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Question 21
jamb 2018

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. He is loved for his altruism

Abenevolence
Bsincerity
Cselfishness
Dselflessness
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Question 22
jamb 2018

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. This card entitles you to attend the film show

Adisqualifies
Bdiscourages
Cdisenchants
Dsatisfies
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Question 23
jamb 2018

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

The severity of the harmattan helped me to complete my writing assignment in record time because i had no choice but to lock myself indoors

Awarmth
Bmildness
Cmoderation
Dleniency
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Question 24
jamb 2018

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. He is notorious for his drunkenness

Apopular
Bknown
Cwell known
Drenowned
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Question 25
jamb 2018

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. Our principal took exception to the ignoble role the teacher played in the matter

Aembarrassing
Bhonourable
Cextraordinary
Ddishonourable
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Question 26
jamb 2018

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

The governor's visit is an unprecedented event in the history of the social club

Aa perfect
Bmomentous
Can insignificant
Dan unnecessary
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Question 27
jamb 2018

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.

The witness averred that she had seen Dosun at the scene of the crime

 

Aargued
Bconfirmed
Cdenied
Daffirmed
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Question 28
jamb 2018

Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The organization is constantly in a state of flux

AThere are periodic changes in the organization
BThe organization is facing a difficult period
CThe organization is experiencing; good times
DThe organization is moribund
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Question 29
jamb 2018

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

The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy

Athere can be no favour beyond a reasonable point
Bsycophants need not talk all the time
Cpeople should know when not to use flattery
Dsycophants should know when to grant people requests
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Question 30
jamb 2018

Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Adawo is an Imp

AAdawo behaves queenly
BAdawo behaves differently
CAdawo behaves decently
DAdawo behaves badly
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Question 31
jamb 2018

Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. If he were here, it could be more fun

AHe did not show up and so the occasion lacked much fun
BHe was being expected to supply more fun
CThere was no fun because he was not present
DHe was expected but did not show up to liven up the occasion
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Question 32
jamb 2018

Choose 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 couldn't part company
DThey dislike each other
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Question 33
jamb 2018

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. The essay topic is nebulous

Adistinct
Bincorrect
Cvague
Dclear
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Question 34
jamb 2018

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. The new ruler is big-hearted in his dealing with the people

Aproud
Bcruel
Csoft
Dgenerous
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Question 35
jamb 2018

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. The Governor told the chief that he was only on a routine tour

Anormal and regular visit
Bunplanned encounter
Csurprise and impromptu check
Dworking, visit and homage
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Question 36
jamb 2018

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. Nwankwo was on the verge of signing a two-year contract with the club

Abrink
Bsummit
Cheight
Dshore
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Question 37
jamb 2018

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. As a Journalist, Bola has always had a nose for stories

Aan instinct
Ba command
Csoft comment
Dcynical statement
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Question 38
jamb 2018

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. The exhibition was an eye opener to all

Astyle
Bexamination
Cdispatch
Ddisplay
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Question 39
jamb 2018

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. Ayodeji is an ardent supporter of education for the child

Acogent
Ba passionate
Can ignorant
Dan optimistic
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Question 40
jamb 2018

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. The meeting was cancelled because of the convocation

Abrought up
Bcalled off
Cbroke off
Dphased out
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