JAMB English Language 1987 Past Questions

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The house-wife was hard up before the end of each month

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The retired General became a hard- nosed officer after fighting the war

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The Lions lost the match because their goalkeeper was in a haze most of the time

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Unless we see the evils clearly, contending against them is like fighting the air

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The explosive growth of world population has not been caused by a sudden increase in human fertility

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:It is generally believed that misers are not loved by many

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My bother's primary school foundation was solid and this influenced his secondary education

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the Underlined word(s) or phrase:Ít is very difficult to know who is not entitled to essential commodities these days' observed the mobbed NNSC officials

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:'This is a miniaturized version of your house' remarked the Architect.

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It is claimed that there is an extinct volcano near Pankshin

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Bola has a sonorous voice.

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Some workers went on rampage at a trade-fair.

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We have to identify the protagonists of the new movement

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My nephew came in stealthily through the back gate

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The distance is not more than twenty kilometres as the crow flies

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Your extreme patience sometimes infuriates me

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I cannot understand how he suddenly became audacious contrary to his nature

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He as been a life of make-belief

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Our teacher seldom comes late to school

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:At the age of 80, Musa wished he could put the clock back.

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The Director left his secret file to the Secretary in good faith

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The Chief approached the issue with convincing disinterestedness.

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Nothing irritates the clerk more, than being assigned miscellaneous duties

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It is of fundamental importance that one sleeps properly.

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I know you've been eaves-dropping all along.

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:She showed an affected interest in the game.

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I would not like you to do the work piecemeal

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I think i'll like to reiterate the points earlier made.

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The sudden death of the king put paid to the ambition of the Minister

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The man insisted on having no strings attached to the agreements

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I was .... hearing distance of the speaker.

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Peter was such a skillful boxer that he was not afraid to take ...... anybody.

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Owing to the constant harassment of the populace by armed robbers, all night guards have been instructed to shoot .... every moving things

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My wife and i were to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary last Sunday. Unfortunately on that ....day, my father-in-law died mysteriously

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The first graduation ceremony of the university was attended by men from all ..... of life

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..... guests enjoyed joy's birthday party

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One would wish .... missed that opportunity to be present at the graduation ball

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The ceremony was rounded .... very late.

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My ..... brother intends to get married in December.

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The ..... Affairs Officers is expecting all of us in the dining room

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Many candidates ..... to realise the difference between written and spoken English

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Chinyere has not really described the Cabinet as irresponsible; she only ..... it in her speech.

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'.... at 9:30 for more news',said the announcer.

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The way that big boy bullied his sister with relish make me think he could be a ....

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All .... well with Peter

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Ore .... so if she had thought it necessary

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We have done three quarters of the journey already; we .... as well see the end of it

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My little daughter has .... sights; hence she now wears glasses

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Bassey's evidence led .... Okon being imprisoned for life

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My boss is usually a charming man but ... he can be very irritable.