JAMB - English Language (1984)

  • 1
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
    The meeting was cancelled because of the convocation
    Răspuns
    (B)
    called off
  • 2
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
    Our town is so small that we are always meeting our schoolmates accidentally
    Răspuns
    (E)
    running into
  • 3
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
    Can you give a good explanation for your behaviour?
    Răspuns
    (A)
    account for
  • 4
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:

    be careful!. We are approaching the crossroads
    Răspuns
    (B)
    watch out
  • 5
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
    Thousands of students are candidates for the examination but only very few pass
    Răspuns
    (D)
    enter for
  • 6
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
    He went through fire before he qualified as a doctor
    Răspuns
    (C)
    suffered a lot
  • 7
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
    Osyaku started playing football because he thought it would develop him physically
    Răspuns
    (A)
    took up football
  • 8
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
    Once i have finished all my homework, i am permitted to watch television
    Răspuns
    (B)
    I can only watch television after doing my homework
  • 9
    In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
    For all he cared, the game was as good as lost.
    Răspuns
    (B)
    He could not care less if the game was lost
  • 10
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
    A basic objective in this respect is the attainment of self sufficiency in food in about a decade.
    Răspuns
    (E)
    Our aims is to provide enough food for our needs in ten years
  • 11
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
    In their desire to impress their friends and relatives, many young workers bite off more than they can chew in terms of financial obligations.
    Răspuns
    (E)
    take on more responsibility than they can afford
  • 12
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
    All the efforts made to settle the quarrel were futile
    Răspuns
    (E)
    fruitless
  • 13
    In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
    The new Inspector decide that the culprits should be brought to book
    Răspuns
    (E)
    should be made to answer for their conduct
  • 14
    In the question below select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined:
    The long straight trunk of the tree is ideal for roundwood used like railway sleepers, refters and fence posts
    Răspuns
    (C)
    most unsuitable
  • 15
    In the question below select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined:
    A book on style without abundant example seems to me as ineffectual as a book on biology without abundant illustration
    Răspuns
    (D)
    satisfactory
  • 16
    In the question below choose the expression which best complete the sentence:
    My uncle told me, 'I have a large house and you are welcome to the protection it offers'. O my uncle told me that .....
    Răspuns
    (D)
    he had a large house , and i was welcome to the protection it offered
  • 17
    In the question below choose the expression which best complete the sentence:
    The manager said that unless the employes worked harder the factory would have to be closed. The manager said that ....
    Răspuns
    (D)
    the factory would be shut if the employees did not increase their output
  • 18
    In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
    The student who went home without an exit has apologised .... his misconduct
    Răspuns
    (D)
    for
  • 19
    In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
    The man has atoned .... his sins
    Răspuns
    (C)
    for
  • 20
    In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
    The Headmaster was interviewed in connection .... the expansion project
    Răspuns
    (B)
    with
  • 21
    In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
    What do you want me to do now? I'm .... withdrawing and keeping quiet
    Răspuns
    (A)
    for
  • 22
    In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
    I am looking .... seeing your family.
    Răspuns
    (B)
    forward to
  • 23
    In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
    These folktales have been handed ..... from generation to generation
    Răspuns
    (C)
    down
  • 24
    In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
    John arrived at the airport on time but he could not get .... the plane
    Răspuns
    (B)
    on
  • 25
    In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
    The young lovers first met .... the university of Ibadan havana Night dance
    Răspuns
    (B)
    at
  • 26
    In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
    I have not seen my housemaster .... the beginning of this session
    Răspuns
    (E)
    since
  • 27
    In the question below choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
    The chairman of the state school board has advised students to desist ..... blackmailing college authorities
    Răspuns
    (A)
    from
  • 28
    In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
    The most stupid boy in the class passed the examination contrary .... the expectation of others
    Răspuns
    (D)
    to
  • 29
    In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
    The principal remarked that it was the high standard of discipline that was instrumental .... the high percentage of passes in the school
    Răspuns
    (B)
    to
  • 30
    In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
    She wounded the man ... the back with her knitting needle
    Răspuns
    (B)
    in
  • 31
    In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:

    It took the father many days to get .... the untimely death if his son
    Răspuns
    (B)
    over
  • 32
    In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
    While the worshippers closed their eyes in prayer, a thief made .... the collection
    Răspuns
    (B)
    away
  • 33
    In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
    There is not doubt that every lady takes great pride .... her appearance.
    Răspuns
    (B)
    in
  • 34
    In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
    If you keep playing with this door handle, it will get ....
    Răspuns
    (A)
    loose
  • 35
    In the question bellow choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
    'Have you given the patient his medicine?' The doctor asked the nurse ....
    Răspuns
    (D)
    if she had given the patient his medicine
  • 36
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    I was seriously disappointed when the .... between the two teams ended in a goalless draw.
    Răspuns
    (C)
    match
  • 37
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    Children's clothes have to be strong to stand .... rough use
    Răspuns
    (D)
    up to
  • 38
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    Shall i make the cheque .... you or to your firm?
    Răspuns
    (E)
    out to
  • 39
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    The hotel .... is at Wurno Road.
    Răspuns
    (D)
    at which i am staying
  • 40
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    .... the main points of the lectures given by the Director of the institute
    Răspuns
    (A)
    Those were
  • 41
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:

    I am sure that my mother will not find out. She is so .... that she will accept anything i tell her
    Răspuns
    (B)
    credulous
  • 42
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    The boys are very naughty. They have started fighting again ....
    Răspuns
    (A)
    haven't they?
  • 43
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    If only i ..... insured! But i wasn't. Now i have to pay a lot of money
    Răspuns
    (C)
    had been
  • 44
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    Do you mind if i wait for the reply? I'd rather you ..... again tomorrow
    Răspuns
    (A)
    called
  • 45
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    Olu: How do you want the money in cash or in traveller's cheques? Ali: Beg your pardon? Olu: I was asking you how .... the money?
    Răspuns
    (C)
    you wanted
  • 46
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    The young man looked carefully at the long document, but he couldn't make .... what it meant.
    Răspuns
    (B)
    out
  • 47
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    Give me a minute to think i can't remember the answer ....
    Răspuns
    (C)
    off hand
  • 48
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    The government suffered a .... when they lost two by-elections.
    Răspuns
    (B)
    set-back
  • 49
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    Our Literature Master said that he would show us a film on Macbeth. The film will ....
    Răspuns
    (D)
    be worth seeing
  • 50
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    The driver of that lorry .... lost his life during the collision
    Răspuns
    (C)
    nearly
  • 51
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    Wherever the leader went people struggled to catch a .... of him
    Răspuns
    (C)
    glimpse
  • 52
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    I meant ... a pencil but there was no one .... there.
    Răspuns
    (B)
    to buy/to sell
  • 53

    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:

    Mrs. Okoro .... in this school since 1975.

    Răspuns
    (E)
    has been teaching
  • 54
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    The Governor has .... to the people on many occasions
    Răspuns
    (A)
    broadcast
  • 55

    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:

    Paulina arrived late, she ..... the right route

    Răspuns
    (E)
    could not have taken
  • 56
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    .... the medicine, he asked his daughter to take it according to the doctor's prescription.
    Răspuns
    (B)
    Having bought
  • 57
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    By the end of this year i ..... twenty books
    Răspuns
    (B)
    would have read
  • 58

    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    Leonard: We went to a hotel and had a very good dinner for N1.00.

    Geoffrey: You .... a very good dinner if you paid N1.00

    Răspuns
    (C)
    couldn't have had
  • 59
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    Evelyn: I've submitted eight copies. Joseph: You .... eight. Three would have been enough
    Răspuns
    (D)
    needn't have submitted
  • 60
    From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
    The present wanton display of riches .... morality of our society
    Răspuns
    (C)
    is affecting
  • 61
    From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
    The market women ... profit ranges from thirty fifty percent are making .... difficult for the ordinary people
    Răspuns
    (D)
    whose/ life
  • 62
    From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
    Town authorities have put up a railing in front of the exit .... people .... out of the stadium and straight across the road
    Răspuns
    (B)
    preventing/ rushing to dash
  • 63
    From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
    Someone .... the radio cassette since 6 p.m. I wish he .... turn it off
    Răspuns
    (A)
    has been playing/ would
  • 64
    From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
    If the armed robbers ... caught, they would have been lynched.
    Răspuns
    (E)
    had been
  • 65
    From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
    Had he known that it would rain, he .... his umbrella with him.
    Răspuns
    (D)
    would have taken
  • 66
    From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
    Omeime was taking his dog for a walk when the dog suddenly .... from its chain and escaped
    Răspuns
    (D)
    broke loose
  • 67
    From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
    I was still sleeping when the national news ... this morning
    Răspuns
    (C)
    was broadcast
  • 68
    From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
    Each of the contestants .... a chance to win
    Răspuns
    (A)
    has
  • 69
    From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:

    I gave the book to the library attendant ... I think works in the evenings
    Răspuns
    (A)
    whom
  • 70
    From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
    The politicians are responsible for the .... events have taken in this country
    Răspuns
    (A)
    course
  • 71
    On the train Jim was
    Răspuns
    (C)
    pretending to read
  • 72
    He wanted to see the girl again because
    Răspuns
    (B)
    she was attractive
  • 73
    He hoped to arrange a date with her by
    Răspuns
    (D)
    handing in a short note in a hurry
  • 74
    That evening he had a telephone call from
    Răspuns
    (A)
    his colleague, Umaru
  • 75
    The manufactured crystals have to be pure
    Răspuns
    (D)
    to satisfy the exact requirements of science
  • 76
    According to the passage, quartz is used
    Răspuns
    (B)
    in a lot of devices
  • 77
    Artificial quartz as compared with natural is
    Răspuns
    (A)
    superior
  • 78
    Transistors have
    Răspuns
    (C)
    made transmitters and receivers smaller and lighter
  • 79
    Artificial quartz is produced
    Răspuns
    (E)
    from natural crystals within steel cylinders
  • 80
    Most artists are strongly influenced by the
    Răspuns
    (C)
    tastes and wishes of the society
  • 81
    A social anthropologist is someone who
    Răspuns
    (C)
    studies social conditions and other things
  • 82
    The work of art is the outcome of a dialectic between the informing tradition and the individual genius of the artist' means that
    Răspuns
    (A)
    the artist is influenced both by the society and by own creative imagination
  • 83
    which of the following represents the writer''s view about African art in relation to European art?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    In both African and European art there is a blend of tradition and indivitual creativity
  • 84
    Why did the fish land in the field?
    Răspuns
    (E)
    it fell off the hook
  • 85
    The picnickers were
    Răspuns
    (D)
    people from city
  • 86
    Where was Alan looking for his fish? He was looking for the fish
    Răspuns
    (A)
    in the grass
  • 87
    Alan made the picnickers believe that fish jump out of the river to look for flies by
    Răspuns
    (B)
    finding his trout and showing it to them
  • 88
    'He laughs best who laughs last'(proverb). it is true for this story because
    Răspuns
    (C)
    Alan played a good trick on the picnickers
  • 89
    Sericulture is
    Răspuns
    (B)
    the breeding of silkworms for the production of silk
  • 90
    It is implied in the passage that silk was discovered
    Răspuns
    (B)
    by accident
  • 91
    According to sericulturist, silkworms
    Răspuns
    (C)
    do well in areas with a warm climate
  • 92
    The work carried out at the Agricultural Research Station in Malawi on the silkworm eggs was to
    Răspuns
    (C)
    find out the most suitable areas and conditions for rearing silkworms
  • 93
    Choose the meaning which best fits the underlined phrase from the passage. Closely guarded secret
    Răspuns
    (A)
    Carefully hidden from the knowledge of others
  • 94
    From the alternatives provided in the questions given, select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence. The principal went to buy some ..... for the physics laboratory.
    Răspuns
    (A)
    equipment
  • 95
    From the alternatives provided in the questions given, select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence. The ..... should make .... for them as soon as possible.
    Răspuns
    (A)
    committee/accommodation