2001 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 5
41
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
42
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
43
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
44
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
45
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
46
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
47
Identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.
A
resist
B
salon
C
confirm
D
intact
48
Identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.
A
competent
B
misread
C
resign
D
compel
49
Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others.
A
toil
B
rejoice
C
enjoy
D
log
50
Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others.
A
key
B
wind
C
even
D
people
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