2017 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 8

71
In the book "Independence" Tayo's uncle, Kayode, wanted to study Engineering in _______?
A
Britain
B
U.S.A
C
France
D
Germany
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72
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed are written in capital letters

Judiciary
A
judiCIAry
B
judiciaRY
C
JUdiciary
D
juDIciary
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73
From the options, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word

He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is_____?
A
humorous
B
sober
C
taciturn
D
silent
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74
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
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75
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
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76
From the options, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underline word

By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being ________
A
overshadowed
B
defeated
C
demoted
D
submerged
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77
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

The students received a mild reproof from the teacher
A
exhortation
B
opposition
C
commendation
D
appropriation
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78
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

Aisha impelled to the party
A
compelled
B
accompained
C
authority
D
finance
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79
When you ____ an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely
A
refute
B
rebuke
C
reject
D
refuse
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80
Choose the options that have the same consonant as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined

leisure
A
sure
B
ledger
C
treasure
D
judge
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