Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2005

Question 51

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the unerlined word(s).

The teacher recounted two events that were analogous with each other?

jamb 2005

  • A. similar with
  • B. distant from
  • C. advantageous to
  • D. different from
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Question 52

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The man puts his foot down whenever he is convinced of his action?

jamb 2005

  • A. He desires to assert his will in the situation
  • B. He makes his mark whereever he goes
  • C. His attitude demonstrates someone who likes to oppress others around him
  • D. He demonstrates firmness of character
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Question 53

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

If visited England, I might go to Manchester City?

jamb 2005

  • A. When I go to England , I could go to Manchester City
  • B. WheneverI visit England, I must go to Manchester City
  • C. I did not go to England and could not go to Manchester
  • D. I could not visit Manchester City because I did not want to go to England
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Question 54

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The Governor parried all the questions put to him by the journalist?

jamb 2005

  • A. The governor answered all the questions brilliantly
  • B. The Governor evaded all the questions
  • C. The Governor failed all the questions
  • D. The Governor mastered all the questions
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Question 55

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

One thing I will not be complaining about in my new job is a lack of excitement?

jamb 2005

  • A. The job is bad
  • B. The job is exciting
  • C. The job is not too exciting
  • D. The job has been previously done
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