2009 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 17
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Young people have a penchant for fast cars?
Young people have a penchant for fast cars?
A
likeness
B
passion
C
madness
D
dislike
correct option: d
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Life has become a misery for many owing to the harsh economic condition in the country?
Life has become a misery for many owing to the harsh economic condition in the country?
A
drudgery
B
ridicule
C
ritual
D
comfort
correct option: d
Users' Answers & Comments163
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The company director has a vivacious personality?
The company director has a vivacious personality?
A
a positive
B
an unmanageable
C
an unimpressive
D
a gregarious
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments164
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His ideas sounded quite palatable yet they were jettisoned by the group?
His ideas sounded quite palatable yet they were jettisoned by the group?
A
accepted
B
dumped
C
denied
D
criticized
correct option: a
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Most of the latest actions are militant in nature?
Most of the latest actions are militant in nature?
A
commanding
B
civil
C
zealous
D
passionate
correct option: d
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The compulsory leave made her feel listless?
The compulsory leave made her feel listless?
A
restful
B
great
C
fat
D
energetic
correct option: d
Users' Answers & Comments167
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
'A novel is an embellished falsehood', said the teacher?
'A novel is an embellished falsehood', said the teacher?
A
enriched
B
exaggerate
C
adorned
D
obliterated
correct option: d
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
I have had enough of your impudence.
I have had enough of your impudence.
A
politeness
B
incivility
C
arrogance
D
boldness
correct option: a
Users' Answers & Comments169
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
We were collectively responsible for keeping the machine in good shape?
We were collectively responsible for keeping the machine in good shape?
A
jointly
B
severally
C
dutifully
D
socially
correct option: b
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
His comment was not printable?
His comment was not printable?
A
punishable
B
suitable
C
offensive
D
unfair
correct option: b
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