2009 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 18
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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
correct option: b
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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
correct option: c
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
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
correct option: b
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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
correct option: b
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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
correct option: c
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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
correct option: b
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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
correct option: b
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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
correct option: d
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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
correct option: a
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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
correct option: c
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