2000 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 13

121
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The essay topic is nebulous?
A
vague
B
incorrect
C
distinct
D
clear
correct option: a
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122
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The man was able to persuade his willful and obstinate daughter to follow the career he chose for her?
A
intelligent but arrogant
B
unyielding and obdurate
C
secure and odious
D
hardworking and intelligent
correct option: b
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123
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Mr. Okon has been described as an eagle-eyed editor?
A
a short-sighted
B
a clear-sighted
C
a long-sighted
D
a quick-sighted
correct option: b
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124
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Inspite of her grim situation, the young widow smiled dutifully at the visitor's pleasantries?
A
unkind comments
B
sad stories
C
condolence messages
D
jocular remarks
correct option: d
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125
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I have always believed that my mother is a very impassioned woman?
A
emotion
B
impartial
C
impassive
D
emotional
correct option: d
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126
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The party gathering was thrown into a state of euphoria after the election result was announced?
A
pleasure
B
sadness
C
excitement
D
confusion
correct option: c
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127
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The family discussed the crime committed and resolved to nail the lie to the counter?
A
expose it publicly
B
bury it in a coffin
C
defer action on it
D
seek more advice
correct option: a
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128
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My father was at the apogee of his career when he was retired?
A
terminal point
B
highest point
C
least productive stage
D
redundant stage
correct option: b
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129
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Though David's condition is serious, his life is not in immediate danger?
A
nastly
B
hypertensive
C
dangerous
D
grave
correct option: d
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130
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That punch by the young boxer prove to be fatal?
A
effective
B
hard
C
deadly
D
belated
correct option: c
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