2005 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
It would be difficult to defeat such a team?
It would be difficult to defeat such a team?
A
highly deluded
B
completely disillusioned
C
very demoralized
D
very immature
2
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Asabe bought a glossy pair of shoes?
Asabe bought a glossy pair of shoes?
A
smooth and shiny
B
rough and dull
C
smooth and shining
D
rough and gummy
3
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Manu is hard to convince because he is an opinionated person?
Manu is hard to convince because he is an opinionated person?
A
an objective
B
an imperative
C
a subjective
D
a discursive
4
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Some people consider the leather upholstery and thick rugs a bit sumptuous?
Some people consider the leather upholstery and thick rugs a bit sumptuous?
A
expensive
B
desirable
C
lavish
D
simple
5
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The dramatist provided a satisfactory denouement to the play?
The dramatist provided a satisfactory denouement to the play?
A
audition
B
climax
C
lavish
D
simple
6
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Many Nigerian are wary of night journeys
Many Nigerian are wary of night journeys
A
worried about
B
satisfied with
C
unscared of
D
troubled about
7
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The proprietor accused Uche of silently acquiescing to the students' demands?
The proprietor accused Uche of silently acquiescing to the students' demands?
A
submitting to
B
adjusting
C
compromising on
D
resisting
8
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The greatness of the creator of the universe is always inexpressible to many adherents of certain faiths?
The greatness of the creator of the universe is always inexpressible to many adherents of certain faiths?
A
inevitable
B
wonderful
C
unbearable
D
ineffable
9
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
We made a pie in the business deal?
We made a pie in the business deal?
A
lost a lot of money
B
earned alot of money
C
broke even
D
cut corners
10
Choose the option that best completes the gap(S).
Yesterday, my mother asked me...... ?
Yesterday, my mother asked me...... ?
A
are you tired?
B
are you tired?
C
whether was I tired?
D
if i was tired?
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