1999 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 20

191
Choose from the options the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined?

Research
A
disturb
B
comfort
C
affair
D
carry
correct option: a
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192
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

All the accident victims are bleeding profusely?
A
slowly
B
excessively
C
diffusely
D
clearly
correct option: b
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193
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The prosecutor was accused of obstructing justice?
A
hindering
B
retarding
C
impeding
D
interrupting
correct option: a
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194
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The man preaches egalitarianism without matching it up with action?
A
salvation
B
dedication
C
kindness
D
equality
correct option: d
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195
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).

The Federal Government approved a new salary structure as an incentive for the Nigerian workers?
A
a reward
B
an encouragement
C
a package
D
an advance
correct option: b
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196
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).

Amina said she married a doting husband?
A
a loving
B
a fun-loving
C
an uncaring
D
a nagging
correct option: a
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197
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).

It was a spending spree for all of us when daddy hit the jackpot?
A
cashed his cheque
B
received his salary
C
found money in a pot
D
won a lot of money
correct option: d
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198
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).

It was surprising how we took the stranger at once?
A
talked so long with
B
introduce ourselves to
C
formed a liking for
D
started fighting
correct option: c
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199
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).

Before we embarking on his current research, the professor carried out a feasibility study of the area?
A
through
B
perfectibility
C
complete
D
practicability
correct option: d
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200
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).

The college Officer insisted that I show him my credentials before I could be registered?
A
papers
B
qualifications
C
testionmonials
D
identities
correct option: b
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