2010 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 7
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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
correct option: a
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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
correct option: c
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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
correct option: a
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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
correct option: a
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The report of the committee contained a plethora of details?
The report of the committee contained a plethora of details?
A
shortage
B
simplicity
C
multitude
D
spectrum
correct option: a
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The weather was still very heavy and sultry?
The weather was still very heavy and sultry?
A
wintry and shadowy
B
cold and friendly
C
cloudly and thundery
D
hot and uncomfortable
correct option: b
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
A political impasses does not offer the best opportunity for merrymaking?
A political impasses does not offer the best opportunity for merrymaking?
A
manifesto
B
party
C
gridlock
D
rally
correct option: c
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Ada gave her husband a look that made words superfluous?
Ada gave her husband a look that made words superfluous?
A
redundant
B
spurious
C
unnecessary
D
scanty
correct option: d
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
We were all enthusiastic as we awaited the result of the election?
We were all enthusiastic as we awaited the result of the election?
A
bemused
B
agitated
C
elated
D
nervous
correct option: c
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The uniform makes the guards look absurd?
The uniform makes the guards look absurd?
A
dirty
B
smart
C
sensible
D
ridiculous
correct option: d
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