2008 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 14
131
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The man would not withdraw what he had said?
The man would not withdraw what he had said?
A
take back
B
take out
C
take away
D
take from
132
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The disagreement between the two men became obvious during the meeting?
The disagreement between the two men became obvious during the meeting?
A
insult
B
confrontation
C
passion
D
insinuation
133
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The principal detested his recalcitrant attitude?
The principal detested his recalcitrant attitude?
A
disobedient
B
arrogant
C
voracious
D
vengeful
134
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The popularity of the military dictator waned after the war?
The popularity of the military dictator waned after the war?
A
increased
B
changed
C
declined
D
skyrocketed
135
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The chairman addressed the ........ ?
The chairman addressed the ........ ?
A
one hundred university French teachers
B
university one hundred French teachers
C
Frech one hundred university teachers
D
university French one hundred teachers
136
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The union officials suddenly became restive?
The union officials suddenly became restive?
A
unruly
B
impatient
C
calm
D
submissive
137
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Kanuri is a language ..........?
Kanuri is a language ..........?
A
I can't speak it well
B
that I can't speak it well
C
of which I can't speak it well
D
I can'tspeak well
138
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Last Tuesday, Ochonu asked me .........?
Last Tuesday, Ochonu asked me .........?
A
had I come yesterday
B
did you come yesterday
C
whether I had come before
D
If i had come yesterday
139
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The young man has ..... to sober.......after being drunk?
The young man has ..... to sober.......after being drunk?
A
began / up
B
begun / in
C
begun / up
D
began / down
140
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
My mother had ........ the fire wood before it began to rain?
My mother had ........ the fire wood before it began to rain?
A
split
B
splited
C
splitted
D
splitting
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