Jamb English Language 1979 Past Questions and Answers

Question 51:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

We ought to stay away .... the robbers come back

A. Provided
B. Should in case
C. Although
D. In case
E. Since

Question 52:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

The principal will be going away on leave. In his absence, the vice president will .... the school

A. Take over
B. Carry on
C. Care for
D. Look after
E. Overlook

Question 53:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

The new leader has a good intentions, but he is unable to ....

A. Carry them with him
B. Carry them out
C. Carry them on
D. Carry them all
E. Carry them well

Question 54:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

Ikorodu is not far from here, it is only an ....

A. Hour of driving
B. Hour's drive
C. Hour by driving
D. Hour in driving
E. Hours drive

Question 55:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

Do you know if the new teacher .... yet?

A. Is arrived
B. Will be arriving
C. Has arrived
D. Had arrived
E. Has been arriving