1998 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 11
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word underlined word(s)
The presidential aspirant warned of the political catastrophe that would follow if the elections were rigged ?
The presidential aspirant warned of the political catastrophe that would follow if the elections were rigged ?
A
problem
B
turmoil
C
success
D
conflagration
correct option: c
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The material in the book is presented within an eclactic framework?
The material in the book is presented within an eclactic framework?
A
simple
B
a broad
C
a restricted
D
clumsy
correct option: b
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Ohiokhen had a brainwave as to how she could deal with the problem?
Ohiokhen had a brainwave as to how she could deal with the problem?
A
an imagination
B
a desire
C
a headache
D
an idea
correct option: d
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Surely, Ahmed if a ball of fire?
Surely, Ahmed if a ball of fire?
A
quarrelsome person
B
a hot-headed activist
C
a fiery speaker or writer
D
a very energetic person
correct option: d
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This time, she will be competing with a dark horse?
This time, she will be competing with a dark horse?
A
a weak and low-spirited person
B
a person about whom little is known
C
an unpopular candidate
D
a person as strong as a horse
correct option: b
Users' Answers & Comments106
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In answer to the question as to how life is treating him, the stranger said 'it never rains but it pours?
In answer to the question as to how life is treating him, the stranger said 'it never rains but it pours?
A
the blessings of life shower on him like heavy rain
B
he is contented with his improved fortunes
C
things are getting decidedly worse
D
his financial status is deteriorating
correct option: a
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One significant characteristic of the jet is that it encourage people to cut corners?
One significant characteristic of the jet is that it encourage people to cut corners?
A
not to face all problems
B
to want to bec ome rich quickly
C
to want to avoid necessary hardships
D
not to do the proper thing at the right time
correct option: c
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The lady who won the beauty contest had a good gait?
The lady who won the beauty contest had a good gait?
A
stature
B
figure
C
elegance
D
carriage
correct option: d
Users' Answers & Comments109
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It would need a high flyer to make a first class degree in the university?
It would need a high flyer to make a first class degree in the university?
A
a smart performer
B
an outright genius
C
an outstanding scholar
D
an unmitigated swot
correct option: c
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Any student found guilty of examination malpractice should be allowed to stew in his juice?
Any student found guilty of examination malpractice should be allowed to stew in his juice?
A
taste a repeat of the examination
B
suffer the consequences of his action
C
bear the burnt of the disgrace
D
forfeit the opportunity of further education
correct option: b
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