2009 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 19
181
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
If joy hadn't been tripped up halfway through the race, she would have come first?
If joy hadn't been tripped up halfway through the race, she would have come first?
A
discouraged
B
disqualified
C
interrupted
D
exhausted
182
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
There must be something sinister about her late arrival?
There must be something sinister about her late arrival?
A
reasonable
B
joyful
C
hopeful
D
ominous
183
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The unification of the country has brought about great technological advancement?
The unification of the country has brought about great technological advancement?
A
restoration
B
agreement
C
cohension
D
stabilty
184
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
His amnesia has affected his career?
His amnesia has affected his career?
A
loss of focus
B
loss of sight
C
loss of memory
D
lossof direction
185
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Idris' forbearance endeared him to us?
Idris' forbearance endeared him to us?
A
hard work
B
patience
C
wisdom
D
good manners
186
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
They hated the police and, by implication, me?
They hated the police and, by implication, me?
A
extension
B
inference
C
examination
D
application
187
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
He is really very mean. He ...... not lend me the money I wanted?
He is really very mean. He ...... not lend me the money I wanted?
A
should
B
could
C
would
D
won't
188
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
When the cashier told him to join the queue, he considered it ....... his dignity?
When the cashier told him to join the queue, he considered it ....... his dignity?
A
a drawback to
B
an affront on
C
withdrawal from
D
a strain on
189
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
If anyone greets you, it is only polite to return...... greeting?
If anyone greets you, it is only polite to return...... greeting?
A
your
B
theone's
C
anyone's
D
one's
190
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Amina lives ....... campus?
Amina lives ....... campus?
A
in the
B
on
C
at the
D
inside
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