Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1981
Question 11
Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
Our school prefect is too officious and we all hate him because of his behavior.
- A. Efficient
- B. Efficacious
- C. Over-zealous
- D. Active
- E. Showy
Question 12
Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
Mary is jealous of her sister’s success.
- A. Suspicious
- B. Bitter
- C. Careful
- D. Mindful
- E. Envious
Question 13
Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
He used his savings to bring up his nephew.
- A. Lead
- B. Accompany
- C. Feed
- D. Support
- E. Conduct
Question 14
fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options :
The passenger waited patiently whilst they transferred his …. from the taxi to the bus.
- A. Properties
- B. Baggages
- C. Luggage
- D. Luggages
- E. Property
Question 15
fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options :
Eko bridge, linking Lagos Island to Surulere, has ….
- A. Many traffic
- B. Numerous vehicles
- C. Uncontrollable traffic
- D. Plenty traffic
- E. A lot of traffic
