2009 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 9
81
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
82
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
83
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
84
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
85
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
86
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
87
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
88
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
89
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
90
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
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
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