Jamb English Language 1987 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• JAMB 1987

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):
The ..... Affairs Officers is expecting all of us in the dining room

A. Student
B. Student's
C. Students
D. Students'

Question 42:

• JAMB 1987

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):
Many candidates ..... to realise the difference between written and spoken English

A. Fails
B. Fail
C. Have failed
D. Is failing

Question 43:

• JAMB 1987

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):
Chinyere has not really described the Cabinet as irresponsible; she only ..... it in her speech.

A. Allude to
B. Implied
C. Applied
D. Suggested

Question 44:

• JAMB 1987

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):
'.... at 9:30 for more news',said the announcer.

A. Switch on
B. Tune in
C. Hook on
D. Channel in

Question 45:

• JAMB 1987

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):
The way that big boy bullied his sister with relish make me think he could be a ....

A. Bully
B. Sadist
C. Pugilist
D. Tyrant