Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1990
Question 46
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
- A. a good dress
- B. a smiling face
- C. a happy look
- D. good make-up
Question 47
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
Ngozi spoke to her father quite candidly about her proposed marriage
- A. rudely
- B. faithfully
- C. frankly
- D. respectfully
Question 48
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
- A. arranged
- B. paraded
- C. moved
- D. brought
Question 49
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
Tom's aberrant behaviour attracted attention.
- A. rascally
- B. selfish
- C. heady
- D. abnormal
Question 50
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
- A. important
- B. latent
- C. effective
- D. abundant
