Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2012
Question 1
Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
I wouldn't have responded to his rude talk, if l were you
- A. the advice was taken by the respondent so he did not respond to the talk
- B. the adviser put himself in the respondent's position, so he did not respond to the talk
- C. the respondent replied to the speaker's talk, althought he ought not have done so
- D. what was advisable was that the respondent gave it back to the speaker
Question 2
Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He needed not to have played in the position of quarterback in volley ball.
- A. He participated in the game in his unusual position
- B. Nobody expected him to have participated in the game
- C. He wanted to play in a position other than the one he was offered
- D. Someone did not want him to play in the position that he played
Question 3
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Dupe was promoted for her efficiency
- A. ability
- B. inconsistency
- C. incompetence
- D. rudness
Question 4
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Bola always looks sober
- A. excited
- B. serious
- C. worried
- D. hapless
Question 5
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
The principal was advised to be flexible on critical issues.
- A. livid
- B. cautious
- C. evasive
- D. rigid
