Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1987
Question 21
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:I would not like you to do the work piecemeal
- A. at meal time
- B. bit by bit
- C. badly
- D. as a masterpiece
Question 22
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:
She showed an affected interest in the game.
- A. real
- B. pretended
- C. concerned
- D. slight
Question 23
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:I know you've been eaves-dropping all along.
- A. dropping gently
- B. paying attention
- C. listening secretly
- D. dropping all the leaves
Question 24
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:It is of fundamental importance that one sleeps properly.
- A. undisputed
- B. basic
- C. special
- D. least
Question 25
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined: Nothing irritates the clerk more, than being assigned miscellaneous duties
- A. classified
- B. confidential
- C. unscheduled
- D. assorted
