2002 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 6
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The man outran his wife when they heard the eerie sound?
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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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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