2011 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
She stopped her education as her uncle left her in the lurch?
She stopped her education as her uncle left her in the lurch?
A
Her uncle deceived her
B
Her uncle disinherited her
C
Her uncle refused to help her
D
Her uncle disrespected her
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments22
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialized?
The plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialized?
A
The plan did not meet the required specifications
B
The arrangement did not work out as wished
C
It was difficult to obtain the materials
D
The materials purchased were not the right ones
correct option: b
Users' Answers & Comments23
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Okon's company took a hit last year?
Okon's company took a hit last year?
A
His company improved last year
B
His company made a huge success last year
C
His company was badly damaged last year
D
His company was established last year
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments24
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The warring communities were coerced into negotiating a settlement?
The warring communities were coerced into negotiating a settlement?
A
driven
B
compelled
C
persuaded
D
pressured
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments25
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
His father served as a mercenary in the army?
His father served as a mercenary in the army?
A
preacher
B
regular
C
recruit
D
officer
correct option: b
Users' Answers & Comments26
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Jummai is cruel to her husband?
Jummai is cruel to her husband?
A
harsh
B
brutal
C
passionate
D
ferocious
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments27
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The teacher who beat the student was treated with mercy?
The teacher who beat the student was treated with mercy?
A
disrespect
B
contempt
C
vengeance
D
kindness
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments28
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
His wife hates his garrulous attitude?
His wife hates his garrulous attitude?
A
outspoken
B
unfriendly
C
reticent
D
thoughtful
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments29
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
'Agoshito is a callow youth', said the teacher?
'Agoshito is a callow youth', said the teacher?
A
an ignorant
B
an experienced
C
an idel
D
an organized
correct option: b
Users' Answers & Comments30
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
What you are asking me to do is herculean task?
What you are asking me to do is herculean task?
A
a strenuous
B
a demanding
C
a lovely
D
an easy
correct option: d
Users' Answers & Comments