1998 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The chairman's verdict redressed the injustice mete out by the secretary?
The chairman's verdict redressed the injustice mete out by the secretary?
A
corrected
B
restored
C
aggravated
D
addressed
12
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Uche could not travel last December because of the severity of the harmattan?
Uche could not travel last December because of the severity of the harmattan?
A
cold
B
mildness
C
warmth
D
moderation
13
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word underlined word(s).
Mrs. Kofi is very provocative in her style of dressing?
Mrs. Kofi is very provocative in her style of dressing?
A
modest
B
happy
C
angry
D
beautiful
14
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word underlined word(s
Travelling in the night can be an ordeal?
Travelling in the night can be an ordeal?
A
a great exercise
B
a great fear
C
a great endurance
D
a great pleasure
15
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word underlined word(s).
Akoso thought that her father was very callous?
Akoso thought that her father was very callous?
A
indifferent
B
compassionate
C
wicked
D
careless
16
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word underlined word(s).
The Lion's of Cameroun is really an indomitable team?
The Lion's of Cameroun is really an indomitable team?
A
a powerful
B
a prominent
C
a weak
D
a cowardly
17
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word underlined word(s).
To almost everyone in the little village, Ada's behaviour was almost odious?
To almost everyone in the little village, Ada's behaviour was almost odious?
A
repulsive
B
difficult
C
attractive
D
charming
18
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word underlined word(s).
Adamu was so vociferous during the meeting of the congregation that he succeeded in incurring the wrath of the charming?
Adamu was so vociferous during the meeting of the congregation that he succeeded in incurring the wrath of the charming?
A
anger
B
admiration
C
displeasure
D
sympathy
19
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word underlined word(s).
It was an inopportune moment for you to make that suggestion?
It was an inopportune moment for you to make that suggestion?
A
an ideal
B
a wrong
C
an exact
D
a sad
20
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word underlined word(s).
He devoted too much time to the peripheral aspects?
He devoted too much time to the peripheral aspects?
A
unimportant
B
superficial
C
minor
D
main
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