Jamb English Language 1986 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
The story is rather hard to believe

A. Incedulous
B. Incredible
C. Superstitious
D. Untenable

Question 42:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
It is advisable to administer the test in the morning when students are fresh

A. Perform
B. Set
C. Undertake
D. Give

Question 43:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
He broke his mallet ostensibly trying to maintain order although he was actually enjoying the commotion.

A. Apparently
B. Carelessly
C. Angerily
D. Accidentally

Question 44:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap:
Jibril found that thieves had entered his house in his absence. He went to the police to report the ....

A. Break out
B. Break up
C. Break in
D. Break into

Question 45:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap:
After the accused was found guilty by the court, his counsel .... before sentence was passed.

A. Begged for mercy
B. Made a plea for mitigation
C. Made anovation
D. Made a plea for litigation