2013 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 14
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In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined
The plebs can be found in every society of the world
The plebs can be found in every society of the world
A
Elite
B
Middle class
C
Politicians
D
Masses
correct option: a
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In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined
Everyone's condition was appalling
Everyone's condition was appalling
A
cloudy
B
pleasant
C
complex
D
simple
correct option: b
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In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined
The war against malaria keeps waxing
The war against malaria keeps waxing
A
Decreasing
B
increasing
C
wavering
D
happening
correct option: a
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The man's mordant wit is apparent to the entire village
The man's mordant wit is apparent to the entire village
A
scathing
B
caustic
C
withering
D
kind
correct option: d
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In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined
The soldiers tried in their dogged defence of the city
The soldiers tried in their dogged defence of the city
A
strong
B
indestructible
C
classical
D
indifferent
correct option: d
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Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined
Ayodeji is an ardent support of education for the girl child
Ayodeji is an ardent support of education for the girl child
A
a cogent
B
a passionate
C
an lgnorant
D
an optimistic
correct option: b
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Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The scholar's epitaph was demolished
The scholar's epitaph was demolished
A
embodiment
B
farmland
C
book
D
monument
correct option: d
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Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined
Mohammed does his work with so much ardour
Mohammed does his work with so much ardour
A
discouragement
B
knowledge
C
indifference
D
enthusiasm
correct option: d
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Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined
The athlete is proud to be in the vanguard of sports development
The athlete is proud to be in the vanguard of sports development
A
leading position
B
destructive position
C
emerging position
D
unforgettable position
correct option: a
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Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined
Nwankwo was on the verge of signing a two year contract with the club
Nwankwo was on the verge of signing a two year contract with the club
A
brink
B
summit
C
height
D
shore
correct option: a
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