English Language Past Questions

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Question 71
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 72
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 73
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 74
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 75
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 76
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 77
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 78
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 79
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 80
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 81
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 82
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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Question 83
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 economist argued that the apparently inconsequential rise in the price of petrol had a _________ effect on the cost of living

Acapricious
Bfrivolous
Cdangerous
Dbright
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Question 84
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 Major demanded an unalloyed and not a __________ loyalty from his soldiers

Astrict
Bwavering
Cclumsy
Dalterable
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Question 85
jamb 2020

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

 

Muiz does not let the grass grow under his feet. This means that Muiz _________

Adoes not waste time in doing things
Bis a very wicked man
Ccuts the grass in his field regularly
Dcares about himself
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Question 86
jamb 2020

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

 

The appearance which the famous actor made last month was his swan song. This meant that_________

Athe actor sang beautifully during the play
Bthe play was postponed because of the actor's non-appearance
Cthe play was the actor's last appearance before he died
Dthe last play was the actors best performance
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Question 87
jamb 2020

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

 

If he declines the offer, it will be better for him.

Aignores
Bdenies
Csnubs
Drejects
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Question 88
jamb 2020

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

 

Coming late to work, according to Leonard, is inimical to the progress of the company

Aharmful
Bpredominat
Cunavoidable
Dinevitable
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Question 89
jamb 2020

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

 

I went through his work; it was gibberish

Ameaningless
Bmeaningful
Cbrutal
Dtoo simple
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Question 90
jamb 2020

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

 

Our chief is very intelligent but he could be parochial in his judgements

Adeep
Bbroad
Cnarrow-minded
Dkind-hearted
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