Jamb English Language 1989 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:After careful investigation, the police found no iota of truth in Ibrahim's allegations

A. Quota
B. Grain
C. Evidence
D. Statement

Question 27:

• JAMB 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The case was thrown out because the court lacked jurisdiction

A. Jurors to help the judge
B. Authority
C. Prosecutors
D. Appellate powers

Question 28:

• JAMB 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The chief will launch the fund-raising appeal

A. Make a speech at
B. Eat his afternoon meal during
C. Travel by boat
D. Start off

Question 29:

• JAMB 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: Sade has been employed. But she is unhappy because it is a run off the mill job

A. A boring
B. An exciting
C. A tiring
D. An ordinary

Question 30:

• JAMB 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:I would like to like to believe that this brilliant performance of yours is not just a flash in the pan

A. Repeated occurrence
B. Normal happening
C. Flashy happening
D. Chance occurrence