2006 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 15
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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
correct option: a
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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
correct option: c
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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
correct option: a
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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
correct option: a
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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
correct option: d
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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
correct option: d
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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
correct option: c
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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
correct option: b
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His loss suddenly became redeemable?
His loss suddenly became redeemable?
A
incurable
B
exclusive
C
recoverable
D
repulsive
correct option: c
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The plan has gone awry?
The plan has gone awry?
A
wide
B
wrong
C
well
D
wild
correct option: b
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