2002 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 10
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The highly appreciative audience clapped ........ hands and showered ......... on the lecturer?
The highly appreciative audience clapped ........ hands and showered ......... on the lecturer?
A
their /encomiums
B
its / encomiums
C
their / invectives
D
its / invectives
correct option: a
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Despite all preparations, the wedding did not ....... ?
Despite all preparations, the wedding did not ....... ?
A
come along
B
come off
C
come on
D
come up
correct option: d
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The quality of your questions which ....... always attracted attention ....... never in doubt?
The quality of your questions which ....... always attracted attention ....... never in doubt?
A
have / has
B
have / have
C
has / has
D
has / have
correct option: a
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He is ....... Kaduna ......... an official assignment?
He is ....... Kaduna ......... an official assignment?
A
in / on
B
at / in
C
at / for
D
for / in
correct option: a
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We did not understand what the magistrate said about ........ and battery?
We did not understand what the magistrate said about ........ and battery?
A
acid
B
insult
C
assault
D
touching
correct option: c
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Didn't ......... draw your attention to the entry requirements?
Didn't ......... draw your attention to the entry requirements?
A
anyone
B
someone
C
somebody
D
everyone
correct option: a
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....... any problems, I shall travel to London tomorrow on a business trip?
....... any problems, I shall travel to London tomorrow on a business trip?
A
in spite
B
given
C
in case of
D
barring
correct option: d
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Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.
The organization is constantly in a state of flux?
The organization is constantly in a state of flux?
A
There are perodic changes in the organization
B
The organization is facing a difficult period
C
The organization is experiencing good times
D
The organization is moribund
correct option: a
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Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.
His meteoric rise to fame surprise everyone?
His meteoric rise to fame surprise everyone?
A
His rise to fame was only temporary
B
People were amazed at his rapid success
C
He became successful very suddenly
D
He rose to the top quite unexpectedly
correct option: b
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Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.
The politician was pilloried by the press for his inflammatory remarks?
The politician was pilloried by the press for his inflammatory remarks?
A
The politician was snubbed by the press for his remarks
B
The politician was criticized by the press for his remarks
C
The politician was closely questioned by the press for his remarks
D
The politician was ridiculed by the press for his remarks
correct option: d
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