Jamb English Language 1980 Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 1980

Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

While the mother and father were arguing furiously their small-boy sat patiently taking in everything they said

A. Absorbing
B. Accommodating
C. Embracing
D. Accepting
E. Noting

Question 47:

• JAMB 1980

Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

For a priest to be successful, he should, from time to time review his actions

A. Inspect
B. Examine
C. Stare at
D. Visualize
E. Conceptualized

Question 48:

• JAMB 1980

Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

In some parts of our society, people are ostracized purely on the basis of their parentage

A. Hated
B. Disrespected
C. Shut off form others
D. Locked up
E. Abandoned

Question 49:

• JAMB 1980

Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

Sitting majestically on his throne is the Oba of Benin flanked by some of his wives

A. Surrounded
B. Supported
C. Guarded
D. Protected
E. Neglected

Question 50:

• JAMB 1980

Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

In civilized society, it is unseemly to emit a loud belch at the end of a meal

A. Noisy
B. Annoying
C. Stupid
D. Outrageous
E. Impolite