Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2018

Question 36

Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy

jamb 2018

• A. there can be no favour beyond a reasonable point
• B. sycophants need not talk all the time
• C. people should know when not to use flattery
• D. sycophants should know when to grant people requests

Question 37

Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Adawo is an Imp

jamb 2018

• A. Adawo behaves queenly
• B. Adawo behaves differently
• C. Adawo behaves decently
• D. Adawo behaves badly

Question 38

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. He is loved for his altruism

jamb 2018

• A. benevolence
• B. sincerity
• C. selfishness
• D. selflessness

Question 39

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. This card entitles you to attend the film show

jamb 2018

• A. disqualifies
• B. discourages
• C. disenchants
• D. satisfies

Question 40

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. The severity of the harmattan helped me to complete my writing assignment in record time because i had no choice but to lock myself indoors

jamb 2018

• A. warmth
• B. mildness
• C. moderation
• D. leniency