English Language 1979 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 36 :

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

After completing half of the journey, all the travellers could do was trudge along

A. Walk lazily
B. Run briskly
C. Walk and stop intermittently
D. Walk wearily
E. Walk with determination

Question 37 :

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

He got a standing ovation for his speech

A. He stood up to receive the applause
B. The audience stood up and applauded as he finished his speech
C. Both he and the audience stood up at the end of his speech
D. He stood up to make the speech
E. He was applauded for the speech

Question 38 :

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

Most of his observations were wide of the mark

A. Comprehensive
B. Irrelevant
C. Pertinent
D. Came rather late
E. Unacceptable

Question 39 :

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

The clerk refused to answer for the mistake made by the manager and his assistants

A. To reply to
B. To give an answer
C. To explain
D. To accept responsibility
E. To account for

Question 40 :

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

Good citizens should take the part of a good government when it is being attacked by the foreign press

A. Speak in support
B. Explained the part played
C. Act like a representative of
D. Emphasize the progress made by
E. Outline the virtues of