Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2011

Question 41

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

Even though Susan was the last in the examination, her result wasn't too different from what had been expected.

jamb 2011

  • A. Her result was poor
  • B. Her result was a dissapointment
  • C. Her result was as expected
  • D. She had not been serious with her studies
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Question 42

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

The hunter has a bird's eye view of the animals.

jamb 2011

  • A. He views animals from a high position
  • B. He views the bird's eye
  • C. He views the bird on the tree with one eye
  • D. He watches animals and bird's closely
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Question 43

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

The teacher who beat the student was treated with mercy?

jamb 2011

  • A. disrespect
  • B. contempt
  • C. vengeance
  • D. kindness
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Question 44

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Jummai is cruel to her husband?

jamb 2011

  • A. harsh
  • B. brutal
  • C. passionate
  • D. ferocious
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Question 45

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

His father served as a mercenary in the army?

jamb 2011

  • A. preacher
  • B. regular
  • C. recruit
  • D. officer
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