Jamb English Language 1984 Past Questions and Answers

Question 66:

• JAMB 1984

From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
Had he known that it would rain, he .... his umbrella with him.

A. Would have taking
B. Was going to take
C. Would be taking
D. Would have taken
E. Would take

Question 67:

• JAMB 1984

From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
Omeime was taking his dog for a walk when the dog suddenly .... from its chain and escaped

A. Broke through
B. Broke lose
C. Broke even
D. Broke loose
E. Broke away

Question 68:

• JAMB 1984

From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
I was still sleeping when the national news ... this morning

A. Were broadcast
B. Were broadcasted
C. Was broadcast
D. Was broadcasted
E. Were being broadcasted

Question 69:

• JAMB 1984

From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
Each of the contestants .... a chance to win

A. Has
B. Have
C. Get
D. Gets
E. Take

Question 70:

• JAMB 1984

From the alternative provided in the question below select the one which is most appropriately completes the sentence:
I gave the book to the library attendant ... I think works in the evenings

A. Whom
B. Whose
C. Which
D. Who
E. Of whom