Jamb English Language 1983 Past Questions and Answers

Question 56:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below fill in the right word/phrase:
The policeman was sent to .... the allegation made by the man

A. Investigate
B. Examine
C. Probe
D. Enquire
E. Observe

Question 57:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below which of the following options express the same idea as the one in quotes?:
'To be in the red', is to be

A. In debt
B. Rich
C. A socialist
D. Red
E. Dressed in red

Question 58:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below which of the following options express the same idea as the one in quotes?:
'To beat down the price' is to

A. Flog the price
B. Reduce the price
C. Beat the salesman
D. Attack the seller
E. Control the price

Question 59:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below which of the following options express the same idea as the one in quotes?:
'To ask after a friend' is to

A. Ask questions about the friend
B. Inquire about the friend's welfare
C. Go after the friend
D. Like the friend
E. Tak after the friend

Question 60:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below which of the following options express the same idea as the one in quotes?:
'An open secret' means

A. A fact that is very secret
B. An open matter
C. A secret known to everybody
D. A confidential matter
E. A secret told in the open air