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
correct option: b
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102
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Lantana dwelt in a ruined cottage on the hillside?
A
sat
B
worked
C
slept
D
lived
correct option: d
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103
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The mistake brought the show to an ignominious end?
A
a good
B
a palatable
C
a disgraceful
D
a satisfactory
correct option: c
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104
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

He compliments me on my way of doing things?
A
complements
B
imitates
C
disgusts
D
praises
correct option: d
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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?
A
tricked
B
encourage
C
forced
D
enslaved
correct option: a
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106
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Their new house was roofed with corrugated sheets?
A
folded
B
iron
C
aluminium
D
corrupted
correct option: a
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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?
A
a bad
B
a shrewd
C
an unprofitable
D
an insincere
correct option: b
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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?
A
passionate
B
discreet
C
hard-working
D
innovative
correct option: b
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109
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The old woman is suffering from dementia?
A
lucidity
B
senility
C
insanity
D
sagaccity
correct option: c
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110
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Some drugs have a deleterious effect on a child's development?
A
debilitating
B
helpful
C
harmful
D
healing
correct option: c
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