2001 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 6
51
Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others.
A
granite
B
die
C
rice
D
fight
52
Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others.
A
bale
B
saint
C
plait
D
gate
53
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The lecture seemed interminable?
The lecture seemed interminable?
A
unending
B
boring
C
interesting
D
brief
54
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The lecture seemed interminable?
The lecture seemed interminable?
A
unending
B
boring
C
interesting
D
brief
55
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?
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
56
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
What a harmless thought he has?
What a harmless thought he has?
A
pericious
B
pertinent
C
pleasant
D
perfect
57
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The town was all agog at his unexpected return?
The town was all agog at his unexpected return?
A
on fire
B
excited
C
unexcited
D
surprised
58
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
59
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
60
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
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