JAMB English Language 1992 Past Questions

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Ojo's response infuriated his wife

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The economic situation in the country is obviously gloomy

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One wonders if the situation will improve

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Language teachers believe that grammar exercise stretch the mind

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These two books are identical

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The doctor tried to alleviate his patients pain

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The instructions on the examination paper are explicit

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Okoro is an amateur wrestler

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If your life is in turmoil, always take courage

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Do you know one of the most astounding events of my life?

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Adeniji is suffering from the consequences of alienation

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The terms of the contract stuck in my throat

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He was asked to give copious, examples to appear convincing

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Some children mimic their teachers

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:He works long hour collecting trash to make out a livelihood

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Everybody complained of a lean harvest last year

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He is very modest in his demands

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The patient disregarded the advice of the doctor

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:The newly elected leader has pledge to ensure better life for the citizens

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Statesmen are revered for their objectivity

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He has been advised to keep his head,the confusion not withstanding

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The police ran the criminal to earth

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Garba always puts his shoulder to the wheel

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He reneged on the agreement between him and his employees

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He is credulous

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The company has gone under

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Many people believe that nuclear power will solve our energy problems ...., this has not been proved to be true

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...., sign post words are used to readers

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Every programming language and software package .... limitations

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A programme of good exercise may help a person fight .... cold

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Baba and .... participated in the tournament

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It was .... who fought the civil war

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The physicians have more people in ..... waiting rooms than ....

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Before mechanization, workers ... water out of fabrice with their hands

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Four engineers .... on this system since March

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Having worked all night, the security man .... a sense of accomplishment

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Three quarters of the Physics class .... dramatically

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A number of students .... missed the opportunity to re-register

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It seems to be a well thought .... scheme

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Adekunle is prepared for a .... with his opponent following his defeat last season

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Tosin refused to be .... though he has written the same examination three times

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On his ... of office, the new presidents announced some drastic measures

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The .... was filled .... the Ilorin Magistrate Court

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The plaintiff .... the court to restrain the defendants from further action

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My experience in Lagos last week was .... about

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.... him around, i would have informed you

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Ahmed is one of the boys who always .... good work

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I sent .... news to the press yesterday

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The university has a large collection of sporting ....

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He keeps his .... clean always