JAMB English Language 1983 Past Questions

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The story has to be taken with a grain of salt. This means that

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It is usually hard to change the course of action when one crosses the rubicon. The underlined expression, as used in this sentence means to

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The salesman tried to pull the wool over by the eye. This implies that the salesman tried to

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Ijeoma counted her chickens before they were hatched. This means that Ijeoma

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Solo has resigned his job with the textile mills. He doesn't seem to worry about getting another job. His plans are still quite in the air. This means that his plans are

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Ike is head over heels in love with Ngozi. This means that

In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: The legislator has decided to play second fiddle after he had been walked out of the assembly for violating basic procedures of the House. This means that the legislator has decided to

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Old customs die hard. This implies that old customs

In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: The convict said. he was tired of leading a dog's life. To lead a dog's life means to live

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After the initial confusion, the Manager's suggestion brought .... to the depressed investors

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The farmer has bought the insecticide because he was bent on .... the insects in his farm.

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The young lady decided to ....

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Two ministers found it very difficult to get ....

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The School Board has placed an order for ....

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On his way back the boy ran into a long procession of men, women and children in ....

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I could not believe that our team .... the match after being in the lead for most of the match

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The head of Department is away to Murtala Mohammed Airport and has asked Dr. Haruna to stand .... for him

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The commission was set up to enquire .... the general conditions of child abuse in such institution

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We hold that the nation, both in its public and private sectors .... the best consultancy service and advice in all its endeavours

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The situation has deteriorated sharply and relations between the two countries may soon be ....

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One of the men .... round the lawn three times every evening

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The problems of Nigeria's worsening economy seem to have .... an immediate solution

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This conference is designed to enable delegates .... their personal interest with specialist in various fields

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The car owner does not think about the .... of his vehicle and the other payments involved in owning it

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The very moment she .... her folly, she will come back to apologize

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The lazy candidate suggested that it ....

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I do not want the light in my room .... when asleep

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I have applied for .... on the campus and almost certain i shall get it

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The dead body of the armed robber has ... in the street for three days

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Candidates who are not accustomed to .... fast will find it difficult to finish this paper

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Do you mind .... another minute or two?

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We shall offer a good job to a ... to register guests in the Central Hotel

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I've lived .... this street .... ten years.

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North Africa is .... than Northern Europe.

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I .... a lot when i was a student

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I wish i .... your age

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I am looking forward to ..... you

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I can't afford another loan, i have .... money left in my account

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I told you, you would miss the bus. You .... left home earlier

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I always prefer the theatre .... the cinema

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He acts ..... he were a manager

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Don't .... the teacher that he .... that?

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He is very tired. He really is .... staying up late

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Had she known he was a highway robber she would not have married him. This means

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Jide is being forced to go to Lagos tomorrow. This means that Jide

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It is sheer fantasy to believe that there could never be a miscalculation by any nation that has atomic weapons. Fantasy means

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The ingenious scheme of the robber broke down because of the efficiency of the police officer. Ingenious here means

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