Jamb English Language 1979 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

I didn't think she could be so easily taken in by his pretences

A. Flattered
B. Deceived
C. Enamoured
D. Overcome
E. Blackmailed

Question 32:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

The crux of the matter is that the president has just become aware of the mismanagement

A. The part of the problem that has just surfaced
B. The result of the matter
C. The most important aspect of the problem
D. The ways to solved the problem
E. The moment of crisis

Question 33:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

The witness was guilty of swearing to a statement he knew to be false

A. Forgery
B. Perjury
C. Libel
D. Slander
E. Affidavit

Question 34:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

The story told by the suspect was difficult to believe

A. Incredulous
B. Credible
C. Incredible
D. Credulous
E. Ridiculous

Question 35:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

Publishers say that newsprint has become more expensive

A. Newspaper
B. Paper for printing
C. Printers' salaries and wages
D. Fines for publishing libels
E. Publishing news