2010 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 18

171
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The principal gave his speech offhand at the sports meeting?
A
calmly
B
beautifully
C
unconcerned
D
unprepared
correct option: d
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172
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Jankoli was dressed in an old assortment of clothes?
A
avalanche
B
homogeneity
C
sameness
D
melange
correct option: d
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173
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The director's remark was extremely apposite to the shrine?
A
collected
B
overwhelmed
C
embarrased
D
astonished
correct option: d
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174
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The director's remark was extremely opposite to the issue being discussed?
A
appropriate
B
inconsequential
C
emphatic
D
adquate
correct option: b
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175
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The girl's father was astounded to see her appear from the shrine?
A
collected
B
overwhelmed
C
embarrassed
D
astonished
correct option: d
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176
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Her reputation is without a blemish?
A
struggle
B
problem
C
fault
D
blessing
correct option: c
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177
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Ugo's is eligible for the post of secretary?
A
nominated
B
invited
C
qualified
D
intelligent
correct option: c
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178
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

This is an abridge version of No longer at Ease?
A
an outdated
B
an enlarged
C
an illiustrated
D
a shortened
correct option: d
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179
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

Lemoti ....... as a painter, but also as a sculptor?
A
is gifted only not
B
is only not gifted
C
is gifted not only
D
is only gifted
correct option: c
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180
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

He can recall the important dates in the nation's history, it is interesting to listen as he rattles........?
A
off
B
over
C
up
D
out
correct option: a
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