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Question 11

jamb 2007

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Thanks to that phone call, I obtain the visa.

AIn spite of that phone call, I obtained the visa

BIt was because of that phone call that I obtained the visa

CI am greatful to whoever phoned me, and I obtained the visa

DIf I had not receive that phone call, I would not obtained the visa

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Question 12

jamb 2007

There should be a playing field for women entering politics?

AWomen should not be allow enter politics

BSports facilities should be provided should be given to women who wants to hear politics

CSpecial privileges should be given to women who wants to enter politics

DMen and women should be able to compete in the political arena on an equal basis

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Question 13

jamb 2007

We have to iron out our difference at once?

AWe must clear up without delay our misunderstanding

BWe must ensure that our problems are eminated at all cost

CWe have to settle our disagreement once and for all

DWe have to solve some of our problems for now

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Question 14

jamb 2007

There's a door at either end of the building?

AThe building has two ends and two doors

BThe building has two ends, but only one door

CThe building has two ends, but I do not know which of the two has a door

DThe building has many ending each and for all

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Question 15

jamb 2007

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The next village is at least 30 kilometers away.

AThe next village is 30 kilometres away, possibly less

BThe next village is approximately 30 kilometres away

CThe next village is only 30 kilometres away

DThe next village is 30 kilometres away, or possibly more

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Question 16

jamb 2007

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Emeka hardly ever holds with my view on good governance?

AEmeka sometimes opposes my idea of good governance

BMy view on what good governance is conforms with that of Emeka

CEmeka never really supports my opinon of good governance

DEmeka may never hold a view which conflicts with mine on good governance

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Question 17

jamb 2007

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The official had allegedly been bribed?

ASome people accused the official of taking bribes

BThe official had been taking bribes without feeling any guilt

CIt was proved that the official had been taking bribes

DThe official accused some people of taking bribes

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Question 18

jamb 2007

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

My advice to Tolu was: Look before you leap?

ATolu was advised to consider her opinons before reaching any decisions

BTolu was advised to consider the possible consequences before taking action

CTolu was advised to weigh her decisions by looking and leaping

DTolu was advised to leap only after looking

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Question 19

jamb 2007

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

He could not have rewarded them more handsomely.

AHe did not reward them very well

BHe rewarded them well, and he was also a good looking man

CHe rewarded them very well

DHe spoke to them in a very generous way

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Question 20

jamb 2007

Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

Didn't ...... draw your attention to the entry requirements?

Aanyone

Beveryone

Ceverybody

Dnobody

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Question 21

jamb 2007

Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

I....... to pursue my education?

Adid not chance

Bdid not have the opportunity

Cwas not chanced

Dwas not opportuned

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Question 22

jamb 2007

Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

Kola was fined;....... thieves were given a jail sentence?

Athe rest of the

Brest

Cthe rest

Drest of the

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Question 23

jamb 2007

Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

My father has been away on a journey but my mother says she ....... he....... this Friday?

Aexpects / would arrive

Bexpected / will arrive

Cexpects / will arrive

Dexpected / would arrive

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Question 24

jamb 2007

Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

Our soldiers are starting to zero ....... the enemy?

Aat

Bin on

Cunto

Don it

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Question 25

jamb 2007

Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

The politician ....... the family of the deceased?

Agreeted

Bcondoled

Cwept over

Dcommiserated with

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Question 26

jamb 2007

Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

The girl cannot speak with a clear voice; she is always ........?

Ablabbing

Bvoiciferating

Cstuttering

Dgesticulating

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Question 27

jamb 2007

Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

I look forward to ....... you next week?

Aseen

Bseeing

Cbe seeing

Dsee

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Question 28

jamb 2007

Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

There was ...... any traffic as he drove home?

Ahardly

Bnormally

Cusually

Dno

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Question 29

jamb 2007

Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

The team has benefited from the coach's ....... of experience?

Aminefield

Breservoir

Cwealth

Dworld

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Question 30

jamb 2007

Choose the option that complete the gap(s).

Government should invest more in ....... training?

Ateacher's

Bteacher

Cteachers

Dteachers'

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