2004 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 2

11
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The player writhed in pain after the fail
A
remained still
B
cried out
C
walked out
D
shook violently
correct option: a
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12
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The noise of the fans unnerved the star player?
A
refreshed
B
confused
C
helped
D
calmed
correct option: d
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13
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The team got an ecstatic welcome from the crowd
A
an unexpected
B
a joyous
C
a cold
D
a thunderous
correct option: c
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14
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

We found a shady place for the display
A
an open
B
an unsafe
C
a stuffy
D
an enclosed
correct option: a
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15
Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters,

expostulate
A
exposTUlate
B
expostuLATE
C
EXpostulate
D
exPOStulate
correct option: d
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16
Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.

sufficiency
A
sufFIciency
B
SUFFiciency
C
sufficienCY
D
suffiCIENcy
correct option: a
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17
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The town was in such a turmoil that the dance as called off
A
mouring state
B
rainly state
C
state of darkness
D
state of confusion
correct option: d
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18
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The festivals create in the people of feeling of pride in their cultural heritage
A
history
B
heirloom
C
legacy
D
possession
correct option: c
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19
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Funnily enough, the priest prayed for the robber who shot him
A
Timidly
B
Unexpectedly
C
Disappointingly
D
Fearlessly
correct option: b
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20
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The presence of the captain makes the sailors ill at ease
A
uncomfortable
B
sickly
C
impatient
D
easily ill
correct option: a
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