Jamb English Language 1988 Past Questions and Answers

Question 56:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
A government spokesman announced that efforts .... the release of hostages are continuing

A. To obtain
B. In obtaining
C. For obtaining
D. Of obtaining

Question 57:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
I know you will think am talking nonsense, Shehu, but .... you'll realize that i was right.

A. At one time
B. On time
C. In time
D. At time

Question 58:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
The Inspector of Education who made several trips on bad road returned yesterday completely .... by fever

A. Brought down
B. Put down
C. Worn down
D. Worn off

Question 59:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
The vice principal asked the students to always .... their answer only from the textbooks recommended for the course

A. Look out
B. Search out
C. Look up
D. Bring up

Question 60:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):
I know that your friend will not accept the proposal ....

A. And you neither
B. And neither you
C. Neither do you
D. Neither will you