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Question 1641
jamb 1992
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The instructions on the examination paper are explicit
Asimple
Bambiguous
Cdetailed
Ddefinite
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Question 1642
jamb 1992

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The doctor tried to alleviate his patient's pain.

Arelieve
Bworsen
Ckill
Dcure
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Question 1643
jamb 1992
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:`
These two books are identical
Aalike
Bsimilar
Cdifferent
Dequal
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Question 1644
jamb 1992
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
Language teachers believe that grammar exercise stretch the mind
Aexpand
Bruin
Cenrich
Drestrict
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Question 1645
jamb 1992
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
One wonders if the situation will improve
Abrighten
Bdiminish
Cdisintegrate
Dworsen
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Question 1646
jamb 1992

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The economic situation in the country is obviously gloomy

Aencouraging
Bmoody
Cunknown
Dregrettable
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Question 1647
jamb 1992
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
Ojo's response infuriated his wife
Aannoyed
Bpleased
Csurprised
Dconfused
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Question 1648
jamb 1991

The most essential tool of communication not specifically mentioned in this passage is

ASpecificialization
BEnvironment
CWriting
DLanguage
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Question 1649
jamb 1991
'Chasm' as used in the passage means
ASerious eruption
BDisaster
CWide difference
DDisagreement
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Question 1650
jamb 1991
From the text, it can be inferred that a good communicator needs to
ACreate favourable communication conditions
BGet the technological systems to work effeciently
CCall a spade a spade
DBe able to address 10,000 workers
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Question 1651
jamb 1991

According to the passage, which of the following are NOT likely to contribute to a break down in communication?

Apeople's attitude and feeling
BAmbiguously phrased instruction
CManagements and trade unions
DManagement specialists and behavioural scientists
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Question 1652
jamb 1991
Which of the following titles best sums up the passage?
AThe need for effective communication
BBreak down in communication
Ccommunication in technological societies
DBad communication practices
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Question 1653
jamb 1991
It can be inferred from the passage that the book was written by
Aan educational psychologist
Bmore than one author
Ca prominent statistcian
Da professor of statistics
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Question 1654
jamb 1991
The changes that were made in the book were motivated by
Aprofessional experience and popularity of topics
Bteaching experience and statisticians view of some topics
Cthe examination results of previous generation of students
Dthe need to avoid areas which students grasp easily
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Question 1655
jamb 1991
From the passage, we learn that the book discussed has been
Areprinted twice
Bpublished three times
Crewritten three times
Drevised twice
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Question 1656
jamb 1991
The expression 'necessary evil' means that
Aevil is essential in studying the subject discussed
Bstudying the subject is an unpleseant experience which must be endured
Conly those who are evil can understand the subject
Dthose lacking in quantitative skills see the subject as an evil
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Question 1657
jamb 1991
The book discussed in this passage is about
Apsychology and education
Bmathematics for undergraduate students
Cquantitative skills for postgraduate students
Dstatistical procedure related to research
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Question 1658
jamb 1991
From the child's point of view, in what way is death likened to a divorce?
ABoth are losses
BBoth are temporary
CBoth would involve his mother
DHe feels responsible in each case
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Question 1659
jamb 1991
'Traumatized' as used in the passage means
Aangered
Bmade happy and satisfied
Cmade sad and dejected
Dmade to feel guilty
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Question 1660
jamb 1991
The child would feel irresponsible for his mother's death even if it is connected with his wishes because
AHe regards his wishes as a curse
BHe hates her and wants her dead
CHis need are not gratified
DHe cannot distinguish between wish and reality
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