2005 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 13
121
Choose the option nearest n meaning to the word or phrase underlined. No wonder Sikemi later became a detective; she has been very observant
A
curious
B
perceptive
C
inductive
D
inquisitive
122
Choose the option nearest n meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Nigeria has been playing a vital role in the political and economic development of Africa.
Nigeria has been playing a vital role in the political and economic development of Africa.
A
credictable
B
crucial
C
respectable
D
laudable
123
Choose the option nearest n meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Emeka's painting was so realistic
Emeka's painting was so realistic
A
picturesquare
B
concrete
C
lively
D
authentic
124
Choose the option nearest n meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Courteously, Ade stood back to let his teacher go first through the door
Courteously, Ade stood back to let his teacher go first through the door
A
calmly
B
politely
C
carefully
D
patiently
125
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Many people used to live in poverty.
Many people used to live in poverty.
A
instability
B
want
C
difficulty
D
the slums
126
Choose the option nearest n meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Accountability is certainly a desirable quality in a politician.
Accountability is certainly a desirable quality in a politician.
A
respectability
B
courage
C
responsibility
D
diligence
127
Choose the option nearest n meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The common practice among some media practitioners is to be sensational in their reporting.
The common practice among some media practitioners is to be sensational in their reporting.
A
prevalent
B
rampart
C
ordinary
D
cogent
128
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That fateful decision changed the company's outlook in many ways.
That fateful decision changed the company's outlook in many ways.
A
wonderful
B
disastrous
C
uncontrollable
D
unsuccessful
129
Choose the option nearest n meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
That fateful decision changed the company's outlook in many ways.
That fateful decision changed the company's outlook in many ways.
A
wonderful
B
disastrous
C
uncontrollable
D
unsuccessful
130
Choose the option nearest n meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The accident victim received a superficial wound from the crash
The accident victim received a superficial wound from the crash
A
a serious
B
a painless
C
an internal
D
an external
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