2010 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 6
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Uche is full of himself?
Uche is full of himself?
A
He is conceited
B
He is complete
C
He is a rich man
D
He is careful
correct option: a
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
As debutantes in that tournament, the super eagles were up against their first opponents by three goals to nil?
As debutantes in that tournament, the super eagles were up against their first opponents by three goals to nil?
A
The Super Eagles were playing in the tournament for the first time, but they won their match by three goals to nothing
B
Though the Super Eagles were rated as the weakest side in the tournament, they won their first match by three goals to nil
C
Even though the Super Eagles were playing without some of their stars, they won their match by three goals to nil
D
As the best trackers inthe match, the Super Eagles easily defeated their opponents by three goals to nothing
correct option: a
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The woman was mournful as her husband was found dead drunk?
The woman was mournful as her husband was found dead drunk?
A
She was sad because her husband was absolutely drunk
B
She was apprehensive that her husband would drink as soon as he recovered fromdrunken stupor
C
She was sad because her husband was drunk and always as helpless as a dead man
D
She was mourning because her husband drank and died
correct option: a
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
I am optimistic about the interview though it was a mind-bending exercise?
I am optimistic about the interview though it was a mind-bending exercise?
A
an enervating
B
a debilitating
C
a difficult
D
an easy
correct option: d
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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
correct option: c
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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
correct option: d
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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
correct option: b
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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
correct option: c
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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
correct option: d
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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
correct option: a
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