2002 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 14
131
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Everyone admired the manager's adroit handling of the crises in the company?
Everyone admired the manager's adroit handling of the crises in the company?
A
clever
B
tactless
C
skilful
D
clumsy
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132
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The principal took exception to the ignoble role the teacher played in the matter?
The principal took exception to the ignoble role the teacher played in the matter?
A
embarrassing
B
honourable
C
extraordinary
D
dishonourable
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133
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He is notorious for his drunkenness?
He is notorious for his drunkenness?
A
popular
B
unknown
C
well known
D
renowned
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134
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The chairman's conduct redounds to the image of the company?
The chairman's conduct redounds to the image of the company?
A
assists in
B
reflects on
C
contributes
D
detracts from
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135
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Her phlegmatic temperament endears her to her friends?
Her phlegmatic temperament endears her to her friends?
A
stoic
B
irritable
C
lively
D
cold
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136
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The workers suddenly became restive?
The workers suddenly became restive?
A
fidgety
B
disorderly
C
submissive
D
calm
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137
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The governor's visit is an unprecedented event in the history of the social club?
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
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138
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The athlete has unexpectedly become indomitable?
The athlete has unexpectedly become indomitable?
A
weak
B
disoriented
C
unruly
D
unconquerable
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139
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The evidence the leader gave was incontrovertible?
The evidence the leader gave was incontrovertible?
A
indulbitable
B
contestable
C
practicable
D
logical
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140
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He gave an unsatisfactory excuse but the boss swallowed it hook, line and sinker?
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
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