1990 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 19
181
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:
The president took exception to the ignoble role the young man played in the matter
The president took exception to the ignoble role the young man played in the matter
A
honourable
B
embarrassing
C
dishonourable
D
extraordinary
182
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:
The man who had been seriously ill was convalescing at a sea-side resort
The man who had been seriously ill was convalescing at a sea-side resort
A
regaining health
B
deteriorating in health
C
recuperating
D
relaxing
183
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:For millions years, the worlds's resources have remained boundless
A
unlimited
B
scarce
C
indomitable
D
limited
184
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:
It seems fashionable, in some quaters today to decry examinations and the ability to pass them
It seems fashionable, in some quaters today to decry examinations and the ability to pass them
A
extol
B
abuse
C
entreat
D
discourage
185
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:
Ogedebge was an Intrepid fighter for human freedom and dignity
Ogedebge was an Intrepid fighter for human freedom and dignity
A
timid
B
half-hearted
C
fearless
D
undaunted
186
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:The difference between the experimental procedure was imperceptible to me
A
negligible
B
significant
C
obvious
D
obscure
187
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined: His antipathy to religious ideas makes him unpopular
A
remedy
B
conciousness
C
hostility
D
receptiveness
188
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
The boss told the man to let sleeping dogs lie
The boss told the man to let sleeping dogs lie
A
not to look for trouble
B
not to disturb other people
C
let the dogs sleep well
D
let the trouble begin
189
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word Underlined: The fact that Ruth has inherited her late husband's house is cold comfort to her
A
appropriate comfort
B
inadequate comfort
C
no comfort at all
D
wet comfort
190
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word Underlined: The headmaster decided to make good his promise to the students
A
fulfil
B
improve
C
complete
D
realize
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