Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2011
Question 36
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The circular supersedes all previous correspondence on the matter?
- A. supports
- B. displaces
- C. eliminates
- D. circumvents
Question 37
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Laraba saw a forlorn little figure sitting outside the class?
- A. wise and intelligent
- B. lonely and unhappy
- C. smart and healthy
- D. short and ugly
Question 38
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialized?
- A. The plan did not meet the required specifications
- B. The arrangement did not work out as wished
- C. It was difficult to obtain the materials
- D. The materials purchased were not the right ones
Question 39
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
She stopped her education as her uncle left her in the lurch?
- A. Her uncle deceived her
- B. Her uncle disinherited her
- C. Her uncle refused to help her
- D. Her uncle disrespected her
Question 40
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Mrs. Adamu does all her work with more haste, less speed.
- A. She accept whatever she does with more haste and speed
- B. She approaches whatever she does hurriedly
- C. She addresses everything she does very quickly to avoid mistakes
- D. She does everything carefully to avoid mistakes
