Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1984
Question 51
In the question below select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined:
The long straight trunk of the tree is ideal for roundwood used like railway sleepers, refters and fence posts
- A. best
- B. perfect
- C. most unsuitable
- D. satisfactory
- E. poor
Question 52
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
The new Inspector decide that the culprits should be brought to book
- A. should have their names recorded in a book
- B. should be brought before hin to show whether they could read or not
- C. should be booked
- D. should be jailed
- E. should be made to answer for their conduct
Question 53
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
All the efforts made to settle the quarrel were futile
- A. successful
- B. wicked
- C. reasonable
- D. remarkable
- E. fruitless
Question 54
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
In their desire to impress their friends and relatives, many young workers bite off more than they can chew in terms of financial obligations.
- A. have more money than sense
- B. eat more than they can digest properly
- C. spend too much money on food
- D. care too much for their relatives
- E. take on more responsibility than they can afford
Question 55
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
A basic objective in this respect is the attainment of self sufficiency in food in about a decade.
- A. Food will soon be sufficient for everybody
- B. Mass production of food
- C. We should aim at producing food for sale and consumption in ten years
- D. We should be able to feed ourselves in five years
- E. Our aims is to provide enough food for our needs in ten years
