JAMB - English Language (1989)

  • 1
    In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The government is making concerted efforts at providing essential social facilities in the rural areas.
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    (A)
    dissipated
  • 2
    In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
    The western allies frowned at their enemies indiscriminate bombing of their territory
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    selective
  • 3
    In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
    The girl is very intelligent, but her jokes are rather outrageous
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    pleasant
  • 4
    In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
    We cannot but talk about his invaluable contributions to the affairs of the society
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    worthless
  • 5
    In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
    This fertility figure, of course, conceals wide individual variations among the people
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    exposes
  • 6
    In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
    Men living in an extended family know that they have to be responsible for the welfare of some other person's children
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    nuclear
  • 7
    In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
    The appearance of the pall-bearers was extremely fascinating
    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    repulsive
  • 8
    In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
    Many miners protested against the order to march into the coal pits.
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    amble
  • 9
    In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The hasty action will bring nothing but discredit to them
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    honour
  • 10
    In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
    The man's health has deteriorated in the hospital
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    improved
  • 11
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    The boss made a clean sweep of all old hands in the office
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    completely got rid
  • 12
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    Her anxiety was apparent to everyone present at the ceremony
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    visible
  • 13
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    Our experience on board the aircraft is nothing to write home about
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    not remarkable
  • 14
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The rampage was organized and directed by the militant ones among the students
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    belligerent ones
  • 15
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    The governor advised his people to get off the beaten tracks in their approach to community matters
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    find new ways
  • 16
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:It was their custom to keep an open house on Sundays
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    welcome all visitors
  • 17
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    The president made a passionate appeal for calm
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    intense
  • 18

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

    Mali stole the day's takings from the bakery.

    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    receipts
  • 19
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    You do not need to stutter in order to show your excitement
    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    stammer
  • 20
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:

    what embarrasses is the stealthy way in which the new servant goes about his duties in the house
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    furtive
  • 21
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: I have never been accustomed to seeing my brother in such a pensive mood
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    thoughtful
  • 22
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: The administrator's apathy was soon noticed by all his subordinates.
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    indifference
  • 23
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The way he handled the whole issue was rather despicable
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    contemptible
  • 24
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    The authenticity of the reporter's claims should be established before taking further actions on the matter
    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    genuineness
  • 25

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

    After careful investigation, the police found no iota of truth in Ibrahim's allegations

    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    evidence
  • 26
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    The case was thrown out because the court lacked jurisdiction
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    authority
  • 27

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

    The chief will launch the fund-raising appeal

    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    start off
  • 28
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: Sade has been employed. But she is unhappy because it is a run off the mill job
    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    an ordinary
  • 29
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    I would like to like to believe that this brilliant performance of yours is not just a flash in the pan
    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    chance occurrence
  • 30
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    As the wedding day approached, the bride began to develop cold feet
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    be reluctant
  • 31
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    I told my brother to get the matter off his chest as soon as possible
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    say what he has been anxious to say
  • 32
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    He has a big heart, but he is inept at following a witty conversation
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    warm
  • 33

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

    The clerk refused to answer for the mistake made by the manager and his assistants

    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    accept responsibility
  • 34
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
    Most of his observations were wide of the mark
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    irrelevant
  • 35
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
    I didn't think she could be so easily taken in by his pretences
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    deceived
  • 36
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    Do you have the same aversion as i do for war films
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    dislike
  • 37
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    His summary of the meeting was brief and to the point
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    precise
  • 38
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    The minister hit on a plan to retain his post after many months of lobbying
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    discovered a plan
  • 39
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    My friend will hate his uncle forever because he left him in the lurch in his hour of need
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    abandoned him
  • 40
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
    Our school prefect is too officious and we all hate him because of his behaviour.
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    over-zealous
  • 41
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    When I met Amadi yesterday, it was the first time I .... him for six months.
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    had seen
  • 42
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    A student's natural ability should be a .... factor in his choosing a course of study at the university.
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    determining
  • 43
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    Many unrelated issue were touched upon in the .... of the discussion
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    course
  • 44
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    The traveller had to run .... in order to .... the train.
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    fast/catch
  • 45
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    When the driver lost control of his vehicle, the pedestrian began to run for ....
    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    dear life
  • 46
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    My uncle is one of the ..... of the society
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    elite
  • 47
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    The new singlet factory is built on the .... of Aba township
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    outskirts
  • 48
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    If Kaka hadn't tried to stand up in the boat, he .... into the lake
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    wouldn't have fallen
  • 49
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    The soldiers were sufficiently equipped with ....
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    arms and ammunition
  • 50
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    My younger brother is going to the stream with .... boys
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    two other little
  • 51
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    Okoro intends to wear his .... dress to zoo this afternoon
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    new white cotton
  • 52
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    Sociologists are concerned with the problem of man in ....
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    the society
  • 53
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    The contractors were short .... cash even before the project was completed
    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    of
  • 54

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

    The judge acquitted the accused .... all the eight counts

    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    of
  • 55
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    If we go hunting this weekend we'll have to .... with scratch meals and sleep in hut in the forest
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    make do
  • 56
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):

    The committee was disgusted .... the way the office was being run
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    with
  • 57
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    Many a man .... done without milk in .... tea these days
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    have/their
  • 58
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    The .... car is the center of attraction.
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    small light-green racing
  • 59
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    If i had not finished my assignment, i would not .... the opportunity to go with the group
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    have been given
  • 60
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    You had better .... what the doctor recommended this morning
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    do
  • 61
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    .... with him for two years, i cannot guarantee his good behaviour.
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    Having worked
  • 62
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    This is the kind of stew ....
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    of which taste i do not like
  • 63
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    .... is always superior to any other in town
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    Theirs
  • 64
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    I looked for you all over the campus but i could not .... you
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    find
  • 65
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    The manager was angry with Dauda for ... seeds of discord among the workers
    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    sowing
  • 66
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    The government has provided new .... for the local government polls
    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    guidelines
  • 67
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    Tsado and his wife are always fighting. The .... to be drawn from this is that they are not happy together,
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    inference
  • 68
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    The teacher invited Akpan and .... to his office
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    me
  • 69

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

    One of the rioters who .... arrested yesterday .... released

    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    were/has been
  • 70
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    Although i am watching television. I .... what you are saying.
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    can hear
  • 71
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    Because of the .... he did to my car, i am going to sue him for ....
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    damage/damages
  • 72
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    He was not a very .... student when i first met him but the years .... his character ultimately
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    mature/matured
  • 73
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    Our manager has instructed that .... of customers must be barred from our bank
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    that type
  • 74
    In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
    He regarded the betrayal of his friend as a stab .... the back
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    in
  • 75
    How would you describe shola's father?
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    a greedy boatman
  • 76
    Which of the following is NOT true of the passage?
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    (C)
    Shola's father exaggerated the difficulties in order to raise his fee
  • 77
    Which of the following is true of the stranger in the passage?
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    he was a fine gentleman in need of help
  • 78
    'Manoeuvre' in the passage means
    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    strategy
  • 79
    Which of the following is true of the passage?
    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    shola's father measured the stranger from head to foot
  • 80
    The 1936 Olympic games was cited in the passage to show that sport can
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    lead to excessive hatred
  • 81
    According to the passage
    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    on the local green, you play not to win but for the fun of it
  • 82
    Boxing is regarded as the worst game in the passage because
    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    is a game in which both players get hurt rather badly
  • 83
    Boxing is regarded as the worst game in the passage because
    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    is a game in which both players get hurt rather badly
  • 84
    Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    nations work themselves up because they tend to believe that6 sports are tests of national virtue
  • 85
    'Mimic' as used in the passage means
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    (C)
    imitated
  • 86
    The snake was referred to as 'something strange' because the
    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    environment in which the snake was found was unusual
  • 87
    As the narrator watched the snake, his feelings changed to those of
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    perplexity
  • 88
    The act of the snake was described as 'fatal' because the snake's attack was going to
    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    result in no possible recovery
  • 89
    Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    osun was not an active observer in the combat between the snake and the little plant
  • 90
    The 'fight' between the plant and the snake was prompted
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    the wind
  • 91
    In the passage 'nightmare' means
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    all those hazards which made life hideous
  • 92
    Natural disasters were regarded as a curse of the gods on mankind because man
    پاسخ دهید
    (A)
    had no satisfactory solution to natural disasters
  • 93
    'But starvation still stares man in the face' means starvation
    پاسخ دهید
    (D)
    stil afflicts man
  • 94
    The working population engaged in agriculture cannot feed the teeming population sufficiently because
    پاسخ دهید
    (C)
    there are not enough people engaged in tilling the soil
  • 95
    Drastic birth control measures may not be effective checks to population explosion since many religious sects
    پاسخ دهید
    (B)
    object to the use of many of them