Jamb English Language 1981 Past Questions and Answers

Question 61:

• 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 :
Our school prefect is too officious and we all hate him because of his behavior.

A. Efficient
B. Efficacious
C. Over-zealous
D. Active
E. Showy

Question 62:

• 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 :
The president of our club has sent his regrets. He may be unable to attend the next meeting.

A. Confusion
B. Explanations
C. Anxieties
D. Unhappiness
E. Apologies

Question 63:

• 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 :
Whenever I travel abroad, I always bring, on my return, photographs, postcards, and other small items as souvenirs

A. Mementoes
B. Remembrance
C. Memorials
D. Memorables
E. Property

Question 64:

• 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 :
Because our representative in the house of assembly is an immature and biased politician,he takes a jaundiced view of our social and economic problems.

A. Hazy
B. Unclear
C. Prejudiced
D. Bleak
E. Bright

Question 65:

• 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 :
His wife for ten years refused point-blank to leave her matrimonial home even when he brought another woman into the house.

A. Directly
B. Boldly
C. Pointedly
D. Sharply
E. Bluntly