1998 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 5
41
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
42
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
43
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
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
44
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
45
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
46
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
47
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Adayi is a die-hard criminal?
Adayi is a die-hard criminal?
A
hard to kill
B
hard to arrest
C
remorseless
D
resentless
48
Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.
In moments of serious economic hardship, many people are ....... to turn to God?
A
concerned
B
inclined
C
disposed
D
propensed
49
Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.
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
50
Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.
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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