Jamb English Language 1985 Past Questions and Answers

Question 51:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:
On the orders of the steward, the cook rushed .... the market

A. To
B. At
C. For
D. In
E. Against

Question 52:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:
The principal advised that we pursue this case cautiously, otherwise we are bound to be taken .... by Ada's lies

A. Away
B. Out
C. In
D. Off
E. On

Question 53:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:
I am very sorry .... to attend the meeting yesterday

A. For failure
B. In failing
C. To have failed
D. To fail
E. For failing

Question 54:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:
When you are faced with an examination of this nature, endeavour to keep your mind .... the job and not be distracted for one moment

A. At
B. In
C. For
D. On
E. To

Question 55:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:
It all depended on what ....

A. Does he want
B. He wants
C. He does want
D. He wanted
E. Did he want