2007 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 12
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The last criticism at the rally was made in ignorance?
The last criticism at the rally was made in ignorance?
A
uniformed
B
unimpeachable
C
objective
D
impeccable
correct option: a
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The astute businessman neatly fended off questions about his private life?
The astute businessman neatly fended off questions about his private life?
A
asked
B
explained
C
welcomed
D
sidestepped
correct option: d
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We were warned not to indulge in recriminations?
We were warned not to indulge in recriminations?
A
counter-charges
B
accusations
C
indicretions
D
frivolous allegations
correct option: b
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The shortage of petrol was a perennial problem?
The shortage of petrol was a perennial problem?
A
a recurring
B
a seasonal
C
an annual
D
an incurable
correct option: a
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The best of the boys admire Olu's verve
The best of the boys admire Olu's verve
A
intelligence
B
handsomeness
C
work
D
energy
correct option: d
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He holds on firmly to his hackneyed view of life.
He holds on firmly to his hackneyed view of life.
A
wayward
B
principled
C
obsolete
D
positive
correct option: c
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I visited Amina umpteen times in her college, but she never came to me?
I visited Amina umpteen times in her college, but she never came to me?
A
often
B
seldom
C
twice
D
occasionally
correct option: a
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The debt the company incurred became rather intolerable?
The debt the company incurred became rather intolerable?
A
inevitable
B
unprecedented
C
insupportable
D
dangerous
correct option: c
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The tax rebate was a concession given to the civil servants?
The tax rebate was a concession given to the civil servants?
A
a donation
B
an allowance
C
an incentive
D
an emolument
correct option: b
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beads of sweat ran down Ngozi's armpit?
beads of sweat ran down Ngozi's armpit?
A
Pools
B
Spring
C
Ponds
D
Rivulets
correct option: d
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