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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
30
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.
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