Jamb English Language 1980 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• 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:

After the wife had covered her misdeeds by prevaricating on several occasions, the poor husband accused her point blank of adultery

A. Bluntly
B. Pointedly
C. Emphatically
D. Unreservedly
E. Unmistakingly

Question 42:

• 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:

The vote of thanks which was elaborately moved by the social secretary did not ring true particularly as the fund raising had been a big failure

A. Was all lies
B. Was not honest
C. Was inaudible
D. Was not genuine
E. Was distorted

Question 43:

• 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:

I listened with rapt attention as he never suspected that i knew he was telling me a cock and bull story

A. A story about a cock
B. A story about bull
C. An incredible story
D. An interesting
E. An eye witness story

Question 44:

• 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:

When a man is immune to an illness, he is

A. Opposed to it
B. Attached to it
C. Hated by it
D. Protected against it
E. Addicted to it

Question 45:

• 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:

The two boxers were neck and neck up till the sixth round but in the seventh and final round, the bigger one lost ground

A. Could no longer stand on his feet
B. Failed to maintain his position
C. Was beaten
D. Became dizzy
E. Became a punching bag