Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1987

Question 11

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):

One would wish .... missed that opportunity to be present at the graduation ball

jamb 1987

  • A. to have not
  • B. for having not
  • C. to having
  • D. not to have
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Question 12

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):

..... guests enjoyed joy's birthday party

jamb 1987

  • A. The whole
  • B. All the
  • C. Every
  • D. Those very
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Question 13

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):

The first graduation ceremony of the university was attended by men from all ..... of life

jamb 1987

  • A. works
  • B. areas
  • C. walks
  • D. parts
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Question 14

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):

My wife and i were to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary last Sunday. Unfortunately on that ....day, my father-in-law died mysteriously

jamb 1987

  • A. fruitless
  • B. faithful
  • C. futile
  • D. fateful
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Question 15

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):

Owing to the constant harassment of the populace by armed robbers, all night guards have been instructed to shoot .... every moving things

jamb 1987

  • A. at sight
  • B. by sight
  • C. in sight
  • D. off sight
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