Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2017

Question 46

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

This case is within the jurisdiction of the council

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  • A. record
  • B. prohibition
  • C. authority
  • D. finance
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Question 47

The government has decided to freeze student's grants. This means that government intends to

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  • A. reduce grants meant for students
  • B. resume paying grants to students
  • C. make students repay the grants
  • D. stop paying grants to students
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Question 48

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s)

Strange

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  • A. vague
  • B. mirage
  • C. logic
  • D. legume
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Question 49

The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that _________

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  • A. Ngozi admired Paul
  • B. Paul recognized Ngozi.
  • C. Ngozi attracted Paul.
  • D. Paul surprised Ngozi
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