Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2001
Question 21
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy?
- A. there can be no favour beyond a reasonable point
- B. sycophants need not talk all the time
- C. people should know when not use flattery
- D. sycophants should know when to grant people's requests
Question 22
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
You must not attend the end-of year party?
- A. It is not necessary that you attend the party
- B. It is necessary that you attend the party
- C. You do not have to decided whether to attend the party or not
- D. You have to decided whether to attend the party or not
Question 23
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Oche's chief idiosyncrasy is a passion for pounded yam?
- A. Oche's chief hates pounded yam
- B. Oche pounded yam
- C. Oche has a penchant for pounded yam
- D. Oche's chief likes pounded yam
Question 24
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Art lies in cherishing the initiative and creative power of each person?
- A. potential
- B. strenght
- C. gift
- D. mind
Question 25
Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The player kept on gamely to the end of the match?
- A. amateurishly
- B. skilfully
- C. courageously
- D. stubbornly
