2014 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 12
111
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. As a student, Isa tied communal living for a few years.
A
Private.
B
Collective.
C
General.
D
Shared.
112
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The chairman admires incessant meetings.
A
Irregular.
B
Unusual.
C
Planned.
D
Constant.
113
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. Today's weather is favourable for a game of tennis.
A
Disapproving.
B
Impartial.
C
Abnormal.
D
Encouraging.
114
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
All the candidates looked aghast at the reading of the questions.
All the candidates looked aghast at the reading of the questions.
A
Relaxed.
B
Fulfilled.
C
Dismayed.
D
Satisfied.
115
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. Joke gave Muhammad a jaunty smile.
A
A cheerful.
B
A discouraging.
C
An inviting.
D
A frightful.
116
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The first round of the tournament was a doddle.
A
Exasperating.
B
Easy.
C
Balanced.
D
Dodgy.
117
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The lazy man cast a lustful glance at his neighbour's wife.
A
Envious.
B
Hateful.
C
Quick.
D
Covetous.
118
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. They accused him of fomenting political unrest.
A
Guiding.
B
Inciting.
C
Discouraging.
D
Preventing.
119
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. You can learn a great deal just from watching other players.
A
Discover.
B
Invent.
C
Accumulate.
D
Allow.
120
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. All the researchers were asked to gather information on the new viral infection.
A
Give.
B
Collect.
C
Disseminate.
D
Distort.
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