Jamb English Language 1988 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
Are you sure he prefers a horse ride .... a walk?

A. Than to take
B. To taking
C. Instead to take
D. Than

Question 42:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
.... to your request, we have decided to provide the necessary information

A. As regards
B. With regards
C. With regard
D. Regarding

Question 43:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
The price of everything seems to have ... up in the last few months

A. Climbed
B. Shot
C. Risen
D. Flared

Question 44:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
Just to convince you about my commitment to the project, i shall .... at the office before i leave for Kano tomorrow.

A. Put up an appearance
B. Put in an appearance
C. Put up appearance
D. Put an appearance

Question 45:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
There was a .... of steps.

A. Stair
B. Height
C. Flight
D. Climb