on your time?
A
invaded
B
encroached
C
intruded
D
trespassed
correct option: b
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Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
The exercise presented us with a lot of problems but later it was all ...... sailing?
The exercise presented us with a lot of problems but later it was all ...... sailing?
A
plain
B
smooth
C
rough
D
tough
correct option: b
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The stadium had a capacity crowd in spite of the weather?
The stadium had a capacity crowd in spite of the weather?
A
The weather favoured the crowd at the stadium
B
The crowd defied the weather to fill the stadium
C
The stadium was not filled because of the weather
D
The crowd loved the weather at the stadium
correct option: b
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The conference is biennial?
The conference is biennial?
A
The conference is held twice every year
B
The conference is held twice in two years
C
The conference is held once every other year
D
The conference lasts for two years
correct option: d
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Only two ministers survived the recent cabinet reshuffle?
Only two ministers survived the recent cabinet reshuffle?
A
In the recent changes in government, only two ministers were sacked
B
In the recent changes in government, all but two ministers remained alive
C
In recent changes in government, all but two ministers retained their posts
D
In recent changes in government, all but two ministers were sacked
correct option: c
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Bassey is as hard as nails?
A
Bassey is very strong
B
Bassey is very brave
C
Bassey is determined
D
Bassey is unsympathetic
correct option: d
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
He gave a painstaking account of his encounter with the ghost of his father?
He gave a painstaking account of his encounter with the ghost of his father?
A
sordid
B
fearful
C
half-hearted
D
tender-hearted
correct option: c
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