Jamb English Language 1987 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1987

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The house-wife was hard up before the end of each month

A. Upset
B. Penniless
C. Borrowing
D. In no need

Question 2:

• JAMB 1987

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The house-wife was hard up before the end of each month

A. Upset
B. Penniless
C. Borrowing
D. In no need

Question 3:

• JAMB 1987

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The retired General became a hard- nosed officer after fighting the war

A. Tough
B. Weak
C. Indifferent
D. Bed ridden

Question 4:

• JAMB 1987

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The Lions lost the match because their goalkeeper was in a haze most of the time

A. Indisposed
B. Confused
C. Alert
D. Sleeping

Question 5:

• JAMB 1987

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:Unless we see the evils clearly, contending against them is like fighting the air

A. Avoiding
B. Strugglling with
C. Combating
D. Repelling