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Question 3011

jamb 1999

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

The reformists say elections cannot be free and fair unless a number of constitutional changes are effected?

AReformation depends on constitutional changes

BFree and fair elections deend on law reforms

Cfree and fair and elections are the primary concerne of the reformists

DEffecting consitutional changes is dependent on electoral reforms

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Question 3012

jamb 1999

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

The manager said that the new loaf was the last word in bakery?

AThe loaf was the best ever baked

BThe loaf was the last to be baked

CThe loaf was the worst to have been baked

DThe loaf was the last in the baker's directory

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Question 3013

jamb 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The dancing troupe put up a flawless performance?

Aan interesting

Ban imperfect

Ca satisfactory

Da careless

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Question 3014

jamb 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

My eldest brother is now faced with the vicissitudes of married life?

Aamazement

Bsweetness

Camiability

Dstability

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Question 3015

jamb 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Everyone, including the Principal, believed that he was very assiduous student?

Aassertive

Bindustrious

Caggressive

Dcasual

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Question 3016

jamb 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

After the surgical operation, the doctor gave the indication that Mr. Idogo will pull through.

Abe maimed

Bsurvive

Cdie

Dbe revived

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Question 3017

jamb 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

There is no point dissipating energy on a useless argument?

Adestroying

Bconserving

Cmarshalling

Dstoring

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Question 3018

jamb 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The tennis player surreptitiously swapped rackets after the first set?

Aopenly retained

Bovertly exchanged

Cquietly surrendered

Dvoilently swung

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Question 3019

jamb 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The secretary runs down anybody that does not sing his praises?

Ahates

Bpleases

Chonours

Ddiscredits

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Question 3020

jamb 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

They attacked all regulations designed to emasculate student militancy?

Acondone

Bisolate

Cpunish

Dstrenghten

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Question 3021

jamb 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The lectures were advised to carry out a cursory survey of Nigerian languages.

Adetailed study

Bcareful teching

Ccareful description

Dpartial consideration

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Question 3022

jamb 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Orinya balances the pail on her head with accustomed ease?

Aconvincing

Bsurprising

Cunwary

Dunusual

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Question 3023

jamb 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

His cruelty to his mother defies logical explanation?

Ademands

Boffers

Cprojects

Dprecludes

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Question 3024

jamb 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The Minister has finally been dropped from the present cabinet because of his ignoble act.

Acriminal

Bignorant

Chonourable

Dselfish

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Question 3025

jamb 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Abdul is fond of his teacher though he sometimes makes derogatory remarks about him?

Aunpleasant

Bcomplimentary

Cexpressive

Dinconsiderate

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Question 3026

jamb 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Most warring countries end up in a state of satiation.

Ahunger

Bthirst

Cdanger

Dfamine

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Question 3027

jamb 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

My brother married a loquacious woman?

Aquiet

Bnoisy

Ctalkative

Dbeautiful

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Question 3028

jamb 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

There is much indifference in his behaviour?

Aconcern

Bnonchalance

Cwillingness

Dinconsistency

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Question 3029

jamb 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The officer asked for a more temperate assessment of the matter.

Aextreme

Bmoderate

Cradical

Dhumane

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Question 3030

jamb 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word

Musa hates Hadiza for her constant bellicose behaviour.

Avoilent

Bgentle

Cmeek

Dtroblesome

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