2003 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
If he went to London, he would see the Queen?
If he went to London, he would see the Queen?
A
He did not go to London and did not see the Queen
B
He would like to see the Queen when he goes to London
C
When he goes to London he will see the Queen
D
He did not see the Queen when he went to London
correct option: a
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Ngozi has always considered her father to be an impassioned man?
Ngozi has always considered her father to be an impassioned man?
A
Her father is a very strict man
B
Her father is a very lively man
C
Her father is an emotional man
D
Her father is a disciplined man
correct option: c
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The manager paid us in hard currency?
The manager paid us in hard currency?
A
We were paid in a strong and stable currency
B
We were paid in dollars and pound sterling
C
We were paid in new notes
D
We paid in foreign currency
correct option: a
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The elders rebuked Olu for taking issue with his principal?
The elders rebuked Olu for taking issue with his principal?
A
Olu was scolded for acting in collusion principal
B
Olu was reprimanded for arguing with his principal
C
Olu was blamed for issuing a statement denying his principal
D
Olu was cautioned for shouting at his principal
correct option: b
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
In spite of his humble beginning, Audu now throws his weight around?
In spite of his humble beginning, Audu now throws his weight around?
A
His noble brith notwithstanding, Audu is a corrupt man
B
From his poor background, Audu is now a rich man
C
Despite his obvious poverty, Audu is a proud man
D
Audu is arrogant despite his simple upbringing
correct option: d
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Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
chalet?
chalet?
A
chairman
B
college
C
champagne
D
chemical
correct option: c
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Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
teeth?
teeth?
A
taught
B
tank
C
though
D
thought
correct option: d
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Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
concrete?
concrete?
A
anxious
B
concern
C
consider
D
attend
correct option: c
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He is well known for his inordinate ambition?
He is well known for his inordinate ambition?
A
passionate
B
sound
C
excessive
D
moderate
correct option: d
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
A conservative estimate put the number of missing persons at forty?
A conservative estimate put the number of missing persons at forty?
A
An accurate
B
An incorrect
C
A rough
D
A primitive
correct option: a
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