JAMB English Language 1990 Past Questions

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The policeman was asked to investigate the matter

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Lola was agitated when the sad news of her mother's accidents was broken to her

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined: Though his parents' poverty placed many obstacle in his path as a young man, Olu succeeded at last.

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Binta sobbed by the door because she had lost her mother's precious necklace

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The president took exception to the ignoble role the young man played in the matter

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The man who had been seriously ill was convalescing at a sea-side resort

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:For millions years, the worlds's resources have remained boundless

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It seems fashionable, in some quaters today to decry examinations and the ability to pass them

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Ogedebge was an Intrepid fighter for human freedom and dignity

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:The difference between the experimental procedure was imperceptible to me

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined: His antipathy to religious ideas makes him unpopular

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The boss told the man to let sleeping dogs lie

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word Underlined: The fact that Ruth has inherited her late husband's house is cold comfort to her

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word Underlined: The headmaster decided to make good his promise to the students

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined: The advertisement served as a smoke screen for the activities of the company

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined: My plans are still up in the air

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined: The judge always takes a hardline on such issues

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The case was dismissed for want of evidence

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The term has become indomitable quite recently

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The flock suddenly became restive after midday

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: Your reaction underscores the point i was making

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: What he received from the visitors was invaluable

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The potential resources of the university should be fully exploited

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:Tom's aberrant behaviour attracted attention.

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:A number or people impersonating tax-official were arraigned before the Chief Magistrate this morning

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: Ngozi spoke to her father quite candidly on her proposed marriage

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The secretary was advised to put on a cheerful disposition whenever the manager arrives

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The cereal is fortified with multivitamins

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:The lawyer told the court some unsavoury details about the case

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:The professor's thesis was the precursor of nuclear studies

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Why do you worry about such .... matters?

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It was difficult to .... a man walking on the moon two centuries

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This section of the test will .... questions on set passages

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Animals in .... behave differently from animals living in the natural habitat

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After months of tedious climbing, the team reached the .... of the mountain

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After Jerry had made the bed, he .... on it

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Knowledge of figures of speech as well as idioms and lexical items .... in this section

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The buildings damaged by the rainstorm .....schools, hospitals and private houses

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I would have been off to see Biola at Festac Town by the time you ... tomorrow

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The lecturer said that we .... be able to finish the next chapter this evening

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If you want a successful marriage , you .... pray for it

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I could have agreed with your action if i .... not .... you promised to increase the worker's salaries

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The chemistry teacher seized the girl's comic .... during the laboratory work

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He .... during the whole of last month

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Ladies and gentlemen, our guest speaker, Dr. Oni .... also a resident doctor at the teaching hospital.

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We are not surprised he was not elected; every one of his constituents .... that he is unreliable

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I have the .... of meeting him

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The pastor said 'lay .... your hearts to God'

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Now, i am used .... bread without butter.

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Dan and Tina met on the ship and greeted ....