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Question 81
jamb 2002

From the passage, what determines the appropriateness of a style is the

Asituation
Breader
Cwriter
Dtheme
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Question 82
jamb 2002
One argument given in support of personal writing is that it
Amakes writers more focused and less boring
Bcan be more objective than impersonal writing
Cis the style to use in all situations involving businessmen
Dhas informal features which make it more diverting than impersonal writing
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Question 83
jamb 2002
Which of the following statement is true according to the passage?
Amost report writing is characterized bt the sparing use of the impersonal style
Bthe impersonal style helps to achieve a measure of objective in report writing
Cthe impersonal style has been widely acclaimed
Dmost writers use the impersonal style to achieve objectivity in their reports
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Question 84
jamb 2002
The writer seems to suggest that
Anigerians do not understand the sense in deregulation
Bthe anxiety caused by the deregulation queation is groundless
Ca deregulation economy will cause the government to be indifferent to the plight of ordinary nigerians
Donly a heartless cartel will benefit bt the deregulation of the oil industry
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Question 85
jamb 2002

Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

Athe nigerian labour congress has been able to prevent the government from deregulating the economy
Bthe introduction of entrepreneurs to the oil industry wil make life easy only for a few nigerians
Cthe opposition to the deregulation of the oil industry is not unanimous
Da better life for all nigerians is conditional upon the deregulation of the economy.
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Question 86
jamb 2002
An appropriate title for this passage is
Athe advantage of a deregulated economy
Bmaking a case for deregulation
Chighlighting the dangers of deregulation
Dthe problems of the NNPC
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Question 87
jamb 2002
Which of the following conclusions can be reached from the passage?
Athe deregulation of the economy will solve all the problems of petroleum products distribution
Bthe government is hell-bent on leaving nigerians at the mercy of a heartless cartel
Cnigerians cannot buy fuel at exorbitant prices
Dthe deregulation of the oil industry does not preclude the government from exerting its influence
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Question 88
jamb 2002
Which of these correctly summaries the arguments adduced by the advocate of deregulation?
Adereuglating the economy will make the NNPC more efficient and less wasteful
Bthe government should deregulate every aspect of the nigerian economy
Ccompetition in the oil industry will be beneficial to severval nigerians
Dcompetition should be allowed in the production and distribution of petroleum products
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Question 89
jamb 2002
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.

Audu was taken bad in the middle of the night?
AHe was caught
BHe was robbed
CHe was ill
DHe was drunk
EHe was drunk
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Question 90
jamb 2002
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.

After the successful operation, he recovered by leaps and bounds?
AHe got well very rapidly
BHis well-bound wounds aided his recovery
CHe did a lot of keep-fit exercises
DHe used to jog regularly
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Question 91
jamb 2002

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

The politician was pilloried by the press for his inflammatory remarks?

 

AThe politician was snubbed by the press for his remarks
BThe politician was criticized by the press for his remarks
CThe politician was closely questioned by the press for his remarks
DThe politician was ridiculed by the press for his remarks
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Question 92
jamb 2002
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.

His meteoric rise to fame surprise everyone?
AHis rise to fame was only temporary
BPeople were amazed at his rapid success
CHe became successful very suddenly
DHe rose to the top quite unexpectedly
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Question 93
jamb 2002
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.

The organization is constantly in a state of flux?
AThere are perodic changes in the organization
BThe organization is facing a difficult period
CThe organization is experiencing good times
DThe organization is moribund
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Question 94
jamb 2002
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.

....... any problems, I shall travel to London tomorrow on a business trip?
Ain spite
Bgiven
Cin case of
Dbarring
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Question 95
jamb 2002
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.

Didn't ......... draw your attention to the entry requirements?
Aanyone
Bsomeone
Csomebody
Deveryone
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Question 96
jamb 2002
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.

We did not understand what the magistrate said about ........ and battery?
Aacid
Binsult
Cassault
Dtouching
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Question 97
jamb 2002
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.



He is ....... Kaduna ......... an official assignment?
Ain / on
Bat / in
Cat / for
Dfor / in
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Question 98
jamb 2002

Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.

The quality of your questions which ....... always attracted attention ....... never been in doubt.

Ahave / has
Bhave / have
Chas / has
Dhas / have
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Question 99
jamb 2002

Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.

Despite all preparations, the wedding did not ....... ?

Acome along
Bcome off
Ccome on
Dcome up
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Question 100
jamb 2002
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.

The highly appreciative audience clapped ........ hands and showered ......... on the lecturer?
Atheir /encomiums
Bits / encomiums
Ctheir / invectives
Dits / invectives
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