2012 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 11
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Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The company ought to have issued warrants for one billion shares
The company ought to have issued warrants for one billion shares
A
the company has issued one billion share
B
the management expected the company to issue more than one billion shares
C
members of the company bought less than one billion shares
D
the company did not issue one billion shares
correct option: d
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Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He needed not to have played in the position of quarterback in volley ball.
He needed not to have played in the position of quarterback in volley ball.
A
He participated in the game in his unusual position
B
Nobody expected him to have participated in the game
C
He wanted to play in a position other than the one he was offered
D
Someone did not want him to play in the position that he played
correct option: a
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Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
I wouldn't have responded to his rude talk, if l were you
I wouldn't have responded to his rude talk, if l were you
A
the advice was taken by the respondent so he did not respond to the talk
B
the adviser put himself in the respondent's position, so he did not respond to the talk
C
the respondent replied to the speaker's talk, althought he ought not have done so
D
what was advisable was that the respondent gave it back to the speaker
correct option: c
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Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He could not speak out because he had a feet of clay.
He could not speak out because he had a feet of clay.
A
His feet was muddy
B
He was weak and cowardly
C
He was clumsy and lazy
D
He was shy and timid
correct option: b
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Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The player wasted a golden opportunity during the penalty shoot-out
The player wasted a golden opportunity during the penalty shoot-out
A
The player first hit the bar
B
The player did not score the shot
C
The player scored the shot that made them win the gold cup
D
instead of a silver cup, they received the golden one
correct option: b
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Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
As far as Abu is concerned , Mero should be given fifty naira at the most
As far as Abu is concerned , Mero should be given fifty naira at the most
A
All Abu is concerned with is that Mero should be given nothing more than fifty naria
B
All Abu is saying is that Mero probably desrves more than fifty naria and not less
C
In Abu's estimation, Mero merits not more than fifty naria
D
In Abu's opinion, Mero deserves fifty naria or probably more
correct option: c
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Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
As an idiot, the boy is weak in class
As an idiot, the boy is weak in class
A
a deviant
B
an expert
C
a dunce
D
a genius
correct option: d
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Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
We were shocked by the news that he had lost the money.
We were shocked by the news that he had lost the money.
A
astonished
B
unconcerned
C
disconcerted
D
surprised
correct option: b
Users' Answers & Comments109
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
The principal was advised to be flexible on critical issues.
The principal was advised to be flexible on critical issues.
A
livid
B
cautious
C
evasive
D
rigid
correct option: d
Users' Answers & Comments110
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Bola always looks sober
Bola always looks sober
A
excited
B
serious
C
worried
D
hapless
correct option: a
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