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?
'I do not trust him', he said, in a rare moment of candour?
A
reproach
B
dishonesty
C
frankness
D
fairness
132
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Mrs. Akunilo looks anaemic today?
Mrs. Akunilo looks anaemic today?
A
strange
B
sick
C
weak
D
strong
133
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
It is inconceivable that the son shone in the night?
It is inconceivable that the son shone in the night?
A
credible
B
unthinkable
C
impossible
D
contestable
134
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
She only gives a superficial impression of warmth and friendliness?
She only gives a superficial impression of warmth and friendliness?
A
a strong
B
a fake
C
deep
D
an unrealistic
135
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
As a prudent businessman, Adeyi does not leave anything to chance.
As a prudent businessman, Adeyi does not leave anything to chance.
A
frugal
B
shrewd
C
careless
D
unsuccessful
136
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
His antipathy affected the growth of is business?
His antipathy affected the growth of is business?
A
hatred
B
receptiveness
C
loyalty
D
hostility
137
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Okonkwo's lethal right foot the magic in the football match?
Okonkwo's lethal right foot the magic in the football match?
A
weak
B
wicked
C
fat
D
harmless
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
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
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
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