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Question 31

jamb 2001

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

There is much apathy towards reading among students nowadays.

Aenthusiasm

Bindecision

Cdisinclination

Dindifference

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Question 32

jamb 2001

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

Some equatorial areas have a sultry climate.

Aa hot

Ban inclement

Ca temperate

Da stable

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Question 33

jamb 2001

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

In the latter part of his life, the famous soldier showed signs of youthfulness.

Aenergy

Bsenility

Cbravery

Dvitality

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Question 34

jamb 2001

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

It is inconceivable that the rat devoured the cat.

Acontestable

Bincomprehensible

Ccredible

Dunimaginable

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Question 35

jamb 2001

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

These boys never act in public, so the police are now worried about their covert activities.

Aignoble

Bevil

Copen

Dcryptic

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Question 36

jamb 2001

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

Amina's performance in the examination surpassed my expectations.

Awas disappointing

Blacked merit

Cwas extraordinarily good

Damazed everyone

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Question 37

jamb 2001

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

The journalist's write-up contained a plethora of detail.

Ashortage

Bsimplicity

Ccomplexity

Dspectrum

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Question 38

jamb 2001

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

In his naivety he believed all the stories his friend told him

Aartlessness

Bstupidity

Cfriendliness

Dincredulity

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Question 39

jamb 2001

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

The town was all agog at his unexpected return.

Aon fire

Bexcited

Cunexcited

Dsurprised

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Question 40

jamb 2001

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

What a harmless thought he has.

Apernicious

Bpertinent

Cpleasant

Dperfect

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Question 41

jamb 2001

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

Had I known about their plan much earlier I would have nipped it in the bud.

Astopped it

Binitiated it

Csquashed it

Dpromoted it

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Question 42

jamb 2001

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

The lecture seemed interminable.

Aunending

Bboring

Cinteresting

Dbrief

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Question 43

jamb 2001

Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others.

Atoil

Brejoice

Cenjoy

Dlog

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Question 44

jamb 2001

Identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.

Aresist

Bsalon

Cconfirm

Dintact

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Question 45

jamb 2001

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

The solution lies in choosing between various negative alternatives.

Athe solution can be found in one of negative options

Bthe solution lies in choosing between the positive and the negative

Cthe solutions are many

Dthe solution is a negative one

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Question 46

jamb 2001

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

Adawo is an imp.

AAdawo behaves queerly

BAdawo behaves decently

CAdawo behaves differently

DAdawo behaves badly

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Question 47

jamb 2001

Select 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's requests

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Question 48

jamb 2001

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

You must not attend the end-of-year party.

AIt is not necessary that you attend the party

BIt is necessary that you do not attend the party

CYou do not have to decide whether to attend the party or not

DYou have to decide whether to attend the party or not

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Question 49

jamb 2001

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

Oche's chief idiosyncrasy is a passion for pounded yam.

AOche's chief hates pounded yam

BOche hates pounded yam

COche has a penchant for pounded yam

DOche's chief likes pounded yam

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Question 50

jamb 2001

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Art lies in cherishing the initiative and creative power of each person.

Apotential

Bstrenght

Cgift

Dmind

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