2002 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Tunde's reaction underscores the point I was making?
Tunde's reaction underscores the point I was making?
A
justifies
B
emphasizes
C
summarizes
D
contradicts
correct option: d
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
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
correct option: b
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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?
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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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He is notorious for his drunkenness?
He is notorious for his drunkenness?
A
popular
B
unknown
C
well known
D
renowned
correct option: b
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
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
correct option: d
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Her phlegmatic temperament endears her to her friends?
Her phlegmatic temperament endears her to her friends?
A
stoic
B
irritable
C
lively
D
cold
correct option: c
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The workers suddenly became restive?
The workers suddenly became restive?
A
fidgety
B
disorderly
C
submissive
D
calm
correct option: d
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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?
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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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The athlete has unexpectedly become indomitable?
The athlete has unexpectedly become indomitable?
A
weak
B
disoriented
C
unruly
D
unconquerable
correct option: a
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The evidence the leader gave was incontrovertible?
The evidence the leader gave was incontrovertible?
A
indulbitable
B
contestable
C
practicable
D
logical
correct option: b
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