2014 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 12
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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.
correct option: a
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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.
correct option: d
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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.
correct option: d
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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.
correct option: c
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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.
correct option: a
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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.
correct option: b
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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.
correct option: d
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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.
correct option: b
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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.
correct option: a
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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.
correct option: b
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