Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2016

Question 66

For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

The nation is in a period of economic flux

jamb 2016

  • A. modification
  • B. change
  • C. fluidity
  • D. stability
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Question 67

For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

He walks in a gawky way

jamb 2016

  • A. suitable
  • B. clumsy
  • C. lumbering
  • D. graceful
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Question 68

For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s)

He decided to wait for the bus because he had..........

jamb 2016

  • A. many luggages
  • B. plenty luggages
  • C. a lot of luggage
  • D. too many luggage
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Question 69

For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s)

It is impossible to say whether ......Ola and her sister will be offered jobs by the firm.

jamb 2016

  • A. both
  • B. either
  • C. each
  • D. neither
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Question 70

For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s)

With strong determination, Adamu was able to .... the problem

jamb 2016

  • A. surmount
  • B. surpass
  • C. defend
  • D. know
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