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Question 31

jamb 2012

In the question below, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

The presidential system is an antidote to some political ailments.

Aan answer

Ban inquiry

Ca reply

Dan obstacle

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Question 32

jamb 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.

The economist concluded that several factors have been adduced to explain the fall in the birth rate.

Aaffirmed

Bdiffused

Cmentioned

Drefuted

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Question 33

jamb 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.

His gift to the poor was always infinitesimal

Alarge

Bsmall

Csupportive

Dshameful

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Question 34

jamb 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.

Otokpa is a member of the ad hoc committee on stock acquisition.

Aimprovised

Bformal

Ctemporary

Dfact-finding

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Question 35

jamb 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.

Oche entered the principal's office in a rather abrasive manner.

Agentle

Brude

Clackadaisical

Dindifferent

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Question 36

jamb 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.

Election processes often become volatile

Acalm

Bstrange

Csudden

Dlatent

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Question 37

jamb 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.

The management wants to consider her reticent behaviour in due course.

Adisapproving

Bdisciplinarian

Ccontemplative

Dloquacious

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Question 38

jamb 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.

Dupe was promoted for her efficiency

Aability

Binconsistency

Cincompetence

Drudness

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Question 39

jamb 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.

Bola always looks sober

Aexcited

Bserious

Cworried

Dhapless

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Question 40

jamb 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.

The principal was advised to be flexible on critical issues.

Alivid

Bcautious

Cevasive

Drigid

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Question 41

jamb 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.

We were shocked by the news that he had lost the money.

Aastonished

Bunconcerned

Cdisconcerted

Dsurprised

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Question 42

jamb 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.

As an idiot, the boy is weak in class

Aa deviant

Ban expert

Ca dunce

Da genius

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Question 43

jamb 2012

Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

As far as Abu is concerned , Mero should be given fifty naira at the most.

AAll Abu is concerned with is that Mero should be given nothing more than fifty naria

BAll Abu is saying is that Mero probably desrves more than fifty naria and not less

CIn Abu's estimation, Mero merits not more than fifty naria

DIn Abu's opinion, Mero deserves fifty naria or probably more

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Question 44

jamb 2012

Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The player wasted a golden opportunity during the penalty shoot-out

AThe player first hit the bar

BThe player did not score the shot

CThe player scored the shot that made them win the gold cup

Dinstead of a silver cup, they received the golden one

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Question 45

jamb 2012

Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

He could not speak out because he had a feet of clay.

AHis feet was muddy

BHe was weak and cowardly

CHe was clumsy and lazy

DHe was shy and timid

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Question 46

jamb 2012

Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

I wouldn't have responded to his rude talk, if l were you

Athe advice was taken by the respondent so he did not respond to the talk

Bthe adviser put himself in the respondent's position, so he did not respond to the talk

Cthe respondent replied to the speaker's talk, althought he ought not have done so

Dwhat was advisable was that the respondent gave it back to the speaker

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Question 47

jamb 2012

Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

He needed not to have played in the position of quarterback in volley ball.

AHe participated in the game in his unusual position

BNobody expected him to have participated in the game

CHe wanted to play in a position other than the one he was offered

DSomeone did not want him to play in the position that he played

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Question 48

jamb 2012

Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The company ought to have issued warrants for one billion shares

Athe company has issued one billion share

Bthe management expected the company to issue more than one billion shares

Cmembers of the company bought less than one billion shares

Dthe company did not issue one billion shares

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Question 49

jamb 2012

Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The landlord is fond of throwing his weight about

Athe landlord likes healthy exercise

Bthe landlord is overweight

Cthe landlord gives orders to people

Dthe landlord is respected by his tenants

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Question 50

jamb 2012

Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

She was absolved by the court from the charge.

Ashe was convicted for the charge

Bshe was blamed and charged to court

Cher case was resolved by the court

Dshe was declared free from the charge

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