Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2017
Question 36
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
The letter was being written by the principal
- A. The letter had been written by the principal
- B. The principal was writing the letter
- C. The principal wanted to write the letter
- D. The principal wrote the letter
Question 37
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
Garba acquiesced______their decision
- A. for
- B. on
- C. in
- D. by
Question 38
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
The crops the farmer planted will be ____ in three months time.
- A. sold
- B. weeded
- C. uprooted
- D. harvested
Question 39
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
The painting was beautifully faked
- A. The painting was a good deceptive replica
- B. The painting was well-framed and displayed
- C. The painting was deceptively decorated
- D. The painting was carefully designed
Question 40
Fill in the Gap
Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with the philanthropy because he _____ publicity
- A. wields
- B. lacks
- C. detests
- D. defines
