2011 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 11
101
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. If I went to the village I would visit the King.
A
If i go to the village, i will visit the king
B
I did not go to the village and I did not visit the king
C
All the times I went to the village I also visited the king
D
I will visit the king when I go to the village
102
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
103
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
104
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
105
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
106
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
107
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
108
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
109
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
110
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Some drugs have a deleterious effect on a child's development?
Some drugs have a deleterious effect on a child's development?
A
debilitating
B
helpful
C
harmful
D
healing
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