JAMB English Language 1985 Past Questions

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The chief was generous in his award of university scholarships

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To most people last Christmas was an austere period

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Chidi is naturally taciturn

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He is loved for his altruism.

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The military Governor upheld the decision of his cabinet

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Many untrustworthy students gives evasive answers to questions which they fully understand.

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The deafening noise of the two jet planes which flew across our compound yesterday made people fear that an assault on the country might be imminent

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Disgruntled people are indifferent to any plans to rid the society of evil

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the severity of the harmattan helped me to complete my writing assignment in record time because i had no choice but to lock my self indoors

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The increase in transport fares deterred our club from planning an excursion this year

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This card entitles you to attend the film show

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Victor will not attend the dinner party tonight; he is afraid of his own shadow

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Telling Ali to break his habit of coming to work late is like knocking your head against a brick wall

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The manager often quarrels with his staff because he goes around with a chip on his shoulder

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The new employees is so humble and friendly that he will soon make himself popular

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he took exception to Ezenwa's remark

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Kelechi hardly ever falls sick

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The gallant soldiers met their Waterloo at Philippi

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It is futile trying to make bricks without straw

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The ceiling of my bed-room fell in and knocked me out

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In may 1978 the rain fell incessantly and made life drab

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Little Ugochi has a bicycle which is in marvellous condition

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The lecturer maintained his usual good humour in spite of the cat-calls and rude behaviour of his students

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The class as a whole will have a lecture on scarce commodities tomorrow.

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Many states practise the ideals of democracy

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He lost his voice momentarily

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The corrupt official had to leave the public service willy-nilly

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I am yet to write the penultimate paragraph of my essay

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One hindrance to an orderly economic development of the country is large scale fraud and corruption

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Stephen was blamed for leaving his door ajar during the heavy rainfall.

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If people don't want to play the game according to the rule, that is their business

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Nigeria, like most other African countries is predominantly agricultural

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Despite increasingly punitive laws against hemp smoking, it is still rising at an alarming rate.

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You have been asked to change your laissez-faire attitude to work

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Since his father's death, Osita has not been able to cope with the tasks of a family head

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My spell in the university was an unmitigated disaster

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To be above board is to be

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It is sheer foolhardiness for unarmed policemen to pursue armed robbers

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Bankole was a man given to much wine

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The officer refused to be taken in by the report given by the private

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The principal advised the boy to come to grip with himself if he wanted to do well at the end of his course.

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The judge came down heavily on the accused person in his judgement

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Employees have been urged to desist from witch-hunting and character assassination

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The government should stop white elephant projects

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Mary goes to school ..... bus

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The loud noise in the neighbourhood attracted people who stared .... the thief

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The students unrest resulted .... the expulsion of the ringleaders

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The lawyer insisted .... the full payment of his charge

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Little children are usually afraid .... thunder,

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On the orders of the steward, the cook rushed .... the market