Jamb English Language 1989 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1989

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The man's health has deteriorated in the hospital

A. Collapsed
B. Improved
C. Worsened
D. Revived

Question 12:

• JAMB 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The boss made a clean sweep of all old hands in the office

A. Completely got rid
B. Cleanly swept the office
C. Made a quick change
D. Made an adjustment

Question 13:

• JAMB 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Her anxiety was apparent to everyone present at the ceremony

A. Real
B. Visible
C. Transparent
D. Unknown

Question 14:

• JAMB 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Our experience on board the aircraft is nothing to write home about

A. Not remarkable
B. Not unpleasent
C. Nobody's business
D. Not a home affair

Question 15:

• JAMB 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The rampage was organized and directed by the militant ones among the students

A. Soldiers
B. Rebellious ones
C. Belligerent ones
D. Commandoes