Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1990
Question 56
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined: The judge always takes a hardline on such issues
- A. complex stand
- B. simple stand
- C. uncompromising stand
- D. difficult stand
Question 57
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined: My plans are still up in the air
- A. being publicised
- B. uncertain
- C. uncovered
- D. unprotected
Question 58
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined: The advertisement served as a smoke screen for the activities of the company
- A. a camouflage
- B. a protection
- C. an enhancement
- D. an exchange
Question 59
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word Underlined: The headmaster decided to make good his promise to the students
- A. fulfil
- B. improve
- C. complete
- D. realize
Question 60
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word Underlined: The fact that Ruth has inherited her late husband's house is cold comfort to her
- A. appropriate comfort
- B. inadequate comfort
- C. no comfort at all
- D. wet comfort
