Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2014
Question 16
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
My niece has an unquenchable thirst for adventure stories.
- A. An inextinguishable.
- B. A spurious.
- C. An illegitimate.
- D. A reduced.
Question 17
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
The lamp shades were translucent.
- A. Transparent.
- B. Opaque.
- C. Intersected.
- D. Luminous.
Question 18
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
Musa is a gifted but erratic player.
- A. Unstable.
- B. Strong.
- C. Regular.
- D. Unpredictable.
Question 19
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
All the candidates looked aghast at the reading of the questions.
- A. Relaxed.
- B. Fulfilled.
- C. Dismayed.
- D. Satisfied.
Question 20
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
Today's weather is favourable for a game of tennis.
- A. Disapproving.
- B. Impartial.
- C. Abnormal.
- D. Encouraging.
