Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1991
Question 71
In the question below choose the option nearest meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
If Garba had listen to advice, he would not have had to be rushed to the hospital
- A. deliberately desired to be rushed
- B. was in a position to have prevented the need to be rushed
- C. was rushed against his wish
- D. was given a cheque, but preferred to go
Question 72
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
I would rather not attend the party
- A. detest attending
- B. do not have the enthusiasm to attend
- C. must not attend
- D. have a choice to attend or not to
Question 73
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
Whether the villages head should identify himself with the activities of religious demonstrations has remained a burning question
- A. a subject of discord
- B. a perennial issue
- C. a matter of serious controversy
- D. a sensitive matter
Question 74
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
There is no love lost between Hassan and Hassana
- A. dislike each other
- B. are head over heals in love
- C. will love each other
- D. are still good friends
Question 75
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The doctor was very gentle with his patients in the examining room
- A. harsh
- B. rude
- C. rough
- D. unkind
