Jamb English Language 1983 Past Questions and Answers

Question 61:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below which of the following options express the same idea as the one in quotes?:
'To put something aside' is to

A. Put it by ones side
B. Put it in a side pocket for future use
C. Keep something for some special purpose
D. Keep in safety
E. Protect it

Question 62:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:
One of the .... during the football match led to a fight between the teams

A. Incidence
B. Incidences
C. Incidents
D. Occasions
E. Linesman

Question 63:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:
He used to play tennis, but he doesn't ....

A. As of now
B. Any longer
C. Again
D. Presently
E. Since

Question 64:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:
He was .... he had no time to eat

A. So busy that
B. Very busy
C. Very busy that
D. Too busy that
E. Busy that

Question 65:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:
It had been raining before the match started, ....?

A. Isn't it
B. Hasn't it
C. Hadn't it
D. Wasn't it
E. Is it