2008 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 3
21
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
My father is always very frank about intentions?
My father is always very frank about intentions?
A
open
B
objective
C
secretive
D
deceitful
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments22
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The speaker was rather bold in his presentation of the case?
The speaker was rather bold in his presentation of the case?
A
unfair
B
reserved
C
ashamed
D
formal
correct option: b
Users' Answers & Comments23
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
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
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments24
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
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
correct option: b
Users' Answers & Comments25
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
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
correct option: b
Users' Answers & Comments26
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
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
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments27
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
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
correct option: a
Users' Answers & Comments28
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
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
correct option: d
Users' Answers & Comments29
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
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
correct option: b
Users' Answers & Comments30
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
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
correct option: a
Users' Answers & Comments