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

148

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. 

The youth prefer discussing contemporary issues to ______ ones. 

  • A. archaic
  • B. uninteresting
  • C. stale
  • D. political
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149

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. 

After grasping the fundamental aspects of his job, Kwesi had to cope with more ________ procedures.

  • A. advanced
  • B. academic
  • C. subsidiary
  • D. secondary
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150

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. 

Though at first it appeared an insignificant idea, it turned out to be quite _________

  • A. outstanding
  • B. successful
  • C. remarkable
  • D. interesting
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151

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. 

Binetou’s inquisitiveness is in sharp contrast with her sister’s 

  • A. indifference
  • B. noisiness
  • C. calmness
  • D. dullness
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