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Question 261

jamb 2023

The primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D choose the one that has the correct stress.
presidency

Apre-SI-den-cy

Bpre-si-den-CY

Cpre-si-DEN-cy

DPRE-si-den-cy

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Question 262

jamb 2023

Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme.

sweet

Atwice

Bsweat

Csuite

Dsuit

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Question 263

jamb 2023

In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The test shows that the lumps are malignant.

Anumerous

Bcancerous

Cdominant

Dbenign

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Question 264

jamb 2023

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
During the maths test, some students got an approximate score of 20.

Aa frank

Ba measured

Ca precise

Dan inaccurate

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Question 265

jamb 2023

In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters . From the options lettered A to D, choose the one which the sentence is the appropriate answer.
Lambusa TOOK OFF the wig.

Awhat did Lambusa do?

BWho took off the wig?

CDid Lambusa take off a wig?

DDid Lambusa take off a ring?

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Question 266

jamb 2023

In this question, identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.

Aconfirm

Bintact

Cresist

Dsalon

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Question 267

jamb 2023

This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

Who called the attention of the district head when it was discovered that Talle buys more than he could consume from the supermarket?

Ahis friends

Bthe grocers

CHis neighbors

Dhis colleagues

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Question 268

jamb 2023

This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

Salma stayed at the most coveted and famous ______ hostel.

AQueen Amina

BQueen Moremi

CQueen Lateefat

DQueen Haneefat

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Question 269

jamb 2023

Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
After thousands of years of existing, elephants still remain extant.

Asubdued

Bpulverized

Cstrong

Denduring

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Question 270

jamb 2023

In this question, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

EMEKA finished his homework yesterday.

AWho finished his home work yesterday?

BWhen did Emeka finish his home work?

CDid Emeka do his home work yesterday?

DWas Emeka helped to do his home work?

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Question 271

jamb 2023

In this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The solution lies in choosing between various negative alternatives.

AThe solutions are many

BThe solution lies in choosing between the positive and negative

CThe solution can be found in one of the negative options

DThe solution is a negative one

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Question 272

jamb 2023

This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

Whose reticent nature while growing up earned him the title: "The quiet one".?

ATalle

BBint

COmar

DUmmi

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Question 273

jamb 2023

Choose the word which has the same consonant sounds as the underlined letter(s)
pleasure

Arejoice

Bsurge

Cseizure

Dreassure

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Question 274

jamb 2023

In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.A good description INCLUDES specific nouns.

ADoes a good description exclude specific nouns?

BDoes a good description include specific verbs?

CDoes a good description include obscure nouns?

DDoes a poor description include specific nouns?

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Question 275

jamb 2023

This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

What appellation was given to Talle for all his amazing show of personality.

AThe cool and calm one

Bthe moody ones

Cthe simple and delicate one

Dthe quiet one

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Question 276

jamb 2023

In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.The union congratulated the ELECTED president.

ADid the union reject the elected president?

BDid the union congratulate the elected chairman?

CDid the management congratulate the elected president?

DDid the union congratulate the ousted president?

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Question 277

jamb 2023

Identify the option with a different stress pattern

Areservoir

Bcontribute

Cimportance

Ddeposit

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Question 278

jamb 2023

Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket.

Smoo[th]

Aworth

Bdress

Cbrother

Dwealthy

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Question 279

jamb 2023

He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better ........ a singer

Alike

Bto be

Cas if

Das

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Question 280

jamb 2023

Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
No one would complain if you emulate good behaviour

Adifferentiate

Bcondemn

Cimitate

Dexhibit

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