2020 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 5

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence

Our chief is very intelligent but he could be parochial in his judgements

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence

I went through his work; it was gibberish

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence

Coming late to work, according to Leonard, is inimical to the progress of the company

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence

If he declines the offer, it will be better for him.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

The appearance which the famous actor made last month was his swan song. This meant that_________

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Muiz does not let the grass grow under his feet. This means that Muiz _________

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. 

The Major demanded an unalloyed and not a __________ loyalty from his soldiers

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. 

The economist argued that the apparently inconsequential rise in the price of petrol had a _________ effect on the cost of living

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. 

The exotic bird looked resplendent; its bright plumage contrasted with the rather _________ undergrowth

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. 

I thought that the comments made by the Manager were quite innocuous but the chairman considered them __________