2001 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 15

141
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

While the hooligans exchanged blows, we looked complacently?
A
dejectedly
B
sorrowfully
C
questioningly
D
contentedly
correct option: d
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142
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Tade became timorous when she was asked to give the valedictory speech?
A
excited
B
nervous
C
aggressive
D
happy
correct option: b
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143
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The player kept on gamely to the end of the match?
A
amateurishly
B
skilfully
C
courageously
D
stubbornly
correct option: c
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144
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Art lies in cherishing the initiative and creative power of each person?
A
potential
B
strenght
C
gift
D
mind
correct option: a
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145
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Oche's chief idiosyncrasy is a passion for pounded yam?
A
Oche's chief hates pounded yam
B
Oche pounded yam
C
Oche has a penchant for pounded yam
D
Oche's chief likes pounded yam
correct option: c
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146
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

You must not attend the end-of year party?
A
It is not necessary that you attend the party
B
It is necessary that you attend the party
C
You do not have to decided whether to attend the party or not
D
You have to decided whether to attend the party or not
correct option: a
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147
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy?
A
there can be no favour beyond a reasonable point
B
sycophants need not talk all the time
C
people should know when not use flattery
D
sycophants should know when to grant people's requests
correct option: c
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148
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Adawo is an imp?
A
Adawo behaves queerly
B
Adawo behaves decently
C
Adawo behaves differently
D
Adawo behaves badly
correct option: d
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149
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The solution lies in choosing between various negative alternatives?
A
the solution can be found in one of negative options
B
the solution lies in choosing between the positively and the negative and the negative
C
the solutions are many
D
the solution is anegative one
correct option: a
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150
Identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.
A
resist
B
salon
C
confirm
D
intact
correct option: b
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