Jamb English Language 1988 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:When the man lost his two sons in a motor accident, he cracked up

A. Became broken-hearted
B. Became inconsolable
C. Became slightly deranged
D. Became temperamental

Question 27:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: The news of his performance in the sessional examination has made Okechukwu crestfallen

A. Highly irritable
B. Dejected
C. Elated
D. Pompous

Question 28:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The man rebuked his son severely, but his words seem to have cut on ice

A. Been unconvincing
B. Had no effect
C. Not cooled the boy's teemper
D. Added insult to injury

Question 29:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The urban environment tends to form the nucleus of a common dialect.

A. Setting
B. Respository
C. Cell
D. Core

Question 30:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:I shall be with you presently

A. Now
B. In a moment
C. At present
D. For the time being