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Question 21
jamb 2023

According to the passage, astronauts

Aare always successful
Balways do what is expected of them
Cknow they may not return from their journey into space
Dhave courage and mental stability
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Question 22
jamb 2023

From the words lettered A to D below, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the passage.

Mr. Brown is often described as an astute businessman

Ashrewd
Bmiserly
Cproud
Dthrifty
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Question 23
jamb 2023

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The abeyance of school activities last semester was a reason for concern.

Acontinuance
Bcollapse
Creduction
Dintensity
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Question 24
jamb 2023

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

How old is Bint?

A5years old
B10years old
C8years old
D7years old
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Question 25
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 26
jamb 2023

Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme.

sweet

Atwice
Bsweat
Csuite
Dsuit
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Question 27
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 28
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 29
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 30
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 31
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 32
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 33
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 34
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 35
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 36
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 37
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 38
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 39
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 40
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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