2010 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 18
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The principal gave his speech offhand at the sports meeting?
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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Jankoli was dressed in an old assortment of clothes?
Jankoli was dressed in an old assortment of clothes?
A
avalanche
B
homogeneity
C
sameness
D
melange
correct option: d
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The director's remark was extremely apposite to the shrine?
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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The director's remark was extremely opposite to the issue being discussed?
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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The girl's father was astounded to see her appear from the shrine?
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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Her reputation is without a blemish?
Her reputation is without a blemish?
A
struggle
B
problem
C
fault
D
blessing
correct option: c
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Ugo's is eligible for the post of secretary?
Ugo's is eligible for the post of secretary?
A
nominated
B
invited
C
qualified
D
intelligent
correct option: c
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This is an abridge version of No longer at Ease?
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an outdated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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Lemoti ....... as a painter, but also as a sculptor?
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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He can recall the important dates in the nation's history, it is interesting to listen as he rattles........?
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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