Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1992
Question 21
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:He works long hour collecting trash to make out a livelihood
- A. try a living
- B. struggle for a living
- C. make a living
- D. carve out a living
Question 22
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:Some children mimic their teachers
- A. imitate
- B. mime
- C. ridicule
- D. tease
Question 23
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:He was asked to give copious, examples to appear convincing
- A. concrete
- B. rigid
- C. cogent
- D. many
Question 24
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The terms of the contract stuck in my throat
- A. were beyond me
- B. were not clear
- C. were ambiguous
- D. became obsolete
Question 25
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Adeniji is suffering from the consequences of alienation
- A. confinement
- B. isolation
- C. enclosure
- D. imprisonment
