Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2000

Question 1

Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

It is surprising that this politician has now turned renegade?

jamb 2000

  • A. milliant
  • B. corrupt
  • C. loyal
  • D. quiet
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Question 2

Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

We intend to make the reception a diurnal event?

jamb 2000

  • A. a nightly
  • B. a weekly
  • C. a short
  • D. an annual
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Question 3

Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

The permanent Secretary left his job under a cloud?

jamb 2000

  • A. on a cloudy day
  • B. with a clear record
  • C. in disgrace
  • D. on a sunny day
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Question 4

Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

Hypertension is a debilitating disease that everyone should prevent?

jamb 2000

  • A. a mortal
  • B. an enervating
  • C. an energizing
  • D. a horrible
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Question 5

Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

The string was taut?

jamb 2000

  • A. loose
  • B. firm
  • C. stretched
  • D. tight
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