1997 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 7
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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He saw the play and so ....... ?
He saw the play and so ....... ?
A
was she
B
had she
C
should she
D
did she
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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
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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
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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
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