Year :
2005
Title :
English Language
Exam :
JAMB Exam
Paper 1 | Objectives
21 - 30 of 76 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). |
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| 21. |
Manu is hard to convince because he is an opinionated person? A. an objective B. an imperative C. a subjective D. a discursive |
C |
| 22. |
Some people consider the leather upholstery and thick rugs a bit sumptuous? A. expensive B. desirable C. lavish D. simple |
D |
| 23. |
The dramatist provided a satisfactory denouement to the play? A. audition B. climax C. lavish D. simple |
B |
| 24. |
Many Nigerian are wary of night journeys A. worried about B. satisfied with C. unscared of D. troubled about Detailed SolutionIf you are wary of something, you are cautious because you do not know much about them and you believe they may be dangerous or cause problems. |
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| 25. |
The proprietor accused Uche of silently acquiescing to the students' demands? A. submitting to B. adjusting C. compromising on D. resisting |
D |
| 26. |
The greatness of the creator of the universe is always inexpressible to many adherents of certain faiths? A. inevitable B. wonderful C. unbearable D. ineffable |
D |
| 27. |
We made a pie in the business deal? A. lost a lot of money B. earned alot of money C. broke even D. cut corners |
B |
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Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). |
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| 28. |
Yesterday, my mother asked me...... ? A. are you tired? B. are you tired? C. whether was I tired? D. if i was tired? |
D |
| 29. |
The Bank Manager assured us that there was nothing to worry about ...... ? A. as regard to the loan B. with regard to the loan C. in regard of the loan D. with regards to the loan |
B |
| 30. |
The first prize was ....... tray? A. a carved wooden attractive B. a wooden attractive carved C. an attractive carved wooden D. a carved attractive wooden |
C |
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). |
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| 21. |
Manu is hard to convince because he is an opinionated person? A. an objective B. an imperative C. a subjective D. a discursive |
C |
| 22. |
Some people consider the leather upholstery and thick rugs a bit sumptuous? A. expensive B. desirable C. lavish D. simple |
D |
| 23. |
The dramatist provided a satisfactory denouement to the play? A. audition B. climax C. lavish D. simple |
B |
| 24. |
Many Nigerian are wary of night journeys A. worried about B. satisfied with C. unscared of D. troubled about Detailed SolutionIf you are wary of something, you are cautious because you do not know much about them and you believe they may be dangerous or cause problems. |
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| 25. |
The proprietor accused Uche of silently acquiescing to the students' demands? A. submitting to B. adjusting C. compromising on D. resisting |
D |
| 26. |
The greatness of the creator of the universe is always inexpressible to many adherents of certain faiths? A. inevitable B. wonderful C. unbearable D. ineffable |
D |
| 27. |
We made a pie in the business deal? A. lost a lot of money B. earned alot of money C. broke even D. cut corners |
B |
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Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). |
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| 28. |
Yesterday, my mother asked me...... ? A. are you tired? B. are you tired? C. whether was I tired? D. if i was tired? |
D |
| 29. |
The Bank Manager assured us that there was nothing to worry about ...... ? A. as regard to the loan B. with regard to the loan C. in regard of the loan D. with regards to the loan |
B |
| 30. |
The first prize was ....... tray? A. a carved wooden attractive B. a wooden attractive carved C. an attractive carved wooden D. a carved attractive wooden |
C |