Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2006

Question 16

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

He has no reason to have his heart in his mouth?

jamb 2006

  • A. think negatively
  • B. feel guilty
  • C. be afraid
  • D. be confident
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Question 17

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The reporter made a masterly analysis of the situation?

jamb 2006

  • A. an unskilful
  • B. a mistaken
  • C. an indepth
  • D. a proper
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Question 18

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

To encourage productivity we must reward industry and ______ laziness

jamb 2006

  • A. withhold
  • B. withdraw
  • C. punish
  • D. oppose
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Question 19

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The usually hostile crowd was captivated by the player's winsome attitude?

jamb 2006

  • A. obnoxious
  • B. friendly
  • C. colourful
  • D. drunken
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Question 20

Choose the option with the same consonant sound as the one underlined by the letter(s).

garage?

jamb 2006

  • A. gear
  • B. sure
  • C. pressure
  • D. measure
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