2005 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 1
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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
correct option: c
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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
correct option: b
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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
correct option: c
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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
correct option: d
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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
correct option: a
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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
correct option: c
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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
correct option: d
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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
correct option: d
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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
correct option: b
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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?
correct option: d
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