1998 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 5
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
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
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42
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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
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43
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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
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44
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The gateman does his work perfunctorily?
The gateman does his work perfunctorily?
A
without commitment
B
with speed
C
grudgingly
D
enthusiastically
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45
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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
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46
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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
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47
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Adayi is a die-hard criminal?
Adayi is a die-hard criminal?
A
hard to kill
B
hard to arrest
C
remorseless
D
resentless
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48
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In moments of serious economic hardship, many people are ....... to turn to God?
In moments of serious economic hardship, many people are ....... to turn to God?
A
concerned
B
inclined
C
disposed
D
propensed
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49
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That centre-forward was....... consequently the goal was not disallowed?
That centre-forward was....... consequently the goal was not disallowed?
A
in an off-side position
B
very well positioned
C
a brilliant player
D
the captain of the team
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We cannot all wear expensive shoes in situation of......?
We cannot all wear expensive shoes in situation of......?
A
divergent demand and supply
B
uneven wear and tear
C
differing purchasing power
D
unpredicted national income
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