1997 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 7
61
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
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
62
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
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
63
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
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
64
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
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
65
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
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
66
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
67
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
68
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
69
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
70
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
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