Jamb English Language 1989 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The governor advised his people to get off the beaten tracks in their approach to community matters

A. Use the old roads
B. Make the track better
C. Find new ways
D. Avoid beaten about the bush

Question 17:

• JAMB 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:It was their custom to keep an open house on Sundays

A. Welcome all visitors
B. Keep the shutters open
C. Leave the house open
D. Expose the whole house

Question 18:

• JAMB 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The president made a passionate appeal for calm

A. Inflamed
B. Disturbing
C. Intense
D. Lively

Question 19:

• JAMB 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
Mali stole the day's takings from the bakery.

A. Receipts
B. Collection
C. Contributions
D. Offerings

Question 20:

• JAMB 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:You do not need to stutter in order to show your excitement

A. Jump about
B. Shout
C. Sob
D. Stammer