2008 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 4
31
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
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
32
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
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
33
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
34
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
35
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
36
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
37
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
38
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
39
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
40
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
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