Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2012
Question 26
Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
He was too petrified to give the closing remarks at the conference.
- A. frightened
- B. agitated
- C. delighted
- D. happy
Question 27
Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Akin is an inveterate gambler
- A. a selfish and self-centred
- B. an extremely unlucky but popular
- C. an incurable but fearful
- D. a long time incorrigible
Question 28
Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Her findings exploded widely held beliefs about learning.
- A. challenged
- B. debunked
- C. projected
- D. confirmed
Question 29
Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
We must not foreclose reconciliation as the purpose of his trip
- A. exclude
- B. consider
- C. underestimate
- D. forgo
Question 30
Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
These policies have been espoused by the ruling party.
- A. condemned
- B. rejected
- C. supported
- D. outlined
