1998 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 8
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Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.
I shall work hard so that i can ..... a distinction in English?
I shall work hard so that i can ..... a distinction in English?
A
secure
B
make
C
receive
D
grab
correct option: b
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Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.
The baby was rather ..... than i could bear?
The baby was rather ..... than i could bear?
A
much more troublesome
B
much too troublesome
C
so much troublesome
D
very much troublesome
correct option: a
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Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the gap.
Students were forbidden ...... any secret society.
Students were forbidden ...... any secret society.
A
from joining
B
in joining
C
to join
D
on joining
correct option: a
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The climate of Nigeria is an enervating one
The climate of Nigeria is an enervating one
A
a weakening
B
an energy sapping
C
an invigorating
D
a sluggish
correct option: c
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
If I left the country, I would arrange for my family to join me?
If I left the country, I would arrange for my family to join me?
A
He left the country and his family joined him
B
In the event of his leaving the country, his family would join him
C
He did not leave the country and his family did not join him
D
He may not leave the country
correct option: c
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
A state of mutual hatred existed for years between the two villages of Umunna and Ogboma?
A state of mutual hatred existed for years between the two villages of Umunna and Ogboma?
A
Umunna hated Ogboma
B
Ogboma hated Umunna
C
Ogboma and Umunna hated themselves
D
Umunna and Ogboma hated each other
correct option: d
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The painting in the museum was beautifully faked?
The painting in the museum was beautifully faked?
A
The painting was a good deceptive replica
B
The painting was well-framed and displayed
C
The painting was deceptively decorated in the museum
D
The painting was carefully hung in the museum
correct option: a
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Ade: Do you mind if i sit down here?
Bola: Well, yes I do actually.
Ade: Do you mind if i sit down here?
Bola: Well, yes I do actually.
A
Bola is reluctantly granting the request
B
Bola is willingly accepting the request
C
Bola is certainly rejecting the request
D
Bola is objecting to the request
correct option: c
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The president held forth for several minutes on the need for patriotism?
The president held forth for several minutes on the need for patriotism?
A
The president was silent for some minutes when patriotism was being discussd
B
The president whispered a few things about patriotism
C
The president spent time saying a few things about patriots
D
The president gave a rather long speech on the importance of patriotism
correct option: d
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The slide in the price of gold in the world market has left the industry reeling?
The slide in the price of gold in the world market has left the industry reeling?
A
The gradual fall in gold price is making the industry unstable
B
The stablity in gold price is making the industry stagnant
C
The decline in gold price is making the industry redundant
D
The increase in gold price is making the industry to boom
correct option: a
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