Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2003

Question 56

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

There was a glut of oil on the market?

jamb 2003

  • A. an abundance of
  • B. an increase in
  • C. a variety of
  • D. an accumulation of
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Question 57

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The nurse was in favour of voluntary euthanasia?

jamb 2003

  • A. a sleeping pill
  • B. a major operation
  • C. a painless death
  • D. a simple operation
  • E. a simple
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Question 58

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The cynics feared that the nation's nascent democracy would fail?

jamb 2003

  • A. illusionists
  • B. pessimists
  • C. declinquents
  • D. critics
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Question 59

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

Publishing as a business venture has become a hot potato in Nigeria?

jamb 2003

  • A. unacceptable
  • B. unpleasant
  • C. expensive
  • D. profitable
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Question 60

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

They party supporters vilified the Chairman for the role he played in the crises that rocked the party?

jamb 2003

  • A. impeached
  • B. condemned
  • C. challenged
  • D. elected
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