2013 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
As the drama unfolded, Olatinuke was advised to keep her shirt on
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
As the drama unfolded, Olatinuke was advised to keep her shirt on
A
she was advised to commit herself
B
she was advised to stay calm
C
she was advised to join the club
D
she was advised to wear her shirt
correct option: b
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LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He is clinging child.
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He is clinging child.
A
he is possessive
B
he likes to cling with his sister.
C
he is a bully
D
he is a handsome young man
correct option: a
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LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Zinana's examination result was not unfavourable
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Zinana's examination result was not unfavourable
A
Her examination did not meet expectation
B
she was successful in her examination
C
her result could not earn her admission
D
she failed her examination
correct option: b
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LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
You need to brush up on your Spanish
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
You need to brush up on your Spanish
A
you need to improve your skills
B
you need a brush from Spain
C
you need to learn to play with a spaniard
D
you need to study the history of Spain
correct option: a
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LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Amaka would pass for a beauty queen
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Amaka would pass for a beauty queen
A
She would be accepted by all as a beauty Queen
B
She walked past the beauty queen
C
she was acting as a beauty queen
D
she would pass the drink to the queen who is sitting next to her
correct option: a
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LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
'I can't wait to becoming a mother', the new bride declared
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
'I can't wait to becoming a mother', the new bride declared
A
she is excited about motherhood
B
She is not keen on becoming a mother
C
She will be patient as a mother
D
She sees motherhood as a burden.
correct option: a
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LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Usman needs to get his act together if he wants to pass the examination
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Usman needs to get his act together if he wants to pass the examination
A
He needs to organized himself
B
He needs to be fast when writing the examination
C
He needs to put on his stage costume
D
Heneeds to pull all points down in the examination
correct option: a
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LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Ramatus expressed her feelings in uncertain terms
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Ramatus expressed her feelings in uncertain terms
A
She expressed it secretly and courageously
B
she expressed it quietly and cautiously
C
She expressed it feebly and sickly
D
She expressed it clearly and strongly
correct option: c
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In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Chibuzor gave a curt nod and walked away
Chibuzor gave a curt nod and walked away
A
rude
B
polite
C
shocking
D
Gentle
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 girl took a cursory glance at the letter and hid it
The girl took a cursory glance at the letter and hid it
A
Concise
B
Brief
C
Lasting
D
Sententious
correct option: c
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