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?
While the hooligans exchanged blows, we looked complacently?
A
dejectedly
B
sorrowfully
C
questioningly
D
contentedly
142
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Tade became timorous when she was asked to give the valedictory speech?
Tade became timorous when she was asked to give the valedictory speech?
A
excited
B
nervous
C
aggressive
D
happy
143
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The player kept on gamely to the end of the match?
The player kept on gamely to the end of the match?
A
amateurishly
B
skilfully
C
courageously
D
stubbornly
144
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Art lies in cherishing the initiative and creative power of each person?
Art lies in cherishing the initiative and creative power of each person?
A
potential
B
strenght
C
gift
D
mind
145
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Oche's chief idiosyncrasy is a passion for pounded yam?
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
146
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
You must not attend the end-of year party?
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
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?
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
148
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Adawo is an imp?
Adawo is an imp?
A
Adawo behaves queerly
B
Adawo behaves decently
C
Adawo behaves differently
D
Adawo behaves badly
149
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The solution lies in choosing between various negative alternatives?
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
150
Identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.
A
resist
B
salon
C
confirm
D
intact
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