Jamb English Language 1990 Past Questions and Answers

Question 76:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
The principal warned us against burning candle at both ends

A. Being careless with candle
B. Wearing ourselves out
C. Being too generous
D. Disloyal

Question 77:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined:
Biola decided to give the task everything he had

A. All his money
B. All his time
C. Complete attention
D. Complete attendance

Question 78:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined:
The result of the election would have been different if some people had not been disfranchised

A. Disfavoured
B. Banned from contesting
C. Allowed to rig
D. Prevented from voting

Question 79:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined:
We enjoy the story but it sounds larger than life

A. Too long and unsubstantiated
B. A little watery and lifeless
C. Completely untrue
D. Somewhat unusual

Question 80:

• JAMB 1990

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underline:
Olu might visit London next summer

A. Could
B. Will
C. Should
D. Can