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Question 21

jamb 2013

Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

Ayodeji is an ardent support of education for the girl child

Aa cogent

Ba passionate

Can lgnorant

Dan optimistic

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Question 22

jamb 2013

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The soldiers tried in their dogged defence of the city

Astrong

Bindestructible

Cclassical

Dindifferent

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Question 23

jamb 2013

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The man's mordant wit is apparent to the entire village

Ascathing

Bcaustic

Cwithering

Dkind

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Question 24

jamb 2013

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The war against malaria keeps waxing

ADecreasing

Bincreasing

Cwavering

Dhappening

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Question 25

jamb 2013

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

Everyone's condition was appalling

Acloudy

Bpleasant

Ccomplex

Dsimple

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Question 26

jamb 2013

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The plebs can be found in every society of the world

AElite

BMiddle class

CPoliticians

DMasses

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Question 27

jamb 2013

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The accused was eventually convicted

Aconsequently

Bsubsequently

Cfinally

Dlnitially

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Question 28

jamb 2013

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The Novel laureate's activity in the field of science is heinous

ALaudable

BDeplorable

Cforgettable

DIndelible

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Question 29

jamb 2013

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The relationship between the couple has been frosty

ACordial

BAmenable

CFrugal

DFraudulent

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Question 30

jamb 2013

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The girl took a cursory glance at the letter and hid it

AConcise

BBrief

CLasting

DSententious

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Question 31

jamb 2013

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

Chibuzor gave a curt nod and walked away

Arude

Bpolite

Cshocking

DGentle

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Question 32

jamb 2013

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Ramatus expressed her feelings in uncertain terms

AShe expressed it secretly and courageously

Bshe expressed it quietly and cautiously

CShe expressed it feebly and sickly

DShe expressed it clearly and strongly

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Question 33

jamb 2013

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Usman needs to get his act together if he wants to pass the examination

AHe needs to organized himself

BHe needs to be fast when writing the examination

CHe needs to put on his stage costume

DHeneeds to pull all points down in the examination

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Question 34

jamb 2013

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of these questions select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

'I can't wait to become a mother', the new bride declared

Ashe is excited about motherhood

BShe is not keen on becoming a mother

CShe will be patient as a mother

DShe sees motherhood as a burden.

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Question 35

jamb 2013

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Amaka would pass for a beauty queen

AShe would be accepted by all as a beauty Queen

BShe walked past the beauty queen

Cshe was acting as a beauty queen

Dshe would pass the drink to the queen who is sitting next to her

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Question 36

jamb 2013

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

You need to brush up on your Spanish

Ayou need to improve your skills

Byou need a brush from Spain

Cyou need to learn to play with a spaniard

Dyou need to study the history of Spain

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Question 37

jamb 2013

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Zinana's examination result was not unfavourable

AHer examination did not meet expectation

Bshe was successful in her examination

Cher result could not earn her admission

Dshe failed her examination

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Question 38

jamb 2013

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

He is a clinging child.

Ahe is possessive

Bhe likes to cling with his sister.

Che is a bully

Dhe is a handsome young man

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Question 39

jamb 2013

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

As the drama unfolded, Olatinuke was advised to keep her shirt on

Ashe was advised to commit herself

Bshe was advised to stay calm

Cshe was advised to join the club

Dshe was advised to wear her shirt

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Question 40

jamb 2013

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Tolu and Chinedu live in each other 's pockets.

Athey steal from each other

Bthey blackmail each other

Cthey are very close to each other

Dthey are long-term business partners

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