Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1982
Question 61
Fill the blank spaces with the most appropriate of options A-E:
The wicked boy threw a stone at the bird smashing …. two legs.
- A. Its
- B. It's
- C. It
- D. Is
- E. Its'
Question 62
Fill the blank spaces with the most appropriate of options A-E:
I’m sorry I can’t go to the theatre with you as I have …. to do.
- A. Many works
- B. A work
- C. Plenty work
- D. Much work
- E. Lots and lots of work
Question 63
Fill the blank spaces with the most appropriate of options A-E:
Always remember to ….. the lights before leaving the room.
- A. Put off
- B. Blow off
- C. Off
- D. Put out
- E. Switch off
Question 64
Fill the blank spaces with the most appropriate of options A-E:
We were all delighted when the beautiful lady in our house ….. a bouncing baby boy.
- A. Delivered
- B. Born
- C. Brought forth
- D. Gave birth to
- E. Gave bath to
Question 65
Fill the blank spaces with the most appropriate of options A-E:
I have refused to give him my pen because I don’t want him to ….. it again.
- A. Loss
- B. Loose
- C. Lose
- D. Lost
- E. Lend
