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
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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.
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (C)
    disagreement
  • 10
    Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    As soon as the headmaster appeared, the chanting resumed.
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (D)
    commend warmely
  • 13
    Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

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

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

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

    She was taken aback by his altitude?
    Відповідь
    (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.
    Відповідь
    (C)
    proportional to
  • 18
    Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    They show no fitness in dealing with strangers?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (D)
    increase
  • 20
    Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    Ojo used to play tennis everyday?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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 ..........
    Відповідь
    (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.......?
    Відповідь
    (B)
    Charles'
  • 32
    It is clear to me that you won't visit Okoro this holiday, will you?...
    Відповідь
    (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....?
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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 ....?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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.
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (C)
    stung
  • 41
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    I now realize I ........ you before?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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 .......
    Відповідь
    (D)
    damages
  • 46
    Fill in the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

    I don't think he can .......?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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 ....... ?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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.
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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 .......?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (C)
    with / on
  • 68
    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

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

    ...... we can now start meaningful development?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (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.
    Відповідь
    (D)
    turn to
  • 74
    According to the passage, the difference between the developing countries and the developed ones is that while the former have?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (C)
    improve the situation
  • 76
    From the way winter describes the typical condition of the poor in the developing countries, one could conclude that?
    Відповідь
    (D)
    the problems of the poor temporary
  • 77
    When the writer says'.........literally millions of work places', he wants the reader to?
    Відповідь
    (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?
    Відповідь
    (A)
    use appropriate intermediate technology
  • 79
    Gossip appeals to people because
    Відповідь
    (B)
    Human beings take delight in passing and acquiring information
  • 80
    ‘Grow gossipy’ as used in the passage, means the area
    Відповідь
    (B)
    Is a rumor mill
  • 81
    When gossip ‘degenerates beyond the bounds of propriety and good taste’ it becomes
    Відповідь
    (A)
    Harmful
  • 82
    In the passage, ‘such efforts notwithstanding’ refers to
    Відповідь
    (A)
    Attempts at curbing gossip
  • 83
    Which of the title best sum up this passage?
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (C)
    Improve the situation
  • 86
    From the way the writer describes the typical condition of the poor in developing countries, one could conclude that
    Відповідь
    (B)
    The poor have no hope
  • 87
    When the writer say ‘ …. literally millions of work places’ he wants the reader to
    Відповідь
    (B)
    Appreciate numerous workplaces
  • 88
    What is the point made by the writer about solving the problem of unemployment in developing countries?
    Відповідь
    (A)
    Use appropriate intermediate technology
  • 89
    According to the author, electioneering campaign is approach
    Відповідь
    (D)
    Currently in used
  • 90
    From the passage, it is obvious that women participate in politics
    Відповідь
    (C)
    To a limited extent