2009 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 8
71
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
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
72
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
73
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
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
74
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
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
75
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Adamu's father is a stem man?
Adamu's father is a stem man?
A
wicked
B
strict
C
playful
D
conservation
76
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
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
77
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
His poetry is said to be inscrutable?
His poetry is said to be inscrutable?
A
ludicrous
B
unlearnable
C
inseparable
D
mysterious
78
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
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
79
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The Lagos bus conductor wore his professional livery.
The Lagos bus conductor wore his professional livery.
A
badge
B
shoe
C
uniform
D
cap
80
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
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