2009 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 20
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An acceptance of the offer would be a departure from the several rejections that ....... ?
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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The ....... part of a new book is often written by a more experienced writer than the author?
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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The officer acted in ....... the instructions?
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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The bombs was ...... ?
The bombs was ...... ?
A
detonated
B
dismantled
C
deactivated
D
depleted
correct option: a
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If you want to succeed in life, don't be envious ......... other people's achievement?
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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They are taught to value honour ........ their lives?
They are taught to value honour ........ their lives?
A
from
B
in
C
than
D
above
correct option: b
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I missed the match though it was shown on television on two ...... nights?
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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The company paid some money to Abu to .......him for losses he suffered during the accident?
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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Our plan for the trip fell ....... when the rich man did not give us a life.......?
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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Government has frowned upon politicians who are out to ...... wealth?
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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