2011 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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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
correct option: c
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Fila has always been described as belligerent?
Fila has always been described as belligerent?
A
beautiful
B
attractive
C
combative
D
innocent
correct option: c
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Laraba saw a forlorn little figure sitting outside the class?
Laraba saw a forlorn little figure sitting outside the class?
A
wise and intelligent
B
lonely and unhappy
C
smart and healthy
D
short and ugly
correct option: b
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The circular supersedes all previous correspondence on the matter?
The circular supersedes all previous correspondence on the matter?
A
supports
B
displaces
C
eliminates
D
circumvents
correct option: b
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Her problem was exacerbated by the loss of her father?
Her problem was exacerbated by the loss of her father?
A
exaggerated
B
solved
C
aggravated
D
infuriated
correct option: c
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
If he were here, could be more fun?
If he were here, could be more fun?
A
He was expected but did not show up to make the occasion lively
B
There was no fun because he was not present
C
He did not show up so the occasion lacked much fun
D
He was being expected to supply more fun
correct option: c
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The secretary said that the postponement of the meeting was due to unforeseen circumstances?
The secretary said that the postponement of the meeting was due to unforeseen circumstances?
A
The date of the meeting was shifted as a result of unexpected reasons
B
The meeting's date was off for strange reasons
C
The meeting was called as a result of obstacles hitherto unknown
D
The meeting broke off as a bird's eye closely
correct option: a
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The hunter has a bird's eye view of the animals.
The hunter has a bird's eye view of the animals.
A
He views animals from a high position
B
He views the bird's eye
C
He views the bird on the tree with one eye
D
He watches animals and bird's closely
correct option: a
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Even though Susan was the last in the examination, her result wasn't too different from what had been expected.
Even though Susan was the last in the examination, her result wasn't too different from what had been expected.
A
Her result was poor
B
Her result was a dissapointment
C
Her result was as expected
D
She had not been serious with her studies
correct option: c
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Mrs. Adamu does all her work with more haste, less speed.
Mrs. Adamu does all her work with more haste, less speed.
A
She accept whatever she does with more haste and speed
B
She approaches whatever she does hurriedly
C
She addresses everything she does very quickly to avoid mistakes
D
She does everything carefully to avoid mistakes
correct option: d
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