2016 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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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
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For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
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
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For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The idea makes me cringe
The idea makes me cringe
A
quiver
B
tremble
C
resolute
D
writhe
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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
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For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
He walks in a gawky way
He walks in a gawky way
A
suitable
B
clumsy
C
lumbering
D
graceful
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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
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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
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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
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For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
Bola takes......his father both in appearance and his manner
Bola takes......his father both in appearance and his manner
A
On
B
from
C
after
D
upon
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For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
.........rich has its own problem
.........rich has its own problem
A
Being
B
Been
C
On being
D
On been
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