English Language JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

85

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
Olu promised to look out for her next time he is in town.

  • A. watch for
  • B. visit
  • C. greet
  • D. take care of
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86

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
The musician’s popularity is beginning to decline

  • A. change
  • B. wane
  • C. slide
  • D. disappear
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87

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
The rich citizens are often niggardly in their ways

  • A. beggarly
  • B. sordid
  • C. miserly
  • D. pompous
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88

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
The discussion became animated

  • A. specialized
  • B. lively
  • C. intellectual
  • D. unruly
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89

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
The culprit will surrender their loot to the Customs officials

  • A. give away
  • B. give out
  • C. give in
  • D. give up
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90

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
You are free to leave the hall

  • A. at an advantage
  • B. opportuned
  • C. at liberty
  • D. right
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91

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The lady acted courageously when thieves attacked her

  • A. shyly
  • B. fearlessly
  • C. indiscreetly
  • D. timidly
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92

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
He was locked up for a fortnight

  • A. released
  • B. punished
  • C. remanded
  • D. locked out
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93

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The sun cast its shadow on the wall

  • A. reflection
  • B. rays
  • C. resemblance
  • D. substance
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94

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The lotion recommended by the doctor soothed Okon’s aching tooth

  • A. calmed
  • B. extracted
  • C. excited
  • D. worsened
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95

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The debtor’s husband is liable for his wife’s debts

  • A. unanswerable
  • B. responsible
  • C. unquestionable
  • D. accountable
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96

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:The Governor declined to give audience to the journalist.

  • A. ignored
  • B. accepted
  • C. forgot
  • D. rejected
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97

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
Jim was one of the spectators as the concert

  • A. ushers
  • B. judges
  • C. guest
  • D. performers
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98

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
Mary complained that she slept on the coarse floor

  • A. smooth
  • B. rough
  • C. bad
  • D. harsh
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99

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The Universities has offered temporary accommodation for staff

  • A. popular
  • B. permanent
  • C. recognized
  • D. regular
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100

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
Mr Jack was most flexible in his instruction

  • A. rigid
  • B. correct
  • C. stiff
  • D. upright
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