2004 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The prosecutor was fully able to substantiate the charge
The prosecutor was fully able to substantiate the charge
A
expatiate on
B
prove
C
dismiss
D
weaken
correct option: b
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The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.
The teacher wants MY pen
The teacher wants MY pen
A
Does the teacher want his pen?
B
What does the teacher want?
C
Does the teacher want your ruler?
D
Who wants my pen?
correct option: a
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The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.
The student BOUGHT the book.
The student BOUGHT the book.
A
Who bought the book?
B
Did the student steal the book ?
C
What did the student buy?
D
How will the student get the book?
correct option: b
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Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letters(s). underlined.
nine
nine
A
pint
B
gill
C
pin
D
click
correct option: a
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Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letters(s) underlined.
bear
bear
A
beer
B
steer
C
rare
D
fear
correct option: c
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Choose the option that has the stress on the first syllable.
A
circulation
B
eleven
C
impossible
D
criticism
correct option: d
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Choose the option that has the stress on the first syllable.
A
bachelor
B
condemn
C
afternoon
D
intact
correct option: a
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Choose the option that has a different vowel sound from the others.
A
foul
B
tout
C
owl
D
foe
correct option: d
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Choose the option that has a different vowel sound from the others.
A
alter
B
water
C
pot
D
hall
correct option: c
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
No wonder Sikemi later became a detective she has been very observant?
No wonder Sikemi later became a detective she has been very observant?
A
curious
B
perceptive
C
inductive
D
inquisitive
correct option: b
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