Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1989
Question 36
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:My friend will hate his uncle forever because he left him in the lurch in his hour of need
- A. abandoned him
- B. purnished himn
- C. disinheited him
- D. despised him
Question 37
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The minister hit on a plan to retain his post after many months of lobbying
- A. drew up a plan
- B. discovered a plan
- C. selected a plan
- D. designed a plan
Question 38
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:His summary of the meeting was brief and to the point
- A. precise
- B. accurate
- C. exact
- D. crucial
Question 39
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Do you have the same aversion as i do for war films
- A. bitterness
- B. dislike
- C. criticism
- D. preference
Question 40
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:I didn't think she could be so easily taken in by his pretences
- A. flattered
- B. deceived
- C. overcome
- D. blackmailed
