Jamb English Language 1980 Past Questions and Answers

Question 56:

• JAMB 1980

Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

I was able to .... Olu my book because he promised to return it the following day

A. Borrow
B. Give
C. Lend
D. Lease
E. Secure

Question 57:

• JAMB 1980

Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

You cannot have a vague idea of the content of this comprehension text unless you first .... the whole passage for few minutes, said the teacher to his pupils

A. Digest
B. Decipher
C. Skim through
D. Chew through
E. Master

Question 58:

• JAMB 1980

Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

The prefect came to the class five minutes after the lesson ....

A. Has started
B. Had started
C. Have started
D. Is started
E. Has been started

Question 59:

• JAMB 1980

Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

Bimbo sings beautifully .... ?

A. Isn't it
B. Doesn't she
C. Isn't she
D. Does she
E. Is she

Question 60:

• JAMB 1980

Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

we couldn't find the official who was to act as our guide ...., he has left before we arrived

A. Moreover
B. Actually
C. Nevertheless
D. However
E. Even