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JAMB 2024 · Part 3 of 3

2024 JAMB English Language Past Questions — Part 3

The 2024 JAMB English Language past questions with answers: 218 objective questions from the 2024 paper in the DeeepSolve question bank, each with its answer behind "Show answer". This is part 3 of 3: questions 147 to 218. Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed JAMB-style CBT.

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Questions 147–218

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

  2. 148.

    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.  Driving in Lagos is a difficult task.

    1. A.It is an easy task to drive in Lagos
    2. B.It is a difficult task driving Lagos
    3. C.It is a herculean task driving in Lagos
    4. D.It is not a difficult task to drive in Lagos
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    Answer: C. It is a herculean task driving in Lagos

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  3. 149.

    In the following questions, choose the option that rhymes with the given word: draughts

    1. A.droughts
    2. B.drafts
    3. C.after
    4. D.crafts
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    Answer: D. crafts

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  4. 150.

    Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence The manager told his workers to call it a day.

    1. A.They were told to continue working
    2. B.They were told to intensify their efforts
    3. C.They were told to stop working
    4. D.They were told to pause for a few minutes
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    Answer: C. They were told to stop working

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  5. 151.

    Choose the option that best completes the sentence.  It was the _______ of brakes that drew our attention.

    1. A.hooting
    2. B.blaring
    3. C.screeching
    4. D.hammering
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    Answer: C. screeching

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  6. 152.

    In each of the following questions, the word in capital letter has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given words relate.  Bala ate a slice of BREAD.

    1. A.Did Bala drink a slice of bread?
    2. B.Did Bala eat a loaf of bread?
    3. C.Did Olu eat a slice of bread?
    4. D.Did Bala eat a slice of cake?
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    Answer: D. Did Bala eat a slice of cake?

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  7. 153.

    Choose the appropriate stress from the options. The stressed syllable is written in capital letters. dedication

    1. A.dedicaTION
    2. B.DEdication
    3. C.deDIcation
    4. D.dediCAtion
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    Answer: D. dediCAtion

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  8. 154.

    Select the option that best fills the gap labelled 11

    1. A.national
    2. B.common
    3. C.local
    4. D.regional
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    Answer: D. regional

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  9. 155.

    In each of the following questions, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.  She remembered how reticent her father had been about his past.

    1. A.unpredictable
    2. B.insinuating
    3. C.difficult
    4. D.forthcoming
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    Answer: D. forthcoming

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

  11. 157.

    In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap.  Take your share and give them _____

    1. A.their's
    2. B.there
    3. C.there's
    4. D.theirs
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    Answer: D. theirs

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  12. 158.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap in the sentence.  How many eggs were _____ by the hen?

    1. A.lain
    2. B.layed
    3. C.laid
    4. D.laying
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    Answer: C. laid

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  13. 159.

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.  Before going to bed, make sure you extinguish all the lights.

    1. A.turn off
    2. B.turn out
    3. C.switch on
    4. D.switch off
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    Answer: C. switch on

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  14. 160.

    Choose the option that rhymes with the given word. permit

    1. A.enlist
    2. B.commit
    3. C.meat
    4. D.profit
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    Answer: B. commit

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  15. 161.

    Choose the option that best completes the sentence. My uncle is not sure ____ the strange guests were.

    1. A.which
    2. B.who
    3. C.whom
    4. D.what
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    Answer: B. who

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  16. 162.

    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence Our school field is bigger than yours.

    1. A.Your school is bigger than ours
    2. B.Your school is not bigger than ours
    3. C.Our school field is as big as yours
    4. D.Your school field is not as big as ours
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    Answer: D. Your school field is not as big as ours

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  17. 163.

    Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Let this case stand over for the present, the lawyer pleaded.

    1. A.The case should be discussed immediately
    2. B.The case should be struck out
    3. C.The case should be postponed
    4. D.The case is pending in court
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    Answer: C. The case should be postponed

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  18. 164.

    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.  youth

    1. A.should
    2. B.bout
    3. C.choose
    4. D.butcher
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    Answer: C. choose

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  19. 165.

    Learning in the four walls of a classroom implies

    1. A.formal education
    2. B.informal education
    3. C.non-formal education
    4. D.home education
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    Answer: A. formal education

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  20. 166.

    Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentences. Here he comes, speak of the devil.

    1. A.He is scared of seeing the devil
    2. B.He is the representation of the devil
    3. C.He is the devil himself
    4. D.He appears as he is being discussed
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    Answer: D. He appears as he is being discussed

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  21. 167.

    Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options below. The stressed syllables are written in capital letters.   productivity

    1. A.PROductivity
    2. B.proDUCtivity
    3. C.producTIvity
    4. D.productiVIty
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    Answer: C. producTIvity

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  22. 168.

    The writer was puzzled because

    1. A.he saw big trees growing from the rocks
    2. B.he remembered what he learnt in school
    3. C.he was where the atmosphere was cool
    4. D.he was left alone wandering in a desert
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    Answer: A. he saw big trees growing from the rocks

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  23. 169.

    Choose the option that best completes the sentence.  I was glad he called my attention ____ the matter.

    1. A.on
    2. B.to
    3. C.for
    4. D.at
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    Answer: B. to

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  24. 170.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap(s) Ade was told to finish the assignment ____ time.

    1. A.on
    2. B.with
    3. C.at
    4. D.by
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    Answer: A. on

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  25. 171.

    Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllables are written in capital letters.  embodiment

    1. A.EMbodiment
    2. B.emBODiment
    3. C.embodIment
    4. D.embodiMENT
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    Answer: B. emBODiment

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  26. 172.

    In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap.  To be alive after such a serious accident _____ a celebration.

    1. A.is called for
    2. B.call for
    3. C.has been called for
    4. D.calls for
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    Answer: D. calls for

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  27. 173.

    Choose the option that best completes the sentence. I can't lend him my books. I ______ know him.

    1. A.often
    2. B.seldom
    3. C.rarely
    4. D.scarcely
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    Answer: D. scarcely

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  28. 174.

    Choose the option that best completes the gap in the sentence. Mr Ezeh _______ with some solutions to the issue.

    1. A.come up
    2. B.came up
    3. C.flew up
    4. D.brought up
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    Answer: B. came up

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  29. 175.

    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.  He played his wife false by inviting his mistress to the house as his cousin.

    1. A.he brought his cousin to his wife's room
    2. B.His cousin and his wife were friends
    3. C.He cheated on his wife with his mistress
    4. D.He helped his wife with his mistress
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    Answer: C. He cheated on his wife with his mistress

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  30. 176.

    In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap.  The children chased all the _______ away.

    1. A.goose
    2. B.gooses
    3. C.geeses
    4. D.geese
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    Answer: D. geese

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  31. 177.

    Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.  Jude appears to sometimes enjoy playing the devil's advocate.

    1. A.Jude seems to enjoy acting as the devil in films
    2. B.Jude seems to enjoy playing the game
    3. C.Jude seems to enjoy advancing the unpopular side of an argument
    4. D.Jude seems to always enjoy appearing differently
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    Answer: C. Jude seems to enjoy advancing the unpopular side of an argument

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  32. 178.

    What option best fills the gap labelled 11

    1. A.props
    2. B.wedges
    3. C.poles
    4. D.stakes
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    Answer: C. poles

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  33. 179.

    Choose the option that best completes the sentence.  Justina used to be the best-behaved girl, ____?

    1. A.couldn't she
    2. B.wasn't she
    3. C.wouldn't she
    4. D.didn't she
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    Answer: D. didn't she

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  34. 180.

    Fill the gap labelled 11

    1. A.guinness
    2. B.genious
    3. C.heinous
    4. D.spacious
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    Answer: D. spacious

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  35. 181.

    Choose the option that best completes the sentence.  The beggar would be grateful for even a _____ of bread.

    1. A.crash
    2. B.crush
    3. C.creche
    4. D.crust
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    Answer: D. crust

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  36. 182.

    In each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. The assistant class teacher was told to stand in for Mrs Chukwudi.

    1. A.compensate
    2. B.receive
    3. C.support
    4. D.ignore
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    Answer: D. ignore

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

  38. 184.

    The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer. What is the status of Habib Lawal in the House of Assembly

    1. A.chief whip
    2. B.president
    3. C.member
    4. D.speaker
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    Answer: C. member

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  39. 185.

    Choose the option that has the same consonant sounds as represented by the underlined letter(s) clothe

    1. A.cloth
    2. B.smooth
    3. C.good
    4. D.thesis
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    Answer: B. smooth

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  40. 186.

    Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The paper stated that the driver of the lorry was helping the police in their investigation.

    1. A.joining the police in their investigation
    2. B.being questioned at the police station
    3. C.helping the police to drive around
    4. D.helping the police who were injured
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    Answer: B. being questioned at the police station

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  41. 187.

    Choose the option that best completes the sentence. Why do children _____ adults' conversations?

    1. A.break up
    2. B.break down
    3. C.break into
    4. D.break off
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    Answer: C. break into

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  42. 188.

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.  Jemila's austere reaction kept everyone on their toes.

    1. A.harsh
    2. B.ambituous
    3. C.disgusting
    4. D.benign
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    Answer: D. benign

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

  44. 190.

    The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given stress relates.  We WALKED to the school.

    1. A.Did we walk to the stadium?
    2. B.Did we run to the school?
    3. C.Did they walk to the school?
    4. D.Did we walk to the church?
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    Answer: B. Did we run to the school?

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  45. 191.

    FIll the gap labelled 7

    1. A.formula
    2. B.courses
    3. C.classes
    4. D.subjects
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    Answer: A. formula

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  46. 192.

    Choose the option that best fills the gap labelled 11

    1. A.book-card
    2. B.call-card
    3. C.author-card
    4. D.seller-card
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    Answer: A. book-card

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  47. 193.

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.  His reckless remark did not go unnoticed.

    1. A.salient
    2. B.considerable
    3. C.taciturn
    4. D.unguarded
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    Answer: D. unguarded

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  48. 194.

    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as represented by the underlined letter(s) urn

    1. A.bed
    2. B.corn
    3. C.hearse
    4. D.calm
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    Answer: C. hearse

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  49. 195.

    The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer. From Ummi's narration, what exactly is the "Note of Salvation"?

    1. A.The cheat notes that Tomiwa gave Salma
    2. B.The cheat notes that Kolawole Abdul passed to Salma
    3. C.The cheat notes that the female teacher missed when she searched Salma
    4. D.The cheat notes generally that students copied from in examinations
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    Answer: C. The cheat notes that the female teacher missed when she searched Salma

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

  51. 197.

    In each of the following questions, select the option that best completes the gap.  The students _____ the planned meeting with the new principal.

    1. A.refused
    2. B.neglected
    3. C.boycotted
    4. D.rejected
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    Answer: C. boycotted

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  52. 198.

    In each of the following questions, choose the option that has the same vowel sounds as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. Market

    1. A.bread
    2. B.hymn
    3. C.hem
    4. D.leopard
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    Answer: D. leopard

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  53. 199.

    Select the option that best fills the gap labelled 9

    1. A.known
    2. B.coded
    3. C.accepted
    4. D.conceded
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    Answer: C. accepted

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  54. 200.

    What option best fills the gap labelled 8

    1. A.front
    2. B.slope
    3. C.obstacle
    4. D.face
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    Answer: B. slope

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  55. 201.

    What option best fills the gap labelled 13?

    1. A.digging
    2. B.manpower
    3. C.machinery
    4. D.spade
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    Answer: A. digging

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  56. 202.

    In each of the following questions, choose the option that rhymes with the given word.  Light

    1. A.lure
    2. B.hate
    3. C.right
    4. D.caught
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    Answer: C. right

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  57. 203.

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.  Where is the wealth the rich man accumulated in his lifetime?

    1. A.gather
    2. B.squandered
    3. C.amass
    4. D.piled up
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    Answer: B. squandered

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  58. 204.

    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. buoy

    1. A.boy
    2. B.trough
    3. C.route
    4. D.good
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    Answer: D. good

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  59. 205.

    Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.  I am given a free hand to run this business.

    1. A.I am allowed to do my own business
    2. B.I make my own appointment
    3. C.I assist the workers willingly
    4. D.I alone can choose my executives
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    Answer: A. I am allowed to do my own business

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  60. 206.

    FIll the gap labelled 14

    1. A.birthed
    2. B.delivered
    3. C.approached
    4. D.positioned
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    Answer: B. delivered

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  61. 207.

    Choose the option that best completes the sentence.  The jury gave ____ verdict.

    1. A.it's
    2. B.its
    3. C.his
    4. D.her
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    Answer: B. its

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  62. 208.

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.  Everyone thought the politician was invincible.

    1. A.invisible
    2. B.unconquerable
    3. C.vindictive
    4. D.surmountable
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    Answer: D. surmountable

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  63. 209.

    What option best fills the gap labelled 9

    1. A.slit
    2. B.gash
    3. C.bare
    4. D.aperture
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    Answer: A. slit

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  64. 210.

    Choose the option that best fills the gap labelled 10

    1. A.subject catalogue
    2. B.publisher catalogue
    3. C.reference catalogue
    4. D.cover catalogue
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    Answer: A. subject catalogue

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  65. 211.

    Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. river

    1. A.fear
    2. B.car
    3. C.risk
    4. D.litre
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    Answer: D. litre

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  66. 212.

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.  Everyone thinks Ojo's decision to be a demagogue is ill-advised.

    1. A.pastor
    2. B.teacher
    3. C.manipulator
    4. D.demographer
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    Answer: C. manipulator

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  67. 213.

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.  My grandpa's stories are usually phony in nature.

    1. A.factual
    2. B.misleading
    3. C.fake
    4. D.unreal
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    Answer: A. factual

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  68. 214.

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.  He gave an indifferent look at his dismissal.

    1. A.a strong
    2. B.a concerned
    3. C.an uninterested
    4. D.an unresponsive
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    Answer: B. a concerned

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  69. 215.

    Select the option that best fills the gap labelled 15

    1. A.undergirds
    2. B.undermines
    3. C.underestimate
    4. D.underserved
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    Answer: B. undermines

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  70. 216.

    Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Yerima always holds his own in any situation he finds himself.

    1. A.He has self-confidence
    2. B.He has self-respect
    3. C.He has self-love
    4. D.He has self-discipline
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    Answer: A. He has self-confidence

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  71. 217.

    Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.  money

    1. A.Monday
    2. B.go
    3. C.mouth
    4. D.rock
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    Answer: A. Monday

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  72. 218.

    Fill the gap labelled 10

    1. A.habit
    2. B.function
    3. C.process
    4. D.policy
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    Answer: B. function

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