2017 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Now that Michael has become rich, Nancy has begun to make much of him. This means __________
Now that Michael has become rich, Nancy has begun to make much of him. This means __________
A
now values Michael
B
now gets a lot of money from Michael
C
only recently married Michael
D
no longer wants to leave Michael
correct option: a
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Tayo opted to remain in Nigeria because he had a duty to serve his
A
students
B
wife
C
friends
D
brothers
correct option: a
In chapter 24, Tayo mentioned his student as one major reason why he wasn't open to the demand from his wife, Miriam, to leave the country
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
This event was a watershed in the company
This event was a watershed in the company
A
landmark
B
blot
C
publicity
D
stain
correct option: a
The question has the word watershed italicized. The word means an event or perfect marking a turning point in a situation. It is synonymous to the word landmark which means an event or discovering marking an important stage or turning point in something
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choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
Snakes and ladders always______me happy these days
Snakes and ladders always______me happy these days
A
makes
B
make
C
made
D
making
correct option: a
According to the pluralia tantrums law of concord; whenever a pluralia tantrum appears, it must be followed by a singular verb. Pluralia tantrum are nouns that appear in plural forms, some of these words have finals, while some do not e.g Mathematics, economics, Darts, Snakes and ladders e.t.c.
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Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
I really like working in that office: I find the — very friendly
I really like working in that office: I find the — very friendly
A
condition
B
atmosphere
C
air
D
situation
correct option: b
Means the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work.
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word
The delegates found it better to resort to consultation rather than __________
The delegates found it better to resort to consultation rather than __________
A
conflict
B
confrontation
C
reconciliation
D
consent
correct option: a
Consultation means the action or process of formally consulting or discussing.
A serious disagreement or argument
Users' Answers & CommentsA serious disagreement or argument
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Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
The delegates were given_____
The delegates were given_____
A
a two hour break
B
a two-hour break
C
a two-hours break
D
a two hours break
correct option: d
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Choose the option nearest to the statement
My brother's drunkenness often got on my nerves. This means
My brother's drunkenness often got on my nerves. This means
A
disgraced him
B
made him ill
C
made me angry
D
offended me
correct option: c
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In the Novel "Independence" Tayo wrote a biography of ______?
A
Arthur Richardson
B
Lord Lugard
C
Obafemi Awolowo
D
Nnamidi Azikiw
correct option: b
In chapter 27, Tayo's biography of Lord Lugard became his new success
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From the options given, Choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
This house which was sealed off years ago has now been —
This house which was sealed off years ago has now been —
A
re-opened
B
rebuilt
C
re-roofed
D
restored
correct option: a
Sealed off means to prevent people from entering a building
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