Jamb English Language 1983 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
The dead body of the armed robber has ... in the street for three days

A. Laid
B. Lain
C. Layed
D. Lied
E. Lay

Question 32:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
Candidates who are not accustomed to .... fast will find it difficult to finish this paper

A. Write
B. Have written
C. Be writing
D. Writing
E. Having written

Question 33:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
Do you mind .... another minute or two?

A. To wait
B. Wait
C. Waiting
D. Having awaited
E. Being awaited

Question 34:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
We shall offer a good job to a ... to register guests in the Central Hotel

A. Waiter
B. Watchman
C. Cashier
D. Receptionist
E. Cleaner

Question 35:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below, choose the expression or words which best completes each sentence:
I've lived .... this street .... ten years.

A. At, since
B. For, during
C. On, for
D. On ,from
E. In, for