Year :
2010
Title :
English Language
Exam :
JAMB Exam
Paper 1 | Objectives
21 - 30 of 93 Questions
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). |
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The weather was still very heavy and sultry? A. wintry and shadowy B. cold and friendly C. cloudly and thundery D. hot and uncomfortable |
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). |
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A political impasses does not offer the best opportunity for merrymaking? A. manifesto B. party C. gridlock D. rally Detailed SolutionImpasses; a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement.Gridlock; a situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made. There is an explanation video available below. |
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). |
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Ada gave her husband a look that made words superfluous? A. redundant B. spurious C. unnecessary D. scanty Detailed Solutionsuperfluous; exceeding what is sufficient or necessary. Extrascanty: small or insufficient in quantity or amount. There is an explanation video available below. |
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). |
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We were all enthusiastic as we awaited the result of the election? A. bemused B. agitated C. elated D. nervous Detailed SolutionEnthusiastic; having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.Elated; being so extremely proud and overjoyed There is an explanation video available below. |
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The uniform makes the guards look absurd? A. dirty B. smart C. sensible D. ridiculous |
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The law is often tardy in reacting to changing attitude? A. quick B. slow C. exclusive D. generous Detailed SolutionTardy; delaying or delayed beyond the right or expected time; late.There is an explanation video available below. |
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Isa and Ilu ate sumptuous meals on their brother's wedding day? A. expensive B. foreign C. insipid D. cheap Detailed Solutionsumptuous; splendid and expensive-looking.There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 28. |
Kaltume crouched over the papers on her desk? A. wrote on B. stood on C. walked over D. bent over Detailed Solutioncrouched; a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, typically in order to avoid detection or to defend oneself.There is an explanation video available below. |
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Thousands of workers have been victims of retrenchment since the military came back to power? A. unemployment B. trench mentality C. suffering D. increase in penury Detailed SolutionRetrenchment is a form of dismissal due to no fault of the employeeThere is an explanation video available below. |
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The principal gave his speech offhand at the sports meeting? A. calmly B. beautifully C. unconcerned D. unprepared Detailed Solutionoffhand; without premeditation or preparationThere is an explanation video available below. |
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). |
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| 21. |
The weather was still very heavy and sultry? A. wintry and shadowy B. cold and friendly C. cloudly and thundery D. hot and uncomfortable |
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). |
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A political impasses does not offer the best opportunity for merrymaking? A. manifesto B. party C. gridlock D. rally Detailed SolutionImpasses; a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement.Gridlock; a situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made. There is an explanation video available below. |
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). |
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Ada gave her husband a look that made words superfluous? A. redundant B. spurious C. unnecessary D. scanty Detailed Solutionsuperfluous; exceeding what is sufficient or necessary. Extrascanty: small or insufficient in quantity or amount. There is an explanation video available below. |
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). |
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We were all enthusiastic as we awaited the result of the election? A. bemused B. agitated C. elated D. nervous Detailed SolutionEnthusiastic; having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.Elated; being so extremely proud and overjoyed There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 25. |
The uniform makes the guards look absurd? A. dirty B. smart C. sensible D. ridiculous |
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The law is often tardy in reacting to changing attitude? A. quick B. slow C. exclusive D. generous Detailed SolutionTardy; delaying or delayed beyond the right or expected time; late.There is an explanation video available below. |
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Isa and Ilu ate sumptuous meals on their brother's wedding day? A. expensive B. foreign C. insipid D. cheap Detailed Solutionsumptuous; splendid and expensive-looking.There is an explanation video available below. |
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Kaltume crouched over the papers on her desk? A. wrote on B. stood on C. walked over D. bent over Detailed Solutioncrouched; a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, typically in order to avoid detection or to defend oneself.There is an explanation video available below. |
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Thousands of workers have been victims of retrenchment since the military came back to power? A. unemployment B. trench mentality C. suffering D. increase in penury Detailed SolutionRetrenchment is a form of dismissal due to no fault of the employeeThere is an explanation video available below. |
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The principal gave his speech offhand at the sports meeting? A. calmly B. beautifully C. unconcerned D. unprepared Detailed Solutionoffhand; without premeditation or preparationThere is an explanation video available below. |