2002 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 16
151
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Teachers of music believes in its therap.eutic effect?
Teachers of music believes in its therap.eutic effect?
A
healing
B
sound
C
lyrical
D
rhythmic
152
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Adigun's jokes are always puerile?
Adigun's jokes are always puerile?
A
amusing
B
childish
C
empty
D
entertaining
153
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
I wonder what will be left of his essay when the extraneous material is deleted?
I wonder what will be left of his essay when the extraneous material is deleted?
A
superfluous
B
erroneous
C
relevant
D
main
154
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
His success may be described as a Pyrrhic victory?
His success may be described as a Pyrrhic victory?
A
costly
B
a deserving victory
C
an easy victory
D
indecisive
155
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The teacher's apparent nonchalant attitude was misconstrued by his students?
The teacher's apparent nonchalant attitude was misconstrued by his students?
A
condoned
B
misrepresented
C
misquoted
D
misinterpreted
156
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
They are considered to be legal luminaries
They are considered to be legal luminaries
A
directors
B
power
C
experts
D
practioners
157
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The Executive Secretary has just assumed office?
The Executive Secretary has just assumed office?
A
resumed work
B
started work
C
returned
D
been sworn in
158
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The warming tribes have told been told to parley with each other?
The warming tribes have told been told to parley with each other?
A
observe a truce
B
hold talks
C
sign a treaty
D
suspend hostilities
159
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Let us not indulge in recrimination?
Let us not indulge in recrimination?
A
indictment
B
accusation
C
counter-accusation
D
unfounded allegation
160
Identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.
A
export (noun)
B
commute
C
intend
D
import (verb)
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