Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2006

Question 36

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The commander said that the battle would be sustained, total and relentless?

jamb 2006

  • A. continuous
  • B. brutal
  • C. fierce
  • D. innocuous
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Question 37

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Adamu is rather meddlesome in dealing with his friends.

jamb 2006

  • A. impertinent
  • B. intimidating
  • C. quarrelsome
  • D. uncaring
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Question 38

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The witness provided a monstrous account of the event?

jamb 2006

  • A. supportive
  • B. tragic
  • C. shocking
  • D. verbatim
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Question 39

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Because Jamiu is so easily offended, he was not considered for the post of head boy?

jamb 2006

  • A. irritable
  • B. stubborn
  • C. troublesome
  • D. docile
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Question 40

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The move to expel the chairman was sanctioned by members of the party?

jamb 2006

  • A. unleashed
  • B. opposed
  • C. supported
  • D. initiated
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