2000 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence?
The events of last Friday show that there is no love lost between the principal and the Vic-Principal?
The events of last Friday show that there is no love lost between the principal and the Vic-Principal?
A
They like each other
B
They work independently
C
They cannot part company
D
They dislike each other
correct option: d
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Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence?
The politician's inflammatory remarks were heavily criticized?
The politician's inflammatory remarks were heavily criticized?
A
The politican's rude remarks were heavily criticized
B
The politican's provocative remarks were heavily criticized
C
The politician's bombastic remarks were heavily criticized
D
The politician's tribalistic remarks were heavily criticized
correct option: b
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Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The Governor told the chief that he was only on a routine tour?
The Governor told the chief that he was only on a routine tour?
A
normal and regular visit
B
unplanned encounter
C
surprise and imprompt check
D
working visit and homage
correct option: a
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Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The boy was told that he would need several more pints of blood if he was to survive.
The boy was told that he would need several more pints of blood if he was to survive.
A
many
B
much
C
some
D
plenty
correct option: a
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Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The principal told the teacher to stop browbeating the children?
The principal told the teacher to stop browbeating the children?
A
pampering
B
bullying
C
deceiving
D
caning
correct option: b
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Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Some actions of the Nigerian youth have alienated them from those who were sympathetic to their cause?
Some actions of the Nigerian youth have alienated them from those who were sympathetic to their cause?
A
endeared / kindly
B
confronted / ill disposed
C
separated / opposed
D
estranged / well disposed
correct option: d
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Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The essay topic is nebulous?
The essay topic is nebulous?
A
vague
B
incorrect
C
distinct
D
clear
correct option: a
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Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The man was able to persuade his willful and obstinate daughter to follow the career he chose for her?
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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Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Mr. Okon has been described as an eagle-eyed editor?
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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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?
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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