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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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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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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

A
damage
B
impart
C
improve
D
ruin
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The film was shot in decrepit police station.

A
an improved
B
a damaged
C
an impoverished
D
a dilapidated
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Jumoke is fond of carping her sister

A
praising
B
joking with
C
complaining about
D
faulting
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