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JAMB 2010 · Part 2 of 2

2010 JAMB English Language Past Questions — Part 2

The 2010 JAMB English Language past questions with answers: 93 objective questions from the 2010 paper in the DeeepSolve question bank, each with its answer behind "Show answer". This is part 2 of 2: questions 48 to 93. Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed JAMB-style CBT.

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Questions 48–93

  1. 48.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). Vital ...... is still spread ..... word of mouth in most villages in Africa?

    1. A.information / from
    2. B.information / with
    3. C.information / by
    4. D.information / through
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    Answer: C. information / by

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  2. 49.

    Choose the option that rhymes with the given word. Shine?

    1. A.clean
    2. B.fine
    3. C.machine
    4. D.lain
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    Answer: B. fine

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  3. 50.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). They are the ...... dresses.

    1. A.babys'
    2. B.baby
    3. C.babies
    4. D.babies'
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    Answer: D. babies'

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  4. 51.

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The principal gave his speech offhand at the sports meeting?

    1. A.calmly
    2. B.beautifully
    3. C.unconcerned
    4. D.unprepared
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    Answer: D. unprepared

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  5. 52.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). Many people would always find reasons to ....... the law?

    1. A.arrogate
    2. B.debase
    3. C.circumvent
    4. D.circumspect
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    Answer: C. circumvent

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  6. 53.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). The man was happy that his son confessed his guilt and so the others were .......?

    1. A.implicated
    2. B.accused
    3. C.punished
    4. D.exonerated
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    Answer: D. exonerated

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  7. 54.

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The panacea for a country's economic mess lies in systematic planning and hardwork?

    1. A.cure
    2. B.hope
    3. C.foresight
    4. D.trouble
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    Answer: A. cure

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  8. 55.

    In question number 18 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.managed
    2. B.manipulated
    3. C.examined
    4. D.studied
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    Answer: C. examined

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  9. 56.

    Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllable are written in capital letters(s). satisfactory?

    1. A.satisfacTORY
    2. B.saTISfactory
    3. C.SATisfactory
    4. D.satisFACtory
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    Answer: D. satisFACtory

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  10. 57.

    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters. Coup?

    1. A.whup
    2. B.hoot
    3. C.couple
    4. D.scout
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    Answer: B. hoot

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  11. 58.

    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The footballers moved with their tails between their legs?

    1. A.They moved happily because they won the match
    2. B.They were unhappy because they had been despised by their opponents
    3. C.They were ashamed because they had been defeated
    4. D.They moved with their tails between their legs
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    Answer: C. They were ashamed because they had been defeated

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  12. 59.This question needs a diagram, table or passage that we don't have yet, so it isn't shown.

  13. 60.

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The director's remark was extremely opposite to the issue being discussed?

    1. A.appropriate
    2. B.inconsequential
    3. C.emphatic
    4. D.adequate
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    Answer: A. appropriate

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  14. 61.This question needs a diagram, table or passage that we don't have yet, so it isn't shown.

  15. 62.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). His wife was badly injured in the fracas, but I think she will pull ....... ?

    1. A.up
    2. B.over
    3. C.through
    4. D.back
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    Answer: C. through

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  16. 63.

    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters. Indict?

    1. A.bright
    2. B.fish
    3. C.pick
    4. D.brick
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    Answer: D. brick

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  17. 64.

    According to the writer, the exciting thing about spaceship Earth is that it

    1. A.has no instrument manual
    2. B.is not difficult to maintain
    3. C.is peculiar to other automobiles
    4. D.is relatively easy to operate
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    Answer: D. is relatively easy to operate

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  18. 65.

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). Beneath Ado's gruff exterior, he's really very kind-hearted?

    1. A.nice
    2. B.harsh
    3. C.rough
    4. D.gentle
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    Answer: D. gentle

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  19. 66.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). When we looked up, we ...... the plane some miles away?

    1. A.site
    2. B.cited
    3. C.sited
    4. D.sighted
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    Answer: D. sighted

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  20. 67.

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The girl's father was astounded to see her appear from the shrine?

    1. A.collected
    2. B.overwhelmed
    3. C.embarrassed
    4. D.astonished
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    Answer: D. astonished

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  21. 68.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). Last Monday his father asked me, ....... ?

    1. A.if i had come some days before
    2. B.if I had come the day before
    3. C.did you come yesterday
    4. D.had I come yesterday
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    Answer: C. did you come yesterday

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  22. 69.

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). Ada gave her husband a look that made words superfluous?

    1. A.redundant
    2. B.spurious
    3. C.unnecessary
    4. D.scanty
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    Answer: D. scanty

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  23. 70.

    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. As regards the matter, we have crossed the rubicon

    1. A.We are completely at loss
    2. B.We are irrevocably committed
    3. C.We are already qualified
    4. D.We are perfectly committed
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    Answer: B. We are irrevocably committed

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  24. 71.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). The boy told his mother...... ?

    1. A.that was the girl he told her about
    2. B.that was the girl I told you about her
    3. C.that was the girl I told her about
    4. D.that is the girl he told her about
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    Answer: A. that was the girl he told her about

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  25. 72.

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). The crowd was very receptive to the speaker's suggestion?

    1. A.disobedient
    2. B.discrepancy
    3. C.compromise
    4. D.agreement
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    Answer: A. disobedient

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  26. 73.

    Which of the following is an indication of ethical standard of governance?

    1. A.fundamental human right
    2. B.socio-economic instability
    3. C.democratic governance
    4. D.bloated expenditure
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    Answer: B. socio-economic instability

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  27. 74.

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). The captain says sport is being debased by commercial sponsorship?

    1. A.localized
    2. B.perverted
    3. C.elevated
    4. D.overvalued
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    Answer: C. elevated

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  28. 75.

    The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates. My bag is made of LEATHER?

    1. A.Whose bag is made of leather?
    2. B.Is my bag made of polythene?
    3. C.Abu's bag made of leather?
    4. D.Is my bag made of leather?
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    Answer: B. Is my bag made of polythene?

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  29. 76.

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). A political impasses does not offer the best opportunity for merrymaking?

    1. A.manifesto
    2. B.party
    3. C.gridlock
    4. D.rally
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    Answer: C. gridlock

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  30. 77.

    In question number 20 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.amount
    2. B.supply
    3. C.size
    4. D.flood
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    Answer: D. flood

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  31. 78.

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Ugo is eligible for the post of secretary?

    1. A.nominated
    2. B.invited
    3. C.qualified
    4. D.intelligent
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    Answer: C. qualified

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  32. 79.

    Choose the option that rhymes with the given word. Seer?

    1. A.snare
    2. B.spare
    3. C.spear
    4. D.square
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    Answer: C. spear

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  33. 80.

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). The teacher said that Ali's essay was full of many redundant details?

    1. A.unexplained
    2. B.strange
    3. C.necessary
    4. D.useful
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    Answer: C. necessary

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  34. 81.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). Long after everyone ....... the hall, Obi still sat inside?

    1. A.left
    2. B.is leaving
    3. C.has left
    4. D.had left
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    Answer: D. had left

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  35. 82.

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). The report of the committee contained a plethora of details?

    1. A.shortage
    2. B.simplicity
    3. C.multitude
    4. D.spectrum
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    Answer: A. shortage

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  36. 83.This question needs a diagram, table or passage that we don't have yet, so it isn't shown.

  37. 84.

    Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllable are written in capital letters(s). captivity?

    1. A.captiviTY
    2. B.captiVIty
    3. C.capTIvity
    4. D.CAPtivity
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    Answer: C. capTIvity

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  38. 85.This question needs a diagram, table or passage that we don't have yet, so it isn't shown.

  39. 86.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). The principal said that he was pleased ...... my effort?

    1. A.on
    2. B.of
    3. C.with
    4. D.about
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    Answer: C. with

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  40. 87.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). He can recall the important dates in the nation's history, it is interesting to listen as he rattles........?

    1. A.off
    2. B.over
    3. C.up
    4. D.out
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    Answer: A. off

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  41. 88.

    Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllable are written in capital letters(s). political

    1. A.politiCAL
    2. B.POlitical
    3. C.poliTIcal
    4. D.poLITical
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    Answer: D. poLITical

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  42. 89.

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). This is an abridge version of No longer at Ease?

    1. A.an outdated
    2. B.an enlarged
    3. C.an illiustrated
    4. D.a shortened
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    Answer: D. a shortened

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  43. 90.

    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The headmaster managed to talk his way out of having to give a speech.

    1. A.He delieverd a speech despite the difficulty
    2. B.He managed to give a speech out of a difficult situation
    3. C.He managed to get himself out of a difficult situation
    4. D.He managed to talk on his way
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    Answer: C. He managed to get himself out of a difficult situation

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  44. 91.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). The federal Government has ....... child trafficking?

    1. A.postulated
    2. B.projected
    3. C.prescribed
    4. D.proscribed
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    Answer: D. proscribed

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  45. 92.

    In question number 21 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.effective
    2. B.disastrous
    3. C.evident
    4. D.inevitable
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    Answer: A. effective

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  46. 93.

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). The trader was amused by the cut-throat rush for the goods?

    1. A.worrisome
    2. B.strange
    3. C.lacklustre
    4. D.mad
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    Answer: C. lacklustre

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