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Question 11
jamb 2006

which of the following best summarizes the argument in the passage?

AThere are three laudable though unequal ways of news presentation by a daily paper
BA good newspaper is that which is simple, logical and balanced in its news coverage
CPress freedom is an important feature of a daily newspaper
DThere are three obvious functions of a daily newspaper
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Question 12
jamb 2006

An appropriate tittle for this passage is

AThe Ideal Daily Newspaper
BThe Political Hysteria of a Daily Newspaper
CThe Logic of Press Freedom
DThree Ideal Functions of a Daily Newspaper
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Question 13
jamb 2006

according to the passage the desirable newspaper is that which

Adoes not create political hysteria
Bis eclectic and modest
Cis intellectual and unbiased
Dis popular and sensational and has a slight political favour
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Question 14
jamb 2006

The phrase political hysteria, as used in the passage means

Ahatred and rivalries
Banxiety and misunderstanding
Ccrisis and confusion
Dtension and ill feeling
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Question 15
jamb 2006

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

The notice reads, 'No cash translations in this hall'?

Amoney
Bgainful
Cbusiness
Dcheque
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Question 16
jamb 2006

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

The man drew a sword as people congregated round him?

Apraised
Bgathered round
Cmobbed
Dfled from
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Question 17
jamb 2006

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

The police found conclusive proof of the boy's guilt?

Aa corroborative
Ba doubtful
Ca consolatory
Dan incriminating
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Question 18
jamb 2006

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

The point you have made is quite apt

Aillogical
Bhelpful
Cirrelevant
Dinsentitive
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Question 19
jamb 2006

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

In our last play, Segun acted the hero?

Avillain
Bdevil
Ccriminal
Dassassin
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Question 20
jamb 2006

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

The chief said he would use the power inherent in his office to stop the celebration.

Aunrelated to
Bcommon to
Callotted to
Dimpervious to
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Question 21
jamb 2006

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

A tentative solution was provided?

AA convincing
BA provisional
CAn amicable
DA definite
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Question 22
jamb 2006

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

The action was premeditated?

Aunnecessary
Bcatastrophic
Cunplanned
Duncoordinated
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Question 23
jamb 2006

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

No sooner had he arrived than it started to rain?

ALong before
BSeldom
CSimultaneously
Djust before
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Question 24
jamb 2006

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

Akpan was able to douse the flames with the new piece of equipment?

Areduce
Bextinguish
Cignite
Dreinforce
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Question 25
jamb 2006

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

He gave himself up by his plebeian tastes?

Arobust
Bvoracious
Cpatrician
Dlaughable
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Question 26
jamb 2006

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

That little boy has become quite chubby?

Athin
Bintelligent
Chuge
Dtall
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Question 27
jamb 2006

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

He has no reason to have his heart in his mouth?

Athink negatively
Bfeel guilty
Cbe afraid
Dbe confident
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Question 28
jamb 2006

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

The reporter made a masterly analysis of the situation?

Aan unskilful
Ba mistaken
Can indepth
Da proper
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Question 29
jamb 2006

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

To encourage productivity we must reward industry and ______ laziness

Awithhold
Bwithdraw
Cpunish
Doppose
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Question 30
jamb 2006

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

The usually hostile crowd was captivated by the player's winsome attitude?

Aobnoxious
Bfriendly
Ccolourful
Ddrunken
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