2007 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 18
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Choose the option that complete the gap(s).
Kola was fined;....... thieves were given a jail sentence?
Kola was fined;....... thieves were given a jail sentence?
A
the rest of the
B
rest
C
the rest
D
rest of the
correct option: a
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Choose the option that complete the gap(s).
I....... to pursue my education?
I....... to pursue my education?
A
did not chance
B
did not have the opportunity
C
was not chanced
D
was not opportuned
correct option: b
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Choose the option that complete the gap(s).
Didn't ...... draw your attention to the entry requirements?
Didn't ...... draw your attention to the entry requirements?
A
anyone
B
everyone
C
everybody
D
nobody
correct option: a
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He could not have rewarded them more handsomely.
He could not have rewarded them more handsomely.
A
He did not reward them very well
B
He rewarded them well, and he was also a good looking man
C
He rewarded them very well
D
He spoke to them in a very generous way
correct option: c
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
My advice to Tolu was: Look before you leap?
My advice to Tolu was: Look before you leap?
A
Tolu was advised to consider her opinons before reaching any decisions
B
Tolu was advised to consider the possible consequences before taking action
C
Tolu was advised to weigh her decisions by looking and leaping
D
Tolu was advised to leap only after looking
correct option: b
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The official had allegedly been bribes?
The official had allegedly been bribes?
A
Some people accused the official of taking bribes
B
The official had been taking bribes without feeling any guilt
C
It was proved that the official had been taking bribes
D
The official accused some people of taking bribes
correct option: a
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Emeka hardly ever holds with my view on good governance?
Emeka hardly ever holds with my view on good governance?
A
Emeka sometimes opposes my idea of good governance
B
My view on what good governance is conforms with that of Emeka
C
Emeka never really supports my opinon of good governance
D
Emeka may never hold a view which conflicts with mine on good governance
correct option: c
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The next village is at least 30 kilometers away.
The next village is at least 30 kilometers away.
A
The next village is 30 kilometres away, possibly less
B
The next village is approximately 30 kilometres away
C
The next village is only 30 kilometres away
D
The next village is 30 kilometres away, or possibly more
correct option: d
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There's a door at either end of the building?
A
The building has two ends and two doors
B
The building has two ends, but only one door
C
The building has two ends, but I do not know which of the two has a door
D
The building has many ending each and for all
correct option: a
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We have to iron out our difference at once?
A
We must clear up without delay our misunderstanding
B
We must ensure that our problems are eminated at all cost
C
We have to settle our disagreement once and for all
D
We have to solve some of our problems for now
correct option: a
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