2000 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 5
41
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
The project is designed to alleviate poverty in the country?
The project is designed to alleviate poverty in the country?
A
tackle
B
exacerbate
C
eradicate
D
assuage
42
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
Civil engineering is predominantly a male profession?
Civil engineering is predominantly a male profession?
A
absolutely
B
essentially
C
generally
D
seldom
43
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
The officer said that he knew nothing to the detriment of the applicant?
The officer said that he knew nothing to the detriment of the applicant?
A
damage
B
disfavour
C
advantage
D
background
44
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
When the driver applied the brakes, they acted up?
When the driver applied the brakes, they acted up?
A
failed
B
responded well
C
were sluggish
D
jammed
45
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
The striking workers have vowed not to return to work until the decision is rescinded?
The striking workers have vowed not to return to work until the decision is rescinded?
A
changed
B
dismissed
C
implemented
D
incorporated
46
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
It is rare for a leader and his deputy to see eye to eye?
It is rare for a leader and his deputy to see eye to eye?
A
disagree
B
respect each other
C
be of one mind
D
reproach each other
47
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
48
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
49
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
50
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
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