Jamb English Language 1983 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
Solo has resigned his job with the textile mills. He doesn't seem to worry about getting another job. His plans are still quite in the air. This means that his plans are

A. Airmailed
B. Airtight
C. Uncertain
D. Certain
E. Airborne

Question 7:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
Ike is head over heels in love with Ngozi. This means that

A. Ike is friendly with Ngozi
B. Ike is trying to fall in love with Ngozi
C. Ngozi fell on Ike's heel and both of them fell in love
D. Ike is madly in love with Ngozi
E. None of the above

Question 8:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: The legislator has decided to play second fiddle after he had been walked out of the assembly for violating basic procedures of the House. This means that the legislator has decided to

A. Oppose every motion in the House
B. Suport every motion in the House
C. Condemn every motion
D. Support the lead given by the others
E. Become active in the house

Question 9:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
Old customs die hard. This implies that old customs

A. Cause a lot of hardship and death
B. Must be stopped
C. Never die out
D. Cause hardship for younger people
E. Tend to last for a long time

Question 10:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: The convict said. he was tired of leading a dog's life. To lead a dog's life means to live

A. Carelessly
B. In disgrace
C. In solitude
D. In misery
E. In poverty