Jamb English Language 1985 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The military Governor upheld the decision of his cabinet

A. Held up
B. Undercut
C. Maintained
D. Abolished
E. Reversed

Question 7:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
Many untrustworthy students gives evasive answers to questions which they fully understand.

A. Direct
B. Outspoken
C. Simple
D. Truthful
E. Clever

Question 8:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The deafening noise of the two jet planes which flew across our compound yesterday made people fear that an assault on the country might be imminent

A. Impending
B. Ahead
C. Remote
D. Eminent
E. Threatening

Question 9:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
Disgruntled people are indifferent to any plans to rid the society of evil

A. Different from
B. Diffirent about
C. In agreement with
D. Interested in
E. Opposed to

Question 10:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
the severity of the harmattan helped me to complete my writing assignment in record time because i had no choice but to lock my self indoors

A. Warmth
B. Mildness
C. Moderation
D. Leniency
E. Gentility