2025 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 6
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For this question, choose the optionopposite in meaningto the word or phrase in italics.
Andrew is the protagonist in the play.
Andrew is the protagonist in the play.
A
enemy
B
antagonist
C
progressive
D
opponent
52
For this question, choose the optionopposite in meaningto the word or phrase in italics.
The robbers gained access to the bank because of their porous security network.
The robbers gained access to the bank because of their porous security network.
A
amorphous
B
impermeable
C
gorgeous
D
pervious
53
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Tom's excuses don't hold water.
Tom's excuses don't hold water.
A
The excuses are not logically sound
B
The excuses are acceptable by a few
C
The excuses are waterproof
D
The excuses explain the situation well
54
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He got a job by paying hush money.
He got a job by paying hush money.
A
He bribed to get the job
B
He was induced to get the job
C
He paid exorbitant fee to get the job
D
He was paid for the job
55
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The chairman of the association tells his members not to throw in the towel.
The chairman of the association tells his members not to throw in the towel.
A
They should not be tired
B
They are not to give up
C
They should be ready for a trip
D
They should expect good outcomes
56
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Despite his wealth, Mr Oluboye is known for tightening his belt.
Despite his wealth, Mr Oluboye is known for tightening his belt.
A
He enjoys helping the poor
B
He is very careful with his spending
C
He refuses to wear a belt at all
D
He often wears fashionable belts
57
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The students felt the lecture was a load of crap.
The students felt the lecture was a load of crap.
A
The students believe the lecture was too long
B
The students refused to listen to the lecturer
C
The students thought the lecture was stupid
D
The students did not attend the lecture
58
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The boy accused his friend of putting a spoke in his wheel.
The boy accused his friend of putting a spoke in his wheel.
A
He accused his friend of making jest of him
B
He accused his friend of spoiling his bicycle wheel
C
He accused his friend of destroying his move of getting a new wheel
D
He accused his friend of thwarting the execution of his plan
59
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
My boss is such a slave driver, I had to work two weekends in a row.
My boss is such a slave driver, I had to work two weekends in a row.
A
He is a business owner who is very rich
B
He is a leader who is considerate
C
He is a taskmaster who overworks employees
D
He is a manager who is friendly
60
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
"Cinema, tonight?" he asked. "Maybe another time", she replied.
"Cinema, tonight?" he asked. "Maybe another time", she replied.
A
He asked her if she will go to the cinema and she vehemently declined it
B
He suggested taking her to a cinema tonight and she said probably another time
C
He suggested going to the cinema with her and she agreed
D
He asked to take her to a cinema tonight and she accepted
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