Jamb English Language 1984 Past Questions and Answers

Question 61:

• JAMB 1984

From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
The present wanton display of riches .... morality of our society

A. Will be affecting
B. Are affecting
C. Is affecting
D. Was affecting
E. Had been affecting

Question 62:

• JAMB 1984

From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
The market women ... profit ranges from thirty fifty percent are making .... difficult for the ordinary people

A. For who/ to live
B. For whom/ lives
C. By whose/ living
D. Whose/ life
E. Whose/ leaving

Question 63:

• JAMB 1984

From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
Town authorities have put up a railing in front of the exit .... people .... out of the stadium and straight across the road

A. Prevent rush/ dashing
B. Preventing/ rushing to dash
C. To prevent/ rushing dashing
D. To prevent/ rush dash
E. To prevent/ to rush dash

Question 64:

• JAMB 1984

From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
Someone .... the radio cassette since 6 p.m. I wish he .... turn it off

A. Has been playing/ would
B. Is playing/ would
C. Played/ will
D. Has played/ should
E. Plays/ will

Question 65:

• JAMB 1984

From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
If the armed robbers ... caught, they would have been lynched.

A. Would be
B. Have been
C. Are
D. Were
E. Had been