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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
His kind-hearted master bought him a motorcycle?
Astingy
Bgenerous
Cshrewd
Dangry
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Question 2072
jamb2008
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The students vandalized their hostel during the riot?
Adeserted
Brepaired
Cprotected
Ddecorated
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Question 2073
jamb2008
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
There is now a dearth of talent in the industry, she said?
Aa lack
Ban abundance
Ca rebirth
Da shortage
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Question 2074
jamb2008
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The plan to merge the two local government areas has met with much apathy?
Ahospitality
Bcriticism
Cconsideration
Denthusiasm
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Question 2075
jamb2008
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Men from the agency went into the market in search of unwholesome food items?
Aimported
Bhealthy
Cbanned
Duncooked
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Question 2076
jamb2008
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The condition of the hotels has become deplorable?
Aadmirable
Bregrettable
Cbearable
Dmalignant
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Question 2077
jamb2008
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
As a public officer, he should act with scrupulous honesty at all times.
Aimpeccable
Bcareless
Ctransparent
Duncompromising
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Question 2078
jamb2008
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The lady was completely nonplussed when her suitor rejected her gifts?
Aunpuzzled
Bsurprise
Cunconscious
Ddisappointed
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Question 2079
jamb2008
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The weather condition now prevailing in town is unbearable?
Awidespread
Bdominant
Cuncommon
Dunconttrollable
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Question 2080
jamb2008
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The officer has discussed the vexed issue of incessant power failure?
AIn anger the officer explained the problem of constant power failure
BThe officer added his voice to the much discussed problem of power cut
CThe officer's explanations angered those failures who have suffered the effects of frequent power failure
DThe officer told the people not to be angered by the frequent power cut
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Question 2081
jamb2008
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
In those days in this school, everyone who spoke in a language other than English paid a fine of ten naira?
AEveryone of us paid a fine of ten naira because we did not always speak in English
BEveryone would pay a fine of ten naira for wanting to use a language other than English
CThose who spoke a language other than English on the premises paid a fine of ten naira
DThose who intended to speak other language on the school premises were required to pay ten naira
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Question 2082
jamb2008
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
My father is one of the vociferous few challenging the company's appointment of the manager?
Amy father is the one who shouts with a loud voice against the appointment of the manager
BMy father and others speak on behalf of the company against the appointment of the manager
CMy father is one of those objecting to the appointment of the manager
DMy father is agitated by the appointment of the manager
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Question 2083
jamb2008
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He wants the meeting to be adjourned?
AHe wants the meeeting closed
BHe wants the meeting cancelled
CHe wants the meeting to continue to the next day
DHe wants the meeting to commence another day
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Question 2084
jamb2008
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
It was too cold for him to go out?
AHe had a bad cold, and did not go out
BAlthough it was very cold, he still went out
CAs it was very cold, he did not go out
DHe was afraid to go out that day
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Question 2085
jamb2008
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He needn't have bought that table?
AIt isn't possible that he bought the table
BHe bought the table, but it wasn't necessary
CHe didn't buy the table because it wasn,t necessary
DHe doesn't need to buy the table
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Question 2086
waec2007
In question numbered 100 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.
Aholiday
Bretreat
Cleave
Dhoneymoon
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Question 2087
waec2007
In question numbered 99 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.
Agifts
Bprizes
Cvaluables
Dofferings
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Question 2088
waec2007
In question numbered 98 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.
Acelebration
Breception
Cparty
Dget-together
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Question 2089
waec2007
In question numbered 97 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.
Acollapse
Bdivide
Cdivorce
Dbreak
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Question 2090
waec2007
In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Read the passage below
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.
