2008 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 2
11
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The condition of the hotels has become deplorable?
The condition of the hotels has become deplorable?
A
admirable
B
regrettable
C
bearable
D
malignant
12
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Men from the agency went into the market in search of unwholesome food items?
Men from the agency went into the market in search of unwholesome food items?
A
imported
B
healthy
C
banned
D
uncooked
13
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The plan to merge the two local government areas has met with much apathy?
The plan to merge the two local government areas has met with much apathy?
A
hospitality
B
criticism
C
consideration
D
enthusiasm
14
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
there is now a dearth of talent in the industry, she said?
there is now a dearth of talent in the industry, she said?
A
a lack
B
an abundance
C
a rebirth
D
a shortage
15
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The students vandalized their hostel during the riot?
The students vandalized their hostel during the riot?
A
deserted
B
repaired
C
protected
D
decorated
16
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
His kind-hearted master bought him a motorcycle?
His kind-hearted master bought him a motorcycle?
A
stingy
B
generous
C
shrewd
D
angry
17
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Mutual love is what Kabi and Musa have in common and nothing else?
Mutual love is what Kabi and Musa have in common and nothing else?
A
insincere
B
unhappy
C
one-side
D
disrespectful
18
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Always strive to get what is legitimate?
Always strive to get what is legitimate?
A
illicit
B
legal
C
good
D
impure
19
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Some aspect of their culture are out of date?
Some aspect of their culture are out of date?
A
genuine
B
pragatic
C
fashionable
D
fake
20
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
On the first day of her examination, amina felt very confident?
On the first day of her examination, amina felt very confident?
A
excited
B
dull
C
beefed up
D
strung up
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