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?
A
courteous
B
impolite
C
incurious
D
careful
correct option: b
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142
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

Common sense requires that one should be decorous at formal gatherings?
A
courteous
B
impolite
C
incurious
D
careful
correct option: b
Users' Answers & Comments
143
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

The diminutive figure bounces over the track with unfathomable lightness?
A
invigorating
B
irresistible
C
predictable
D
impressive
correct option: c
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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?
A
too expensive
B
overrated
C
priceless
D
cheap
correct option: d
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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?
A
favoured
B
rejected
C
emphasized
D
ignored
correct option: d
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146
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

The string was taut?
A
loose
B
firm
C
stretched
D
tight
correct option: a
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147
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

Hypertension is a debilitating disease that everyone should prevent?
A
a mortal
B
an enervating
C
an energizing
D
a horrible
correct option: c
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148
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

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
correct option: b
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149
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

We intend to make the reception a diurnal event?
A
a nightly
B
a weekly
C
a short
D
an annual
correct option: a
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150
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

We intend to make the reception a diurnal event?
A
a nightly
B
a weekly
C
a short
D
an annual
correct option: a
Users' Answers & Comments
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