2001 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 18

171
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

There is much apathy towards reading among students nowadays?
A
enthusiasm
B
indecision
C
disinclination
D
indifference
correct option: a
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172
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Updating the Board's brochure is an arduous task?
A
an easy
B
an annual
C
am regular
D
a difficult
correct option: a
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173
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

All wondered why the principal was ambivalent about the students' future?
A
anxious
B
inconsiderate
C
ambitious
D
decisive
correct option: d
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174
Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
A
classroom
B
programme
C
July
D
brother
correct option: c
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175
Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
A
temperamental
B
administrative
C
circulation
D
consideration
correct option: b
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176
Choose from the option the word that has the same consonant sound as the represented by the letter(s) underlined.

Church?
A
feature
B
chauffeur
C
ocean
D
machine
correct option: a
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177
Choose from the option the word that has the same consonant sound as the represented by the letter(s) underlined.

Past?
A
wrestle
B
preached
C
castle
D
pasture
correct option: b
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178
Choose from the option the word that has the same consonant sound as the represented by the letter(s) underlined.

Thank?
A
though
B
thought
C
thames
D
thomas
correct option: b
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179
Choose from the option the word that has the same consonant sound as the represented by the letter(s) underlined.

Sure?
A
cheer
B
cheap
C
charlatan
D
church
correct option: c
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180
The word in capital letters has an emphatic stress. Choose the option that best fits the expression in the sentence.

YOUR sister should come with us tomorrow?
A
Should your brother come with us tomorrow?
B
Should our brother come with us tomorrow?
C
Should Ado's sister with us tomorrow?
D
Should my sister come with us tomorrow?
correct option: d
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