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Question 401
jamb 2021

What was the reason for the delay at the faculty registration office?

AThe lecturer's negligience
BThe queue was endless
CJohn's delay in cleaning the office
Dthe lecturer was absent
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Question 402
jamb 2021

"Money moves Mountains"

This statement was made by _________

ASalma
BTeemah
CBint
DNgozi
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Question 403
jamb 2021

Omar's admission signals________

Astorytelling
Ba life-changing experience
Cbeing a learned
Dcommunity's appraisal
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Question 404
jamb 2021

What was Ummi's reason for her impromptu barging ?

ATo monitor her children's activities
BTo ensure the children were safe
CTo keep them on their feets
DTo ensure they maintain cleanliness
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Question 405
jamb 2021

What position is Bint in the family?

ALast born
BFirst child
CSecond child
DThird child
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Question 406
jamb 2021

''Just call yourself Omar Esquire"

Who makes this statement?

ATeemah
BBint
CJamila
DUmmi
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Question 407
jamb 2021

Who can be described as meddlesome?

ADaddy
BUmmi
CBint
DMallam Salihu
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Question 408
jamb 2021

What is Ummi's Occupation?

ANurse
BTeacher
CBusinessperson
DAccountant
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Question 409
jamb 2020

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. 

 

I am quite outspoken but my brother is __________

Adumb
Bindolent
Ctaciturn
Dmodest
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Question 410
jamb 2020

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. 

 

Although Chide's manners are quite refined , his colleagues are rather ___________

Abold
Bcrude
Chostile
Drash
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Question 411
jamb 2020

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. 

 

The pilot says that it is easier to take off from the airport than to ___________ on the tarmac

Aland
Bcome down
Calight
Ddrop
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Question 412
jamb 2020

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. 

 

God opposes the proud and rewards the _________

Apoor
Bhonest
Chumble
Dfaithful
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Question 413
jamb 2020

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. 

 

The policies of this government favour the elite rather than the _______________

Amasses
Boppressed
Cpublic
Dunemployed
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Question 414
jamb 2020

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. 

 

After Ade had listened to some advice, his rigid ideas became more ______________

Afriendly
Bcompromising
Cflexible
Ddemocratic
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Question 415
jamb 2020

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. 

 

Our mechanised services contrast sharply with the _________ operative we had before

Aelectrical
Bcontrolled
Coriginal
Dmanual
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Question 416
jamb 2020

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. 

 

Rather than make derogatory remarks about the host, a guest should make ________ ones

Apolite
Bcomplimentary
Cinteresting
Dhonest
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Question 417
jamb 2020

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. 

 

The University has a large intake, very few ________ take place

Aturnouts
Brejections
Cexplusions
Dobstructions
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Question 418
jamb 2020

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. 

 

My uncle is a prosperous businessman, my aunt, unfortunately, is quite ________

Aunskillful
Bdomestic
Cunsuccessful
Dunqualified
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Question 419
jamb 2020

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. 

 

I thought that the comments made by the Manager were quite innocuous but the chairman considered them __________

Apolite
Binappropriate
Cantagonistic
Dharmful
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Question 420
jamb 2020

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. 

 

The exotic bird looked resplendent; its bright plumage contrasted with the rather _________ undergrowth

Aimmobile
Bforeign
Cbright
Ddrab
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