Jamb English Language 1984 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1984

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
The meeting was cancelled because of the convocation

A. Brought up
B. Alled of
C. Broke off
D. Dropped out
E. Phased out

Question 2:

• JAMB 1984

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
The meeting was cancelled because of the convocation

A. Brought up
B. Alled of
C. Broke off
D. Dropped out
E. Phased out

Question 3:

• JAMB 1984

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
Our town is so small that we are always meeting our schoolmates accidentally

A. Coming across
B. Falling into
C. Knocking up
D. Running up
E. Running into

Question 4:

• JAMB 1984

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
Can you give a good explanation for your behaviour?

A. Account for
B. Call for
C. Clear up
D. Make up
E. Give up

Question 5:

• JAMB 1984

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:be careful!. We are approaching the crossroads

A. Look up
B. Watch out
C. Look out
D. Hold up
E. Look in