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?
A
reasonable
B
joyful
C
hopeful
D
ominous
correct option: d
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82
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The unification of the country has brought about great technological advancement?
A
restoration
B
agreement
C
cohension
D
stabilty
correct option: c
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83
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

His amnesia has affected his career?
A
loss of focus
B
loss of sight
C
loss of memory
D
lossof direction
correct option: c
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84
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Idris' forbearance endeared him to us?
A
hard work
B
patience
C
wisdom
D
good manners
correct option: b
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85
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

They hated the police and, by implication, me?
A
extension
B
inference
C
examination
D
application
correct option: b
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86
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

He is really very mean. He ...... not lend me the money I wanted?
A
should
B
could
C
would
D
won't
correct option: c
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87
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

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
correct option: b
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88
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

If anyone greets you, it is only polite to return...... greeting?
A
your
B
theone's
C
anyone's
D
one's
correct option: d
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89
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

Amina lives ....... campus?
A
in the
B
on
C
at the
D
inside
correct option: b
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90
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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