Jamb English Language 1980 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1980

Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options

...., it might not look such a rosy proposition.

A. From his viewing proposal
B. When he views the proposal
C. Having viewed the proposal
D. From his point of view
E. From his seesing it

Question 7:

• JAMB 1980

Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options

If we went to any European country .... Britain, we should need a substantial amount of money to pay our way

A. Like
B. Let us say
C. As an example
D. Like say
E. If we say

Question 8:

• JAMB 1980

Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options

The horse is a winner, ....

A. You can take that from me
B. You can say i say so
C. You can take my word for it
D. It is my word against theirs
E. You may or may not believe it

Question 9:

• JAMB 1980

Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options

If he had entered the room, i .... him

A. Saw
B. Had seen
C. Would have seen
D. May see
E. Will see

Question 10:

• JAMB 1980

Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options

You should show some consideration .... the feelings of others

A. With
B. About
C. By
D. To
E. For