JAMB - English Language (1994)

  • 1
    In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
    Had he come that day, the problem would still not have been solved
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    (D)
    He did not come that day, but his presence would not have solved the problem
  • 2
    In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
    He is now the megaphone of the people's oppressors
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    (A)
    He now speaks on behalf of the oppressors
  • 3
    In the question below, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence:
    Here is Mr Pam the tailor
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    (D)
    He is one of many tailors, and he is Mr Pam
  • 4
    In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
    One of the guarantors shall sign here
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    (C)
    It is obligatory that one of the guarantors signs here
  • 5
    In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
    The paper carries many humorous cartoon on Saturdays
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    (D)
    grave
  • 6
    In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
    All through his years in public office, he found his father's advice invaluable
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    (C)
    worthless
  • 7
    In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
    The lecture was merely obfuscating the issue with his endless examples
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    (B)
    clarifying
  • 8
    In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
    Such measures end up exacerbating the pain.
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    (D)
    alleviating
  • 9
    In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
    Ina sentence, there must always be a concord between a subject and its verb
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    (C)
    disagreement
  • 10
    Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    As soon as the headmaster appeared, the chanting resumed.
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    (C)
    soon after
  • 11
    Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    In the course of the debate, the speakers were advised to summarize their points?
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    (B)
    develop
  • 12
    Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    The elderly often fulminate against the apparent indolence of the young generation?
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    (D)
    commend warmely
  • 13
    Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    We should discourage further investments in existing factories.
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    (C)
    prospective
  • 14
    Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    Nigeria is gradually experiencing economic recession?
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    (C)
    recovery
  • 15
    Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    We could not put up with his terrible disposition?
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    (B)
    tolerate
  • 16
    Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    She was taken aback by his altitude?
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    (C)
    surprised
  • 17
    Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    Many would argue that the achievement is commensurate with the effort.
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    (C)
    proportional to
  • 18
    Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    They show no fitness in dealing with strangers?
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    (C)
    tact
  • 19
    Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    As a matter of fact, we have been trying to step up production?
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    (D)
    increase
  • 20
    Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    Ojo used to play tennis everyday?
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    (C)
    was in the habbit of playing
  • 21
    Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    In his own story, he confirmed that they had been on his tail for quite sometime?
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    (A)
    closely following and watching him
  • 22
    Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    I am surprised to learn that Badmus is an agnostic
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    (D)
    someone who does not believe in the existence of God
  • 23
    Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    Although the manager is busy right now, he will be with you presently?
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    (B)
    soon
  • 24
    Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    The governor's wife, in characteristically simple attire, walked into the hall unnoticed?
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    (B)
    typically
  • 25
    Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    After my husband's popular election, we had to keep open house throughout the weekend?
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    (A)
    entertain every caller
  • 26
    Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    Our new Vice-Chancellor has stepped off the wrong foot?
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    (B)
    started off badly
  • 27
    Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    The corporate existence of any nation is in jeopardy if her leaders pay lip service to her unity?
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    (D)
    are insincere about the problems of her unity
  • 28
    Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    Much to her chagrin, the bridegroom did not turn up for the wedding?
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    (C)
    disappointment
  • 29
    Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    Ngozi's countenance is less gloomy; it would appear as if she is relatively out of the woods?
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    (A)
    free from difficulties
  • 30
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    When I was in the secondary school, my parents were active members of the ..........
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    (C)
    Parent-Teacher Association
  • 31
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    The pen which you have just picked up is.......?
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    (B)
    Charles'
  • 32
    It is clear to me that you won't visit Okoro this holiday, will you?...
    Respuesta
    (C)
    No, I won't
  • 33
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    Sa'adatu as well as the maids....?
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    (D)
    likes plantain chips
  • 34
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    Measles....no longer impossible to manage these days
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    (A)
    is
  • 35
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    People dislike Jobe because he is a......young man?
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    (D)
    tricky
  • 36
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    If the boys arrived early enough, the match ....?
    Respuesta
    (A)
    would have been played
  • 37
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    There are ...... on spelling and pronunciation at the end of the book?
    Respuesta
    (C)
    appendices
  • 38
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    She usually works hard, but....... she could be very lazy?
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    (A)
    at times
  • 39
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    The police ........... happy about the dwindling crime rate.
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    (C)
    say they are
  • 40
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    The keepers themselves are sometimes........ by the bees?
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    (C)
    stung
  • 41
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    I now realize I ........ you before?
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    (B)
    have met
  • 42
    Fill in the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    The patient was ....... by a group of surgeons last week?
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    (A)
    operated on
  • 43
    Fill in the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    The old man couldn't help ...... at his grandson's babbling?
    Respuesta
    (C)
    laughing
  • 44
    Fill in the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    A range of options ......available to the political parties during the recently concluded elections
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    (A)
    were made
  • 45
    Fill in the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.
    He claimed that Mr. okoli's utterance was tantamount to defamation of character, so he sued for .......
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    (D)
    damages
  • 46
    Fill in the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    I don't think he can .......?
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    (C)
    can he
  • 47
    Fill in the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    The handset was faulty and so it was impossible to ..... them on phone?
    Respuesta
    (C)
    get through to
  • 48
    Fill in the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    The president of the union ....... for the airport by the time the riot started?
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    (C)
    was leaving
  • 49
    Fill in the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.



    To be extravagant is to be ....... ?
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    (D)
    wasteful
  • 50
    Fill in the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    Until his recent experience, Onimisi used to pride himself....... his fearlessness?
    Respuesta
    (A)
    on
  • 51
    Fill in the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    The trader ...... his wares at the trade fair.
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    (A)
    exhibited
  • 52
    Fill in the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    Based on the facts before me, i have no alternative ..... to terminate your appointment?
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    (A)
    but
  • 53
    Fill in the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    Despite the pressure of work during the week i shall endeavor to ...... at your wedding?
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    (C)
    put in an appearance
  • 54
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    The expected guest eventually arrived ....... his wife?
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    (B)
    in company of
  • 55
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    When we visited him, he offered us a variety of ....... drinks such as whisky and brandy?
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    (C)
    hard
  • 56
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    The exercise will be easily accomplished by the team if members ....... their .......?
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    (B)
    pool/resources together
  • 57
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    I have decided to ...... drinking alcohol for health reasons?
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    (B)
    give up
  • 58
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    I would like to ....... my father to Kaduna?
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    (A)
    accompany
  • 59
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    One ..... be too careful these days; times are uncertain and walls have ears?
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    (A)
    can't
  • 60
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    I shall never be so tired ..... to write to you?
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    (D)
    such that i will be unable
  • 61
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    As you have been here before..... lead the way?
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    (C)
    you'd better
  • 62
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    My friend ....... me for many years when i met him last week?
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    (C)
    had not seen
  • 63
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    School buildings that ...... in 1950...... now uninhabitable?
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    (B)
    were built / are
  • 64
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    Sixty percent of the unskilled workers...... yearly by the company?
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    (D)
    are retained
  • 65
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    Defects like ...... in government's development plans..... for extra vigilance?
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    (D)
    these / call
  • 66
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    Tokyo is one of the most developed ...... of the world?
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    (C)
    electronics centres
  • 67
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    The director is to liaise ..... the management ...... corporate matters?
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    (C)
    with / on
  • 68
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    Some motorist ..... Sokoto and Kano?
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    (D)
    shuttle between
  • 69
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    ...... we can now start meaningful development?
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    (A)
    Since the cold war is over
  • 70
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    My ...... is for you to refuse the ....... of the wicked?
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    (B)
    advice / advice
  • 71
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    Go straight down the hill and take the third ........ on the left. you can't miss it?
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    (D)
    turning
  • 72
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    I hereby declare and ...... that, to the best of my knowledge, this statement is true in all respects?
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    (C)
    affirm
  • 73
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    A citizen in a democracy can ...... the law if he or she wants to correct an injustice.
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    (D)
    turn to
  • 74
    According to the passage, the difference between the developing countries and the developed ones is that while the former have?
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    (B)
    two conflicitng sector, the latter have one
  • 75
    Which of the following statement best explains the meaning of the phrase 'reverse this trend' as used in the text?
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    (C)
    improve the situation
  • 76
    From the way winter describes the typical condition of the poor in the developing countries, one could conclude that?
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    (D)
    the problems of the poor temporary
  • 77
    When the writer says'.........literally millions of work places', he wants the reader to?
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    (B)
    appreciate he need for numerous workplaces
  • 78
    What is the point made by the writer about solving the problem of unemployment in developing countries?
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    (A)
    use appropriate intermediate technology
  • 79
    Gossip appeals to people because
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    (B)
    Human beings take delight in passing and acquiring information
  • 80
    ‘Grow gossipy’ as used in the passage, means the area
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    (B)
    Is a rumor mill
  • 81
    When gossip ‘degenerates beyond the bounds of propriety and good taste’ it becomes
    Respuesta
    (A)
    Harmful
  • 82
    In the passage, ‘such efforts notwithstanding’ refers to
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    (A)
    Attempts at curbing gossip
  • 83
    Which of the title best sum up this passage?
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    (D)
    Gossip: The good and the bad
  • 84
    According to the passage, the difference between the developing countries and the developed ones is that while the former have
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    (B)
    Two conflicting sectors, the latter have one
  • 85
    Which of the following statements best explains the meaning of the phrase ‘reverse this trend’ as used in the text
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    (C)
    Improve the situation
  • 86
    From the way the writer describes the typical condition of the poor in developing countries, one could conclude that
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    (B)
    The poor have no hope
  • 87
    When the writer say ‘ …. literally millions of work places’ he wants the reader to
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    (B)
    Appreciate numerous workplaces
  • 88
    What is the point made by the writer about solving the problem of unemployment in developing countries?
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    (A)
    Use appropriate intermediate technology
  • 89
    According to the author, electioneering campaign is approach
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    (D)
    Currently in used
  • 90
    From the passage, it is obvious that women participate in politics
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    (C)
    To a limited extent