2009 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 18
171
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Curiously, he escape unhurt?
Curiously, he escape unhurt?
A
interestingly
B
unsurprisingly
C
annoyingly
D
unusually
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172
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Agwube's explanation of her poor performance at the examination only begged the question?
Agwube's explanation of her poor performance at the examination only begged the question?
A
delayed her punishment
B
sounded quite convincing
C
did not address the issue
D
overflogged the matter
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173
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We have every need to preserve some of our national monuments for posterity?
We have every need to preserve some of our national monuments for posterity?
A
prosperity
B
future
C
national pride
D
collective gain
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174
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He commands the confidence and respect of all his subordinates?
He commands the confidence and respect of all his subordinates?
A
request
B
enjoins
C
enforces
D
conjures
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175
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The president has mapped out some many laudable projects to embark upon?
The president has mapped out some many laudable projects to embark upon?
A
laughable
B
good
C
praise worthy
D
valuable
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176
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Adamu's father is a stem man?
Adamu's father is a stem man?
A
wicked
B
strict
C
playful
D
conservation
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177
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Nobody knew the source of the altercation between the couple?
Nobody knew the source of the altercation between the couple?
A
alter ego
B
quarrel
C
deep love
D
wealth
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178
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His poetry is said to be inscrutable?
His poetry is said to be inscrutable?
A
ludicrous
B
unlearnable
C
inseparable
D
mysterious
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179
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Hers was a specious argument about the government of the day?
Hers was a specious argument about the government of the day?
A
misleading
B
precious
C
spacious
D
true
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180
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The Lagos bus conductor wore his professional livery.
The Lagos bus conductor wore his professional livery.
A
badge
B
shoe
C
uniform
D
cap
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