Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2001

Question 31

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The men were tardy in offering help?

jamb 2001

  • A. brave
  • B. generous
  • C. slow
  • D. quick
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Question 32

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Ugo has often been described as belligerent?

jamb 2001

  • A. attractive
  • B. patient
  • C. innocent
  • D. combative
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Question 33

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Any chief executive of an organization would find radical changes blocked at every turn?

jamb 2001

  • A. developments
  • B. ideals
  • C. suggestions
  • D. innovations
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Question 34

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The village girl wore sumptuous clothes?

jamb 2001

  • A. faded looking
  • B. cheap
  • C. expensive
  • D. loose-fitting
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Question 35

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

As the triumphant rebels were returning to their base they met with a serious reverse?

jamb 2001

  • A. a defeat
  • B. an enemy
  • C. an army
  • D. a victory
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