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1086

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:He has been advised to keep his head, the confusion not withstanding

A. avoid being beaten or insulted
B. keep calm
C. save his head
D. prevent being beheaded

View Answer & Discuss (1) JAMB 1991

1087

In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
The police ran the criminal to earth.

A. jailed him
B. knocked him down
C. discovered him
D. buried him

View Answer & Discuss (5) JAMB 1992

1088

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
Garba always puts his shoulder to the wheel

A. sits with his shoulder straight when driving
B. works energetically at the task in hand
C. performs tasks assigned him grudgingly
D. holds the steering wheel firmly when he is driving

View Answer & Discuss JAMB 1992

1089

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
He reneged on the agreement between him and his employees