2010 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 16
151
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The trader was amused by the cut-throat rush for the goods?
The trader was amused by the cut-throat rush for the goods?
A
worrisome
B
strange
C
lacklustre
D
mad
152
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The teacher said that Ali's essay was full of many redundant details?
The teacher said that Ali's essay was full of many redundant details?
A
unexplained
B
strange
C
necessary
D
useful
153
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
His father surmounted the myriad of obstacles on his way?
His father surmounted the myriad of obstacles on his way?
A
most
B
few
C
all
D
many
154
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Her ingenuous smile drew our attention?
Her ingenuous smile drew our attention?
A
witty
B
naive
C
clever
D
arrogant
155
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Ndeni gave a flawless speech at the party?
Ndeni gave a flawless speech at the party?
A
a wonferful
B
a careless
C
an interesting
D
an imperfect
156
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Beneath Ado's guff exterior, he's really very kind-hearted?
Beneath Ado's guff exterior, he's really very kind-hearted?
A
nice
B
harsh
C
rough
D
gentle
157
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Governing a country is not always as straightforward as people sometimes imagine?
Governing a country is not always as straightforward as people sometimes imagine?
A
complicated
B
troublesome
C
untoward
D
irksome
158
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The captain says sport is being debased by commercial sponsorship?
The captain says sport is being debased by commercial sponsorship?
A
localized
B
perverted
C
elevated
D
overvalued
159
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Aisha seems to feel ambivalent about her future?
Aisha seems to feel ambivalent about her future?
A
decisive
B
anxious
C
ambitious
D
inconsiderate
160
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The crowd was very receptive to the speaker's suggestion?
The crowd was very receptive to the speaker's suggestion?
A
disobedient
B
discrepancy
C
compromise
D
agreement
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