2012 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 12
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Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Dupe was promoted for her efficiency
Dupe was promoted for her efficiency
A
ability
B
inconsistency
C
incompetence
D
rudness
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.
The management wants to consider her reticent behaviour in due course.
The management wants to consider her reticent behaviour in due course.
A
disapproving
B
disciplinarian
C
contemplative
D
loquacious
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.
Election processes often become volatile
Election processes often become volatile
A
calm
B
strange
C
sudden
D
latent
correct option: a
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Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Oche entered the principal's office in a rather abrasive manner.
Oche entered the principal's office in a rather abrasive manner.
A
gentle
B
rude
C
lackadaisical
D
indifferent
correct option: a
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Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Otokpa is a member of the ad hoc committee on stock acquisition.
Otokpa is a member of the ad hoc committee on stock acquisition.
A
improvised
B
formal
C
temporary
D
fact-finding
correct option: b
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Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
His gift to the poor was always infinitesimal
His gift to the poor was always infinitesimal
A
large
B
small
C
supportive
D
shameful
correct option: a
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Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
The economist concluded that several factors have been adduced to explain the fall in the birth rate.
The economist concluded that several factors have been adduced to explain the fall in the birth rate.
A
affirmed
B
diffused
C
mentioned
D
refuted
correct option: d
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In the question below, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. The presidential system is an antidote to some political ailments.
A
an answer
B
an inquiry
C
a reply
D
an obstacle
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.
Ola thought that her father was very callous
Ola thought that her father was very callous
A
parlous
B
wicked
C
compassionate
D
cheerful
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.
He was very much respected, though he had no temporal power
He was very much respected, though he had no temporal power
A
spiritual
B
mundane
C
permanent
D
ephemeral
correct option: a
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