2001 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 16

151
Identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.
A
competent
B
misread
C
resign
D
compel
correct option: a
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152
Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others.
A
toil
B
rejoice
C
enjoy
D
log
correct option: d
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153
Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others.
A
key
B
wind
C
even
D
people
correct option: b
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154
Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others.
A
granite
B
die
C
rice
D
fight
correct option: a
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155
Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others.
A
bale
B
saint
C
plait
D
gate
correct option: c
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156
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The lecture seemed interminable?
A
unending
B
boring
C
interesting
D
brief
correct option: d
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157
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The lecture seemed interminable?
A
unending
B
boring
C
interesting
D
brief
correct option: d
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158
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Had I known about their plan much earlier I would have nipped it in the bud?
A
stopped it
B
intiated it
C
squashed it
D
promoted it
correct option: b
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159
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

What a harmless thought he has?
A
pericious
B
pertinent
C
pleasant
D
perfect
correct option: a
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160
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The town was all agog at his unexpected return?
A
on fire
B
excited
C
unexcited
D
surprised
correct option: c
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