2025 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s). She is ______ a sailor who is away at sea.
A
fuming about
B
longing for
C
waiting for
D
writing to
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In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s). Scarcely ______ she entered the room when the phone rang.
A
did
B
has
C
does
D
had
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In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s). He presented a masterpiece at the conference, ___________
A
was he?
B
wasn't he?
C
did he?
D
didn't he?
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For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
The students were reluctant to participate in the debate.
The students were reluctant to participate in the debate.
A
excited
B
happy
C
unwilling
D
eager
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For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
Parenting is really arduous even though enjoyable.
Parenting is really arduous even though enjoyable.
A
strenuous
B
troublesome
C
hectic
D
severe
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For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
The debater made a very scurrilous remark about his opponent.
The debater made a very scurrilous remark about his opponent.
A
FALSE
B
abusive
C
fake
D
sharp
37
For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
Giwa does odious things at times.
Giwa does odious things at times.
A
horrible
B
great
C
strange
D
pleasant
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For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
Gambling is a pernicious act.
Gambling is a pernicious act.
A
beneficial
B
harmless
C
noxious
D
benign
39
For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
The building was haunted by a couple of spooks.
The building was haunted by a couple of spooks.
A
ghosts
B
robbers
C
hyenas
D
hunters
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For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
The scientist made an astonishing discovery in the laboratory.
The scientist made an astonishing discovery in the laboratory.
A
common
B
amazing
C
expected
D
ordinary
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