Jamb English Language 1988 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Yahaya hardly knows on which side his bread is buttered in the matter

A. Where his interest liess
B. What he must do
C. Where he should go
D. Whom to contact for help

Question 17:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The preacher is under a cloud among the congregation

A. Out of favour
B. Under observation
C. Under weather
D. Confused

Question 18:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The politician played to the gallery to win the election

A. Obeyed the people
B. Sang a good song for the people
C. Went to the gallery
D. Went out of his way to appeal to the taste of the people

Question 19:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The hefty warder came in and all the prisoners snuffed out their cigarettes

A. Extinguished
B. Put out
C. Squeezed
D. Put down

Question 20:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The popularity of the slogan is beginning to wane

A. Wear
B. Slide
C. Thin out
D. Decline