2003 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 17
161
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The leader has the unstinting support of his party?
The leader has the unstinting support of his party?
A
cautious
B
uninspiring
C
unsparing
D
laudable
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162
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The essence of governance is to seek the good and well-being of the majority of the people?
The essence of governance is to seek the good and well-being of the majority of the people?
A
characteristics
B
importance
C
secret
D
goal
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163
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The carpenter built a commodious wardrobe?
The carpenter built a commodious wardrobe?
A
wide
B
gigantic
C
small
D
spacious
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164
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The company is to shed three thousand staff this year?
The company is to shed three thousand staff this year?
A
throw up
B
placate
C
lay off
D
demote
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165
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A few years ago, nobody would have believed that the economy would turn around?
A few years ago, nobody would have believed that the economy would turn around?
A
change
B
deteriorate
C
improve
D
stagnate
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166
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The man's story sounded plausible to his audience?
The man's story sounded plausible to his audience?
A
credible
B
entertaining
C
fantastic
D
credulous
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167
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Before announcing his retirement, Ochima resolved to settle an account with the bank?
Before announcing his retirement, Ochima resolved to settle an account with the bank?
A
get back at
B
pay back all he owes
C
close his account with
D
retire his loans from
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168
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He shared his room with a person whose behaviour was quite nauseating?
He shared his room with a person whose behaviour was quite nauseating?
A
disgusting
B
disrespectful
C
disgraceful
D
discouraging
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169
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From what she said, one may infer that she does not like the course?
From what she said, one may infer that she does not like the course?
A
agree
B
deduce
C
suppose
D
realize
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170
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They party supporters vilified the Chairman for the role he played in the crises that rocked the party?
They party supporters vilified the Chairman for the role he played in the crises that rocked the party?
A
impeached
B
condemned
C
challenged
D
elected
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