2006 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 15
141
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Because Jamium is so easily offended, he was not considered for the post of head boy?
Because Jamium is so easily offended, he was not considered for the post of head boy?
A
irritable
B
stubborn
C
troublesome
D
docile
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142
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The witness provided a monstrous account of the event?
The witness provided a monstrous account of the event?
A
supportive
B
tragic
C
shocking
D
verbatim
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143
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Adamu is rather meddlesome in dealing with his friends.
Adamu is rather meddlesome in dealing with his friends.
A
impertinent
B
intimidating
C
quarrelsome
D
uncaring
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144
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The commander said that he battle would be sustained, total and relentless?
The commander said that he battle would be sustained, total and relentless?
A
continuous
B
brutal
C
fierce
D
innocuous
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145
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The government has announced its preparedness for the scheme?
The government has announced its preparedness for the scheme?
A
determination
B
regret
C
pleasure
D
readiness
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146
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The chairman advised the participants to follow convention in stating their points?
The chairman advised the participants to follow convention in stating their points?
A
eloquence
B
advice
C
prudence
D
tradition
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147
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His discovery of the vaccine became a quantum leap in search for a scientific cure for the illness?
His discovery of the vaccine became a quantum leap in search for a scientific cure for the illness?
A
victorious battle
B
slow but steady step
C
great impovement
D
fast but sure step
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148
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After the meeting, I read a leer on his face as he looked at the woman?
After the meeting, I read a leer on his face as he looked at the woman?
A
satisfying meaning
B
bad look
C
pleasant disposition
D
poor smile
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149
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His loss suddenly became redeemable?
His loss suddenly became redeemable?
A
incurable
B
exclusive
C
recoverable
D
repulsive
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150
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The plan has gone awry?
The plan has gone awry?
A
wide
B
wrong
C
well
D
wild
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