Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1987
Question 31
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:I cannot understand how he suddenly became audacious contrary to his nature
- A. proud
- B. bold
- C. rude
- D. hostile
Question 32
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:Your extreme patience sometimes infuriates me
- A. impresses
- B. annoys
- C. frustrates
- D. amuses
Question 33
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:
The distance is not more than twenty kilometres as the crow flies
- A. by the longest route
- B. by the shortest route
- C. by air
- D. by the fastest means
Question 34
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:My nephew came in stealthily through the back gate
- A. briskly
- B. boldly
- C. wearily
- D. quietly
Question 35
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:
We have to identify the protagonists of the new movement
- A. enemies
- B. leading figures
- C. oponents
- D. believers
