Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2011

Question 26

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

The mistake brought the show to an ignominious end?

jamb 2011

  • A. a good
  • B. a palatable
  • C. a disgraceful
  • D. a satisfactory
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Question 27

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

Lantana dwelt in a ruined cottage on the hillside?

jamb 2011

  • A. sat
  • B. worked
  • C. slept
  • D. lived
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Question 28

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

Fila has always been described as belligerent?

jamb 2011

  • A. beautiful
  • B. attractive
  • C. combative
  • D. innocent
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Question 29

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

Some drugs have a deleterious effect on a child's development?

jamb 2011

  • A. debilitating
  • B. helpful
  • C. harmful
  • D. healing
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Question 30

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

The old woman is suffering from dementia?

jamb 2011

  • A. lucidity
  • B. senility
  • C. insanity
  • D. sagacity
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