2016 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 11
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For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The film was shot in decrepit police station.
The film was shot in decrepit police station.
A
an improved
B
a damaged
C
an impoverished
D
a dilapidated
correct option: a
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Jumoke is fond of carping her sister
Jumoke is fond of carping her sister
A
praising
B
joking with
C
complaining about
D
faulting
correct option: a
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For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
A cup of coffee invigorated him
A cup of coffee invigorated him
A
destroyed
B
energized
C
angered
D
debilitated
correct option: d
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It is Iudicrous to suggest that she was a government agent
It is Iudicrous to suggest that she was a government agent
A
odd
B
exciting
C
farcical
D
sensible
correct option: d
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The idea makes me cringe
The idea makes me cringe
A
quiver
B
tremble
C
resolute
D
writhe
correct option: c
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For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
His book was one of those that galvanized democracy
His book was one of those that galvanized democracy
A
stimulated
B
encouraged
C
dissauded
D
promoted
correct option: c
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He walks in a gawky way
He walks in a gawky way
A
suitable
B
clumsy
C
lumbering
D
graceful
correct option: d
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For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The nation is in a period of economic flux
The nation is in a period of economic flux
A
modification
B
change
C
fluidity
D
stability
correct option: d
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For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
Our son was highly active and exuberant
Our son was highly active and exuberant
A
subdued
B
fulsome
C
lively
D
bright
correct option: a
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For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
Mr. Ojo has a fickle character.
Mr. Ojo has a fickle character.
A
a genuine
B
a stable
C
an imperfect
D
an unpredictable
correct option: d
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