2001 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 7
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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
correct option: a
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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
correct option: c
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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
correct option: c
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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
correct option: c
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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
correct option: c
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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
correct option: b
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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
correct option: b
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
There is much apathy towards reading among students nowadays?
There is much apathy towards reading among students nowadays?
A
enthusiasm
B
indecision
C
disinclination
D
indifference
correct option: a
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Updating the Board's brochure is an arduous task?
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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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
All wondered why the principal was ambivalent about the students' future?
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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