2009 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 20

191
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

An acceptance of the offer would be a departure from the several rejections that ....... ?
A
had taken place
B
have taken place
C
will take place
D
took place
correct option: a
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192
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The ....... part of a new book is often written by a more experienced writer than the author?
A
foreward
B
foreword
C
forward
D
forword
correct option: b
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193
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The officer acted in ....... the instructions?
A
accorance by
B
accordance to
C
accordance of
D
accordance with
correct option: d
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194
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The bombs was ...... ?
A
detonated
B
dismantled
C
deactivated
D
depleted
correct option: a
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195
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If you want to succeed in life, don't be envious ......... other people's achievement?
A
of
B
to
C
with
D
on
correct option: a
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196
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They are taught to value honour ........ their lives?
A
from
B
in
C
than
D
above
correct option: b
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197
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I missed the match though it was shown on television on two ...... nights?
A
concurrent
B
consistent
C
concrete
D
consecutive
correct option: d
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198
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The company paid some money to Abu to .......him for losses he suffered during the accident?
A
indemnity
B
condole with
C
settle
D
recompense
correct option: d
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199
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

Our plan for the trip fell ....... when the rich man did not give us a life.......?
A
off/ boat
B
through / line
C
down / jacket
D
in / help
correct option: b
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200
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

Government has frowned upon politicians who are out to ...... wealth?
A
gain
B
amass
C
steal
D
waste
correct option: b
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