JAMB English Language 1989 Past Questions

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The government is making concerted efforts at providing essential social facilities in the rural areas.

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The western allies frowned at their enemies indiscriminate bombing of their territory

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The girl is very intelligent, but her jokes are rather outrageous

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:We cannot but talk about his invaluable contributions to the affairs of the society

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This fertility figure, of course, conceals wide individual variations among the people

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Men living in an extended family know that they have to be responsible for the welfare of some other person's children

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The appearance of the pall-bearers was extremely fascinating

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Many mines protested against the order to march into the coal pits

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The hasty action will bring nothing but discredit to them

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The man's health has deteriorated in the hospital

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The boss made a clean sweep of all old hands in the office

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Her anxiety was apparent to everyone present at the ceremony

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Our experience on board the aircraft is nothing to write home about

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The rampage was organized and directed by the militant ones among the students

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The governor advised his people to get off the beaten tracks in their approach to community matters

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:It was their custom to keep an open house on Sundays

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The president made a passionate appeal for calm

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Mali stole the day's takings from the bakery.

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You do not need to stutter in order to show your excitement

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what embarrasses is the stealthy way in which the new servant goes about his duties in the house

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: I have never been accustomed to seeing my brother in such a pensive mood

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: The administrator's apathy was soon noticed by all his subordinates.

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The way he handled the whole issue was rather despicable

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The authenticity of the reporter's claims should be established before taking further actions on the matter

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:After careful investigation, the police found no iota of truth in Ibrahim's allegations

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The case was thrown out because the court lacked jurisdiction

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The chief will launch the fund-raising appeal

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: Sade has been employed. But she is unhappy because it is a run off the mill job

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I would like to like to believe that this brilliant performance of yours is not just a flash in the pan

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As the wedding day approached, the bride began to develop cold feet

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I told my brother to get the matter off his chest as soon as possible

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He has a big heart, but he is inept at following a witty conversation

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The clerk refused to answer for the mistake made by the manager and his assistants

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Most of his observations were wide of the mark

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I didn't think she could be so easily taken in by his pretences

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Do you have the same aversion as i do for war films

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His summary of the meeting was brief and to the point

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The minister hit on a plan to retain his post after many months of lobbying

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My friend will hate his uncle forever because he left him in the lurch in his hour of need

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Our school prefect is too officious and we all hate him because of his behaviour.

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When i met Amadi yesterday it was the first time i .... him for six months.

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A student's natural ability should be a .... factor in his choosing a course of study at the university.

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Many unrelated issue were touched upon in the .... of the discussion

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The traveller had to run .... in order to .... the train.

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When the driver lost control of his vehicle, the pedestrian began to run for ....

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My uncle is one of the ..... of the society

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The new singlet factory is built on the .... of Aba township

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If Kaka hadn't tried to stand up in the boat, he .... into the lake

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The soldiers were sufficiently equipped with ....

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My younger brother is going to the stream with .... boys