Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1989
Question 61
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The rampage was organized and directed by the militant ones among the students
- A. soldiers
- B. rebellious ones
- C. belligerent ones
- D. commandoes
Question 62
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Our experience on board the aircraft is nothing to write home about
- A. not remarkable
- B. not unpleasent
- C. nobody's business
- D. not a home affair
Question 63
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Her anxiety was apparent to everyone present at the ceremony
- A. real
- B. visible
- C. transparent
- D. unknown
Question 64
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The boss made a clean sweep of all old hands in the office
- A. completely got rid
- B. cleanly swept the office
- C. made a quick change
- D. made an adjustment
Question 65
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The man's health has deteriorated in the hospital
- A. collapsed
- B. improved
- C. worsened
- D. revived
