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
correct option: a
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52
Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others.
A
bale
B
saint
C
plait
D
gate
correct option: c
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53
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The lecture seemed interminable?
A
unending
B
boring
C
interesting
D
brief
correct option: d
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54
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The lecture seemed interminable?
A
unending
B
boring
C
interesting
D
brief
correct option: d
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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?
A
stopped it
B
intiated it
C
squashed it
D
promoted it
correct option: b
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56
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

What a harmless thought he has?
A
pericious
B
pertinent
C
pleasant
D
perfect
correct option: a
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57
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The town was all agog at his unexpected return?
A
on fire
B
excited
C
unexcited
D
surprised
correct option: c
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58
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

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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59
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The journalist's write-up contained a plethora of detail?
A
shortage
B
simplicity
C
complexity
D
spectrum
correct option: a
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60
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

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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