Jamb English Language 2001 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 2001

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Had I known about their plan much earlier I would have nipped it in the bud?

A. Stopped it
B. Intiated it
C. Squashed it
D. Promoted it

Question 27:

• JAMB 2001

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
What a harmless thought he has?

A. Pericious
B. Pertinent
C. Pleasant
D. Perfect

Question 28:

• JAMB 2001

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The town was all agog at his unexpected return?

A. On fire
B. Excited
C. Unexcited
D. Surprised

Question 29:

• JAMB 2001

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In his naivety he believed all the stories his friend told him?

A. Artlessness
B. Stupidity
C. Friendliness
D. Incredulity

Question 30:

• JAMB 2001

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The journalist's write-up contained a plethora of detail?

A. Shortage
B. Simplicity
C. Complexity
D. Spectrum