2004 - JAMB English Past Questions & Answers - page 1

1
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The potency of the drug has been acknowledge?
A
action
B
loss
C
inefficacy
D
power
CORRECT OPTION: c
2
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The dictator wanted tractable men in his cabinet?
A
reliable
B
intelligent
C
tough
D
unruly
CORRECT OPTION: d
3
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

After the war, the visitors became increasingly vindictive
A
friendly
B
vociferous
C
arrogant
D
treacherous
CORRECT OPTION: a
4
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The ship was imperiled by high winds
A
piloted
B
destroyed
C
deceived
D
saved
CORRECT OPTION: d
5
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Beauty queens sometimes wears outlandish dresses
A
beautiful
B
flashy
C
familar
D
attractive
CORRECT OPTION: c
6
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The journalist said he was working freelance.
A
tirelessly
B
without a pay
C
satisfactorily
D
dependently
CORRECT OPTION: d
7
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

My father's presentation was rather casual
A
formal
B
vital
C
infirmal
D
divisive
CORRECT OPTION: a
8
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The Flying Eagles put up a plucky defence against their opponents
A
strong
B
weak
C
careless
D
tactful
CORRECT OPTION: b
9
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The man who scared the girl was a bit deranged
A
sane
B
amorous
C
crazy
D
dangerous
CORRECT OPTION: a
10
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The injured man is determined to get back at his assailant
A
attack
B
identify
C
visit
D
forgive
CORRECT OPTION: d
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