1997 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
Adebayo's plans for the future are in the jair?
Adebayo's plans for the future are in the jair?
A
suspended
B
uncertain
C
empty
D
floating
correct option: b
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The group of performers thrilled the audience with its peculiar choreography?
The group of performers thrilled the audience with its peculiar choreography?
A
form of dancing
B
art of theatrics
C
type of costuming
D
mode of singing
correct option: a
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Our local paper is noted for its incisive editorials on local politics?
Our local paper is noted for its incisive editorials on local politics?
A
sarcastic
B
penetrating
C
decisive
D
destructive
correct option: b
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The criminal didn't bat an eyelid when the judge pronounced the sentence?
The criminal didn't bat an eyelid when the judge pronounced the sentence?
A
displayed no understanding whatsoever
B
didn't shed a single tear
C
moved none of his eyelids
D
showed no emotion or surprise
correct option: d
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The rally was attended only by people who were apolitical?
The rally was attended only by people who were apolitical?
A
full of political fervour
B
antagonistic to politicians
C
new-breed politicians
D
not interested in politics
correct option: d
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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
correct option: a
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
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
correct option: a
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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
correct option: c
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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
correct option: c
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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
correct option: c
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