2008 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 13
121
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The doctor tried to soothe the patient before the operation?
The doctor tried to soothe the patient before the operation?
A
examine
B
treat
C
calm
D
induce
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122
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The charge brought against my brother was hardly tenable?
The charge brought against my brother was hardly tenable?
A
sensible
B
defensible
C
meaningful
D
flimsy
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123
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The man described his son a a wilful character?
The man described his son a a wilful character?
A
wicked
B
obstinate
C
wild
D
tricky
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124
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Our teacher described Agbo's story as a phantom?
Our teacher described Agbo's story as a phantom?
A
scary
B
realistic
C
fanciful
D
interesting
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125
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I find the way she approaches her customers quite repugnant?
I find the way she approaches her customers quite repugnant?
A
unpleasant
B
attractive
C
ungodly
D
encouraging
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126
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Participation in the programme is optional?
Participation in the programme is optional?
A
unnecessary
B
recommended
C
hard to justify
D
a matter of choice
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127
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Scientists have invented ways of preserving fruits much longer?
Scientists have invented ways of preserving fruits much longer?
A
coined
B
devised
C
arranged
D
organized
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128
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The attempt to count the population was largely successful?
The attempt to count the population was largely successful?
A
mostly
B
completely
C
hardly
D
totally
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129
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The governor has approved the award of the contract?
The governor has approved the award of the contract?
A
appreciated
B
acknowledged
C
vetoed
D
endorsed
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130
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I cannot stand Simon. I find his attitude offensive?
I cannot stand Simon. I find his attitude offensive?
A
unapproachable
B
obnoxious
C
wicked
D
unpardonable
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