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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The accused was charged with.............because he caused his brother's death.
Akilling
Bfratricide
Cfraud
Dnegligence
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Question 2562
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The man said that he would no longer...........his stepson because of his bad behaviour
Acondone
Baccommodate
Cconcede
Dbear
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Question 2563
waec2003
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
it is............on parents to advise their children against keeping bad company
Aincumbent
Bnecessary
Cimperative
Drequired
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Question 2564
waec2003
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The boys covered their noses because of the........odour in the area.
Aannoying
Bsmelling
Coffensive
Drepressive
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Question 2565
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Corruption is one of the ills in this country which must be..............
Aexterminated
Beradicated
Cdestroyed
Dbroken
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Question 2566
waec2003
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
My cousin has been married for fourteen years but he has no..........
Asiblings
Bbrothers
Coffspring
Dsurvivor
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Question 2567
waec2003
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The country's aviation industry has lost at least four.........this year alone
Avessels
Baircraft
Ccoaches
Dequipment
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Question 2568
waec2003
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Johnson is consistently assertive but his twin brother is rather..............
Acautious
Bcowardly
Creserved
Drespectful
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Question 2569
waec2003
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The workshop was intended to............the workers who had been confused by management's decisions
Atrain
Benlighten
Caddress
Dconfound
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Question 2570
waec2003
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
It is amazing how Jide became so proud, his parents have always been.........
Ahumble
Bfriendly
Cgenerous
Dreserved
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Question 2571
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The testimony of the witness was so vague that it was difficult to learn the...........details of the case
Aspecific
Bminute
Ctransparent
Dhidden
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Question 2572
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Ngozi's beauty is natural but her sister's is rather............
Aunnatural
Bartificial
Cawkward
Dfake
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Question 2573
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Femi was very......about his political ambition but his sister was open about it
Asilent
Bwithdrawn
Cclosed
Dsecretive
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Question 2574
waec2003
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
In any group there are people who display apathy and others who show a lot of.............
Aenthusiasm
Bpatience
Crespect
Dtolerance
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Question 2575
waec2003
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Rather than support the Chairman, the members of his board expressed..........to his plans.
Adenial
Bopposition
Cindifference
Ddoubt
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Question 2576
waec2003
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Angela is very indolent but her sister Mary is one of the most...............girls in the school.
Aperfect
Btrustworthy
Cdiligent
Ddevoted
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Question 2577
jamb2003
The word debutants, as used in the passage, means
Afirst -timers
Bgiant killers
Chard-fighters
Dunder-dogs
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Question 2578
jamb2003
From the argument in the last paragraph, it can be concluded that the Eagles were
Amore timid and goal-shy than their opponents
Bnot sure of getting to the next round of the tournament
Cnot as strong as the Senegalese team
Dmore experienced than the Senegalese team
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Question 2579
jamb2003
A suitable title for this passage is
AThe Eagles in World Cup 2002
BThe FIFA Korea/Japan 2002
CThe Nigeria and the Seneglese Teams
DAfrica Teams in the 2002 World Cup
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Question 2580
jamb2003
Which of the following captures the writer's suggestion on how the Eagles could improve?
AGood coaching, more strikers and more defenders
BBetter goalkeeping, a better attack and a stronger midfield
CFair officiating, good goalkeeping and fast players
DReplacement of injured players, stronger attackers and a rugged defence
