2016 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 10
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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