2014 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 3

21
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. Musa is a gifted but erratic player.
A
Unstable.
B
Strong.
C
Regular.
D
Unpredictable.
correct option: c
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22
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The lamp shades were translucent.
A
Transparent.
B
Opaque.
C
Intersected.
D
Luminous.
correct option: b
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23
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. My niece has an unquenchable thirst for adventure stories.
A
An inextinguishable.
B
A spurious.
C
An illegitimate.
D
A reduced.
correct option: d
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24
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. Some of my neighbours have an antipathy to dogs.
A
Alarm for.
B
Enmity towards.
C
Affection for.
D
Acronym for.
correct option: c
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25
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The dressmaker unpicked the seam of the shirt.
A
Tore up.
B
Threaded.
C
Sewed up.
D
Picked up.
correct option: c
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26
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The testimony of the witness was vague.
A
Clear.
B
Disturbing.
C
True.
D
Ambiguous.
correct option: a
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27
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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28
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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29
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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30
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.

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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