Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2016
Question 56
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
Her death was a bolt from the blue to us
- A. Her death bolted us together
- B. Her death caused confusion
- C. Her death sealed our hopes
- D. Her death was unexpected
Question 57
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
Jumai will do well if she was given a fair crack of the whip.
- A. She would do well if she was given a fair whip
- B. She would excel if she used the whip well
- C. She would do well if she was given equal opportunity
- D. She would do well if she was made to cry
Question 58
For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
His book was one of those that galvanized democracy
- A. stimulated
- B. encouraged
- C. dissauded
- D. promoted
Question 59
For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The idea makes me cringe
- A. quiver
- B. tremble
- C. resolute
- D. writhe
Question 60
For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
It is Iudicrous to suggest that she was a government agent
- A. odd
- B. exciting
- C. farcical
- D. sensible
