Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1993

Question 61

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:

Kaka is .... to acquire knowledge, but also eager to display it

jamb 1993

  • A. not only anxious
  • B. anxious not only
  • C. not only that she is anxious
  • D. anxious
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Question 62

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:

the policemen who were to keep watch connived .... the robber's escape

jamb 1993

  • A. with
  • B. at
  • C. to
  • D. for
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Question 63

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:

I have no respect for individuals who are too ....

jamb 1993

  • A. compliance
  • B. compliant
  • C. compliable
  • D. complicated
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Question 64

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:The town looked deserted but we moved in with trepidation

jamb 1993

  • A. confidence
  • B. surprise
  • C. hesitation
  • D. fear
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Question 65

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:The vice chancellor, who is a stickler of rules, refused the request by the students for the semester to be rescheduled

jamb 1993

  • A. a puritan
  • B. a pedanist
  • C. disciplinarian
  • D. an idealist
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