Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1991
Question 1
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:He has been advised to keep his head, the confusion not withstanding
- A. avoid being beaten or insulted
- B. keep calm
- C. save his head
- D. prevent being beheaded
Question 2
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:Her identification with the king is publicly known
- A. hatred
- B. disassociation
- C. relationship
- D. intimacy
Question 3
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
It is a unique opportunity for her to demonstrate the reality of her faith
- A. strange
- B. usual
- C. golden
- D. unusual
Question 4
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:He accepted a mundane task without hesitation
- A. great
- B. lowly
- C. menial
- D. moderate
Question 5
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills(s) the gap(s):
If they had not all jumped out of the car just in time, they ....
- A. might have been perished
- B. will have perished
- C. were all going to perish
- D. would have perished
