1998 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 12
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
What you find in the book is a bird's eye view of the subject?
What you find in the book is a bird's eye view of the subject?
A
a detaild account
B
a balanced discussion
C
a biased treatment
D
a general survey
correct option: d
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
If experience is anything to go by, this action will prove a political minefield?
If experience is anything to go by, this action will prove a political minefield?
A
a source of political benefits
B
a way out of political trouble
C
a cause for political joy
D
an invitiation to political problems
correct option: a
Users' Answers & Comments113
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Her was a chequered career?
Her was a chequered career?
A
an interesting and successful career
B
a career full of sorrow and tears
C
a bright and memorable career
D
a career full of ups and down
correct option: d
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In my view, the play didn't come off?
In my view, the play didn't come off?
A
succeed
B
fail
C
attract applause
D
take place
correct option: d
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When the chips are down, we will know those who have the courage to stand?
When the chips are down, we will know those who have the courage to stand?
A
When we get to a crisis point
B
In the final analysis
C
When the blocks are lowered
D
When we get to end of the road
correct option: a
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In my view, the play didn't come off?
In my view, the play didn't come off?
A
succeed
B
fail
C
attract applause
D
take place
correct option: a
Users' Answers & Comments117
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
She said boxing is in fact her pet aversion?
She said boxing is in fact her pet aversion?
A
something she likes very much
B
somehing she dislikes very much
C
a hobby she loves to pursue
D
one thing she can't miss
correct option: b
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The gateman does his work perfunctorily?
The gateman does his work perfunctorily?
A
without commitment
B
with speed
C
grudgingly
D
enthusiastically
correct option: a
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Members of the panel were working at cross purposes?
Members of the panel were working at cross purposes?
A
in harmony
B
in disunity
C
for selfish purposes
D
for selfless purpose
correct option: b
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The young man who distributed political pamphlets on campus was promptly repudiated?
The young man who distributed political pamphlets on campus was promptly repudiated?
A
disowned
B
arrested
C
warned
D
killed
correct option: a
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