1999 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 5
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
My brother married a loquacious woman?
My brother married a loquacious woman?
A
quiet
B
noisy
C
talkative
D
beautiful
correct option: a
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Most warring countries end up in a state of satiatic?
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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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?
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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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?
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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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
His cruelty to his mother defies logical explanation?
His cruelty to his mother defies logical explanation?
A
demands
B
offers
C
projects
D
precludes
correct option: b
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Orinya balances the pail on her head with accustomed ease?
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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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The lectures were advised to carry out a cursory survey of Nigerian languages?
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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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
They attacked all regulations designed to emasculate student militancy?
They attacked all regulations designed to emasculate student militancy?
A
condone
B
isolate
C
punish
D
strenghten
correct option: d
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The secretary runs down anybody that does not sing his praises?
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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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The tennis player surreptitiously swapped rackets after the first set?
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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