2011 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Since its inception 1983, the newspaper has attracted thousands of readers?
Since its inception 1983, the newspaper has attracted thousands of readers?
A
renaissance
B
coming
C
commencement
D
publication
2
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Mrs. Asio wanted her sister to stop being so detached?
Mrs. Asio wanted her sister to stop being so detached?
A
friendly
B
careless
C
indifferent
D
passionate
3
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Lantana dwelt in a ruined cottage on the hillside?
Lantana dwelt in a ruined cottage on the hillside?
A
sat
B
worked
C
slept
D
lived
4
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The mistake brought the show to an ignominious end?
The mistake brought the show to an ignominious end?
A
a good
B
a palatable
C
a disgraceful
D
a satisfactory
5
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He compliments me on my way of doing things?
He compliments me on my way of doing things?
A
complements
B
imitates
C
disgusts
D
praises
6
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The girl is angry with her friend who had ensnared her into this relationship?
The girl is angry with her friend who had ensnared her into this relationship?
A
tricked
B
encourage
C
forced
D
enslaved
7
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Their new house was roofed with corrugated sheets?
Their new house was roofed with corrugated sheets?
A
folded
B
iron
C
aluminium
D
corrupted
8
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The stockbroker said it was an astute move to sell the shares then?
The stockbroker said it was an astute move to sell the shares then?
A
a bad
B
a shrewd
C
an unprofitable
D
an insincere
9
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The principal described Oche as the most tactful person he had ever worked with?
The principal described Oche as the most tactful person he had ever worked with?
A
passionate
B
discreet
C
hard-working
D
innovative
10
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The old woman is suffering from dementia?
The old woman is suffering from dementia?
A
lucidity
B
senility
C
insanity
D
sagaccity
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