Jamb English Language 1983 Past Questions and Answers

Question 66:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:
There was a fire in the market last week which resulted ..... a terrible destruction of property

A. In
B. To
C. From
D. Into
E. With

Question 67:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:
At the end of the month we .... each other for five years

A. Would know
B. Should have known
C. Should be knowing
D. Would have been
E. Used to know

Question 68:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of each sentence:
The body is sensitive to changes in velocity which, if too sudden ....

A. Consciousness may be lost
B. It may lose consciousnesss
C. One may become unconscious
D. May cause loss of consciousness
E. May lose consciousness

Question 69:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below select the option which best express the meaning of the phrase or word underlined:
The thought of his admission to the university keyed Olu up to state of great excitement

A. Stimulated Olu
B. Ushered Olu
C. Opened Olu
D. Frightened Olu
E. Allowed Olu

Question 70:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below select the option which best express the meaning of the phrase or word underlined:
After a careful review of Adamu's last examination result, the principal concluded that his performance left much to be desired

A. Was very unsatisfactory
B. Was very satisfactory
C. Was extremely desirable
D. Was very brilliant
E. Was extremely commendable