Jamb English Language 1989 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:As the wedding day approached, the bride began to develop cold feet

A. Fall sick
B. Feel cold
C. Be reluctant
D. Become aggressive

Question 32:

• JAMB 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:I told my brother to get the matter off his chest as soon as possible

A. Give serious thought to the matter
B. Say what he has been anxious to say
C. Make a brief comment
D. State his point clearly

Question 33:

• JAMB 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:He has a big heart, but he is inept at following a witty conversation

A. Large
B. Huge
C. Warm
D. Fragile

Question 34:

• JAMB 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The clerk refused to answer for the mistake made by the manager and his assistants

A. Reply to
B. Give an answer
C. Accept responsibility
D. Account for

Question 35:

• JAMB 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Most of his observations were wide of the mark

A. Comprehensible
B. Irrelevant
C. Pertinent
D. Unacceptable