2001 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 17
161
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
162
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
163
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
164
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
165
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
166
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
167
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
168
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
169
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
170
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
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