Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1993

Question 26

In the question below select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence:

Emeka wished he had started school early

jamb 1993

  • A. Emeka started school early as he wished
  • B. Emeka regretted starting school early
  • C. Emeka regretted not starting school early
  • D. Emeka could have started school early if he had wished
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Question 27

In the question below select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence:

Between you and me, i would say the equipment has outlived its usefulness

jamb 1993

  • A. I believe that the equipment is no longer useful to any of us
  • B. I believe that the equipment continues to be useful to either you or me
  • C. My idea of the usefulness of the equipment should remain known only to the two of us
  • D. My idea of the usefulness of the equipment is shared by both
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Question 28

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:

Good schools don't just teach their students they ....

jamb 1993

  • A. inform
  • B. instruct
  • C. educate
  • D. coach
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Question 29

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:

I was anxious to arrive early for the lecture that i .... my note in the car

jamb 1993

  • A. forgot
  • B. left
  • C. dropped
  • D. abandoned
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Question 30

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:

Idubor has gone to see his mechanic because his car engine needs to be turned

jamb 1993

  • A. in
  • B. off
  • C. up
  • D. on
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