Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1987
Question 41
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
My bother's primary school foundation was solid and this influenced his secondary education
- A. sound
- B. sordid
- C. shaky
- D. weak
Question 42
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
It is generally believed that misers are not loved by many
- A. spendthrifts
- B. spenders
- C. hoarders
- D. savers
Question 43
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
The explosive growth of world population has not been caused by a sudden increase in human fertility
- A. fantastic
- B. gradual
- C. combustible
- D. dangerous
Question 44
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:Unless we see the evils clearly, contending against them is like fighting the air
- A. avoiding
- B. strugglling with
- C. combating
- D. repelling
Question 45
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
The Lions lost the match because their goalkeeper was in a haze most of the time
- A. indisposed
- B. confused
- C. alert
- D. sleeping
