2000 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 15
141
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
Common sense requires that one should be decorous at formal gatherings?
Common sense requires that one should be decorous at formal gatherings?
A
courteous
B
impolite
C
incurious
D
careful
142
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
Common sense requires that one should be decorous at formal gatherings?
Common sense requires that one should be decorous at formal gatherings?
A
courteous
B
impolite
C
incurious
D
careful
143
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
The diminutive figure bounces over the track with unfathomable lightness?
The diminutive figure bounces over the track with unfathomable lightness?
A
invigorating
B
irresistible
C
predictable
D
impressive
144
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
I'm not interested in buying that shirt. I think it is overpriced?
I'm not interested in buying that shirt. I think it is overpriced?
A
too expensive
B
overrated
C
priceless
D
cheap
145
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
Despite his laxity in other matters, Ojo's father drew the line at truancy?
Despite his laxity in other matters, Ojo's father drew the line at truancy?
A
favoured
B
rejected
C
emphasized
D
ignored
146
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
The string was taut?
The string was taut?
A
loose
B
firm
C
stretched
D
tight
147
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
Hypertension is a debilitating disease that everyone should prevent?
Hypertension is a debilitating disease that everyone should prevent?
A
a mortal
B
an enervating
C
an energizing
D
a horrible
148
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
The permanent Secretary left his job under a cloud?
The permanent Secretary left his job under a cloud?
A
on a cloudy day
B
with a clear record
C
in disgrace
D
on a sunny day
149
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
We intend to make the reception a diurnal event?
We intend to make the reception a diurnal event?
A
a nightly
B
a weekly
C
a short
D
an annual
150
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
We intend to make the reception a diurnal event?
We intend to make the reception a diurnal event?
A
a nightly
B
a weekly
C
a short
D
an annual
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