2016 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 10
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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
The retired army officer did a yeoman's service to the nation
The retired army officer did a yeoman's service to the nation
A
His activity brought disrepute to the nation
B
His service to the nation was not exemplary
C
He was showered with the responsibilty of the yeoman
D
He was very loyal to the nation
correct option: d
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He suddenly found himself in the thick of the situation
He suddenly found himself in the thick of the situation
A
He did not agree with the situation
B
He used his experience to settle the sitution
C
He saved himself out of the situation
D
He found himself deeply involved in the situation
correct option: d
be in the thick of something means = to be very involved at the busiest or most active stage of a situation or activity
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Olu and Ado are about to come to blows.
Olu and Ado are about to come to blows.
A
They are about to agree with each other
B
They are about to accept other people's opinion
C
They are about to hit each other
D
They are about to disagree with other people's
correct option: c
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By refusing the offer, he has just cut down his own throat
By refusing the offer, he has just cut down his own throat
A
He has made a big mistake
B
He has made the right decision
C
He has given up on his idea
D
He has used the Knife on his throat
correct option: a
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These job cuts are just the thin end of the wedge
These job cuts are just the thin end of the wedge
A
Job cuts are very rampant
B
Job cuts are the inconclusive
C
Job cuts are the beginning of unpleasant situations
D
Job cuts are the beginning of healthy rivalries
correct option: c
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Jumai will do well if she was given a fair crack of the whip.
Jumai will do well if she was given a fair crack of the whip.
A
She would do well if she was given a fair whip
B
She would excel if she used the whip well
C
She would do well if she was given equal opportunity
D
She would do well if she was made to cry
correct option: c
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Her death was a bolt from the blue to us
Her death was a bolt from the blue to us
A
Her death bolted us together
B
Her death caused confusion
C
Her death sealed our hopes
D
Her death was unexpected
correct option: d
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Her death was a bolt from the blue to us
Her death was a bolt from the blue to us
A
Her death bolted us together
B
Her death caused confusion
C
Her death sealed our hopes
D
Her death was unexpected
correct option: d
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The students were nosing around.
The students were nosing around.
A
They were roaming about
B
They were searching for information
C
They were playing around
D
They were disseminating information
correct option: b
Nose around/about something means to try to find out information about someone or something.
Example: A few kids were nosing around.
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For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
It is important not to let mistakes blight your life
It is important not to let mistakes blight your life
A
damage
B
impart
C
improve
D
ruin
correct option: c
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