2002 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 16
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Teachers of music believes in its therap.eutic effect?
Teachers of music believes in its therap.eutic effect?
A
healing
B
sound
C
lyrical
D
rhythmic
correct option: a
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Adigun's jokes are always puerile?
Adigun's jokes are always puerile?
A
amusing
B
childish
C
empty
D
entertaining
correct option: b
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I wonder what will be left of his essay when the extraneous material is deleted?
I wonder what will be left of his essay when the extraneous material is deleted?
A
superfluous
B
erroneous
C
relevant
D
main
correct option: a
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His success may be described as a Pyrrhic victory?
His success may be described as a Pyrrhic victory?
A
costly
B
a deserving victory
C
an easy victory
D
indecisive
correct option: a
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The teacher's apparent nonchalant attitude was misconstrued by his students?
The teacher's apparent nonchalant attitude was misconstrued by his students?
A
condoned
B
misrepresented
C
misquoted
D
misinterpreted
correct option: d
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They are considered to be legal luminaries
They are considered to be legal luminaries
A
directors
B
power
C
experts
D
practioners
correct option: c
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The Executive Secretary has just assumed office?
The Executive Secretary has just assumed office?
A
resumed work
B
started work
C
returned
D
been sworn in
correct option: b
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The warming tribes have told been told to parley with each other?
The warming tribes have told been told to parley with each other?
A
observe a truce
B
hold talks
C
sign a treaty
D
suspend hostilities
correct option: b
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Let us not indulge in recrimination?
Let us not indulge in recrimination?
A
indictment
B
accusation
C
counter-accusation
D
unfounded allegation
correct option: c
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Identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.
A
export (noun)
B
commute
C
intend
D
import (verb)
correct option: a
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