English Language 1984 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 11 :

• JAMB 1984

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:A basic objective in this respect is the attainment of self sufficiency in food in about a decade.

A. Food will soon be sufficient for everybody
B. Mass production of food
C. We should aim at producing food for sale and consumption in ten years
D. We should be able to feed ourselves in five years
E. Our aims is to provide enough food for our needs in ten years

Question 12 :

• JAMB 1984

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
In their desire to impress their friends and relatives, many young workers bite off more than they can chew in terms of financial obligations.

A. Have more money than sense
B. Eat more than they can digest properly
C. Spend too much money on food
D. Care too much for their relatives
E. Take on more responsibility than they can afford

Question 13 :

• JAMB 1984

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
All the efforts made to settle the quarrel were futile

A. Successful
B. Wicked
C. Reasonable
D. Remarkable
E. Fruitless

Question 14 :

• JAMB 1984

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
The new Inspector decide that the culprits should be brought to book

A. Should have their names recorded in a book
B. Should be brought before hin to show whether they could read or not
C. Should be booked
D. Should be jailed
E. Should be made to answer for their conduct

Question 15 :

• JAMB 1984

In the question below select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined:
The long straight trunk of the tree is ideal for roundwood used like railway sleepers, refters and fence posts

A. Best
B. Perfect
C. Most unsuitable
D. Satisfactory
E. Poor