2000 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 15
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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
correct option: b
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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
correct option: b
Users' Answers & Comments143
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
correct option: c
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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
correct option: d
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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
correct option: d
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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
correct option: a
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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
correct option: c
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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
correct option: b
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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
correct option: a
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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
correct option: a
Users' Answers & Comments