Jamb English Language 1979 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:

Had she asked me earlier, i might have been able to employ him

A. I employed her
B. I did not employ him
C. I did not employ her
D. I employed him
E. I employ neither of the two

Question 27:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:

If he were to apologize i would probably forgive him

A. I shall not forgive him even if he apologize
B. He is likely to apologize and be forgiven
C. I shall definitely forgive him if he apologizes
D. If he apologize i shall decide whether or not to forgive him
E. He will not apologize and i will not forgive him

Question 28:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

As he was a gullible leader his followers took advantage of him

A. He was weak and unable to enforce his authority
B. He was partial and unfair in dispensing justice
C. He was simple minded to a fault
D. He was slow to act
E. He was lacking in education and experience in everyday affair

Question 29:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

His summary of the meeting was brief and to the point

A. Careful
B. Precise
C. Accurate
D. Exact
E. Crucial

Question 30:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

Do you have the same aversion as i do for way film?

A. Bitterness
B. Dislike
C. Criticism
D. Indignation
E. Preference