Year :
2013
Title :
English Language
Exam :
JAMB Exam
Paper 1 | Objectives
41 - 50 of 87 Questions
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In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. |
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The accused was eventually convicted A. consequently B. subsequently C. finally D. lnitially Detailed SolutionEventually; in the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems.Initially; means at first There is an explanation video available below. |
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The plebs can be found in every society of the world A. Elite B. Middle class C. Politicians D. Masses Detailed Solutionplebs; an ordinary person, especially one from the lower social classes.Elite; a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society. There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 43. |
Everyone's condition was appalling A. cloudy B. pleasant C. complex D. simple |
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| 44. |
The war against malaria keeps waxing A. Decreasing B. increasing C. wavering D. happening Detailed Solutionwaxing; to grow larger or stronger.There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 45. |
The man's mordant wit is apparent to the entire village A. scathing B. caustic C. withering D. kind Detailed SolutionMordant; having or showing a sharp or critical quality; to be bitter or caustic,kind;showing empathy |
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The soldiers tried in their dogged defence of the city A. strong B. indestructible C. classical D. indifferent Detailed SolutionDogged; is being relentless, purposeful, persistent and not giving up easily.Indifferent; having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned. There is an explanation video available below. |
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Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. |
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Ayodeji is an ardent support of education for the girl child A. a cogent B. a passionate C. an lgnorant D. an optimistic Detailed SolutionArdent; very enthusiastic or passionate.There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 48. |
The scholar's epitaph was demolished A. embodiment B. farmland C. book D. monument Detailed SolutionEpitaph; a phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone.Monument; is a statue or other structure placed over a grave in memory of the dead. There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 49. |
Mohammed does his work with so much ardour A. discouragement B. knowledge C. indifference D. enthusiasm Detailed SolutionArdour; great enthusiasm or passion.There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 50. |
The athlete is proud to be in the vanguard of sports development A. leading position B. destructive position C. emerging position D. unforgettable position Detailed SolutionIf someone is in the vanguard of something, they are involved in the most advanced part of it. It simply means, "front guard''There is an explanation video available below. |
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In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. |
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| 41. |
The accused was eventually convicted A. consequently B. subsequently C. finally D. lnitially Detailed SolutionEventually; in the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems.Initially; means at first There is an explanation video available below. |
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The plebs can be found in every society of the world A. Elite B. Middle class C. Politicians D. Masses Detailed Solutionplebs; an ordinary person, especially one from the lower social classes.Elite; a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society. There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 43. |
Everyone's condition was appalling A. cloudy B. pleasant C. complex D. simple |
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The war against malaria keeps waxing A. Decreasing B. increasing C. wavering D. happening Detailed Solutionwaxing; to grow larger or stronger.There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 45. |
The man's mordant wit is apparent to the entire village A. scathing B. caustic C. withering D. kind Detailed SolutionMordant; having or showing a sharp or critical quality; to be bitter or caustic,kind;showing empathy |
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The soldiers tried in their dogged defence of the city A. strong B. indestructible C. classical D. indifferent Detailed SolutionDogged; is being relentless, purposeful, persistent and not giving up easily.Indifferent; having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned. There is an explanation video available below. |
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Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. |
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Ayodeji is an ardent support of education for the girl child A. a cogent B. a passionate C. an lgnorant D. an optimistic Detailed SolutionArdent; very enthusiastic or passionate.There is an explanation video available below. |
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The scholar's epitaph was demolished A. embodiment B. farmland C. book D. monument Detailed SolutionEpitaph; a phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone.Monument; is a statue or other structure placed over a grave in memory of the dead. There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 49. |
Mohammed does his work with so much ardour A. discouragement B. knowledge C. indifference D. enthusiasm Detailed SolutionArdour; great enthusiasm or passion.There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 50. |
The athlete is proud to be in the vanguard of sports development A. leading position B. destructive position C. emerging position D. unforgettable position Detailed SolutionIf someone is in the vanguard of something, they are involved in the most advanced part of it. It simply means, "front guard''There is an explanation video available below. |