English Language Past Questions

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Question 21
jamb 2000

Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

The teacher announced that the class would be making a fleeting visit to the zoo.

Aroutine
Bbrief
Clong
Dguided
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Question 22
jamb 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The new ruler is big-hearted in his dealing with people

Agenerous
Bcruel
Csoft
Dproud
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Question 23
jamb 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

It is time for all concerned to first pick to pieces the strike action before proffering solutions.

Aembrace joyfully
Bcritically analyse
Cstop abruptly
Dcommend highly
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Question 24
jamb 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The presence of the security men in the area will provide a moment of respite for the residents.

Asoothing relaxation
Benduring reprieve
Clasting security
Dtemporary relief
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Question 25
jamb 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

That punch by the young boxer proved to be fatal.

Aeffective
Bhard
Cdeadly
Dbelated
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Question 26
jamb 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Though David's condition is serious, his life is not in immediate danger.

Anasty
Bhypertensive
Cdangerous
Dgrave
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Question 27
jamb 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

My father was at the apogee of his career when he was retired.

Aterminal point
Bhighest point
Cleast productive stage
Dredundant stage
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Question 28
jamb 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The family discussed the crime committed and resolved to nail the lie to the counter.

Aexpose it publicly
Bbury it in a coffin
Cdefer action on it
Dseek more advice
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Question 29
jamb 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The party gathering was thrown into a state of euphoria after the election result was announced.

Apleasure
Bsadness
Cexcitement
Dconfusion
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Question 30
jamb 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

I have always believed that my mother is a very impassioned woman.

Aemotion
Bimpartial
Cimpassive
Demotional
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Question 31
jamb 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

In spite of her grim situation, the young widow smiled dutifully at the visitor's pleasantries.

Aunkind comments
Bsad stories
Ccondolence messages
Djocular remarks
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Question 32
jamb 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Mr. Okon has been described as an eagle-eyed editor.

Aa short-sighted
Ba clear-sighted
Ca long-sighted
Da quick-sighted
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Question 33
jamb 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The man was able to persuade his willful and obstinate daughter to follow the career he chose for her.

Aintelligent but arrogant
Bunyielding and obdurate
Csecure and odious
Dhardworking and intelligent
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Question 34
jamb 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The essay topic is nebulous.

Avague
Bincorrect
Cdistinct
Dclear
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Question 35
jamb 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Some actions of the Nigerian youth have alienated them from those who were sympathetic to their cause.

Aendeared / kindly
Bconfronted / ill disposed
Cseparated / opposed
Destranged / well disposed
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Question 36
jamb 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The principal told the teacher to stop browbeating the children.

Apampering
Bbullying
Cdeceiving
Dcaning
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Question 37
jamb 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The boy was told that he would need several more pints of blood if he was to survive.

Amany
Bmuch
Csome
Dplenty
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Question 38
jamb 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The Governor told the chief that he was only on a routine tour.

Anormal and regular visit
Bunplanned encounter
Csurprise and imprompt check
Dworking visit and homage
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Question 39
jamb 2000

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

The politician's inflammatory remarks were heavily criticised.

AThe politican's rude remarks were heavily criticised
BThe politician's provocative remarks were heavily criticised
CThe politician's bombastic remarks were heavily criticised
DThe politician's tribalistic remarks were heavily criticised
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Question 40
jamb 2000

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

The events of last Friday show that there is no love lost between the principal and the Vice-Principal.

AThey like each other
BThey work independently
CThey cannot part company
DThey dislike each other
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