Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1989
Question 41
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Most of his observations were wide of the mark
- A. comprehensible
- B. irrelevant
- C. pertinent
- D. unacceptable
Question 42
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The clerk refused to answer for the mistake made by the manager and his assistants
- A. reply to
- B. give an answer
- C. accept responsibility
- D. account for
Question 43
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:He has a big heart, but he is inept at following a witty conversation
- A. large
- B. huge
- C. warm
- D. fragile
Question 44
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:I told my brother to get the matter off his chest as soon as possible
- A. give serious thought to the matter
- B. say what he has been anxious to say
- C. make a brief comment
- D. state his point clearly
Question 45
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:As the wedding day approached, the bride began to develop cold feet
- A. fall sick
- B. feel cold
- C. be reluctant
- D. become aggressive
