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Question 191
jamb 2024

In each of the following questions, choose the option that rhymes with the given word. 

Light

Alure
Bhate
Cright
Dcaught
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Question 192
jamb 2024

In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap. 

To be alive after such a serious accident _____ a celebration. 

Ais called for
Bcall for
Chas been called for
Dcalls for
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Question 193
jamb 2024

In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap. 

He went ____ the corridor, looking for the principal's office. 

Aunder
Bamong
Calong
Daround
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Question 194
jamb 2024

In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap. 

The children chased all the _______ away. 

Agoose
Bgooses
Cgeeses
Dgeese
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Question 195
jamb 2024

In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap. 

Take your share and give them _____

Atheir's
Bthere
Cthere's
Dtheirs
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Question 196
jamb 2024

In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap. 

The students _____ the planned meeting with the new principal. 

Arefused
Bneglected
Cboycotted
Drejected
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Question 197
jamb 2024

In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap. 

The ripe orange was beyond his ______.

Atouch
Bcatch
Cpluck
Dreach
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Question 198
jamb 2024

In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap. 

The touts ____ arrested during the riot. 

Awere
Bwas
Cwhere
Dis
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Question 199
jamb 2024

In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

The board Chairman cherishes punctuality at the meeting.

Acondemns
Babhors
Cdespises
Dadmires
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Question 200
jamb 2024

In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

The assistant class teacher was told to stand in for Mrs Chukwudi.

Acompensate
Breceive
Csupport
Dignore
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Question 201
jamb 2024

In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

At a crucial time, one should be cautious in taking decisive action. 

Asignificant
Binconclusive
Cindecisive
Dtrivial
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Question 202
jamb 2024

In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

Unemployment among school leavers has reached epidemic proportions. 

Aurban
Bspreading
Cdisease
Dextensive
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Question 203
jamb 2024

In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. 

The trial of the former governor was stopped and the earlier judgement was declared null and void. 

Ainvalid
Bnugatory
Cvoid
Dcredible
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Question 204
jamb 2024

In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. 

She remembered how reticent her father had been about his past.

Aunpredictable
Binsinuating
Cdifficult
Dforthcoming
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Question 205
jamb 2024

In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. 

Due to old age, mother has become taciturn.

Areserved
Bquiet
Ccold
Dgarrulous
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Question 206
jamb 2024

In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. 

The instructions given to him are vague.

Aclear
Bobscure
Chazy
Dsure
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Question 207
jamb 2024

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

One of the prerequisites for success in examination is burning the midnight oil. 

Aneeds to study late into the night
Bshould stay awake all day
Cone should burn all the candles
Done needs to study at will
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Question 208
jamb 2024

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

Tayo had to separate himself neck and crop from his old friend. 

AHe became scared of his old friend
BHe became suspicious of his old friend
CHe completely severed from his old friend
DHe completely forgave his old friend's offences
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Question 209
jamb 2024

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

It is not in my place to keep late, no matter what happens. 

AI am not used to keeping late
BI am a habitual latecomer to any event
CI do not get to anywhere later than expected
DI do not really care whether I get to an event late or not
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Question 210
jamb 2024

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

The paper stated that the driver of the lorry was helping the police in their investigation. 

Ajoining the police in their investigation
Bbeing questioned at the police station
Chelping the police to drive around
Dhelping the police who were injured
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