2007 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?
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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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?
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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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined word.
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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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word?
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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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word?
The noise across the road downed the sound of the keyboard in my room?
The noise across the road downed the sound of the keyboard in my room?
A
neutralized
B
overshadowed
C
balanced
D
equalized
correct option: b
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Things may change soon, but at the moment our economic situation is precarious?
Things may change soon, but at the moment our economic situation is precarious?
A
redeemable
B
buoyant
C
uncertain
D
unattractive
correct option: c
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