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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

A child gotstuck trying to squeeze through an iron fence, but some adults managed to .........him.

  • A. extract
  • B. push
  • C. save
  • D. extricate
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2000 OBJ
332

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The dictator wantedtractable men in his cabinet?

  • A. reliable
  • B. intelligent
  • C. tough
  • D. unruly
View Discussion (0)JAMB 2004
333

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

The manager hit the roof when he was presented with a huge estimate for the new project. This means that the manager

  • A. became very suspicious
  • B. threw an object at the roof
  • C. became very angry
  • D. ordered the project to be started at once
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2001 OBJ
334

In question below fill the gap with the appropriate option: Adekunle is prepared for a .... with his opponent following his defeat last season

  • A. show-off
  • B. show-down
  • C. show-out
  • D. show up
View Discussion (0)JAMB 1992
335

Complete the following simile: As merciless as a:

  • A. Grave
  • B. grasshopper
  • C. Catastrophe
  • D. Catapult
View Discussion (0)POST UTME UNILORIN
336

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

They ended the discussion on amicable terms though they were........to each other at the beginning.

  • A. unacceptable
  • B. hostile
  • C. unknown
  • D. annoying
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2000 OBJ
337

In the question below select the option which best express the meaning of the phrase or word underlined: When kerosine was poured on the fire, the effect wasinstantaneous

  • A. momentary
  • B. momentous
  • C. amazing
  • D. immediate
View Discussion (0)JAMB 1983
338

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

Weblamed Obi for breaking the door, but when Ade confessed that he did it, Obi was...........

  • A. rewarded
  • B. exonerated
  • C. released
  • D. jailed
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2000 OBJ
339

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

long

  • A. plunge
  • B. chunk
  • C. binge
  • D. dawn
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2022 OBJ
340

Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. She was absolved by the court from the charge.

  • A. she was convicted for the charge
  • B. she was blamed and charged to court
  • C. her case was resolved by the court
  • D. she was declared free from the charge
View Discussion (0)JAMB 2012