Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2014
Question 26
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
The lazy man cast a lustful glance at his neighbour's wife.
- A. Envious.
- B. Hateful.
- C. Quick.
- D. Covetous.
Question 27
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
The first round of the tournament was a doddle.
- A. Exasperating.
- B. Easy.
- C. Balanced.
- D. Dodgy.
Question 28
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
Joke gave Muhammad a jaunty smile.
- A. A cheerful.
- B. A discouraging.
- C. An inviting.
- D. A frightful.
Question 29
Choose the option that best complete the gap.
You may have the pencil, but you can't have the ballpoint ________.
- A. As well.
- B. Either.
- C. Futhermore.
- D. Also.
Question 30
Choose the option that best complete the gap.
At the _________ of the century, many ways of doing things were introduced.
- A. Sight.
- B. Turn.
- C. Event.
- D. Birth.
