2002 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 5
41
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He gave an unsatisfactory excuse but the boss swallowed it hook, line and sinker?
He gave an unsatisfactory excuse but the boss swallowed it hook, line and sinker?
A
with a pinch of salt
B
completely
C
entirely
D
without mincing words
42
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
43
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
A
convenient
B
madam
C
embarrass
D
contribute
44
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
A
success
B
suffer
C
blackboard
D
calendar
45
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
46
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
47
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
48
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
49
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
50
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
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