2017 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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In the book "Independence" Tayo's uncle, Kayode, wanted to study Engineering in _______?
A
Britain
B
U.S.A
C
France
D
Germany
correct option: c
In chapter sixteen, Tayo's uncle, Kayode, revealed to him that he was considering studying engineering at the Insitute du Petrole in France
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Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed are written in capital letters
Judiciary
Judiciary
A
judiCIAry
B
judiciaRY
C
JUdiciary
D
juDIciary
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From the options, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word
He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is_____?
He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is_____?
A
humorous
B
sober
C
taciturn
D
silent
correct option: c
Outspoken means to be direct and open in speech and expression.
To be reserved or uncommunicative in speech and expression
Users' Answers & CommentsTo be reserved or uncommunicative in speech and expression
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In the book "Independence" Wearing woolens, lamb cardigans, extra socks, gloves and Balliol scarf signified that Tayo was _______?
A
Cold
B
Going to a party
C
sick
D
walking in the rain
correct option: a
Clothings, gloves, cardigans and extra socks are outfits worn during winter when the temperature is low, cold
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The number of workers have increased steadily each year means _________
A
have increased steadily
B
steadily have increased
C
have been increasing steadily
D
has increased steadily
correct option: d
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From the options, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underline word
By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being ________
By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being ________
A
overshadowed
B
defeated
C
demoted
D
submerged
correct option: c
Outshone means to be much better than someone.
To bring one down to a lower position
Users' Answers & CommentsTo bring one down to a lower position
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The students received a mild reproof from the teacher
The students received a mild reproof from the teacher
A
exhortation
B
opposition
C
commendation
D
appropriation
correct option: c
This answer was chosen because it is opposite to the word italicized in the question; reproof which means an expression of criticism, blame.
From the above meaning of the other options, it is obvious that non-fits for the opposite of the word 'reproof'. Commendation means an official or a formal praise
Users' Answers & CommentsFrom the above meaning of the other options, it is obvious that non-fits for the opposite of the word 'reproof'. Commendation means an official or a formal praise
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
Aisha impelled to the party
Aisha impelled to the party
A
compelled
B
accompained
C
authority
D
finance
correct option: a
The words 'impel and compel' are synonymous impel means drive, force or urge someone to do something while compel means force or oblige someone to do something.
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When you ____ an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely
A
refute
B
rebuke
C
reject
D
refuse
correct option: a
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Choose the options that have the same consonant as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined
leisure
leisure
A
sure
B
ledger
C
treasure
D
judge
correct option: c
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