Jamb English Language 1985 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
Since his father's death, Osita has not been able to cope with the tasks of a family head

A. Perform adequately
B. Torelate
C. Accept
D. Assess properly
E. Manage

Question 37:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
My spell in the university was an unmitigated disaster

A. An unavoidable
B. A painful
C. A regrettable
D. An unqualified
E. An unfortunate

Question 38:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:To be above board is to be

A. Afloat
B. On top of a plank
C. Above suspicion
D. Raised above a board
E. The chairman of a board

Question 39:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
It is sheer foolhardiness for unarmed policemen to pursue armed robbers

A. Nonsense
B. Bravery
C. Foolishness
D. Stupidity
E. Foolish risk taking

Question 40:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
Bankole was a man given to much wine

A. Pushed to
B. Taken over by
C. Addicted to
D. Forced to
E. Afflicted by