JAMB - English Language (1979)

  • 1
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
    ....for the team for six years, he decided to join another
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    (C)
    Having played
  • 2
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
    The bridge connecting the two cities was .... by the enemy
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    (A)
    blown up
  • 3
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
    My little boy is suffering .... jaundice
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    (A)
    from
  • 4
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
    They went to the market and bought a suitcase and .... bag
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    (C)
    a big brown leather
  • 5

    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:

    By the end of this year, .... in this town for eleven years

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    (D)
    i'll have lived
  • 6

    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:

    If he had left home earlier, he .... late

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    (E)
    would not have been
  • 7
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
    I saw you walking in that direction but i did not know exactly ....
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    (B)
    where you were going
  • 8
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
    The hill behind the town was so steep ....
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    (D)
    that no man could find a foot-hold on it
  • 9
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
    Walking down the street ....
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    (A)
    the boy was knocked down by a car
  • 10
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
    The project which seemed very near realization .... because of lack of funds
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    (B)
    fell through
  • 11
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
    The chairman of the company was very sympathetic .... his staff
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    (A)
    to
  • 12
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:
    Jane asked James ....
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    (C)
    if she could meet him later
  • 13
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:
    After our series of quarrels, it would be ....to pretend that i have any more regard for him
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    (C)
    hypocritical
  • 14

    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:

    If the company had any delay at the customs office, it was .... their own making

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    (B)
    of
  • 15
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:
    There is an obvious need to ward .... enemy attacks
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    (E)
    off
  • 16
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:
    David can only become more mature through .... to life outside his home
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    (B)
    exposure
  • 17
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:
    Many of those who .... the country's educational policy have taught for many years
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    (E)
    formulate
  • 18
    Mr. Thomas talked .... about the successes of his institute in the past year.
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    (C)
    at great length
  • 19
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:
    The governor commended the society's .... services to the nation
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    (A)
    humanitarian
  • 20
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:
    The member of the panel were ....
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    (D)
    discussing it
  • 21
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:
    This writer analyses the evil society ....
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    (D)
    in a masterly way
  • 22

    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:

    The Nigerian society of Engineers has set up .... to study the nation's problems

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    (E)
    a task force
  • 23
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:
    It was a long poem but he learnt it ....
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    (C)
    by heart
  • 24

    Choose the correct option that completes the following sentence:

    The young teacher was surprised that his promotion was approved by the old inspector who is generally known to ....

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    (D)
    be hard to please
  • 25
    Complete the following with the appropriate answer to the question:

    John would you mind lifting this box?
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    (B)
    no, i don't
  • 26
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:
    Had she asked me earlier, I might have been able to employ him
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    (B)
    I did not employ him
  • 27
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:
    If he were to apologize i would probably forgive him
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    (D)
    if he apologize i shall decide whether or not to forgive him
  • 28

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :

    As he was a gullible leader, his followers took advantage of him.

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    (C)
    He was simple minded to a fault
  • 29
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
    His summary of the meeting was brief and to the point
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    (B)
    precise
  • 30
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
    Do you have the same aversion as i do for way film?
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    (B)
    dislike
  • 31
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
    I didn't think she could be so easily taken in by his pretences
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    (B)
    deceived
  • 32
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
    The crux of the matter is that the president has just become aware of the mismanagement
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    (C)
    The most important aspect of the problem
  • 33
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
    The witness was guilty of swearing to a statement he knew to be false
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    (B)
    perjury
  • 34
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
    The story told by the suspect was difficult to believe
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    (C)
    incredible
  • 35
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
    Publishers say that newsprint has become more expensive
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    (B)
    paper for printing
  • 36
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
    After completing half of the journey, all the travellers could do was trudge along
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    (D)
    walk wearily
  • 37
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
    He got a standing ovation for his speech
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    (B)
    The audience stood up and applauded as he finished his speech
  • 38

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :

    Most of his observations were wide of the mark

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    (B)
    irrelevant
  • 39
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
    The clerk refused to answer for the mistake made by the manager and his assistants
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    (D)
    to accept responsibility
  • 40
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
    Good citizens should take the part of a good government when it is being attacked by the foreign press
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    (A)
    speak in support
  • 41
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
    The politicians have a number of peculiarities. The most conspicuous is the way he gesticulates when making a serious point
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    (C)
    uses his hands and arms as a sign
  • 42
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
    In spite of the loud music, John soon managed to fall asleep
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    (E)
    John soon fell asleep even though the music was loud
  • 43
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
    He heard the loud noise of the huge air-raid siren
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    (E)
    wail
  • 44
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:
    He has a big heart but he inept at following a witty conversion
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    (C)
    warm
  • 45
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:
    He took a quick look at the poor man, shook his head and took to his heels
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    (A)
    glanced at
  • 46
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:
    One of the stages of the creative process is the incubation period. This refer to the period when
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    (C)
    the person thinks over the idea
  • 47
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    The giant hydro-electric project is among the .... of colonial rule in Southern Africa.
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    (C)
    legacies
  • 48
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    During the inaugural address, the president .... the activities of his government for the past four years
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    (B)
    reviewed
  • 49
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    the world bank team which visited the land-lock country .... a bleak economic future for it
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    (A)
    forecast
  • 50
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    We travelled all night and arrived .... the oyo motor park at six o'clock in the morning
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    (E)
    at
  • 51
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    We ought to stay away .... the robbers come back
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    (D)
    in case
  • 52
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    We ought to stay away .... the robbers come back
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    (D)
    in case
  • 53
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    The principal will be going away on leave. In his absence, the vice president will .... the school
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    (D)
    look after
  • 54
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    The new leader has a good intentions, but he is unable to ....
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    (B)
    carry them out
  • 55
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    Ikorodu is not far from here, it is only an ....
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    (B)
    hour's drive
  • 56
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    Do you know if the new teacher .... yet?
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    (C)
    has arrived
  • 57
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    Had he known he .... away
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    (C)
    would have gone
  • 58

    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

    It is time we ....

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    (D)
    went
  • 59
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    He sent the children out to play .... he might be alone
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    (B)
    so that
  • 60
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    He played the piano .... an hour or two
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    (E)
    for
  • 61
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    The solution to the problem has so far .... the scientist
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    (C)
    eluded
  • 62

    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

    The teacher asked if she .... seen her boyfriend recently

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    (D)
    had
  • 63
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    You .... to know better than an illiterate farmer
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    (B)
    are supposed
  • 64
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    How will the committee's decision .... you?
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    (A)
    influence
  • 65
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    The benefit one gets from watching plays .... comparable to that found in taking a university course in drama
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    (A)
    is
  • 66
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :The candidate looked .... after finishing the examination
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    (E)
    unhappy
  • 67
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    The boycott of classes last year by under-graduates resulted .... the temporary closure of Nigerian Universities
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    (B)
    in
  • 68
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    The head of state in his new year broadcast to the nation emphasized the need for Nigerians to regard .... as member of the same family
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    (B)
    one another
  • 69
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    The executive President honoured the messenger with the Grand Commander of the Niger award .... his industries and meritorious services to the nation
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    (E)
    in recognition of
  • 70
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    The neighbour's children always make ... when she is not at home
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    (E)
    a lot of noise
  • 71
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    In 1966, the Military .... because of the tragic failure of the civilian politicians
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    (D)
    came to power
  • 72
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    A society .... individuals each of whom has his attributes and distinct characteristics
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    (C)
    consists of
  • 73
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    Biliaminu sent the expensive present to one Miss Sanda of the United African Organization and not to .... of the Central Bank of Nigeria
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    (A)
    the Miss Sanda
  • 74
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    The Land Decree does not concern itself with achieving .... in landed property ownership, since those who already own large estates can keep them for good
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    (A)
    equality
  • 75
    An appropriate title for the article from which this passage is taken could be
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    (A)
    the need for foreign language learning in universities
  • 76
    According to the passage the main reward for foreign language learner is
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    (D)
    expanding the mind to acquire new knowledge and skills
  • 77
    Which of the following statement is not made in the passage
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    (E)
    foreign language learners are usually better students than others
  • 78
    'Discipline' as used in the above passage means
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    (E)
    subject
  • 79
    St Alban's college was founded because
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    (D)
    the need for education was seriously felt
  • 80
    Boys who went to St Alban's College where those who
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    (B)
    for some reason were not admitted into schools like Achimota and Mfatsipim
  • 81
    which of the following statement about Mr Anokye is false?
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    (B)
    he abstained from drinking alcohol
  • 82
    Mr Anokye would shout Eureka!
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    (C)
    whenever he caught a boy cheating during an examination
  • 83
    it is said in the passage that Noel Barber has
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    (C)
    visited the Hunza in the Himalayas
  • 84
    the civilization of Buma and Nicobar Island are
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    (C)
    alike because one is gentle and non-aquisistive and the other operates at a low cultural level
  • 85
    the kingdom of Hunza had no war in 2,000 years. this
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    (B)
    suggest that pacifism may be hereitary
  • 86
    why is toothache a joke in Hunza
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    (E)
    toothache is unkown
  • 87
    to say that the Hunza people have serenity means they are
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    (B)
    contented
  • 88
    which of the following statements is not true of the Hunza people?
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    (C)
    they have had no wars
  • 89
    The Igbos often use corrugated iron for the roofs of their Mbari houses
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    (A)
    inorder to make them look important
  • 90
    Different materials are chosen because
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    (E)
    they are associated with different deities
  • 91
    'Basically as used in the above sentence means
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    (E)
    essentially
  • 92
    the durability of a carving
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    (A)
    is not considered important
  • 93
    it seems probable that mud is used for culture because
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    (B)
    it is thought to have particular significance
  • 94
    the journey up the Nile is very soothing because
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    (B)
    the scenery doesn't change much
  • 95
    which of the following statement is true of the buffaloes?
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    (B)
    they are to be seen on the bends of the river