Jamb English Language 1979 Past Questions and Answers

Question 66:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

The boycott of classes last year by under-graduates resulted .... the temporary closure of Nigerian Universities

A. To
B. In
C. From
D. At
E. Into

Question 67:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

The head of state in his new year broadcast to the nation emphasized the need for Nigerians to regard .... as member of the same family

A. Themselves
B. One another
C. Each other
D. Yourselves
E. Theirselves

Question 68:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence

The executive President honoured the messenger with the Grand Commander of the Niger award .... his industries and meritorious services to the nation

A. On recognition of
B. In gratitude for
C. In recognition to
D. By recognition of
E. In recognition of

Question 69:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

The neighbor's children always make ... when she is not at home

A. Noises
B. Lots of noise
C. Plenty of noise
D. Lots of noise
E. A lot of noise

Question 70:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :

In 1966, the Military .... because of the tragic failure of the civilian politicians

A. Took to power
B. Undertook power
C. Marched into power
D. Came to power
E. Arrived to power