Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1987
Question 26
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:
The Chief approached the issue with convincing disinterestedness.
- A. lack of interest
- B. lack of personal interest
- C. inability to be interested
- D. unwillingness
Question 27
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:
The Director left his secret file to the Secretary in good faith
- A. with proof
- B. in anxiety
- C. in anticipation
- D. in trust
Question 28
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:At the age of 80, Musa wished he could put the clock back.
- A. stop the clock
- B. put down the clock
- C. go back in time
- D. have more time
Question 29
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:Our teacher seldom comes late to school
- A. very often
- B. always
- C. frequently
- D. hardly ever
Question 30
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:He as been a life of make-belief
- A. faith
- B. fantasy
- C. grandeur
- D. religion
