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
    Trả lời
    (C)
    Having played
  • 2
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
    The bridge connecting the two cities was .... by the enemy
    Trả lời
    (A)
    blown up
  • 3
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
    My little boy is suffering .... jaundice
    Trả lời
    (A)
    from
  • 4
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
    They went to the market and bought a suitcase and .... bag
    Trả lời
    (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

    Trả lời
    (D)
    i'll have lived
  • 6

    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:

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

    Trả lời
    (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 ....
    Trả lời
    (B)
    where you were going
  • 8
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
    The hill behind the town was so steep ....
    Trả lời
    (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 ....
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (B)
    fell through
  • 11
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
    The chairman of the company was very sympathetic .... his staff
    Trả lời
    (A)
    to
  • 12
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:
    Jane asked James ....
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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

    Trả lời
    (B)
    of
  • 15
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:
    There is an obvious need to ward .... enemy attacks
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (E)
    formulate
  • 18
    Mr. Thomas talked .... about the successes of his institute in the past year.
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (A)
    humanitarian
  • 20
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:
    The member of the panel were ....
    Trả lời
    (D)
    discussing it
  • 21
    Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:
    This writer analyses the evil society ....
    Trả lời
    (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

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

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

    John would you mind lifting this box?
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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.

    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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?
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (B)
    perjury
  • 34
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
    The story told by the suspect was difficult to believe
    Trả lời
    (C)
    incredible
  • 35
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
    Publishers say that newsprint has become more expensive
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (D)
    walk wearily
  • 37
    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
    He got a standing ovation for his speech
    Trả lời
    (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

    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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.
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (E)
    at
  • 51
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    We ought to stay away .... the robbers come back
    Trả lời
    (D)
    in case
  • 52
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    We ought to stay away .... the robbers come back
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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 ....
    Trả lời
    (B)
    carry them out
  • 55
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    Ikorodu is not far from here, it is only an ....
    Trả lời
    (B)
    hour's drive
  • 56
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    Do you know if the new teacher .... yet?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    has arrived
  • 57
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    Had he known he .... away
    Trả lời
    (C)
    would have gone
  • 58

    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

    It is time we ....

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

    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

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

    Trả lời
    (D)
    had
  • 63
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    You .... to know better than an illiterate farmer
    Trả lời
    (B)
    are supposed
  • 64
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
    How will the committee's decision .... you?
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (A)
    is
  • 66
    Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :The candidate looked .... after finishing the examination
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (A)
    equality
  • 75
    An appropriate title for the article from which this passage is taken could be
    Trả lời
    (A)
    the need for foreign language learning in universities
  • 76
    According to the passage the main reward for foreign language learner is
    Trả lời
    (D)
    expanding the mind to acquire new knowledge and skills
  • 77
    Which of the following statement is not made in the passage
    Trả lời
    (E)
    foreign language learners are usually better students than others
  • 78
    'Discipline' as used in the above passage means
    Trả lời
    (E)
    subject
  • 79
    St Alban's college was founded because
    Trả lời
    (D)
    the need for education was seriously felt
  • 80
    Boys who went to St Alban's College where those who
    Trả lời
    (B)
    for some reason were not admitted into schools like Achimota and Mfatsipim
  • 81
    which of the following statement about Mr Anokye is false?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    he abstained from drinking alcohol
  • 82
    Mr Anokye would shout Eureka!
    Trả lời
    (C)
    whenever he caught a boy cheating during an examination
  • 83
    it is said in the passage that Noel Barber has
    Trả lời
    (C)
    visited the Hunza in the Himalayas
  • 84
    the civilization of Buma and Nicobar Island are
    Trả lời
    (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
    Trả lời
    (B)
    suggest that pacifism may be hereitary
  • 86
    why is toothache a joke in Hunza
    Trả lời
    (E)
    toothache is unkown
  • 87
    to say that the Hunza people have serenity means they are
    Trả lời
    (B)
    contented
  • 88
    which of the following statements is not true of the Hunza people?
    Trả lời
    (C)
    they have had no wars
  • 89
    The Igbos often use corrugated iron for the roofs of their Mbari houses
    Trả lời
    (A)
    inorder to make them look important
  • 90
    Different materials are chosen because
    Trả lời
    (E)
    they are associated with different deities
  • 91
    'Basically as used in the above sentence means
    Trả lời
    (E)
    essentially
  • 92
    the durability of a carving
    Trả lời
    (A)
    is not considered important
  • 93
    it seems probable that mud is used for culture because
    Trả lời
    (B)
    it is thought to have particular significance
  • 94
    the journey up the Nile is very soothing because
    Trả lời
    (B)
    the scenery doesn't change much
  • 95
    which of the following statement is true of the buffaloes?
    Trả lời
    (B)
    they are to be seen on the bends of the river