Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1987

Question 1

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):

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

jamb 1987

  • A. can
  • B. might
  • C. could
  • D. may
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Question 2

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):

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

jamb 1987

  • A. would have said
  • B. would say
  • C. may have said
  • D. could say
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Question 3

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):

All .... well with Peter

jamb 1987

  • A. are not
  • B. have not been
  • C. were not
  • D. is not
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Question 4

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):

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

jamb 1987

  • A. bully
  • B. sadist
  • C. pugilist
  • D. tyrant
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Question 5

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):

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

jamb 1987

  • A. Switch on
  • B. Tune in
  • C. Hook on
  • D. Channel in
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