2007 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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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
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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
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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
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14
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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
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15
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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
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16
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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
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17
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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
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18
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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
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19
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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
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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
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