JAMB Novel Quiz: The Life Changer

1. In the questions below, choose the options NEAREST IN MEANING to the underlined

The meeting was canceled because of the convocation.

2. I have always believed that my mother is a very impassioned woman

3. Wise is to Foolish as Vein is to

4. choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined

The statement was ambiguous that it had two meanings.

5. Fill each gap with the most
appropriate option from the list
provide

We are all hungry; we... anything to eat since, morning.

6. Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italic

Though David's condition is serious, his life is not in immediate danger.

7. There is a big hole in my pocket means .............................................?

8. He got the job and suddenly became swollen headed means …..…?

9. Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence

Though he is our elected representative, he often takes a rather jaundiced view of our problems.

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

Leopard

11. Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.

12. Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning: FEEBLE

13. choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined

The speaker took his audience down memory lane before he went to the topic of his lecture.

14. choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined

The culprits will surrender their loot to the customs officials.

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

Faeces

16. The fire destroyed MANY lives.

17. Choose the one that has the correct stress

Laboratory

18. Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics

The boy was told that the lie would need several more pints of blood to survive.

19. The brevity of the first message contracts with the…….of the second message

20. Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics 

The essay topic is nebulous.

21. choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined

Finally, I assured him that I would not go back on my word.

22. Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics

That punch by the young boxer
proved to be fatal

23. In the question below, choose the expression which best completes each sentence

24. NEAREST IN MEANING

He went through the fire before he qualified as a doctor

25. Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others.

26. Someone who persists in doing the wrong thing even after he has been punished is said to be………….?

27. Her younger sister likes conservative hair style but her cousin prefers………..hairstyle

28. A group of letters that is added to the beginning of a word in order to change its meaning e.g. ‘’un’’, ‘’anti’’, is ………………?

29. Choose a word opposite in meaning: PROFANE

30. From the alternatives provided in the questions below, select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence.

Mrs. Okoro….. in this school since 1975

31. Battering involves..............one’s wife

32. Select the word that has the same pattern of stress as the given word

HONOUR

33. NEAREST IN MEANING

Thousands of students are candidates for the examination but only very few pass.

34. Which of the following is the odd one out?

35. Ocean is to Pond as Deep is to

36. Choose a word opposite in meaning: SPENDTHRIFT

37. Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics

The presence of security men in the area will provide a moment of respite for the residents.

38. Identify the word that has stress on the second syllable.

39. Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics

The man was able to persuade his wilful and obstinate daughter to follow the career he chose for her.

40. Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence

The politician's inflammatory remarks were heavily criticized.

41. Be careful! We are approaching the crossroads.

42. In the question below, choose the expression which best completes each sentence

The student who went home without an exeat has apologized….. his misconduct

43. Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others.

44. Humility is a virtue while ................ can be regarded as a vice

45. It is right to say, switch................or put...................the light subject to the type
of light.

46. choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined

Olu promised to look out for her next time he is in town

47. NEAREST IN MEANING

Our town is so small that we are always meeting our schoolmates accidentally.

48. Choose the word that has the same
consonant sound(s) as the one
presented by the letter(s)
underlined

Time

49. Nearest in meaning

The party's gathering was thrown into a state of euphoria after the election result was announced

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

Pot