Jamb English Language 1986 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
The musician's popularity is beginning to decline

A. Change
B. Wane
C. Slide
D. Disappear

Question 17:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
Olu promised to look out for her next time he is in town.

A. Watch for
B. Visit
C. Greet
D. Take care of

Question 18:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
Thompson was a prosecution witness at the court hearing

A. False
B. Reliable
C. Government
D. Trial

Question 19:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
The beggar's takings snow-belled every hour.

A. Grew
B. Turned white
C. Grew into a ball
D. Turned into snow

Question 20:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
His attempts were nipped in the bud

A. Unsuccessful
B. Cut short
C. Frustrated
D. Disqualified