Jamb English Language 1979 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:

The chairman of the company was very sympathetic .... his staff

A. To
B. At
C. For
D. From
E. On

Question 12:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:

Jane asked James ....

A. Whether could she meet him later
B. Could she meet him later
C. If she could meet him later
D. She could meet him later
E. That she could meet him later

Question 13:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:

After our series of quarrels, it would be ....to pretend that i have any more regard for him

A. Hypothetical
B. Essential
C. Hypocritical
D. Necessary
E. Inevitable

Question 14:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:

If the company had any delay at the customs office, it was .... their own making

A. At
B. Of
C. From
D. With
E. Through

Question 15:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentences:

There is an obvious need to ward .... enemy attacks

A. Away
B. Against
C. Out
D. Apart
E. Off