2018 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 3

21

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. The meeting was cancelled because of the convocation

A
brought up
B
called off
C
broke off
D
phased out
correct option: b
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22

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. Ayodeji is an ardent supporter of education for the child

A
cogent
B
a passionate
C
an ignorant
D
an optimistic
correct option: b
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23

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. The exhibition was an eye opener to all

A
style
B
examination
C
dispatch
D
display
correct option: d
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24

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. As a Journalist, Bola has always had a nose for stories

A
an instinct
B
a command
C
soft comment
D
cynical statement
correct option: a
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25

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. Nwankwo was on the verge of signing a two-year contract with the club

A
brink
B
summit
C
height
D
shore
correct option: a
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26

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. The Governor told the chief that he was only on a routine tour

A
normal and regular visit
B
unplanned encounter
C
surprise and impromptu check
D
working, visit and homage
correct option: a
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27

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. The new ruler is big-hearted in his dealing with the people

A
proud
B
cruel
C
soft
D
generous
correct option: d
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28

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. The essay topic is nebulous

A
distinct
B
incorrect
C
vague
D
C. clear
correct option: c
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29

Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The events of last Friday show that there is no love lost between the Principal and the Vice-principal

A
They like each other
B
They work independently
C
They couldn't part company
D
They dislike each other
correct option: d
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30

Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. If he were here, it could be more fun

A
He did not show up and so the occasion lacked much fun
B
He was being expected to supply more fun
C
There was no fun because he was not present
D
He was expected but did not show up to liven up the occasion
correct option: a
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