JAMB - English Language (1988)

  • 1
    In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
    Our government is making determined efforts to eradicate illiteracy
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    ineffective
  • 2
    In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
    Makerere University has a large intake of students each year
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    rejection
  • 3
    In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
    Florence flogged the girl reluctantly
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    eagerly
  • 4
    In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
    Sola's car is badly damaged; he has to look for an expert mechanic to fix it.
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    amateurish
  • 5
    In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:

    Coastal plains are often very densely populated.
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    sparsely
  • 6
    In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
    Wilfred was a mindless criminal
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    mindful
  • 7
    In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
    The judge blamed the plaintiff for misleading the court
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    defendant
  • 8
    In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
    The thieves vandalized the vault's lock
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    repaired
  • 9
    In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The demonstrators have refused to call off their action
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    start
  • 10
    In the question below, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
    The angry waves swallowed the boat
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    gentle
  • 11
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    Ngozi and Ekaette were fast friends when we were in the secondary school
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    friends who are not easily separated from each other
  • 12
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:My son has just been rusticated from the university
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    sent home for misconduct
  • 13
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    All we need is a concerted effort to combat the epidemic
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    joint
  • 14
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    Jimoh has cupboard love for Sidikatu
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    love for what he wants from her
  • 15
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Yahaya hardly knows on which side his bread is buttered in the matter
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    where his interest liess
  • 16
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:

    The preacher is under a cloud among the congregation
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    out of favour
  • 17
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    The politician played to the gallery to win the election
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    went out of his way to appeal to the taste of the people
  • 18
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    The hefty warder came in and all the prisoners snuffed out their cigarettes
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    extinguished
  • 19
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    The popularity of the slogan is beginning to wane
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    decline
  • 20
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    The policeman looked at the face of the robber and saw tell-tale signs of a dyed-in-the wool convict.
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    hardened
  • 21
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    'Marcus bears watching; remarked Emperor Nero.
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    needs
  • 22
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    The senior prefect had to carry the can because he refused to identify the culprit
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    accept responsibility
  • 23
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    The senior had the habit of setting the cat among the pigeon whenever matters concerning his constituency came up for debate
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    introducing elements of controversy and confusion
  • 24
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Adah has not been regular at lectures because she has been off colour
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    slightly sick
  • 25
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    When the man lost his two sons in a motor accident, he cracked up
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    became slightly deranged
  • 26

    In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:

    The news of his performance in the sessional examination has made Okechukwu crestfallen.

    Απάντηση
    (B)
    dejected
  • 27
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    The man rebuked his son severely, but his words seem to have cut on ice
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    had no effect
  • 28
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    The urban environment tends to form the nucleus of a common dialect.
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    core
  • 29
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    I shall be with you presently
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    in a moment
  • 30
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    The builder's taste reflected superfluous grandeur
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    too much
  • 31
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    The child's recent training has not been very effective, he is likely to .... to his old habits
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    revert
  • 32
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    The students went on whispering in .... of the teacher
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    defiance
  • 33
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    You can never find Okwu; he is a very .... person.
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    elusive
  • 34
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    You could see that Akpan did not give his evidence ....
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    completely honestly
  • 35
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    The suspect defrauded his ..... victims of large sums of money
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    unsuspecting
  • 36
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    The ... of the participating countries will hold a preconference on the eve of the conference.
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    Auditors General
  • 37
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    The drummers struck their drums with great efforts and the surging crowds of dancers .... and .... the grounds around the palace.
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    stroked/thumped
  • 38
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    The chairman's daughter's laughter was with no .... to ridicule the applicant
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    intent
  • 39
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    The water is not good for drinking; it's been .... by the dead rabbit
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    contaminated
  • 40
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    The austerity of the times has made people to be more .... in their spending
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    circumspect
  • 41

    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:

    Are you sure he prefers a horse ride .... a walk?

    Απάντηση
    (B)
    to taking
  • 42
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    .... to your request, we have decided to provide the necessary information
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    With regard
  • 43
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    The price of everything seems to have ... up in the last few months.
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    risen
  • 44

    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:

    Just to convince you about my commitment to the project, i shall .... at the office before i leave for Kano tomorrow.

    Απάντηση
    (B)
    put in an appearance
  • 45
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    There was a .... of steps.
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    flight
  • 46
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    Many young men of nowadays do not know how to properly .... their cloths.
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    iron
  • 47
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    The dancers were all in .... before their departure
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    high spirits
  • 48
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    Ebun .... the edge of the cliff after his shoes had failed to grip.
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    fell off
  • 49
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    That old lady prefers .... bread .... clothes.
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    baking/to making
  • 50
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    I wonder how much .....
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    these earrings cost
  • 51
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    I wonder how much .....
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    these earrings cost
  • 52
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    The college authorities have .... the students to end the strike.
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    called on
  • 53
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    I have been trying to locate you .....
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    for five days
  • 54
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    The host insisted on ... what he called 'a little gift'
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    me accepting
  • 55
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    The whole class looked forward to .... Kainji Dam at christmas.
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    visiting
  • 56
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    A government spokesman announced that efforts .... the release of hostages are continuing
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    to obtain
  • 57
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    I know you will think I am talking nonsense, Shehu, but .... you'll realize that i was right.
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    in time
  • 58
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    The Inspector of Education who made several trips on bad road returned yesterday completely .... by fever
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    worn down
  • 59
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
    The vice principal asked the students to always .... their answer only from the textbooks recommended for the course
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    look up
  • 60
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):
    I know that your friend will not accept the proposal ....
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    neither will you
  • 61
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):
    Mark is a very handsome fellow who informs me that he was .... for pretty girls
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    an eye
  • 62
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):
    Wale Agun, in creating his characters, draws freely .... his experience in life
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    on
  • 63
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):
    When i have an appointment with someone, i hate .... waiting
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    being kept
  • 64

    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):

    It's no good .... about the result until you have sat for examination

    Απάντηση
    (C)
    worrying
  • 65
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):
    If you don't want to .... your car to robbers, then don't travel in the night
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    lose
  • 66
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):
    The beautiful plan made for the expansion of the business fell .... as soon as the manager died.
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    through
  • 67
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):
    The event reported in the newspaper did not happen years ago; they ....
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    are recent
  • 68
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):
    There is no point getting upset by problems; I take them ....
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    in my stride
  • 69
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):
    There is no need to stand .... ceremony in matters of this nature
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    on
  • 70
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):
    The driver will .... all the students interested in going to Lagos tomorrow at 7 a:m outside the Main Building
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    pick up
  • 71
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):
    What bothered me about the lecture was that the speaker ... too many irrelevant works
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    cited
  • 72
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):
    The students were suspended because they were ....
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    indisciplined
  • 73
    We heard the .... of breaks which was followed by a crashing noise
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    screeching
  • 74
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):
    I had not given the question a thought before my answer came ....
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    on the spur of the moment
  • 75

    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):

    The small girl is.... than her elder sister

    Απάντηση
    (D)
    much more clever
  • 76
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):
    .... are good friends
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    He and i
  • 77
    The writer of the passage felt isolated because
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    none of the many people around could help him
  • 78
    The writer says that the prospect was not cheerful because
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    there was no hope of getting out of his predicament
  • 79
    In the passage,'the darkness of ignorance' refers to the
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    state of the writer before he found the notice board
  • 80
    According to the passage, the writer's predicament was caused by
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    those who displayed the notice and perhaps the writer
  • 81
    The writer remembered his first day in the university for a long time because he
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    had learnt the hard way how to keep informed about happenings in the university
  • 82
    The passage says that
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    there are many skils of communication of which listening is one
  • 83
    Creative listening involves all the following EXCEPT
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    making sure that what the speaker is saying is audible
  • 84
    Creative listening implies all EXCEPT
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    an uncompromising rejection of the speaker's argument
  • 85
    The tone of the passage is
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    analytical
  • 86
    A most suitable title for the passage is
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    listening in communication
  • 87
    Select the most appropriate title for this passage
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    problems of working in English as a foreign language
  • 88
    The student begins experiencing difficulties with English when
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    learning English with other subjects
  • 89
    The expression 'his language often betrays him into dullness,coldness,or worst of all, rudeness' means that
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    the way he uses the language gives one the impression that he is dull,cold or rude
  • 90
    The statement 'instead of the student being in control of the language,the language seems now to be in control of the student' implies that the
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    language can make the student behave rather badly
  • 91
    The most likely source of difficulty for the student working with English as a medium of instruction is
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    unknown items of grammar and vocabulary in the texts
  • 92
    In the passage 'manic pleasure' means
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    unlimited pleasure
  • 93
    The expression 'must kick it and make it collapse' in this context means
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    cannot resist the urgue to demolish it
  • 94
    According to this passage, it gives the child great pleasure
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    to destroy the tower himself
  • 95
    How does the author try to explain this 'destructive stage'?
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    it grows out of the child's recent experience of sudden falls
  • 96
    How does the author try to explain this 'destructive stage'?
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    it grows out of the child's recent experience of sudden falls
  • 97
    What other feeling does the child derive from the fall of his tower apart from pleasure?
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    strength
  • 98
    According to the passage, the woman with half a dozen of egg in the market
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    comes purposely to enjoy herself
  • 99
    'An old goldsmith worked on his dying art' means that the
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    goldsmith's trade was no longer popular
  • 100
    Which of the following titles BEST reflects the content of the passage?
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    an African market scene