Jamb English Language 1986 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
The new educational system took off this school year

A. Went off
B. Continued
C. Began
D. Resumed

Question 27:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
We will surely buy this idea of introducing an entirely new product

A. Pay for
B. Accept
C. Trade in
D. Barter

Question 28:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
This year's harvest is surplus

A. Enough for need
B. Limitless
C. More than enough
D. Plenty

Question 29:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
Many candidates now apply to read Law because it is a lucrative profession.

A. Brings plenty of profit
B. Brings high prestige
C. Bring quick money
D. Bring plenty of knowledge

Question 30:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
The pressman said that his interview with the Presidents was off the record.

A. Not written on government record books
B. Not intended for publication
C. Not taped
D. Written elsewhere other than the government records