2011 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 14

131
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

'I do not trust him', he said, in a rare moment of candour?
A
reproach
B
dishonesty
C
frankness
D
fairness
correct option: b
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132
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Mrs. Akunilo looks anaemic today?
A
strange
B
sick
C
weak
D
strong
correct option: d
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133
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

It is inconceivable that the son shone in the night?
A
credible
B
unthinkable
C
impossible
D
contestable
correct option: a
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134
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

She only gives a superficial impression of warmth and friendliness?
A
a strong
B
a fake
C
deep
D
an unrealistic
correct option: c
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135
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

As a prudent businessman, Adeyi does not leave anything to chance.
A
frugal
B
shrewd
C
careless
D
unsuccessful
correct option: c
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136
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

His antipathy affected the growth of is business?
A
hatred
B
receptiveness
C
loyalty
D
hostility
correct option: c
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137
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Okonkwo's lethal right foot the magic in the football match?
A
weak
B
wicked
C
fat
D
harmless
correct option: d
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138
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

When his car tyre ......... on the way, he did not know what to do.
A
has burst
B
had burst
C
bursted
D
burst
correct option: d
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139
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

Lami's father ........ as a gardener when he was young, but now he is a driver.
A
had been working
B
use to work
C
has worked
D
used to work
correct option: d
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140
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

........ he switches on the light, the shadow disappears?
A
Whenever
B
Expect
C
Since
D
Until
correct option: a
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