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?
A
tackle
B
exacerbate
C
eradicate
D
assuage
correct option: b
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42
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

Civil engineering is predominantly a male profession?
A
absolutely
B
essentially
C
generally
D
seldom
correct option: d
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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?
A
damage
B
disfavour
C
advantage
D
background
correct option: c
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44
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

When the driver applied the brakes, they acted up?
A
failed
B
responded well
C
were sluggish
D
jammed
correct option: b
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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The striking workers have vowed not to return to work until the decision is rescinded?
A
changed
B
dismissed
C
implemented
D
incorporated
correct option: c
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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?
A
disagree
B
respect each other
C
be of one mind
D
reproach each other
correct option: a
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47
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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48
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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49
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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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?
A
too expensive
B
overrated
C
priceless
D
cheap
correct option: d
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