1997 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 15
141
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
All the cattle on Lamidi's farm ...... ?
A
is tick-free
B
are tick-free
C
is ticks-free
D
are ticks-free
142
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
He saw the play and so ....... ?
A
was she
B
had she
C
should she
D
did she
143
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
The ..... of what she was cooking filled the whole compound?
A
fragrance
B
scent
C
aroma
D
smell
144
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
I hope i have not ...... too much on your time?
A
invaded
B
encroached
C
intruded
D
trespassed
145
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?
A
plain
B
smooth
C
rough
D
tough
146
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
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
147
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
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
148
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
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
149
Bassey is as hard as nails?
A
Bassey is very strong
B
Bassey is very brave
C
Bassey is determined
D
Bassey is unsympathetic
150
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
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