Jamb English Language 1987 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1987

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:The distance is not more than twenty kilometres as the crow flies

A. By the longest route
B. By the shortest route
C. By air
D. By the fastest means

Question 17:

• JAMB 1987

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:Your extreme patience sometimes infuriates me

A. Impresses
B. Annoys
C. Frustrates
D. Amuses

Question 18:

• JAMB 1987

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:I cannot understand how he suddenly became audacious contrary to his nature

A. Proud
B. Bold
C. Rude
D. Hostile

Question 19:

• JAMB 1987

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:He as been a life of make-belief

A. Faith
B. Fantasy
C. Grandeur
D. Religion

Question 20:

• JAMB 1987

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:Our teacher seldom comes late to school

A. Very often
B. Always
C. Frequently
D. Hardly ever