2001 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 17
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In his naivety he believed all the stories his friend told him?
In his naivety he believed all the stories his friend told him?
A
artlessness
B
stupidity
C
friendliness
D
incredulity
correct option: d
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The journalist's write-up contained a plethora of detail?
The journalist's write-up contained a plethora of detail?
A
shortage
B
simplicity
C
complexity
D
spectrum
correct option: a
Users' Answers & Comments163
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In his naivety he believed all the stories his friend told him?
In his naivety he believed all the stories his friend told him?
A
artlessness
B
stupidity
C
friendliness
D
incredulity
correct option: d
Users' Answers & Comments164
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Amina's performance in the examination surpassed my expectations?
Amina's performance in the examination surpassed my expectations?
A
was disappointing
B
lacked merit
C
was extraordinarily good
D
amazed everyone
correct option: a
Users' Answers & Comments165
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
As these boys never act in public, the police are now worried about their convert activities?
As these boys never act in public, the police are now worried about their convert activities?
A
ignoble
B
evil
C
open
D
cryptic
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments166
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
As these boys never act in public, the police are now worried about their convert activities?
As these boys never act in public, the police are now worried about their convert activities?
A
ignoble
B
evil
C
open
D
cryptic
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments167
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
As these boys never act in public, the police are now worried about their convert activities?
As these boys never act in public, the police are now worried about their convert activities?
A
ignoble
B
evil
C
open
D
cryptic
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments168
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
It is inconceivable that the rat devoured the cat?
It is inconceivable that the rat devoured the cat?
A
contestable
B
incomprehensible
C
credible
D
unimaginable
correct option: c
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In the latter part of his life, the famous soldier showed signs of youthfulness
In the latter part of his life, the famous soldier showed signs of youthfulness
A
energy
B
senility
C
bravery
D
vitality
correct option: b
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Some equatorial areas have a sultry climate?
Some equatorial areas have a sultry climate?
A
a hot
B
an inclement
C
a temperate
D
a stable
correct option: b
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