Jamb English Language 1981 Past Questions and Answers

Question 56:

• JAMB 1981

fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options :
From one’s daily experience,one can see that many people have ..... money ..... they really need.

A. Fewer/that
B. More/than
C. As much/than
D. Much/than
E. As little/as

Question 57:

• JAMB 1981

fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options :
Eko bridge, linking Lagos Island to Surulere, has ....

A. Many traffic
B. Numerous vehicles
C. Uncontrollable traffic
D. Plenty traffic
E. A lot of traffic

Question 58:

• JAMB 1981

fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options :
The passenger waited patiently whilst they transferred his .... from the taxi to the bus.

A. Properties
B. Baggages
C. Luggage
D. Luggages
E. Property

Question 59:

• JAMB 1981

Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
He used his savings to bring up his nephew.

A. Lead
B. Accompany
C. Feed
D. Support
E. Conduct

Question 60:

• JAMB 1981

Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
Mary is jealous of her sister’s success.

A. Suspicious
B. Bitter
C. Careful
D. Mindful
E. Envious