Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1992
Question 11
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
He is credulous
- A. credible
- B. creditable
- C. gullible
- D. fallible
Question 12
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:He reneged on the agreement between him and his employees
- A. kept
- B. failed to keep
- C. failed to approve
- D. failed to sign
Question 13
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:Garba always puts his shoulder to the wheel
- A. sits with his shoulder straight when driving
- B. works energetically at the task in hand
- C. performs tasks assigned him grudgingly
- D. holds the steering wheel firmly when he is driving
Question 14
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:The police ran the criminal to earth
- A. jailed him
- B. knocked him down
- C. discovered him
- D. buried him
Question 15
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
He has been advised to keep his head,the confusion not withstanding
- A. avoid been beaten or insulted
- B. keep calm
- C. save his head
- D. prevent himself
