Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1990
Question 61
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:The boss told the man to let sleeping dogs lie
- A. not to look for trouble
- B. not to disturb other people
- C. let the dogs sleep well
- D. let the trouble begin
Question 62
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined: His antipathy to religious ideas makes him unpopular
- A. remedy
- B. conciousness
- C. hostility
- D. receptiveness
Question 63
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:The difference between the experimental procedure was imperceptible to me
- A. negligible
- B. significant
- C. obvious
- D. obscure
Question 64
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:Ogedebge was an Intrepid fighter for human freedom and dignity
- A. timid
- B. half-hearted
- C. fearless
- D. undaunted
Question 65
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:It seems fashionable, in some quaters today to decry examinations and the ability to pass them
- A. extol
- B. abuse
- C. entreat
- D. discourage
