2002 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 14

131
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Everyone admired the manager's adroit handling of the crises in the company?
A
clever
B
tactless
C
skilful
D
clumsy
correct option: b
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132
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The principal took exception to the ignoble role the teacher played in the matter?
A
embarrassing
B
honourable
C
extraordinary
D
dishonourable
correct option: b
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133
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

He is notorious for his drunkenness?
A
popular
B
unknown
C
well known
D
renowned
correct option: b
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134
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The chairman's conduct redounds to the image of the company?
A
assists in
B
reflects on
C
contributes
D
detracts from
correct option: d
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135
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Her phlegmatic temperament endears her to her friends?
A
stoic
B
irritable
C
lively
D
cold
correct option: c
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136
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The workers suddenly became restive?
A
fidgety
B
disorderly
C
submissive
D
calm
correct option: d
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137
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The governor's visit is an unprecedented event in the history of the social club?
A
a perfect
B
a momentous
C
an insignificant
D
an unnecessary
correct option: c
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138
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The athlete has unexpectedly become indomitable?
A
weak
B
disoriented
C
unruly
D
unconquerable
correct option: a
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139
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The evidence the leader gave was incontrovertible?
A
indulbitable
B
contestable
C
practicable
D
logical
correct option: b
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140
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

He gave an unsatisfactory excuse but the boss swallowed it hook, line and sinker?
A
with a pinch of salt
B
completely
C
entirely
D
without mincing words
correct option: a
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