2004 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 16

151
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

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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152
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

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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153
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

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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154
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Many people used to live in poverty?
A
instabilty
B
want
C
difficult
D
the slums
correct option: d
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155
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Accountability is certainly a desirable quality in a politician?
A
Respectability
B
Responsibility
C
Courage
D
Diligence
correct option: b
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156
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

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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157
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The fateful decision changed the company's outlook in many ways?
A
wonderful
B
uncontrollable
C
disastrous
D
unsuccessful
correct option: c
REF---Merriam Webster{synonyms of fateful}
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158
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

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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159
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

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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160
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

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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