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
- A. similarity
- B. relationship
- C. fondness
- D. affection
- E. affinity
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
- A. momentary
- B. momentous
- C. amazing
- D. terrifying
- E. immediate
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
- 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
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
- A. yield his position
- B. shifted his position
- C. maintained his position
- D. defended his position
- E. resisted his position
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
- A. was very unsatisfactory
- B. was very satisfactory
- C. was extremely desirable
- D. was very brilliant
- E. was extremely commendable