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?
A
worrisome
B
strange
C
lacklustre
D
mad
correct option: c
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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?
A
unexplained
B
strange
C
necessary
D
useful
correct option: d
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153
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

His father surmounted the myriad of obstacles on his way?
A
most
B
few
C
all
D
many
correct option: b
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154
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Her ingenuous smile drew our attention?
A
witty
B
naive
C
clever
D
arrogant
correct option: c
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155
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Ndeni gave a flawless speech at the party?
A
a wonferful
B
a careless
C
an interesting
D
an imperfect
correct option: d
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156
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Beneath Ado's guff exterior, he's really very kind-hearted?
A
nice
B
harsh
C
rough
D
gentle
correct option: a
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157
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Governing a country is not always as straightforward as people sometimes imagine?
A
complicated
B
troublesome
C
untoward
D
irksome
correct option: a
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158
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The captain says sport is being debased by commercial sponsorship?
A
localized
B
perverted
C
elevated
D
overvalued
correct option: c
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159
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Aisha seems to feel ambivalent about her future?
A
decisive
B
anxious
C
ambitious
D
inconsiderate
correct option: a
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160
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The crowd was very receptive to the speaker's suggestion?
A
disobedient
B
discrepancy
C
compromise
D
agreement
correct option: a
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