CBT JAMB ENGLISH 2017 by Abbey /50 206 Created on February 14, 2020 By bolaEnglish CBT English JAMB 2017 1 / 50 1. Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in the meaning to the bolded word or group of words that will fill in the sentence. At first we found life in the town very exciting but soon it became rather _______ tiring disturbing burdensome boring 2 / 50 2.Suleiman’s reason for becoming a Muslim in the novel is because Islam brings sense of ______? radicalism and aggression boldness and awareness kindness and truthfulness purpose and discipline 3 / 50 3.Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence The man’s Achilles’ heel is women ________ His weakness is women His strength is women He fights women He respects women 4 / 50 4.Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options below Constitution CON—sti—tu—tion con—STI—tu—tion con—sti—TU—tion con—sti—tu—TION 5 / 50 5. Choose the option that has the same consonant as the one represented by the letter(s) in bold clash sharp cheap leisure school 6 / 50 6. Choose the option that has the same consonant as the one represented by the letter(s) in bold who vehicle khaki rhyme hammer 7 / 50 7. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates My Boss has an amiable DISPOSITION Does your boss have an amiable disposition Does my boss have an unfriendly disposition Does my colleague have an amiable disposition? Does my boss have an amiable complexion? 8 / 50 8. Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options below palatable PAL—a—ta—ble pal—A—ta—ble pal—a—TA—ble pal—a—ta—BLE 9 / 50 9. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. Despite their newness on the job, the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that _________? the salaries were poor those paid were handsome in appearance the salaries were attractive workers were paid by handsome accountants 10 / 50 10.Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics The chairman is Parsimonious Avaricious thrifty treacherous accustomed 11 / 50 11.Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. Now that Michael has become rich, Nancy has begun to make much of him. This means __________ now values Michael now gets a lot of money from Michael only recently married Michael no longer wants to leave Michael 12 / 50 12.Tayo opted to remain in Nigeria because he had a duty to serve his students wife friends brothers 13 / 50 13.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics This event was a watershed in the company landmark blot publicity stain 14 / 50 14.choose the best option that best completes the gap(s) Snakes and ladders always______me happy these days makes make made making 15 / 50 15.Choose the word that best completes the following sentence. I really like working in that office: I find the — very friendly condition atmosphere air situation 16 / 50 16.Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word The delegates found it better to resort to consultation rather than __________ conflict confrontation reconciliation consent 17 / 50 17.Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s) The delegates were given_____ a two hour break a two-hour break a two-hours break a two hours break 18 / 50 18.Choose the option nearest to the statement My brother’s drunkenness often got on my nerves. This means disgraced him made him ill made me angry offended me 19 / 50 19. In the Novel “Independence” Tayo wrote a biography of ______? Arthur Richardson Lord Lugard Obafemi Awolowo Nnamidi Azikiwe 20 / 50 20.From the options given, Choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. This house which was sealed off years ago has now been — re-opened rebuilt re-roofed restored 21 / 50 21.In the book “Independence” Tayo’s uncle, Kayode, wanted to study Engineering in _______? Britain U.S.A France Germany 22 / 50 22. Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed are written in capital letters Judiciary judiCIAry judiciaRY JUdiciary juDIciary 23 / 50 23.From the options, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is_____? humorous sober taciturn silent 24 / 50 24.In the book “Independence” Wearing woolens, lamb cardigans, extra socks, gloves and Balliol scarf signified that Tayo was _______? Cold Going to a party sick walking in the rain 25 / 50 25.The number of workers have increased steadily each year means _________ have increased steadily steadily have increased have been increasing steadily has increased steadily 26 / 50 26.From the options, choose the word nearest in meaning to the bolded word By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being ________ overshadowed defeated demoted submerged 27 / 50 27.Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics The students received a mild reproof from the teacher exhortation opposition commendation appropriation 28 / 50 28.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics Aisha impelled to the party compelled accompained authority finance 29 / 50 29.When you ____ an opponent’s point in a debate, you must do so politely refute rebuke reject refuse 30 / 50 30.Choose the options that have the same consonant as the ones represented by the letter(s) in bold leisure sure ledger treasure judge 31 / 50 31. Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed are written in capital letters departmental DEpartmental dePARTmental departMENtal departmenTAL 32 / 50 32. choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics They come here on bootless errand worthwhile vain delusive intended 33 / 50 33.Choose the option to which the given sentence relates Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy Did Omowunmi state she had a right to her privacy? Did Aderonke lament she had a right to her privacy? Did Aderonke state she had a right to her openness? did Aderonke state she had a right to his privacy 34 / 50 34. Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence The painting was beautifully faked The painting was a good deceptive replica The painting was well-framed and displayed The painting was deceptively decorated The painting was carefully designed 35 / 50 35.Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s) The crops the farmer planted will be ____ in three months time. sold weeded uprooted harvested 36 / 50 36.Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s) Garba acquiesced______their decision for on in by 37 / 50 37. Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence The letter was being written by the principal The letter had been written by the principal The principal was writing the letter The principal wanted to write the letter The principal wrote the letter 38 / 50 38.Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence Advising Olu to break his bad habit is like knocking your head against a brick wall It is making a fool of you It is trying the impossible It is making him your enemy It is asking him to beat you 39 / 50 39.Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s) _____a good boy, he was given a prize To being Been Being To been 40 / 50 40. Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics The children received gifts from doting parents nagging loving humble Docile 41 / 50 41 Fill in the Gap The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to — newspapers censure edit publish censor 42 / 50 42 In the novel “Independence” Tayo lied to Vanassa that Christine was his ______? sister niece aunt cousin 43 / 50 43 Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s) The_____event takes place every two years bienial biannual biennal biannual 44 / 50 44 Fill in the Gap Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with the philanthropy because he _____ publicity wields lacks detests defines 45 / 50 45 The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that _________ Ngozi admired Paul Paul recognized Ngozi. Ngozi attracted Paul. Paul surprised Ngozi 46 / 50 46 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) Strange vague mirage logic legume 47 / 50 47 This question is based on S. L. Manyika’s IN DEFENCE According to Tayo the two major problems of Nigeria were tribalism and religion politics and culture bribery and corruption greed and mismanagement 48 / 50 48 The government has decided to freeze student’s grants. This means that government intends to reduce grants meant for students resume paying grants to students make students repay the grants stop paying grants to students 49 / 50 49 Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics This case is within the jurisdiction of the council record prohibition authority finance 50 / 50 50 Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in bold One of the twins was as daring as the other was ______ morose timid secretive rational Your score isThe average score is 27% LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte 0% Restart quiz No related posts. Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail
