Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 1983

Question 1

In the question below select the option which best express the meaning of the phrase or word underlined:

It was interesting to observe the likeness between the pupil and his teacher

jamb 1983

  • A. similarity
  • B. relationship
  • C. fondness
  • D. affection
  • E. affinity
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Question 2

In the question below select the option which best express the meaning of the phrase or word underlined:

When kerosine was poured on the fire, the effect was instantaneous

jamb 1983

  • A. momentary
  • B. momentous
  • C. amazing
  • D. terrifying
  • E. immediate
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Question 3

In the question below select the option which best express the meaning of the phrase or word underlined:

The take home pay for many workers is such that they can hardly make both ends meet

jamb 1983

  • A. live an honest live
  • B. finish their schedule of work
  • C. keep two jobs at a time
  • D. live within their income
  • E. live on both ends
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Question 4

In the question below select the option which best express the meaning of the phrase or word underlined:

The president stood his ground because the committee member would not be persuaded to arrive at a compromised on the issue being debated

jamb 1983

  • A. yield his position
  • B. shifted his position
  • C. maintained his position
  • D. defended his position
  • E. resisted his position
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Question 5

In the question below select the option which best express the meaning of the phrase or word underlined:

After a careful review of Adamu's last examination result, the principal concluded that his performance left much to be desired

jamb 1983

  • A. was very unsatisfactory
  • B. was very satisfactory
  • C. was extremely desirable
  • D. was very brilliant
  • E. was extremely commendable
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