2004 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The player writhed in pain after the fail
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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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The noise of the fans unnerved the star player?
The noise of the fans unnerved the star player?
A
refreshed
B
confused
C
helped
D
calmed
correct option: d
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The team got an ecstatic welcome from the crowd
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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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
We found a shady place for the display
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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Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters,
expostulate
expostulate
A
exposTUlate
B
expostuLATE
C
EXpostulate
D
exPOStulate
correct option: d
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Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.
sufficiency
sufficiency
A
sufFIciency
B
SUFFiciency
C
sufficienCY
D
suffiCIENcy
correct option: a
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The town was in such a turmoil that the dance as called off
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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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
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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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Funnily enough, the priest prayed for the robber who shot him
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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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The presence of the captain makes the sailors ill at ease
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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