2004 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 16
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Nigeria has been playing a vital role in the political and economic development of Africa?
Nigeria has been playing a vital role in the political and economic development of Africa?
A
creditable
B
crucial
C
rspectable
D
laudable
correct option: b
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Courteously, Ade stood back to let his teacher go first through the door?
Courteously, Ade stood back to let his teacher go first through the door?
A
Patiently
B
Politely
C
Carefully
D
Caimly
correct option: b
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Emeka's painting was so realistic that it could almost have been a photograph?
Emeka's painting was so realistic that it could almost have been a photograph?
A
pictureque
B
concrete
C
lively
D
authentic
correct option: a
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Many people used to live in poverty?
Many people used to live in poverty?
A
instabilty
B
want
C
difficult
D
the slums
correct option: d
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Accountability is certainly a desirable quality in a politician?
Accountability is certainly a desirable quality in a politician?
A
Respectability
B
Responsibility
C
Courage
D
Diligence
correct option: b
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The common practice among some media practitioners is to be sensational in their reporting?
The common practice among some media practitioners is to be sensational in their reporting?
A
prevalent
B
rampant
C
ordinary
D
cogent
correct option: a
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The fateful decision changed the company's outlook in many ways?
The fateful decision changed the company's outlook in many ways?
A
wonderful
B
uncontrollable
C
disastrous
D
unsuccessful
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The accident victim received a superficial wound from the crash?
The accident victim received a superficial wound from the crash?
A
a serious
B
a painless
C
an internal
D
an external
correct option: d
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The boxer fizzled out just in the sixth round?
The boxer fizzled out just in the sixth round?
A
knocked out his opponent
B
showed off his talents
C
became tired out fought on sppiritedly
D
surrendered rather disappointingly
correct option: d
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The manager described Mfon as a man of vehement character?
The manager described Mfon as a man of vehement character?
A
weak and uninterested
B
strong and insistent
C
troublesome and noisy
D
clever and helpful
correct option: b
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