Jamb English Language 1986 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
She realized that she was up against stiff competition when a new large department store was opened next to her small provision store

A. Next to
B. Standing next
C. Opposed to
D. Faced with

Question 32:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
Finally, I assured him that i would not go back on my word.

A. Returned to a place
B. Return to certain word when reading
C. Re-use my word
D. Fail to keep my promise

Question 33:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
Everybody respects the team leader.

A. Looks up for
B. Looks up on
C. Looks up to
D. Looks up at

Question 34:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
The driver, on seeing the traffic warden, was hesitant to start the engine.

A. Slow
B. Unable
C. Anxious
D. Reluctant

Question 35:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
He likes to call attention to unimportant matters

A. Dubious
B. Incidental
C. Trivial
D. Simple