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Instruction
In questions 59 to 73, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 2002
Q3001. The teachers' apparent nonchalant attitude was misconstrued by his students.
A condoned
B misquoted
C misinterpreted
D misrepresented
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Q3002. Let us not indulge in recrimination
A unfounded allegation
B counter-accusation
C accusation
D indictment
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Q3003. Teachers of music believe in its therapeutic effect.
A lyrical
B healing
C sound
D rhythmic
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Q3004. The man outran his wife when they heard the eerie sound
A hissing
B harsh
C Scary
D loud
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Q3005. His success may be described as a pyrrhic victory
A a deserving victory
B costly
C indecisive
D an easy victory
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Q3006. The Executive Secretary has just assumed office.
A resumed work
B been sworn in
C started work
D returned
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Q3007. The warring tribes have been told to parley with each other.
A hold talks
B observe a truce
C suspend hostilities
D sign a treaty
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Q3008. He is a stringer for a newspaper.
A a financier of
B a reporter for
C an editor of
D a freelancer for
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Q3009. Adigun's jokes are always puerile
A entertaining
B empty
C childish
D amusing
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Q3010. I wish the commander were less adamant about his proposed reprisal attack on the enemy.
A unyielding about/retaliatory
B tolerant of/surprise
C sentimental about/rehearsed
D supportive of/retributive
Instruction
In questions 76 to 80, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 2002
Q3011. The organization is constantly in a state of flux.
A The organization is moribund.
B The organization is experiencing good times.
C The organization is facing a difficult period.
D There are periodic changes in the organization
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Q3012. His meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.
A People were amazed at his rapid success.
B He rose to the top quite unexpectedly.
C His rise to fame was only temporary
D He became successful very suddenly.
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Q3013. The politician was pilloried by the press for his inflammatory remarks
A The politician was closely questioned by the press for his remarks
B The politicians was criticized by the press for his remarks
C The politician was ridiculed by the press for his remarks
D The politician was snubbed by the press for his remarks
JAMB (UTME) English Language 2002
Q3014. Audu was taken bad in the middle of the night
A He was ill.
B He was caught
C He was drunk
D He was robbed
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Q3015. After the successful operation, he recovered by leaps and bounds.
A His well-bound wounds aided his recovery
B He did a lot of keep-fit exercises.
C He used to jog regularly
D He got well very rapidly
Instruction
In questions 81 to 85, the word in capital letters has an emphatic stress. Choose the option that best fits the expression in the sentence.
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Q3016. The university has been TEMPORARILY closed
A Has the university been permanently open?
B Has the campus been permanently closed?
C Has the college been temporarily closed?
D Has the university been permanently closed?
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Q3017. The king RAN to the palace.
A Where did the king run to?
B Did the queen run to the palace?
C Did the king walk to the palace?
D Who ran to the palace?
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Q3018. He travelled ONLY 20 kilometres before his car stopped.
A Did he travel only 20 kilometres after his car stopped?
B Did he travel exactly 20 kilometres before his car stopped?
C Did he travel more than 20 kilometres before his car stopped?
D Did you walk only 20 kilometres before the vehicle stopped?
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Q3019. The man BOUGHT the newspaper.
A What did the man buy?
B Is this the newspaper which the man bought?
C Who bought the newspaper?
D Did the man read the newspaper?
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Q3020. My UNCLE retired from the police
A Did your brother retire from the police?
B Did your brother resign from the police?
C Did your uncle retire from the army?
D Did your sister resign from the police?
Instruction
In questions 86 to 100, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 2002
Q3021. The Governor's visit is an unprecedented event in the history of the social club.
A an unnecessary
B a momentous
C a perfect
D an insignificant
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Q3022. He gave an unsatisfactory excuse but the boss swallowed it hook, line and sinker.
A completely
B with a pinch of salt
C entirely
D without mincing words
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Q3023. The principal took exception to the ignoble role the teacher played in the matter.
A dishonorable
B extraordinary
C honorable
D embarrassing
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Q3024. The hardline posture of the labour leader has not helped matters
A imposing
B difficult
C compromising
D uncompromising
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Q3025. The high cost of living these days calls for a lot of frugality
A economy
B recklessness
C prudence
D extravagance
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Q3026. The evidence the leader gave was incontrovertible.
A logical
B indubitable
C practicable
D contestable
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Q3027. Tunde's reaction underscores the point I was making.
A contradicts
B justifies
C summarize
D emphasizes
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Q3028. Everyone admired the manager's adroit handling of the crises in the company.
A clever
B clumsy
C skillful
D tactless
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Q3029. The chairman's conduct redounds to the image of the company.
A contributes to
B detracts from
C assists in
D reflects on
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Q3030. Her phlegmatic temperament endears her to her friends.
A cold
B stoic
C lively
D irritable
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Q3031. The President gave another extemporaneous speech last Friday.
A fascinating
B unfavorable
C unprepared
D planned
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Q3032. The witness averred that she had seen Dosun at the scene of the crime.
A confirmed
B argued
C affirmed
D denied
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Q3033. The workers suddenly became restive.
A fidgety
B calm
C disorderly
D submissive
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Q3034. The athlete has unexpectedly become indomitable.
A unruly
B unconquerable
C weak
D disoriented
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Q3035. He is notorious for his drunkenness.
A known
B renowned
C popular
D well known
Instruction
Read the passage below carefully and answer questions 1 to 5. When man evolved a conscience, his basic relationship with the other animals began to change. Until then, they were broadly divided into those which ate him when they got the chance, those which he ate when he got the chance, and a third group which competed with him for food, or was otherwise a nuisance to him in the business of keeping alive. In the primitive situation, man was, therefore, basically, against Nature but, as the battle was progressively won, conscience crept in, the awareness of responsibility, and a failure to meet it, produced feelings of guilt. Those who live in cities and need no longer do battle against Nature are nowadays most actively for Nature. At this time, something like a thousand kinds of animals (vertebrate animals) can be said to be in danger of extinction. A few of them have been reduced to this precarious position by extensive killing but the majority are disappearing only as fast as the particular kind of country they need for existence is itself disappearing: and all this at the hands of man, as often as not by mistake. There are three species of turtles whose future survival is menaced by the demand for turtle soup, which would hardly justify the extermination of a giant reptile whose family has existed for 200 million years. Leopards are in jeopardy because of the fashion for their skins. As they get rarer, the prices rise and, as leopard skin coats become more expensive, the demand increases. No species can long survive the price of 360,000 which a half-grown baby leopard now carries on its skin. And crocodile, the longest surviving reptiles, are now dwindling alarmingly as a result of the fashion in crocodile skin for ladies' handbags and men's shoes. The human population explosion spreads mankind across the land surfaces of the earth at an alarming rate. There will be twice as many of us before most of us are dead. Does this mean no room for wild animals? Of course not. With ingenuity and forethought, a place can be kept for them. To destroy their habitat is as it would be to pull down a great cathedral in order to grow potatoes on the site. A campaign to save what remains is the concern of a new kind of Noah's Ark - the World Wildlife Fund. It does not believe that all is lost.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 2003
Q3036. The basic causes of the elimination of certain animals from the earth include
A man's decision to live in cities and the development of large farmlands
B extensive killing of animals and the fast disappearance of their favourable habitats
C man's penchant for meat and the sale of animals for meat and hides
D a deliberate battle against Nature and the quest for leopard skin
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Q3037. From the passage, the attitude of the writer can be described as
A partial
B optimistic
C indifferent
D pessimistic
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Q3038. The expression 'when man evolved a conscience' means when
A man developed an awareness of right and wrong
B man's intellect improved tremendously
C man acquired new habits
D man became a critical creature
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Q3039. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A Man kills animals only when he can afford to
B Man cannot spare those animals that eat his kind.
C Man eats all categories of animals
D Man poses the greatest threat to Nature
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Q3040. The sentence 'There will be twice as many of us before most of us are dead' means
A some increase in human and animal population growth rates.
B mankind is last spreading across the earth.
C many of us will die as a result of population explosion
D the population growth rate will double before our death
Instruction
Read the passage below carefully and answer questions 6 to 10. The 2002 World Cup Competition, also called Korea/Japan 2002, kicked off with a match between the defending champions, France, and the Senegalese national team from Africa. Nobody had given the Senegalese any chance against the star-studded defending champions but the 1-0 score line in favour of Senegal showed that African football can no longer be taken for granted. This shocking defeat of France had raised Africa's hopes of going beyond the first round of the tournament. So when the Super Eagles of Nigeria filed out against Argentina on the morning of Sunday, June the second, 2002, many Nigerian football enthusiasts delayed attending church service to watch the match live on the television. As expected, the Super Eagles put up strong resistance to the Argentinian challenge and the day would not have ended on a somber note for Nigerians if the momentum had been sustained throughout the match. The hope of going beyond the first round, though precarious, was very much alive as the Eagles were expected to defeat their next opponents, Sweden and England. But some shortcomings in the Nigerian national team needed to be rectified to brighten their chances against their next opponents. First, the defence needed to be strengthened to prevent the opponents from incessantly terrorizing the goalkeeper. Then the strikers also needed to improve on their lacklustre performance against Argentina, since every Nigerian expected them to overwhelm their next opponents in the opening rounds. Lastly, rather than gamble with unfit players, a more creative use of the reserves would be necessary to smooth the way to the next round. If World Cup debutants, Senegal, could nurse the hope of playing in the knock-out stages of the tournament, then the Eagles should soar instead of being intimidated by big names, for no team is invincible.
JAMB (UTME) English Language 2003
Q3041. Which of the following captures the writer's suggestion on how the Eagles could improve their performance in subsequent matches?
A Better goalkeeping, a better attack and a stronger midfield
B Replacement of injured players, stronger attackers and a rugged defence
C Good coaching, more strikers and more defenders
D Fair officiating, good goalkeeping and fast players
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Q3042. A suitable title for this passage is
A African Teams in the 2002 World Cup
B The FIFA Korea/Japan 2002
C The Nigerian and the Senegalese Teams
D The Eagles in World Cup 2002
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Q3043. From the argument in the last paragraph, it can be concluded that the Eagles were
A more experienced than the Senegalese team
B not as strong as the Senegalese team
C more timid and goal-shy than their opponents
D not sure of getting to the next round of the tournament
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Q3044. The word 'debutants', as used in the passage, means
A hard-fighters
B under-dogs
C first-timers
D giant killers
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Q3045. From the passage, it can be concluded that the writer
A was optimistic about the chances of the Eagles
B did not fancy the Eagles' chances
C was non-committal about the chances of the Eagles
D was certain about the Eagles' chances
Instruction
Read the passage below carefully and answer questions 11 to 15. Attitudes towards the smoking of cigarettes and the consumption of alcohol may be used to illustrate typical African ethics. Apart from the fact that smoking has now been linked with the lung cancer disease, the African moralist has always regarded smoking as an indication of moral degradation. A number of people have accepted the moralist idea on smoking. Some have refrained from smoking, and those who could influence others, such as parents and religious leaders, have also exerted their influence to prevent others from smoking. On the other hand, a good many people have remained indifferent to the moralist view and have continued to smoke. The same argument has been applied to the consumption of alcohol. The African moralist, basing his judgement on the behaviour of a few alcoholics, tends to regard the habit of taking alcohol as a sign of wretchedness. The moralist holds the view that anybody who forms the habit of consuming alcohol will never do well in life. While this may be true in respect of a few people in the society, the fear of the moralist has been justified. However, the economist is primarily interested in the habit of smoking and the consumption of alcohol in so far as they give satisfaction to smokers and drinkers and so generate supply of and demand for tobacco and alcohol. The economist is interested in knowing how many packets of cigarettes are consumed and to what extent an increase or fall in consumption could affect production, that is, supply. Similarly, he is interested in how much beer is consumed and how the supply of beer will adjust to the demand for it. He examines the habits and the pressures which can lead to the re-adjustment of wants and the reallocation of resources to cover the wants. Some moral principles associated with religion tend to lead on to economic problems. Followers of certain religions are expected not to consume pork, take alcohol or smoke tobacco. Devotees of some religious groups, on the other hand, can eat pork while others are expected to abstain from alcohol and smoking. Strict observance of these moral rules could cripple the breweries, the cigarette factories and some businesses. However, there seems to be a growing number of alcohol consumers and cigarette smokers - a development which should be of interest to the economist.
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Q3046. The position maintained by the moralist and the economist can be described as being
A at variance
B very agreeable
C quite indifferent
D very passionate
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Q3047. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A People who drink or smoke surely die of cancer
B Everyone ignores the moralist view on drinking and smoking
C Smoking and drinking may have positive effects on the economy
D Total abstinence from drinking and smoking is a religious
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Q3048. It can be concluded from the passage that morality, religion and economy are
A clearly interconnected
B certainly different
C somewhat interconnected
D certainly unrelated
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Q3049. The view expressed by writer in the last paragraph is that
A the number of alcoholics and smokers is certainly increasing
B more people now abstain from drinking and smoking
C more people appear to take to drinking and smoking
D sales of alcohol and tobacco products have improved tremendously
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Q3050. According to the passage, the moralist idea is that
A it is typically African not to smoke cigarettes
B people should accept a point of view only when they are convicted
C smoking is not good but a little alcohol may be permitted
D the smoking of cigarettes is bad and unacceptable