1999 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 1
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).
Even though there is no obvious riot on the campus, the atmosphere is restive?
Even though there is no obvious riot on the campus, the atmosphere is restive?
A
quiet
B
chaotic
C
restless
D
tense
correct option: d
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).
Mr. Dzokoto plays the piano with great dexterity?
Mr. Dzokoto plays the piano with great dexterity?
A
wisdom
B
power
C
force
D
skill
correct option: d
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).
The government is not opening up to the unions in the negotiations; it must have something up its sleeve?
The government is not opening up to the unions in the negotiations; it must have something up its sleeve?
A
be nursing a hidden a last agenda
B
be hoping to trap them
C
be hiding a last minute package
D
be intending to dissolve the unions
correct option: a
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).
Adamu woke up with a start a took to his heels, claiming that something was on his trail?
Adamu woke up with a start a took to his heels, claiming that something was on his trail?
A
in his food
B
giving him the chase
C
hiding near the bed
D
staring at him
correct option: b
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).
When he found himself in a difficult situation, he tried to double-talk his way through?
When he found himself in a difficult situation, he tried to double-talk his way through?
A
talk to two people to help him
B
mix up issues to sound nervous
C
mix up facts to confuse people
D
talk twice to gain sympathy
correct option: c
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).
They have tried circumvent the restriction on the importation of the commodities?
They have tried circumvent the restriction on the importation of the commodities?
A
bypass
B
confront
C
oppose
D
challenge
correct option: a
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The word in capital letters has an emphatic stress, Choose the option that best fits the expression in the sentence?
The accused hasn't even been TRIED yet?
The accused hasn't even been TRIED yet?
A
Was the accuse sentenced to life imprisonment ?
B
Has the suspect been apprehended?
C
Why hasn't the accused been tried yet?
D
Was the accused handed over to the
correct option: a
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The word in capital letters has an emphatic stress, Choose the option that best fits the expression in the sentence?
The fire destroyed MANY lives?
The fire destroyed MANY lives?
A
Did the fire destroy the village?
B
Did the fire destroy some houses?
C
Did the fire destroy any lives?
D
Did the fire spare any lives?
correct option: c
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The word in capital letters has an emphatic stress, Choose the option that best fits the expression in the sentence?
The electricity in OUR premises comes from a generator?
The electricity in OUR premises comes from a generator?
A
Is the electricity in your compound supplied by a generator
B
Is the electricity in your neighbour's premises supplied by a generator
C
Does the electricity in your premises come from NEPA
D
Does everybody in your street receive electricity from generator
correct option: b
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Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others?
A
interrupt
B
Contribute
C
Harmattan
D
Entertain
correct option: c
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