Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2000
Question 11
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
The striking workers have vowed not to return to work until the decision is rescinded?
- A. changed
- B. dismissed
- C. implemented
- D. incorporated
Question 12
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
When the driver applied the brakes, they acted up?
- A. failed
- B. responded well
- C. were sluggish
- D. jammed
Question 13
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
The officer said that he knew nothing to the detriment of the applicant?
- A. damage
- B. disfavour
- C. advantage
- D. background
Question 14
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
Civil engineering is predominantly a male profession?
- A. absolutely
- B. essentially
- C. generally
- D. seldom
Question 15
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
The project is designed to alleviate poverty in the country?
- A. tackle
- B. exacerbate
- C. eradicate
- D. assuage
