2006 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 6
51
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The recommended novel has a convoluted theme?
The recommended novel has a convoluted theme?
A
a simple
B
an attractive
C
a disgusting
D
a complicated
52
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The party men revelled all night when the election results were announced?
The party men revelled all night when the election results were announced?
A
celebrated
B
mourned
C
fought
D
discussed
53
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
He is a prolific writer?
He is a prolific writer?
A
a very productive
B
a well-known
C
a clever
D
an influential
54
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Hurt?
Hurt?
A
hut
B
girl
C
hate
D
hot
55
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Cock?
Cock?
A
cop
B
cope
C
cork
D
cup
56
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Says?
Says?
A
fierce
B
dam
C
wet
D
rain
57
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
character?
character?
A
unique
B
charade
C
arch
D
church
58
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
bushes?
bushes?
A
shapes
B
shoes
C
rapes
D
rakes
59
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
garage?
garage?
A
gear
B
sure
C
preesure
D
measure
60
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The usually hostile crowd was captivated by the player's winsome attitude?
The usually hostile crowd was captivated by the player's winsome attitude?
A
obnoxious
B
friendly
C
colourful
D
drunken
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