Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1990

Question 31

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap:

I could have agreed with your action if i .... not .... you promised to increase the worker's salaries

jamb 1990

  • A. have/heard
  • B. had/heard
  • C. were/hearing
  • D. was/hearing
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Question 32

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap:

If you want a successful marriage , you .... pray for it

jamb 1990

  • A. have better
  • B. better
  • C. had better
  • D. would better
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Question 33

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap:

The lecturer said that we .... be able to finish the next chapter this evening

jamb 1990

  • A. must
  • B. can
  • C. shall
  • D. should
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Question 34

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap:

I would have been off to see Biola at Festac Town by the time you ... tomorrow

jamb 1990

  • A. returned
  • B. return
  • C. are returning
  • D. would return
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Question 35

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap:

The buildings damaged by the rainstorm .....schools, hospitals and private houses

jamb 1990

  • A. included
  • B. include
  • C. were included
  • D. was including
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