1998 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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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
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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
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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