2006 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 7
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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
correct option: a
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The reporter made a masterly analysis of the situation?
The reporter made a masterly analysis of the situation?
A
an unskilful
B
a mistaken
C
an indepth
D
a proper
correct option: a
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He has no reason to have his heart in his mouth?
He has no reason to have his heart in his mouth?
A
think negatively
B
feel guilty
C
be afraid
D
be confident
correct option: d
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
That little boy has become quite chubby?
That little boy has become quite chubby?
A
thin
B
intelligent
C
huge
D
tall
correct option: a
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He gave himself up by his plebeian tastes?
He gave himself up by his plebeian tastes?
A
robust
B
voracious
C
patrician
D
laughable
correct option: c
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Akpan was able to douse the flames with the new piece of equipment?
Akpan was able to douse the flames with the new piece of equipment?
A
reduce
B
extinguish
C
ignite
D
reinforce
correct option: c
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
No sooner had he arrived than it started to rain?
No sooner had he arrived than it started to rain?
A
Long before
B
Seldom
C
Simultaneously
D
just before
correct option: a
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The action was premeditated?
The action was premeditated?
A
unnecessary
B
catastrophic
C
unplanned
D
uncoordinated
correct option: c
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
A tentative solution was provided?
A tentative solution was provided?
A
A convincing
B
A provisional
C
An amicable
D
A definite
correct option: d
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The chief said he would use the power inherent in his office to stop the celebration.
The chief said he would use the power inherent in his office to stop the celebration.
A
unrelated to
B
common to
C
allotted to
D
impervious to
correct option: a
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