2014 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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