2002 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 15

141
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The hardline posture of the labour leader has not helped matters?
A
compromising
B
imposing
C
uncompromising
D
difficult
correct option: a
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142
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
A
convenient
B
madam
C
embarrass
D
contribute
correct option: b
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143
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
A
success
B
suffer
C
blackboard
D
calendar
correct option: b
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144
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The President gave another extemporaneous speech last Friday?
A
unprepared
B
fascinating
C
planned
D
unfavourable
correct option: c
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145
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Practicing medicine is not as lucrative as many people think?
A
know
B
understand
C
consider
D
assume
correct option: d
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146
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

He is a stringer for a newspaper?
A
a financier of
B
an editor of
C
a freelancer for
D
a reporter for
correct option: c
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147
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

I wish the commander were less adamant about his proposed reprisal attack on the enemy?
A
sentimental about / rehearsed
B
unyielding about / retailatory
C
supportive of / retributive
D
tolerant of / surprise
correct option: b
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148
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Tortoises need cool climates and must have places where they can hibernate?
A
reproduce
B
hide at night
C
sleep deeply
D
relax
correct option: c
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149
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The manager made disparaging remarks about the retiring officer?
A
rude
B
derogatory
C
parochial
D
cynical
correct option: b
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150
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The man outran his wife when they heard the eerie sound?
A
scary
B
hissing
C
harsh
D
loud
correct option: a
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