2016 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
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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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
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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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
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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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
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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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
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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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
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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For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
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.
Users' Answers & CommentsExample: 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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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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For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
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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