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Question 21

jamb 2016

For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

Our son was highly active and exuberant

Asubdued

Bfulsome

Clively

Dbright

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Question 22

jamb 2016

For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

The nation is in a period of economic flux

Amodification

Bchange

Cfluidity

Dstability

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Question 23

jamb 2016

For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

He walks in a gawky way

Asuitable

Bclumsy

Clumbering

Dgraceful

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Question 24

jamb 2016

For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

His book was one of those that galvanized democracy

Astimulated

Bencouraged

Cdissauded

Dpromoted

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Question 25

jamb 2016

For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

The idea makes me cringe

Aquiver

Btremble

Cresolute

Dwrithe

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Question 26

jamb 2016

For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

It is Iudicrous to suggest that she was a government agent

Aodd

Bexciting

Cfarcical

Dsensible

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Question 27

jamb 2016

For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

A cup of coffee invigorated him

Adestroyed

Benergized

Cangered

Ddebilitated

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Question 28

jamb 2016

For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

Jumoke is fond of carping her sister

Apraising

Bjoking with

Ccomplaining about

Dfaulting

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Question 29

jamb 2016

For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

The film was shot in decrepit police station.

Aan improved

Ba damaged

Can impoverished

Da dilapidated

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Question 30

jamb 2016

For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

It is important not to let mistakes blight your life

Adamage

Bimpart

Cimprove

Druin

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Question 31

jamb 2016

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

The students were nosing around.

AThey were roaming about

BThey were searching for information

CThey were playing around

DThey were disseminating information

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Question 32

jamb 2016

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

Her death was a bolt from the blue to us

AHer death bolted us together

BHer death caused confusion

CHer death sealed our hopes

DHer death was unexpected

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Question 33

jamb 2016

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

Jumai will do well if she was given a fair crack of the whip.

AShe would do well if she was given a fair whip

BShe would excel if she used the whip well

CShe would do well if she was given equal opportunity

DShe would do well if she was made to cry

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Question 34

jamb 2016

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

These job cuts are just the thin end of the wedge

AJob cuts are very rampant

BJob cuts are the inconclusive

CJob cuts are the beginning of unpleasant situations

DJob cuts are the beginning of healthy rivalries

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Question 35

jamb 2016

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

By refusing the offer, he has just cut down his own throat

AHe has made a big mistake

BHe has made the right decision

CHe has given up on his idea

DHe has used the Knife on his throat

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Question 36

jamb 2016

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

Olu and Ado are about to come to blows.

AThey are about to agree with each other

BThey are about to accept other people's opinion

CThey are about to hit each other

DThey are about to disagree with other people's

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Question 37

jamb 2016

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

He suddenly found himself in the thick of the situation

AHe did not agree with the situation

BHe used his experience to settle the sitution

CHe saved himself out of the situation

DHe found himself deeply involved in the situation

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Question 38

jamb 2016

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

The retired army officer did a yeoman's service to the nation

AHis activity brought disrepute to the nation

BHis service to the nation was not exemplary

CHe was showered with the responsibilty of the yeoman

DHe was very loyal to the nation

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Question 39

jamb 2016

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

My friend is well off nowadays

AMy friend is financially sound

BMy friend is well known to people

CMy fiend is now well

DMy friend has lost focus

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Question 40

jamb 2016

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

Mr. Rufus bore the brunt in the last promotion examination.

AMr Rufus failed the examination woefully

BMr Rufus excelled in the examination

CMr. Rufus was excited about the examination

DMr. Rufus toyed with the examination

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