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2024 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 9

81

In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

Due to old age, mother has become taciturn.

A
reserved
B
quiet
C
cold
D
garrulous
82

In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

She remembered how reticent her father had been about his past.

A
unpredictable
B
insinuating
C
difficult
D
forthcoming
83

In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

The trial of the former governor was stopped and the earlier judgement was declared null and void.

A
invalid
B
nugatory
C
void
D
credible
84

In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

Unemployment among school leavers has reached epidemic proportions.

A
urban
B
spreading
C
disease
D
extensive
85

In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

At a crucial time, one should be cautious in taking decisive action.

A
significant
B
inconclusive
C
indecisive
D
trivial
86

In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

The assistant class teacher was told to stand in for Mrs Chukwudi.

A
compensate
B
receive
C
support
D
ignore
87

In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

The board Chairman cherishes punctuality at the meeting.

A
condemns
B
abhors
C
despises
D
admires
88

In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap.

The touts ____ arrested during the riot.

A
were
B
was
C
where
D
is
89

In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap.

The ripe orange was beyond his ______.

A
touch
B
catch
C
pluck
D
reach
90

In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap.

The students _____ the planned meeting with the new principal.

A
refused
B
neglected
C
boycotted
D
rejected