1999 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 5

41
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

My brother married a loquacious woman?
A
quiet
B
noisy
C
talkative
D
beautiful
correct option: a
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42
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Most warring countries end up in a state of satiatic?
A
hunger
B
thirst
C
danger
D
famine
correct option: d
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43
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Abdul is fond of his teacher though he sometimes makes derogatory remarks about him?
A
unpleasant
B
complimentary
C
expressive
D
inconsiderate
correct option: b
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44
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The Minister has finally been dropped from the present cabinet because of his ignoble act?
A
criminal
B
ignorant
C
honourable
D
selfish
correct option: c
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45
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).


His cruelty to his mother defies logical explanation?
A
demands
B
offers
C
projects
D
precludes
correct option: b
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46
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Orinya balances the pail on her head with accustomed ease?
A
convincing
B
surprising
C
unwary
D
unusual
correct option: d
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47
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The lectures were advised to carry out a cursory survey of Nigerian languages?
A
detailed study
B
careful teching
C
careful description
D
partial consideration
correct option: a
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48
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

They attacked all regulations designed to emasculate student militancy?
A
condone
B
isolate
C
punish
D
strenghten
correct option: d
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49
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The secretary runs down anybody that does not sing his praises?
A
hates
B
pleases
C
honours
D
discredits
correct option: c
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50
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The tennis player surreptitiously swapped rackets after the first set?
A
openly retained
B
overtly exchanged
C
quietly surrendered
D
voilently swung
correct option: a
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