2010 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 8
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The law is often tardy in reacting to changing attitude?
The law is often tardy in reacting to changing attitude?
A
quick
B
slow
C
exclusive
D
generous
72
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Isa and Ilu ate sumptuous meals on their brother's wedding day?
Isa and Ilu ate sumptuous meals on their brother's wedding day?
A
expensive
B
foreign
C
insipid
D
cheap
73
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Kaltume crouched over the papers on her desk?
Kaltume crouched over the papers on her desk?
A
wrote on
B
stood on
C
walked over
D
bent over
74
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Thousands of workers have been victims of retrenchment since the military came back to power?
Thousands of workers have been victims of retrenchment since the military came back to power?
A
unemployment
B
trench mentality
C
suffering
D
increase in penury
75
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
76
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
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
77
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
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
78
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
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
79
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
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
80
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Her reputation is without a blemish?
Her reputation is without a blemish?
A
struggle
B
problem
C
fault
D
blessing
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