2002 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 15
141
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The hardline posture of the labour leader has not helped matters?
The hardline posture of the labour leader has not helped matters?
A
compromising
B
imposing
C
uncompromising
D
difficult
142
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
A
convenient
B
madam
C
embarrass
D
contribute
143
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
A
success
B
suffer
C
blackboard
D
calendar
144
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The President gave another extemporaneous speech last Friday?
The President gave another extemporaneous speech last Friday?
A
unprepared
B
fascinating
C
planned
D
unfavourable
145
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Practicing medicine is not as lucrative as many people think?
Practicing medicine is not as lucrative as many people think?
A
know
B
understand
C
consider
D
assume
146
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He is a stringer for a newspaper?
He is a stringer for a newspaper?
A
a financier of
B
an editor of
C
a freelancer for
D
a reporter for
147
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
I wish the commander were less adamant about his proposed reprisal attack on the enemy?
I wish the commander were less adamant about his proposed reprisal attack on the enemy?
A
sentimental about / rehearsed
B
unyielding about / retailatory
C
supportive of / retributive
D
tolerant of / surprise
148
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Tortoises need cool climates and must have places where they can hibernate?
Tortoises need cool climates and must have places where they can hibernate?
A
reproduce
B
hide at night
C
sleep deeply
D
relax
149
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The manager made disparaging remarks about the retiring officer?
A
rude
B
derogatory
C
parochial
D
cynical
150
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The man outran his wife when they heard the eerie sound?
The man outran his wife when they heard the eerie sound?
A
scary
B
hissing
C
harsh
D
loud
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